Kerry Archaeological Magazine (Volume I)

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1. Dermod MacCarthy confers Clanmorris on Raymond Le Gros

   Clanmaurice · barony · Kerry · 1171–1177

   After Raymond Le Gros helped Dermod MacCarthy recover his kingdom from his rebellious son, Dermod granted him the territory forming the present Barony of Clanmorris in County Kerry. Dermod had been the first Irish prince to submit to Henry II in 1171.

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   In the meantime, however, his attention was directed elsewhere, and to an unexpected quarter. He had now to defend himself against his eldest son, Cormac Liathanach, who had risen in rebellion against him. Dermod, by his submission to the English King, had no doubt alienated the affection of his subjects, and even of his own children. Cormac, his son, was pro¬ claimed King of Munster, by the constitutional party of his people, and collected a large force for the expulsion of the strangers. Dermod was taken prisoner, and kept in confinement so as to prevent him from rendering assistance to the Anglo-Normans. He seems to have been liberated after a time. Sir George Carew, quoting from the Book of Howtli, states that he (Dermod) sent messengers to Raymond Le Gros inviting him to come to his aid. This Raymond accordingly did; and through his assistance Dermod succeeded in recovering his Kingdom. In consideration of these services, Dermod conferred on Raymond Le Gros the country forming the present Barony of Clanmorris, in the County Kerry. Cormac Liathanach was murdered in 1177 by Conor and Cathal O’Donoghue for the killing of Maccraith O’Sullivan. The concluding years of

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2. Grant of Cashel to the religious of Ireland

   Cashel · town · Tipperary · 1121

   In 1121, Muirceartach O'Brien held a meeting at Cashel and granted Cashel of the Kings to the religious of Ireland, a grant unprecedented in Irish history. This transfer set the stage for later ecclesiastical developments at the site.

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   “A meeting of Leath Mogha was held at Cashel by Muirceartach O’Brien, with Chiefs of the Laity, and O’Dunan, both Bishop and Chief Senior, with the Chiefs of the Clergy; and, on this occasion, Muirceartach O’Brien made a grant such as no King had ever made before, namely he granted Cashel of the Kings to* the religious without any claim of laymen or clergymen upon it, but the religious of Ireland in general.”

   Teige had a daughter, Sadhbh (Saiv or Saba), who married Dermod O’Brien, head of the rival Dalcassian tribe. By this marriage the blood of the MacCarthys was transmitted, through many generations of O’Briens, O’Connors, De Gernons, and De Burghs, into the royal veins of Philippa, daughter of Lionel, Duke of Clarence, son of Edward III.; thence, through the Mortimers, to Edward IV., and thence, say the English heralds, “to most of the sovereign houses of Europe.” The Princess Saba married secondly her first cousin, Cormac, son of Muireadach, who succeeded her father (i.e., his own uncle) in 1124.

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   Coming up near Cashel, in Tipperary. In 1121, Muirceartach O'Brien held a meeting of Leath Mogha, with chiefs of the laity and O'Dunan, who was both bishop and chief senior, with the chiefs of the clergy. On that occasion, Muirceartach O'Brien made a grant such as no king had ever made before. He granted Cashel of the Kings to the religious, without any claim of laymen or clergymen upon it, but to the religious of Ireland in general. Teige had a daughter, Sadhbh, who married Dermod O'Brien, head of the rival Dalcassian tribe. By this marriage the blood of the MacCarthys passed through many generations of O'Briens, O'Connors, De Gernons, and De Burghs, into the royal veins of Philippa, daughter of Lionel, Duke of Clarence, son of Edward III. From there, through the Mortimers, to Edward IV, and thence, as the English heralds say, "to most of the sovereign houses of Europe." Princess Saba married secondly her first cousin, Cormac, son of Muireadach, who succeeded her father in 1124.

3. Legendary Battle of Knockanore in Fenian tradition

   Knockanore · townland · Cavan · 200–299

   In his poetic dialogue with St. Patrick, Ossian described a most bloody battle fought at Knockanore in the barony of Irraghticonnor, County Kerry, in the third century. Fion and his seven battalions were performing military exercises on the hill's declivity near the Shannon when Fion's Druid divined impending danger from celestial signs.

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   the degeneracy and small stature of the inhabitants, and seeing some persons driving horses which were laden with corn to the next town to sell, and one of the sacks accidentally falling, three or four of the men strove to lift up the sack upon the horse’s back, whereupon Ossian coming up, was astonished at their weakness, seeing that four men could not lift up a small sack, and asked them in what part of the country did Fion McCuval and his champions reside. The peasants replied that no such people then existed as the Fianaeirion, but that they were informed by tradition that such heroes existed some centuries before. Then Ossian alighting from his steed, easily lifted up the sack, and as soon as his feet touched Irish ground he was immediately transformed into a feeble, ghastly, grey, old man, quite helpless, and in that state was taken to the house of St. Patrick, between whom began a most pleasing dialogue in Irish verse, Ossian giving a most poetical and elegant account of the valorous exploits performed by each hero, and particularly by the renowned Oscar. In this dialogue Ossian gave a particular account of a most bloody battle fought at Knockanore, in the barony of Irraghticonnor, in the county of Kerry, in the third century, which happened in the following manner:—

   One day as Fion and his seven battalions of Irish Militia were performing several feats of military exercises on the declivity of this hill, near the brink of that lordly and limpid river called the Shannon, Fion’s Druid took a careful view of the firmament, and immediately consulted his art of divination, by which he found that some impending danger was approaching, and apprised Fion thereof, requiring of him to send a watchman to every coast in Ireland, as usual, to give intelligence of the enemy, and to make the battalions prepare, as they should soon have occasion to fight a tremendous and bloody battle, and pointed out to Fion the bloody signs he saw

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4. MacCarthy tower and chapel at Clonmacnoise

   Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly

   Finghin (Florence) MacCarthy, Prince of Desmond, erected a tower and a chapel in the cemetery of Clonmacnoise, both called after the MacCarthys. He was later defeated at Rinna Roin in 1350 and drowned himself in the river Bandon.

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   Donal Oge’s successor was his son Cormac Mac- Carthy Mor (b. 1271, d. 1359). He seems to have been the original founder of the Franciscan Abbey of Irrelagh 2 , now called Muckross Abbey. According to the Annals of the Four Masters it was erected in 1340. If this date be correct—and there seems no reason to doubt it—it iflust have been built in Cormac’s reign, and founded by him. The Four Masters, however, say that the Abbey was founded by “Donal son of Teige MacCarthy.” This seems to be an error, which is probably due to the fact that the Abbey, erected in 1340, was, more than a century afterwards, rebuilt or altered or repaired by Cormac’s great-grandson, Donalan-Daim son of Teige-na-Mainistreach. Such errors in the Christian names of persons occur here and there in these Annals, which, however, are mainly correct on the point of dates. Cormac MacCartliy Mor died in 1359. He had married Honoria the daughter of Maurice Fitzmaurice, the sixth Lord of Kerry, by whom he had several sons, many of whom, like the sons of his great-grandfather, Cormac Fioun, became founders of important branches of the family. Their names are as follows—(1) Teige, Prince of Desmond, who left only a daughter named Catherine; (2) Finghin, or Florence, Prince of Desmond, who was defeated in 1350 at Rinna Roin by Miles de Courcey, Baron of Kinsale, and, with a party of his followers, drowned himself in the river Bandon. This prince had erected, in the cemetery of Clonmacnoise, a tower and a chapel both called after the MacCarthys; (3) Donal, of whom we treat pre¬ sently; (4) Dermod Mor, created Lord of Muskerry in 1353, and ancestor of the Lords of Muskerry and Earls of Clancarthy; (5) Eoghan, ancestor of the Lords of Cosli-Maing; (6) Donogh a quo the MacCarthys of Ardcanaghty; (7) Donal Buidhe.

   (2) Oir Bhealach (i e the Eastern Road or Pass). Tbe tradition goes that tho McCarthy Mor of the time, being desirous to found an Abbey, was warned in a vision not to erect it anywhere but at Carrig an-cheoill (i e the Rock of Music) Not knowing the locality he sent persons to find out where it was. The messengers searched for some timo in vain, and were returning in despair, when, passing by Oir Bhealach they heard most enchanting mu?ic issuing from a rock which they concluded was the locality sought for. MacCartby being satisfied that it was forthwith commenced the erection ef the Abbey on that site.

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5. Moriarty Residence at Castle Drum

   Castledrum · townland · Kerry · 1583

   Owen McDonnil Moriarty and his brother Donnil, who were called upon to help recover stolen cattle from Desmond's kernes, lived at Castle Drum. Maurice sought their aid in retrieving his property.

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   On Saturday, {Wh November, 1583, the Earl of Desmond went westward from Glounaneenta “ wood near Castleisland ” beyond Tramore to Derrymore wood near Bunnow, whence he sent two of his horsemen, Crohore Scully and John Daly, with eighteen Kernes to bring him a prey, while he and John McEUigott and two or three footmen stayed at Derrymore. Now, there lived at Cahir-ni-fahye, west of Castle Gregory Castle, beside the sea, a family of the Moriarties^jwlio had made themselves very active as henchmen of Ormond’s. By the Earl’s direction the Kernes went to capture a prey from this family. They took from Maurice Mac Owen and Robert Mac Edmond forty cows, nine horses, with great store of other goods and household stuff, and stripped naked Maurice, his wife, and children, which we may reasonably interpret, stripped half naked, since it is the testimony of an enemy who will not mince his charges. Straightway Maui ice prepared to recover the cattle, and sent word to his brothers-in-law—Owen McDonnil Moriarty, and Donnil, Owen’s brother who lived at Castle Drum; and sought aid also of Colonel Stanley in Dingle who had charge of the Queen’s forces in the district. Stanley directed them to follow the cattle, to call to their aid the Ward

   27. It is not certain whether the parties from whom the cattle were taken were Moriarties. Owen Moriarty, who gave the account of Desmond's death, in his examination before the Earl of Ormond on 26th Nov., and was chief actor on the occasion, calls Maurice, his brother-in-law, and says that he and £iacEdmond were

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   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere around here, at Castle Drum, lived Owen McDonnil Moriarty and his brother Donnil. In November 1583, the Earl of Desmond went westward from a wood near Castleisland, beyond Tramore, to Derrymore wood near Bunnow. From there he sent two of his horsemen, Crohore Scully and John Daly, with eighteen kernes to bring him a prey, while he and John McElligott and two or three footmen stayed at Derrymore. At Cahir-ni-fahye, west of Castle Gregory Castle, beside the sea, lived a family of the Moriarties, who had made themselves very active as henchmen of Ormond's. By the Earl's direction, the kernes went to capture a prey from this family. They took from Maurice Mac Owen and Robert Mac Edmond forty cows, nine horses, with great store of other goods and household stuff, and stripped Maurice, his wife, and children, though that charge comes from an enemy who would not mince his words, so it may mean stripped half naked. Maurice prepared to recover the cattle, and sent word to his brothers-in-law, Owen McDonnil Moriarty and Donnil, Owen's brother, who lived here at Castle Drum. He sought aid also of Colonel Stanley in Dingle, who had charge of the Queen's forces in the district. Stanley directed them to follow the cattle, and to call to their aid the Ward.

6. Pelham's plan to converge on Castle Magne (Castlemaine)

   Castlemaine · town · Kerry · 1580

   In August 1580, Lord Justice Pelham devised a coordinated military plan to march forces from multiple directions toward Castle Magne (Castlemaine) to surprise the Earl of Desmond. The plan failed because Desmond was not trapped.

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   Bourchier to v ”) “ march upon Tuesday next towards Glanchune and from thence over the mountain into Kerrie, towards the island. Before his forces be passed over Slievelougher, he shall cause his horsemen to break foray into the said island/’ in view of surprising Desmond, “ where not finding the Earl, neither his forces nor his cerreats (sic) he shall from thence hold on the way to Castle Magne. Being arrived there you shall either enter Desmond . . . there to fall on ’the McSwins and

   O’Sullivan Mors; or else you shall take your course back again, and shall follow and pursue the Earl of Desmond. (®) The garrison at Asketton, under Captain Cace, shall march the same day towards the Glanns; thence to pass over the mountain to Tralighe, to break foray in like sort, and from Tralighe to draw to Castle Magne.” The Baron of Lixnaw is also directed to be there with his forces. If the Earl of Desmond with his forces shall

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7. Victory at Callan over the Geraldines, 1261

   Callan · street · Tipperary · 1251–1261

   Finghin Ragh-na-Roin played an important part in the victory at Callan over the Geraldines in 1261. Donall Gott had previously been slain in 1251 by John FitzThomas Fitzgerald, known as 'John of Callan.'

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   The heroic qualities of Finghin Ragh-na-Roin have been already dwelt on in the account of Donal Roe Mac¬ Carthy Mor. From the time of his father’s victory, in 1232, over the O’Mahonys, peace prevailed between the two Septs, until 1259, when an unfortunate incident led to the renewal of hostilities. Crom O’Donovan, Chief of his name, in coming from or going to his own territory, happened to pass by Inisfail (now Phale), and, being mixed up in a quarrel with O’Mahony’s herdsmen, was slain by them. Though there was no¬ thing to show that O’Mahony himself was to blame, Finghin, ever ready for a fray, seized the opportunity to attack him, possibly at the instigation of Crom’s successor. In the skirmish that ensued, Macraith O’Mahony 10 and several nobles were killed. We are already acquainted with the important part taken by Finghin, in the victory at Callan, over the Geraldines in 1261, and the fact of his death, at the Castle of Ragna-Roin (from which place he takes his agnomen) at the hands of Miles Cogan, and the De Courceys.

   Finghin Ragh-na-Roin was, as the Annals state, succeeded by his brother the “ Aitclerach.”

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8. Young Earl sends servant to receive Castle Magne

   Castlemaine · town · Kerry · 1600

   In November 1600, the young Earl of Desmond sent his servant John Power to receive Castle Magne from its Constable. Carew soon compelled the Earl to surrender the castle and its contents to himself.

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   confidential letter went forward, to be given into the hands of the young Earl in person. This was significant and might mean much. It proved to be nothing less than an offer to give up the castle to the young man himself, or to a duly authorised representative. Straightway on the 4th November, 1600, the young Earl sent his servant, John Power, to receive the castle from the Constable in the name of his master. Castle Magne did not remain long in the young Earl’s hands, as Carew after a few days required him to give it over, and all it contained, to himself.

   The young Earl soon went to Kilmallock, the great stronghold of his family, the President being anxious to test the feelings of his followers and kindred regarding him. He was accompanied by Meyler McGrath and Master Boyle, Clerk of the Council; and the latter was ordered by Carew to observe and note how the people acted towards him. They arrived there on a Saturday, in the evening. “There was a mighty concourse of people in so much as all the streets, doores, and windows, yea, the very gutters and tops of the houses were so filled with them as if they came to see him, whom God had sent to be that Comfort and Delight their souls and hearts most desired, and they welcomed him with all the expressions and signs of joy, everyone throwing upon him wheat and salt (as a prediction of future peace and plenty). . . The confluence of people that

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   As the companion tells it

   As you pass through Castlemaine, you are near a place once called Castle Magne. In November 1600, the young Earl of Desmond received an offer to take the castle for himself. On the 4th of November, 1600, he sent his servant, John Power, to receive it from the Constable in his master's name. Castle Magne did not stay long in the young Earl's hands. Carew, after a few days, required him to give it over, and all it contained, to himself. The young Earl soon went to Kilmallock, the great stronghold of his family. The President was anxious to test the feelings of his followers and kindred regarding him. He was accompanied by Meyler McGrath and Master Boyle, Clerk of the Council. Boyle was ordered by Carew to observe and note how the people acted towards him. They arrived on a Saturday evening. There was a mighty concourse of people. All the streets, doors, and windows, the very gutters and tops of the houses were filled with them. They welcomed him with all expressions and signs of joy, throwing upon him wheat and salt as a prediction of future peace and plenty.

9. Assembly at Gleannamhain resolves Munster succession dispute

   Glanworth · town · Cork

   On hearing of Flahertach's death, Kennedy, King of Thomond, convoked the States of the Kingdom at Gleannamhain to press his claims to the throne of Munster. Callaghan's mother appeared at the assembly and advocated so persuasively that Kennedy withdrew his claim and admitted the justice of her arguments.

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   On Callaghan’s accession to the throne of Munster, and to that of “ Leath Mogha,” there appeared on the scene a formidable competitor, in the person of Kennedy, King of Thomond, father of the celebrated Brian Boru. Kennedy, on hearing of Flahertach’s death, convoked all the States of the Kingdom at Gleannamhain, and put forward his claims. But the mother of Callaghan, appearing at the assembly, advocated the rights of her son so clearly and fearlessly, and at the same time so pathetically, that the Prince of Thomond was quite won over, and generously admitted the justice of her argu¬ ments. According to some annalists, it would appear that the contest between the rival claimants was not decided on bloodlessly, and that it was only after a hardfought battle and victory at Magh Duine that Callaghan secured his seat on the throne. But whether this was so or not, it is certain that he and Kennedy were ever after steadfast friends and allies.

   Even after his accession to the throne, Callaghan’s reign was disturbed by frequent incursions of the Danes. When they found they could not succeed by force, they had recourse to treachery. The Danes were then under

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10. Ardfert friary and cathedral devastated by Desmond Rebellion

    Ardfert · town · Kerry · 1584

    The Inquisition of 1584 records the friary of Ardfert, situated on the river near Fenit harbour, as nearly prostrated and devastated due to the Desmond Rebellion. The friary precinct with church and cemetery comprised about three acres, with twenty gardens and a thirty-acre enclosed close in the borough fields.

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    (60) Ardfert, described in the Survey thus! " The site and house of the late Friars of Ardarte is pleasantly situated on the river Shiez within two miles of the

    Harbour of Fyanett.On account of the foresaid rebellion, as well the said

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    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Ardfert. The 1584 inquisition recorded the friary of the late Friars of Ardarte, pleasantly situated on the river Shiez within two miles of the Harbour of Fyanett. On account of the rebellion, it was nearly prostrated and devastated. Its precinct, with church and cemetery, comprised about three acres, with twenty gardens and a thirty-acre enclosed close.

11. Battle at Aghadoe during the Desmond Rebellion

    Aghadoe · parish · Kerry · 1581

    A battle took place at Aghadoe in 1581 when the Earl of Desmond, encamped there, was surprised by Captain Zouch and defeated, forcing Desmond to retire to County Limerick. Tiegue Mac Dermod MacCormac MacCartye of Malahyve, who had entered the Desmond Rebellion, was killed in this action. He held the castle, town, lands and tenements of Malahyve.

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    (37) A battle seems to have taken place at Aghadoe in the year 1581, when the

    Bart of Desmond, who was encamped there, was surprised by Captain Zoucb, who had been sent by Elizabeth to govern tne County. Desmond was defeated and forced to retire to County Limerick. It is probably in this action tbpt TeigUQ McCarthy was killed, f

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12. Burial hillocks of Eoghan Mor and Fraoch at Magh Mucromha

    Athenry · town · Galway

    Two hillocks are said to still be visible near the battlefield of Magh Mucromha, one containing the body of Eoghan Mor and the other that of Fraoch, the Spanish Prince, both slain in the same battle. These burial mounds commemorate a conflict central to Munster's dynastic history.

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    are still to be seen two hillocks, in one of which was buried the body of Eoghan Mor and in the other that of Fraoch, the Spanish Prince, who was also slain in that battle.

    Eoghan, by the Princess Beara, had issue one son, Olioll Olum, and two daughters, Caomheall and Scotniamh. The son, Olioll Olum, who succceeded him, was the first of his line named in the Royal Roll as King of both Munsters. He was almost as renowned as his father, and is usually taken as the starting point in tracing the genealogies of the Munster families. He had married, as had been stipulated at the time of the division of Ireland between his father and Conn Cead Catha, Sabina (or Sadhbd), daughter of the latter, and who was at the time widow of Mac Niadh, chief of the Sept of Darin, descended from Ithe. By MacNiadh she had one son, named Lugaidh, commonly called Luy Maccon. In 237 Olioll Olum, seconded by the three sons of Cairbre, Monarch of Ireland, raised an army against Nemetheus, Prince of Munster, and Luy Macconn. When the latter reached man’s estate he demanded from Olioll Olum, his stepfather, the fulfillment of an agree¬ ment that had been made giving him a portion of Munster. Not only did Olioll refuse this, but also banished Maccon from Ireland. Upon this the latter repaired to Scotland. After some time, having gathered an army there, he returned to Ireland, and with the help of a large number of his followers, made war upon Olioll. The latter was aided by his brother-in-law, Art-Ean-Fhear, the monarch of Ireland, and son of Conn Cead Catha. There was a battle fought at Magh Mucromha, near Athenry, where the monarch, Art, lost his life, and his army was totally defeated. The result of this victory was that Luy Mac Conn become Monarch of Ireland. Munster he left to his stepfather, Olioll. The latter, having only two sons living, named Cormac Cas and Cian, settled his Kingdom on Cormac, the elder of the two. But afterwards coming to know that Eoghan Mor, his eldest son, who had been slain at Magh

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    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Athenry, near the battlefield of Magh Mucromha, two hillocks are still to be seen. One holds the body of Eoghan Mor, the other that of Fraoch, the Spanish Prince, who was also slain in that battle. Eoghan, by the Princess Beara, had one son, Olioll Olum, and two daughters, Caomheall and Scotniamh. Olioll succeeded his father and was the first of his line named in the Royal Roll as King of both Munsters. He is usually taken as the starting point in tracing the genealogies of the Munster families. He had married Sabina, daughter of Conn Cead Catha, as had been stipulated at the time of the division of Ireland between his father Eoghan and Conn. Sabina had been widow of Mac Niadh, chief of the Sept of Darin, descended from Ithe. By Mac Niadh she had one son, Lugaidh, commonly called Luy Maccon. In 237, Olioll Olum, seconded by the three sons of Cairbre, Monarch of Ireland, raised an army against Nemetheus, Prince of Munster, and Luy Macconn. When Macconn reached man's estate, he demanded from Olioll, his stepfather, the fulfilment of an agreement giving him a portion of Munster. Not only did Olioll refuse, but he banished Macconn from Ireland. Macconn went to Scotland, gathered an army, and returned to Ireland to make war on Olioll. Olioll was aided by his brother-in-law, Art-Ean-Fhear, the monarch of Ireland, son of Conn Cead Catha. There was a battle fought at Magh Mucromha, near Athenry, where the monarch Art lost his life and his army was totally defeated. The result was that Luy Mac Conn became Monarch of Ireland. He left Munster to his stepfather, Olioll. Olioll, having only two sons living, Cormac Cas and Cian, settled his kingdom on Cormac, the elder. But afterwards he came to know that Eoghan Mor, his eldest son, had been slain at Magh Mucromha.

13. Carew retakes Munster castles, bypasses Castle Magne

    Castlemaine · town · Kerry · 1600

    After months in Cork, Sir George Carew toured Munster retaking Glin, Carrigafoyle, Listowel and other castles, but turned aside from Castle Magne. Carew saw James FitzThomas as his chief difficulty and sought to counter him by bringing the young heir of Desmond from the Tower of London to Ireland.

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    After some months in Cork, Carew made a tour through Munster, retaking Glin, Carrigafoyle, Listowel and other castles, but turned aside from Castle Magne, about which, however, he was not indifferent. He saw from the start that James FitzThomas was his great difficulty; and one of two things must be done, either to remove him or set up a rival. The rival was ready to hand in James, the son of Gerald, of Glounaneenta, now in the Tower; and Carew entreated the Privy Council to get Elizabeth to send James over to Ireland restored in blood and title. The idea was hateful to Elizabeth; it conjured up visions of a new Desmond Rebellion to her mind. The costly and protracted struggle with Desmond, his father, and the loss of so many lives, was still fresh in her remembrance. Still, yielding to the importunities of Cecil and Carew, she

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Castlemaine, you are near the place once called Castle Magne. In 1600, after months in Cork, Sir George Carew made a tour through Munster, retaking Glin, Carrigafoyle, Listowel and other castles, but he turned aside from Castle Magne. He was not indifferent to it. From the start Carew saw that James FitzThomas was his great difficulty. He decided one of two things must be done: either remove him or set up a rival. The rival was ready to hand in James, the son of Gerald, of Glounaneenta, who was held in the Tower of London. Carew entreated the Privy Council to get Elizabeth to send James over to Ireland, restored in blood and title. The idea was hateful to Elizabeth. It conjured up visions of a new Desmond Rebellion. The costly struggle with Desmond, his father, and the loss of so many lives was still fresh in her remembrance. Still, yielding to the importunities of Cecil and Carew, she

14. Castle Magne demolished by Cromwellians

    Castlemaine · town · Kerry · 1649

    After its surrender in 1649, the old fortress of Castlemaine was dismantled, reportedly by Cromwellian forces. The castle had endured years of war and changing fortunes before its destruction.

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    But the old fortress, that had stood the shock of war during so many eventful years, and experienced such varying fortunes, was now coming to its end. It must have been demolished soon after 1649. “It is said to have been dismantled by the castledestroying Cromwellians," says the author of “Old Kerry Records."

    The castle had been destroyed, but the question of the Constableship still remained, and there appeared no reason why 2s. 3d. a day should not be enjoyed by some loyal subject of His Majesty the King. So at least thought Sir Richard Cox, Lord Chancellor of Ireland. And wdio better fitted for the post than the good man himself? We find him accordingly getting himself appointed during three successive reigns, with a Patent issued on the accession of each sovereign: “Richard Cox, junr., Gent., Patent 30th October, 3rd of William (1691). Richard Cox, Esq., Patent 12th September, 1st Ann. (1702). Sir Richard Cox, Knight, Patent 29th January, 1st George I. (1704)." Cox died in 1733, and no appointment was made to the office for nearly thirty years. Whether it was that the public service was found to be unworkable without a Constable we know not, but a new appointment was made, as we find by the following:

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Castlemaine, you are travelling where an old fortress once stood. That fortress had endured the shock of war across many eventful years and known varying fortunes, but it was coming to its end. It must have been demolished soon after 1649. The author of Old Kerry Records writes that it is said to have been dismantled by the castle destroying Cromwellians. The castle was gone, but the question of the Constableship remained, and there seemed no reason why 2 shillings and 3 pence a day should not be enjoyed by some loyal subject of His Majesty the King. So at least thought Sir Richard Cox, Lord Chancellor of Ireland. He got himself appointed across three successive reigns, with a patent issued on each sovereign's accession: Richard Cox, junior, gentleman, patent 30 October 1691, third of William; Richard Cox, esquire, patent 12 September 1702, first of Anne; Sir Richard Cox, knight, patent 29 January 1704, first of George the First. Cox died in 1733, and no appointment was made to the office for nearly 30 years.

15. Death of Donal Mor MacCarthy at Curra

    Curra · townland · Kerry · 1205

    After a reign of twenty years, Donal Mor MacCarthy died at Curra in 1205. His death marked the end of the MacCarthy sept being styled as Kings of Desmond.

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    Donald’s last recorded exploit took place in 1203, when, as stated by the Four Masters, “a victory was gained by Donal the son of MacCarthy and the people of Desmond over the English, 160 persons or more being slain in the conflict.” Monsieur Laine states that “after a glorious reign of twenty years” he died at Curra in 1205.

    We may now cease to speak of the Chieftains of the MacCarthy Sept as Kings of Desmond, much less of “ Leath Mogha,” though the Irish Annals continue, for some generations longer, to style them Kings and Princes of Desmond. Their Kingdom had really passed away from them, and it will be preferable henceforth to designate them by their title of “MacCarthy Mor.”

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Curra, Donal Mor MacCarthy died in 1205. His last recorded exploit was in 1203, when the Four Masters state "a victory was gained by Donal the son of MacCarthy and the people of Desmond over the English, 160 persons or more being slain in the conflict." Monsieur Laine says that "after a glorious reign of twenty years" he died at Curra in 1205. With his death we may cease to speak of the chieftains of the MacCarthy sept as Kings of Desmond. The Irish Annals continue for some generations longer to style them Kings and Princes of Desmond, but their kingdom had really passed away from them. Henceforth they are designated by their title of MacCarthy Mor.

16. Elizabeth's plan to establish a corporation at Castlemayne

    Castlemaine · town · Kerry · 1602

    Queen Elizabeth wrote to the Privy Council in Dublin in December 1602 directing that habitations be drawn to Castlemayne through granting a corporation with freedoms and liberties. The plan died with Elizabeth within months.

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    Castle Magne was again in Her Majesty’s hands, and she now undertook to erect it into a place of importance, if not to make it the capital of the country. She writes accordingly to the Privy Council in Dublin, directing “ That it would be much for the furtherance of our service and strengthening of the best part of our Province that habitations were drawn to Castlemayne . which would follow by granting a corporation with some competent freedoms and liberties, with officers for the government thereof, etc. . . To our right trusty and

    well-beloved the Lord Mount joy, Deputy of our Realme.” 19th December, 1602. After a few short months the

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17. Florence MacCarthy detained in Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1588–1589

    Florence MacCarthy was held in Cork after his marriage to Lady Ellen, daughter of Sir Owen O'Sullivan. His detention was reportedly lenient, as Sir Valentine Browne wrote to Walsingham that Florence 'rather rejoyceth with banquettinge' and enjoyed his wife's company before being transferred to Dublin and then London.

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    Florence’s detention in Cork does not appear to> have been rigorous, if reliance can be placed on a letter from Sir Valentine Browne to Walsingham, in which it is stated that he (Florence) “rather rejoyceth with banquettinge,” and had the benefit of his wife’s com¬ pany. This arrangement, however, soon came to an end, Florence being sent to Dublin, and his wife being made over to the charge of certain of her father’s ser¬ vants. Finally, Florence was brought to London on the 10th February, 1589, and handed over to the custody of the Lieutenant of the Tower.

    To none of the denizens of Desmond did the news of Florence’s marriage come with greater dismay than to Nicholas Browne, who had aspired to the hand of Lady Ellen, and who doubtless never feared a rival in Florence, who was known throughout the country to be contracted to the daughter of Sir Owen O’Sullivan.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Cork, this is where Florence MacCarthy was held in 1588, after his marriage to Lady Ellen, daughter of Sir Owen O'Sullivan. His detention here was not harsh. Sir Valentine Browne wrote to Walsingham that Florence, as the letter puts it, "rather rejoyceth with banquettinge," and had the benefit of his wife's company. That arrangement did not last. Florence was sent to Dublin, and his wife was handed to certain of her father's servants. Finally, on 10 February 1589, Florence was brought to London and placed in the custody of the Lieutenant of the Tower. The news of his marriage had brought dismay to Nicholas Browne, who had hoped to marry Lady Ellen himself, and who doubtless never feared a rival in Florence, since Florence was known throughout the country to be contracted to the daughter of Sir Owen O'Sullivan.

18. Ghost of Ardfert Cathedral — the Rider of the Ruins

    Ardfert · town · Kerry

    St. Brendan's Cathedral at Ardfert, an imposing ruin on a limestone height, was said to be haunted by a ghost who sat nightly on the highest point, posing riddles in verse to passers-by. A farmer returning from Tralee fair was the one who finally answered the ghost's challenge.

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    In the bad times, when people were denying the faith of their fathers, it began to be rumoured that a ghost was accustomed to seat himself every night on the highest point of the old cathedral. The ghost would put a question to everyone who went bv, and when he did not get the answer that he wanted, he would leave his curse on the

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19. Lady Helen's residence at Pallis

    Pallis · townland · Kerry · 1588

    The heiress Lady Helen, daughter of McCarthy Mor, lived with her mother the Countess at Pallis. She could be seen walking across the fields to Mass at the family church of Killalee, but otherwise rarely appeared abroad.

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    coming to Ireland, and by him McCarthy Mor sent letters to the Countess. The heiress at this time was living with her mother at Pallis. She could be seen in the morning tripping across the fields to Mass at the family church of Killalee, but otherwise did not often appear abroad. Things seemed quietly running their course in Munster, when one day, in April, 1588, that Province was startled by a most sensational report —that Lady Helen, despite and in defiance of the Queen’s declared wishes, had “married privately in an old broken church and with the Mass,” Florence McCarthy, her cousin, and prospective owner of immense estates in Carbery. Had a Spanish fleet landed oh the coast, and a Spanish army penetrated to the heart of Desmond, the news would not have caused more sensa¬ tion. It was soon found that the report was true; it was even hinted that the letters brought by Florence even hinted that the letters brought by Florence McCarthy to the Countess conveyed the Earl’s sanction to the marriage: nor did the story seem improbable. Some days after the return of her cousin, Lady Helen and the Countess walked over to Mass to Killaloe; they there met Florence and O’Sullivan Mor, the young parties were married, the Countess and O’Sullivan being the sole witnesses to the fateful alliance.

    There was chagrin and anger on all sides. The well-arranged plan for the planting of Desmond had been defeated at one stroke. The Queen, in particular, whose authority had been set at nought, was wrought up to one of her constitutional fits of fury. She sent letters to her Ministers in Ireland to know “ the means and manner by which the said Florence had compassed the marriage with the Erie of Clancartie's daughter.” Every available item of information on the subject was set forth by Norreys in ample detail. When shall the thunderbolt burst? April is over, May, June has come. Perhaps Elizabeth, contrary to her usual manner, will let pass over this now irreparable misfortune. Far from it. The affairs of Ireland, we are told by Cecil, were

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20. Ogham pillar and gallaun in Glenfas

    Camp · townland · Kerry · 1858

    Archdeacon Rowan described an Ogham pillar lying in Glenfas, a companion gallaun or pillar stone still standing twelve feet above the ground, with rows of cists or graves, all west of Caherconree in the townland of Camp.

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    On 29th June, 1858, Archdeacon Rowan read a paper at a meeting of the Royal Irish Academy upon the Milesian remains in Glen-aish. He referred to Keating’s account of “ Glenfas and Glenscoheen—(the glen eight miles to the east, now known as Foley’s Glen) as being as well known then (1858) as any place in the county”; adding: “ Though Keating’s history of Milesian princesses was sometime^ doubted, the places are historic.” In that paper the Ogham pillar, lying in Glenfas, its companion gallaun or pillar stone, still standing twelve feet above the ground, with the rows of cists or graves, were fully described. All this portion of the valley lies west of Caherconree, and is now indicated on ordnance map as the townland of Camp. The old district known as Glenfas or Glen’aish (phonetic?) included all the valley on the west side and along the northern face of Caherconree, until you come to the boundary of Derrymore. Archdeacon Rowan seems only to have known of the remains in the western portion of the valley; he certainly left no note as to the little church at the north-east end of Glen’aish.

    Mr. Windele was for some years a regular correspondent, though never able to visit Archdeacon Rowan at Glenfas or Glen’aish. But, after Archdeacon Rowan’s death—which took place in 1861—Mr. Windele visited West Kerry, and noted the curious little church at the eastern end of the valley, now called Kilelton. He briefly said that “it appears to be the remains of a sixth century church.” Previous to this no one seems to have noticed the church at all. Archdeacon Rowan was apparently unaware of its existence. That distinguished antiquarian, Mr. Du Noyer, who has left such exquisite sketches and accurate descriptions of West Kerry antiquities (see Trinity College Library) never noticed Kilelton Church; neither did our local genius, the late Mr. Richard Hitchcock, who spent the larger part of

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, close to Camp, there are old Milesian remains that Archdeacon Rowan described in a paper he read on the 29th of June, 1858, at a meeting of the Royal Irish Academy. He referred to Keating's account of Glenfas and Glenscoheen, the glen eight miles to the east, now known as Foley's Glen, as being as well known in 1858 as any place in the county. Keating's history of Milesian princesses was sometimes doubted, but Rowan added that the places are historic. In that paper he fully described the Ogham pillar lying in Glenfas, its companion gallaun or pillar stone still standing twelve feet above the ground, and the rows of cists or graves. All this portion of the valley lies west of Caherconree, and is indicated on the ordnance map as Camp. The old district known as Glenfas or Glen'aish included all the valley on the west side and along the northern face of Caherconree, until you come to the boundary of Derrymore. Archdeacon Rowan seems only to have known of the remains in the western portion of the valley. He left no note about the little church at the north-east end of Glen'aish. Mr. Windele was for some years a regular correspondent, though he was never able to visit Archdeacon Rowan at Glenfas. After Rowan's death in 1861, Windele visited West Kerry and noted the curious little church at the eastern end of the valley, now called Kilelton. He said that it appears to be the remains of a sixth century church. No one seems to have noticed the church before that. Archdeacon Rowan was apparently unaware of its existence. Mr. Du Noyer, who left exquisite sketches and accurate descriptions of West Kerry antiquities in the Trinity College Library, never noticed Kilelton Church. Neither did the local genius, Mr. Richard Hitchcock, who spent the larger part of his time in the field.

21. Perrott retreats to Cork after failed siege

    Cork · city · Cork · 1587

    After failing to reduce Castle Magne through cannon bombardment and starvation, and running out of powder, Perrott ordered the siege raised. The Munster lords departed for their homes and Perrott marched his soldiers back to Cork.

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    Meanwhile the Ward are all alive within, and during the coming days show unwonted activity. They are now determined to hold the fort for weeks. It is by this time the end of July, and hopes of success seem departing from the commander himself. The humiliation of defeat is galling to this haughty Saxon, in whose veins courses Royal blood, for he is no Perrott, but a Tudor* son of Bluff Harry and half brother to the English Queen, though not after a manner to bear strict examination. This fact too, Elizabeth shrewdly guesses, else why her special affection for him,—sisterly affection ? The supply of powder is all but gone, and Perrott is forced to spend the following days inactive. He organizes another attack, the last. He directs the last cannon shot against those walls. Little damage done. There is no more powder. Perrott orders the siege to be raised, and bids the soldiers get ready. The Munster Lords depart for their homes, and Perrott and his soldiers march sullenly back to Cork.

    Friendly hands lose no time in bringing much-needed supplies to the Ward at the castle, and there is rejoicing this night in every cabin in Munster at the heroic resist¬ ance of that gallant band. Perrott writes to Burleigh to say that Castle Magne was “ much damaged,” but that he was obliged to discontinue the siege “through want -of powder ”

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22. Saint Miolchedar and the etymology of Kilmelchedor

    Kilmalkedar · townland · Kerry

    The Book of Ballymote and a MS. calendar identify Miolchedor, son of Ronan, son of the King of Ulster, as connected to Kilmielche on the sea shore at Knuck Brennaun (Brandon) in the west. The name is interpreted as 'The Church of Aider the Bald or Tonsured,' linking the site to an Irish saint rather than Spaniards.

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    In the “Book of Ballymote,” folio 125, p. 2, column 5, “Miolchidar” is mentioned in a catalogue of Irish saints, also in a MS. calendar (Smith’s MS.) there is an entry (under date A Pridie Id. Maii 14), of which I subjoin a copy, and give the sense as follows: “Miolchedor, son of Ronan, son of the King of Ulster, of Kilmielche on the sea shore at Knuck Brennaun (Brandon) in the West.”

    This is a complete identification of the individual with the locality, and by considering the derivation of the lead¬ ing word we shall be enabled to interpret the name of the church correctly. Miolchedar is a compound word, of which the first part means “Bald” or “Tonsured,” and it is found as a common prefix (spelled in English “mel” or “nioel”) to the names of ancient Bishops or Saints of the Irish Church. Dr. Hanmer, in his Chronicle, introduces it as “a British word taken hold of by the Irish,” and gives the same meaning for it; and Archbishop Ussher, in his notice of the three orders of Irish Saints, mentions, among their distinctions, the varieties of tonsure used by each class. With this information the name of Kilmelchedor may be rendered thus, “The Church of Aider the Bald or Ton¬ sured” ; and as the name Moilchedar is found in a Catalogue of Saints of the eleventh century, but not found in an

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23. Spanish force of 700 men lands at Smerwick

    Smerwick · townland · Kerry · 1580

    In mid-September 1580, confirmed reports arrived that four vessels had reached Smerwick carrying 700 Spaniards who took possession of the location. This followed earlier unconfirmed reports of a Spanish landing at Dingle.

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    Admiral Winter had left Ventry as we know, in the conviction that there was no danger of a hostile landing. Still Desmond’s followers showed a strange confidence in coming aid from abroad. All uncertainty seemed at an end towards the middle of September; report said that a Spanish force had landed at Dingle. Soon certain news came to hand that four vessels reached Smerwick with 700 Spaniards, who took possession of

    81-83, These extracts are all from letters in the 8tale Paper Office except, where they are stated to be from other sonjroee. *

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24. Spanish vessels land men at Dingle

    Dingle · town · Kerry · 1580

    Two Spanish vessels landed men at Dingle on 26 February 1580, believed to gather news of the progress of the rebellion in Munster, and left again for Spain on 1 March. This confirmed ongoing Spanish interest in the Irish conflict.

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    This year 1580 was an anxious one for the Govern¬ ment, and an eventful one for Ireland. Secret information tells of armaments in preparation in Spain and forces ready to embark for Ireland. Two Spanish vessels landed men at Dingle on the 26th February, it is believed to get news of the progress of the rebellion in Munster, and left again for Spain on the 1st March. Clearly the last had not been heard of the hostile intentions of King Philip. But now the Government had made provision against surprise, and Admiral Winter had been keeping strict watch during these summer months along the coasts of Cork and Kerry. Lord Justice Pelham, too, held himself in readiness. He was now in Limerick directing operations in disturbed Munster, and was anxious to pay a visit to the Spanish fort at Smerwick. A curious and detailed account of the expedition is left us by the gossiping Justice Walshe, whom we have already known. On the 17th July Pelham passed into McAuley’s country in Duhallow, destroying everything with fire.!*) He proceeded by New¬ market, down by Ardnagragh into Cordal, and reached Kilcusnan, two miles east of Castleisland, that evening.

    Soon Pelham got word that Desmond’s cattle were being driven from Castleisland towards the hills. He followed with some horsemen and foot soldiers, took 1500 head of cattle, and nearly captured the Earl,

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25. St. Beoanigh's Well and Early Monastic Graves on Valencia

    near Valencia Island · island or archipelago · Kerry

    A holy well dedicated to St. Beoanigh (St. Beonigh), a disciple of St. Brendan, issues from the living rock on a mountain on Valencia Island. The surrounding site preserves ancient graves, burial cists, and erect pillar stones, likely the burial place of early monks.

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    perchance founded by St. Beonigh, one of St. Brendan’s disciples, and “ probably the same saint whose name we find as ‘ Beoanus ’ in the Latin Lines of St. Fursey.” (Brendaniana, p- 280-283). In the same story he describes the holy well, “ Beside the enclosure, there gushes forth from the living rocks of the mountain, that here rises abruptly over the site, a copious stream of limpid water, which is called St. Beoanigh’s Well, and all around for some distance are traces of ancient graves and burial cists, with a few pillar stones still erect beside them, within which, no doubt, many of the early monks who worked and prayed in these dismantled cells and oratories were laid to rest” (p. 281). The slab beside "~St. Buonia’s well is covered with modern crosses scored on it by persons performing rounds at the well. I have traced the old cutting only; the lower central cross is nearly gone now, and some of the letter¬ ing. ^The incised cross on the pillar stone is something like this cross in the termination of the arms, and Mr. Lynch notes the similarity to the crosses on the Lombard’s stone al Inehagoill. The Lombard’s stone commemorates “ Lugnath ” or “ Lugna,” youngest son of Restitutus the Lombard and “ Liemania ” or “Darerca,” St. Patrick’s sister. If St. Buonia was also a sister of St. Patrick and of St. Darerca, this may possibly explain the similarity of these two monuments. Perhaps St. Buonia fostered Lugnath as St. Brendan was fostered by St. Ita; but of course this is mere surmise- The monument at Inehagoill has an inscription in 5th century Latin Text, O’Donovan says the oldest Christian monument he has seen (Journal R.S.A., Yol. XXXI., p. 242).

    On the great Skellig Rock, or Skellig Michael, is a celebrated monastery said to have been founded by St. Finian, and dedicated to St. Michael. This is said to be “ the most westerly of Christ’s fortresses in the ancient world.” It was also one of the principal penitential stations in Ireland. There are two small wells within the enclosure near the little church. The water in them is brakish and quite unfit to drink.

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26. St. Brendan baptised at Tobar na Molt by Bishop Ere

    Tubrid More · townland · Kerry

    According to the 'Betha Brenainn' from the Book of Lismore, Bishop Ere saw a miraculous blaze and ministering angels over Alltraige Caille on the night Brendan was born, and came to baptise the infant. The only written authority connecting St. Brendan with Tobar na Molt is this 15th-century compilation.

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    “ Now on the night that Brendan was born, Bishop Ere saw Alltraigh Cailli under one marvellous blaze, such as he never saw before, and a wondrous ministering of angels in bright, shining garments, through all the country around about. Very early on the morrow, Bishop Ere arose and came to the house of Finnlogha, and took the infant in his arms and said to him “0 man of God,” that is, who wilt be serviceable to God,

    ‘ take me to thee as thy loyal votary; and a multitude it is that shall greatly rejoice for thy birth, even as now

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27. Tralee inquisition uniting Desmond with Kerry

    Tralee · townland · Kerry · 1606

    An inquisition held at Tralee on 20 August 1606 united the baronies of Magonihy, Dunkerron, Iveragh, and the half barony of Glanerought (formerly the County of Desmond) with the County Palatine of Kerry. Both were ordered to be known in future as the County of Kerry.

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    (17) Up to 1606 the ‘ County” of Desmond consisted of the baronies of Mafconihy, Dunkerron and Ivera 'h, and the half barony of Glanerougbt. By an Inquisition held at Tralee, on 20th August of that yoar, those baronies worn united to the “Countio Palatine of Korrie lately escheated” and both oounties were ordered to be known i 1 future as the County of Kerry.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, on the 20th of August 1606, an inquisition was held at Tralee. Up to that year, the County of Desmond consisted of the baronies of Magonihy, Dunkerron, and Iveragh, and the half barony of Glanerought. That inquisition united those baronies to the County Palatine of Kerry, lately escheated, and both counties were ordered to be known in future as the County of Kerry.

28. Abbey of Maure in Myross

    Myross · townland · Cork · 1172

    In Carrigiliky, parish of Myross, West Carbery, are the ruins of the Abbey of Maure, founded by Dermod MacCarthy in 1172. He supplied the abbey with Cistercian monks.

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    Dermod was liberal towards the Church, and there is extant, in the British Museum, a copy of a Charter given by him for the rebuilding, enlargement and increased endowment of the Church of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist in Cork, which had been raised by his father, Cormac. Curiously enough, this is a joint instrument of Dermod and his son Cormac, between whom such deadly strife afterwards sprang up. Moreover, in Carrigiliky, in the parish of Myross, in West Carbery, as the Monasticon Hibernicum records, are the ruins of the Abbey of Maure, founded by Dei mod in 1172, and supplied by him with Cistercian monks.

    It will be noticed, from instances already recorded, and some which will be given later on, that the Eugenian princes, as a body, were distinguished foi their religious zeal and generosity towards the Church, And it is remarkable that many of them most con¬ spicuous for their warlike proclivities, and who in theii predatory excursions did not spare even monasteries, were themselves the founders of churches and monas¬ teries, as if in atonement for the carnage for which they were responsible. This no doubt they deemed the most suitable form of “eiric” or compensation, if indeed such were possible, for such grievous blood¬ shed and misery. The following is a list of the prin¬ cipal Abbeys, Churches, etc., which according to the Monasticon Hibernicum, were founded and built by the MacCarthys:—The Monastery of the Canons of St. Augustine of Cork, in 1134; the Abbey of St. Maur de Fonte Vivo in Carbery, in 1172; the Convent of Fran¬ ciscans in Cork, in 1214; that of the Cistercians of Tracton, in the Barony of Kinalea, in 1224; the Abbey

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29. Ardnegragh Castle, seat of the Clann in-triucha

    Cordal East · townland · Kerry · 1584

    Ardnegragh Castle was the principal stronghold of a branch of the Desmond FitzGeralds known as the 'Aicme' or 'Clann in-triucha.' Its site and 'pike' are pointed out in the townland of Cordal East, parish of Ballincashlane. The barony name Trughenackmy derives from 'Trucha-an-aicme.'

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    (32) Ardnegragh (the height of the plunders) was the principal Castle of that branch of the Desmond FitzGeralds, known in history as the *' Aicme” or Sept., or**Clonn in-triucha, the clan of the Centred. From these two designations comes “ Trucha-an-aicme,”—now the name of the Barony of Trughenackmy. The site of the Castle and the “ Pike,” of Ardnegragh are pointed out in the the townland of Cordal East and Parish of Ballincashlane. (W. M. Hennessy).

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30. Buidhe-Chonuill plague kills Diarmaid and Blathmac

    Tara · parish · Meath

    Diarmaid and Blathmac, sons of Aodh Slaine, reigned conjointly seven years until they died of the Buidhe-Chonuill, a yellow jaundice plague that took away a third of the people of Ireland and raged over England, Scotland, and much of Europe.

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    Diarmaid and Blathmac, two sons of Aodh Slaine, reigned conjointly seven years, until they died of the Buidhe-ChonimilL 34

    Cu-cen-mathair, son of Cathal, King of Desmond, died, and w r as succeeded by Colga, son of Failbhe Flann.

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31. Capture of Kilbrittain Castle and MacCarthy Reagh's reaction

    near Kilbrittain · street · Cork

    MacCarthy Reagh had just heard of the capture of Kilbrittain Castle when asked what to do with the Burrowes family, and was reportedly in a dark mood. The castle's fall is mentioned as a turning point in his fortunes.

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    An eyewitness stated that Mac-ni-Crimen came up and asked MacCarthy Reagh what he should do with the Burrowes, whereupon MacCarthy, who had just heard of the capture of Kilbrittain Castle, and was not in an amiable mood, replied “Go you and them to the devil, and after¬ wards where you will.”

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere about Kilbrittain, a castle fell, and it marked a turning point for MacCarthy Reagh. An eyewitness said that Mac-ni-Crimen came and asked him what to do with the Burrowes. MacCarthy had just heard of the castle's capture and was in no amiable mood. His reply was: "Go you and them to the devil, and afterwards where you will."

32. Carved limestone altar at Tobar na Molt

    Tobernamult · well · Kerry

    The altar at Tobar na Molt features a single elaborately carved limestone block with a triple arcade of ogee arches containing three figures in high relief. The central figure is a shrouded corpse on a pillow, flanked by a mitred bishop with crozier and a third figure, their heads worn smooth by generations of pilgrims' kisses.

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    accustomed to finding objects of interest and beauty, detached and remote, in the most incongruous situations, and perverted to the strangest uses. But no visitor to Tobar na Mult can fail to be surprised as well as delighted when his eye first rests on the front of the altar. The structure is of undressed stone, recently and indifferently put together. There is no record of its ever having been conse¬ crated, nor, legend apart, of Mass ever having been celebrated upon it. It is heaped with a sorry debris of votive offerings; broken and dissolving images, mouldering scapulars, rusty beads, a mug filled with rain-water, a child’s boot, pencils, buttons, pins—pins of all sorts—the pitiful tokens of suffering poverty. The front of the ‘ altar 9 consists of a single block of lime¬ stone, elaborately carved. It measures 39 " in length by 22 " in height, is carved to a depth of 3 ,/r , and appears to be set several inches into the mason-work. The design is a triple arcade, with ogee arches and rudelyfigured pilasters and corbels: the spandrels and trigons are sculptured with fleur-de-lis: the niches of the arcade are occupied by three figures in high relief. These three figures have a weird, ghastly appearance, for while all the rest of the lime-stone is patched with white and blotched with orange lichin, their three featureless heads look forth black and smooth as marble, worn and polished by the lips of importunate generations. The figure in the centre is a corpse: the head without covering, and showing no attempt to represent hair, rests on a long, narrow pillow: the bands of the cerements cross on the breast: the hands are bent up on the lower part of the body: the feet are not shown. The figure on the right of the corpse wears a mitre: the chin is broken off, leaving the face, which must have been, like the faces of the other two figures, remarkably long, round: the ears are enormous and prominent: behind the neck appears a cowl: the right hand is raised in blessing, the two last fingers bent; on the middle finger a ring. The left hands holds a crozier. Down the front of the habit are

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33. Castlelough sold to Crosbie family by Randal MacCarthy

    Castlelough · townland · Kerry · 1727–1760

    Randal MacCarthy, descended from the MacCarthy Mor line, sold Castlelough to the Crosbie family during the reign of George II after falling on hard times. He left his children uneducated and badly provided for, as recorded in his will dated 24 December 1760.

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    Denis McCarthy married Margaret Finch, described as an “English lady of distinction,” and, by her, had two sons, Florence and Justin. The elder son Florence married Mary daughter of Bernard MacMahon, and had, with several other children, an eldest son Charles, the “ pretty fellow ” of Clare’s regiment, already referred to. Denis's second son Justin of Castlelough (called also “of Begnis,” where he appears to have settled down afterwards) married Catherine daughter of Colonel Maurice Hussey, and had a son Randal. This Randal, for some cause or other, came down in the world, and sold Castlelogh to the Crosbie family in the reign of George II. He left his children uneducated, and badly provided for. In his will, dated the 24th December, 1760 (wherein he is described as “Randolph MacCarthy of Killelan, 6 Co. Kerry ”), he leaves his real and personal estate to his wife Lucy McCarthy and his brother-in-law Samuel Dowse to pay his debts, and dispose of his pro¬ perty as they might think proper, for the benefit of his wife and children, and appoints his wife, and brotherin-law, and eldest son Samuel his executors.

    After this we find no record of the family; but it is believed, by many, that the line of Randal is still extant, and we are informed that a lineal descendant of his exists, at the present day, in the person of Mr. Samuel McCarthy, Builder and Contractor, Cahirciveen. It seems more than probable that this is true, and it is known that Mr. McCarthy’s family belong to Killelan, where they have held land for many generations.

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34. Castle Magne bridge built to carry a castle

    Castlemaine · town · Kerry

    The author argues that the bridge at Castle Magne was originally intended for carrying a castle, as its foundations are unusually broad and massive, and the central arches were evidently designed for strength, being pointed almost to the extent of Gothic arches. The bold idea of building a castle on a bridge over a broad river was a daring project for those times.

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    Before the use of cannon, a secure position was a matter of the first importance on which to build a castle. The chieftain’s great reliance was in his castle in times of turbulence and disorder, when laws had little force, and each man’s safety lay in the strength of his following, and still more in the security of his stronghold. Hence so many castles surrounded by deep moats, some perched on steep escarpments; but the bold idea of building one on the bridge of a broad river was a daring project for those times, as it would be to-day. That the bridge was originally intended for carrying a castle seems more than probable, as its foundations are unusually broad and massive, and the central arches on which the castle stood were evidently intended for strength, being pointed almost to the extent of Gothic arches. Whether the castle fulfilled its purpose as a place of safety may be judged from what we are about to say.

    As Castle Magne figures prominently during the Elizabethan wars, it may be useful to say a few words on the state of Ireland leading up to that time. The coming of Henry II. in 1172 is a story sufficiently familiar. When he got quiet foothold in Ireland, he divided fully half its lands among ten of his followers 1 . Thus were scattered through the country two distinct communities who hated

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    As you come through Castlemaine, you are near the bridge of Castle Magne, which the author argues was built to carry a castle. Before the use of cannon, a secure position was a matter of the first importance for building a castle. The chieftain's great reliance was in his castle in times of turbulence and disorder, when laws had little force and each man's safety lay in the strength of his following, and still more in the security of his stronghold. Hence so many castles surrounded by deep moats, some perched on steep escarpments. But the bold idea of building one on the bridge of a broad river was a daring project for those times, as it would be today. That the bridge was originally intended for carrying a castle seems more than probable. Its foundations are unusually broad and massive, and the central arches on which the castle stood were evidently intended for strength, being pointed almost to the extent of Gothic arches. Whether the castle fulfilled its purpose as a place of safety may be judged from what follows. Castle Magne figures prominently during the Elizabethan wars. The coming of Henry the Second in 1172 is a story sufficiently familiar. When he got quiet foothold in Ireland, he divided fully half its lands among ten of his followers. Thus were scattered through the country two distinct communities who hated one another.

35. Clancare's letter from Killorglin about Castlemaine

    Killorglin · town · Kerry · 1580

    From Killorglin on 29 April 1580, Donal Clancare wrote to Captain Thornton that he had no boats to help victual Castle Magne but had himself relieved the Ward with flesh on 26 April. He offered protection to the English in his territory, boasting his people were subject to Her Majesty and to him.

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    I was myself at Castle-Magne the 26th of this month and relieved the Ward with fleshe at the time. You shall be bold to travel my countrie in any place, because they be subject to her Majestie and to me; therefore, I am to desire you to be good to them.—if you lack anything write of it to me that you may be helped thereto. . .

    . . and leving to trouble you further I am from

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36. Constable of Castle Magne

    Castleisland · town · Kerry

    Following the events at Smerwick, Castle Magne was without a constable. Bingham recommended Clynton for the office, but Captain Cheston ultimately took charge of the place up to 1583.

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    “ Wingfield/ 1 says Leland, “ was commissioned to disarm them/ 1 and that done, 4 4 the garrison was butchered in cold blood, nor is it without pain that we find a service so horrid and detestable committed to Sir Walter Raleigh. 11 The comment of Vice-Admiral Bingham on this blood-curdling tragedy is: “Thus hath my Lord (De Grey) most worthily achieved this enterprise, and so nobly and literally dealt with all sorts that he hath given a great satisfaction and content to all his followers.’ 1 (*) This is the monster who afterwards became Lord President of Connaught. Castle Magne had now no Constable, and this Bingham wrote to Walsingham recommending one Clynton for the office. He does not appear to have been successful, however, and Captain Cheston was probably the person selected, who had charge of the place up to 1583.

    Desmond’s old enemy—the Earl of Ormond, had been created Lord General of Munster, and he hunted down Desmond with the tenacity of a sleuth-hound. Ormond’s mother, now dead, had been Desmond’s first wife. Ormond was the Earl’s kinsman in the second and third degree, still he pursued Desmond with Satanic hate. Pardon was promised to everyone, Desmond alone excepted. This had its effect, and many of his followers fell off. Disaster stared him on all sides. His Countess, who clung to his fortunes through all his trials, left him in March, 1583, probably at his own desire, and for her sake; still he had the kindly sympathy of many, high and low. In May he passed close by Castle Magne with a small party. He had no food, neither had he powder. Edward Spring was Vice-Constable. A friendly word came to the Vice-Constable regarding Desmond’s circumstances, and the Earl’s wants for the nonce were generously supplied. Ormond was promptly

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37. Desmond heir passes through Mallow

    Mallow · town · Cork · 1600

    The young Desmond heir passed through Mallow, where local people expressed hope he would restore Geraldine power in Munster.

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    This is not without its pathos, with which we could sympathise if it had not been for its chilling reference to a “faulty father.” “He took his way to Bristol, whence when tide and wind served, with his horses and armour, his nurse (!) and sister, he took ship for Cork. He arrived in Youghal 14th October, 1600. As he passed through Youghal, and Cork, and Mallow, the people were in a perfect frenzy of delight. He must possess the noble spirit of that princely house, they thought, and all were filled with pity and hope which as yet they dared not breathe. He is now in England hands; but when he is free he will defy Saxon power, and say, as did his great father, “ No Cessor, nor Constable, nor Sheriff shall ever exercise theire office in my contreye.” He was guarded with as much care as a caged lion, and supplied with a host of keepers. Is he destined to escape from their hands, and raise aloft the dread Geraldine standard once more in Munster? Such were the thoughts in many minds. Negotiations were immedi¬ ately set on foot for the recovery of Castle Magne. We

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38. Dunquin parish divided in 1641

    near Dunquin · parish · Kerry · 1641–1674

    The entire parish of Dunquin was divided in 1641 between Lord Broghill, two persons named Rice, and one Nagle. The three latter were turned out and their possessions granted to the Countess of Mountrath.

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    (16) Dunquin. “ The entire parish of Dunquin was divided in 1641 between Lord Broghill. two persons “ named Rice ” and one Nagle. The three latter were turned out and their possessions granted to the Countess of “ Mountrath.” (W, M. Hennessy).

    (17) Both near Smerwick. '* Ardincanny seems modernized form Ard-nacaithne or “ the height of the Arbutus ” (W. M. Hennessy.)

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    The parish of Dunquin, here in Kerry, was divided in 1641 between Lord Broghill, two men named Rice, and one Nagle. The three latter were turned out, and their possessions were granted to the Countess of Mountrath.

39. Erection of Cormac's Chapel at Cashel

    Cashel · town · Tipperary · 1127–1134

    Cormac MacCarthy, the Bishop-King of Cashel, erected the beautiful Teampul Cormaic (Cormac's Chapel) at Cashel, the one ancient building still intact at the time of writing. The chapel was commenced in or after 1127 and completed in 1134.

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    Cormac Muitheamnach ( 4 ) who was called the Bishop- King of Cashel, was considered the most religious prince of his age, and also the most valiant and generous. He erected the beautiful “ Teampul Cormaic,” or Cormac’s Chapel, at Cashel (*), the one ancient building which we still see intact. It was

    (3) It was about this time that the assumption of surnames amongst the Irish commenced. Keating states that Brian Boru initiated the practice, and decreed that a certain name should be Imposed upon each tribe to denote its origin. It is probable, at all events, that surnames then became necessary, as a more ready and precise means of tribe designation than had previously existed.

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    Coming through Cashel now. This is where Cormac Muitheamnach, the Bishop-King of Cashel, raised the chapel that still stands. He was called the most religious prince of his age, and the most valiant and generous. The chapel, Teampul Cormaic, was begun in 1127 and finished in 1134. It is the one ancient building here that remains intact. About this same time, surnames were taking hold among the Irish. Keating says Brian Boru started the practice, decreeing that each tribe should carry a name to mark its origin. Surnames had become necessary, a clearer way to tell one tribe from another.

40. Geraldine brothers' castles at Camp and Glandine

    Camp · townland · Kerry

    Local tradition held that the Glen'aish graves contained remains of persons killed when two Geraldine brothers, living in adjacent castles at Camp and Glandine, constantly fought for possession of the glen.

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    NDER this first heading the late Archdeacon Rowan had some fifty years ago a press argument in the “Tralee Chronicle” about some graves he had come upon when making a road through Gleu’aish. He had doubts as to their antiquity owing to the wonderful preservation of the bones therein. But the late Father Casey, P.l\, a well-informed antiquarian, and the late Mr. Cooke, also curious in such matters, believed them to be the remains of the Milesians, who some three thousand years ago had landed at Camp and fought their first battle there. Mr. Windele, of Cork, also attributed them to the Milesians, whereupon a controversy as to the possible duration of human bones ensued. Archdeacon Rowan at first followed the lead of local tradition, which believed these graves to be the remains of persons who were killed when two Geraldine brothers who, “ once upon a time,” lived in the adjacent castles of Camp and Glandine, and con¬ stantly fought for possession of this glen.

    Ultimately, however, it was the generally accepted belief—a belief confirmed by more recent proofs—that these remains were those of Milesians—the earliest Celts to settle in Ireland—and that the glen itself was named

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    Somewhere close to Camp there were once two castles, one at Camp and one at Glandine, and they belonged to two Geraldine brothers. Local tradition had it that the brothers constantly fought each other for possession of this glen, and that the graves in Glen'aish held the bones of people killed in those fights. That tradition was what Archdeacon Rowan first followed, about fifty years before this was written, when he had come upon the graves while making a road through Glen'aish. He had doubts about their age, because the bones were wonderfully well preserved. But Father Casey, a well-informed antiquarian, and Mr. Cooke, who was also curious in such matters, believed the remains were Milesians, who some three thousand years ago had landed at Camp and fought their first battle there. Mr. Windele of Cork agreed they were Milesians, and a controversy followed about how long human bones could last. Ultimately the accepted belief, confirmed by more recent proofs, was that these were indeed Milesians, the earliest Celts to settle in Ireland, and that the glen itself was named for them.

41. Glendine 15th-century church near the cromlech

    Glendine · townland · Kilkenny · 1400–1650

    A 15th-century church stood on Glendine, close by the cromlech, built when Kilelton was considered out-of-date. After the church was effaced under Cromwellian era changes, Roman Catholic worshippers were scattered from the site.

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    The cromlech at Maumnaholtora is now forgotten. In 1650 that portion, called Glendine, with other lands, was given by Cromwell to Mr. Carrigue or Carrick. On Glandine, close by the cromlech, was a 15th century church, built when Kilelton was “out-of-date; this was now effaced, and the Roman Catholic peasant worshippers scattered. They retreated up the mountain to the wilder region of Kilelton, where, in a certain privacy, they were enabled to carry on their worship in the old church. When the penal laws were relaxed, a chapel was erected at Camp; later again, one at Derrymore was built, so that we may say from the sixth century to the present time those who lived in that district have had Christian churches wherein to worship God.

    All those persons mentioned in this paper have long since passed away. The fact that their names have lived through so many centuries proves them to have been of note and worthy of remembrance. Fas, the Pagan Princess, who brought with her to Ireland the first female “healer of the sick”; Scotia, after whom Ireland was then named; Gatheleus, who brought learning, great knowledge and prowess, which he taught by precept and example, nigh on 4,000 years ago; and St. Brendan, the

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42. Herbert seeks Castle Lough, Pallis and Ballycarbery

    Castle Lough · lake or lakes · Clare · 1588

    In 1588, Sir William Herbert petitioned Elizabeth to grant him, after McCarthy Mor's death, three castles—Castle Lough, Pallis, and Ballycarbery—together with 18,000 acres of land across Kerry and Desmond. Herbert had already secured 13,000 acres.

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    Round the person of Lady Helen much interest naturally centred. As no Irishman could claim her hand, the English system of land tenure (i) and plant¬ ation on a large scale must soon obtain in Desmond; even proposals were being already made for division of McCarthy Mor’s territory. That provident knight, Sir William Herbert, in 1588 engaged his powerful friend, Sir Francis Walsingham, to further his suit with Elizabeth for possession, after McCarthy Mor’s death, of the three castles—Castle Lough, Pallis, and Ballycarbery, together with 6,000 acres of land in Kerry, 6,000 in Desmond, and 6,000 arou>id the castles, a modest proposal truly from the man who had secured the trifle of 13,000 acres already.

    Meanwhile the marriage of Lady Helen was engaging no small share of attention. Sir Warham St. Leger undertook to negotiate an alliance for the young lady with Sir Thomas Norreys, Lord President of Munster, but his efforts were fruitless. A match with Mr. Nicholas Browne was suggested; the idea, it was said, found favour with McCarthy Mor and was approved by Her Majesty; neither was this successful. The fact was, this haughty damsel, inheritor of the spirit and pride of a long line of princes, was not to be disposed of irrespective of her choice. McCarthy Mor had occasion at this time to visit England, and for the present no further proposals could be made. Donal while in London did not often write to his family. Florence McCarthy, tanist of Carbery, and cousin of Lady Helen, who had lived at Court, happened to be

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43. Imprisonment of the Countess in Castle MagnE

    Castlemaine · town · Kerry

    The Countess of Clancarthy was kept imprisoned in Castle MagnE (Castlemaine) under harsh conditions. Sir William Herbert later appealed to Walsingham for her release from this "vile and unwholesome place".

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    But how had it fared with the Countess in Castle Magne? It is revolting to think of the indignity offered to the wife, the sister, and the daughter of an Earl; and the outrage becomes still more reprehensible when we remember that the author of it was a woman and a Queen. This high-born lady was dragged from her home, and immured in this close prison, surrounded

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    The town of Castlemaine lies ahead on the road. Castle Magne once stood here, where the Countess of Clancarthy was held prisoner. She was the wife, the sister, and the daughter of an Earl, yet she was dragged from her home and immured in this close prison. The source calls it revolting to think of the indignity offered to her, especially since the author of it was a woman and a Queen.

44. Inauguration site of the McCarthy Mór at Lisban-na-Cahir

    Lisbane · townland · Kerry

    The inauguration ceremony of the McCarthy Mór was presided over by the O'Sullivan Mór and O'Donoghue Mór at a place called Lisban-na-Cahir in Kerry. The text identifies this with Lisbane in the parish of Killinane, approximately 1.5 miles south-west of Kells station.

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    (2) It appears that the O'Sullivan Mor usually presided at meetings of the Munster Chiefs, even when McCarthy Mor was present. According to Windele the ceremony of the McCarthy Mor’s inauguration .was presided over by the O’Sullivan Mor and O'Donoghue Mor. It took place, he statos, at Lisban-na-Cahir in Kerry (This is doubtless the place called Lisbane in the parish of Killinane, about 1$ miles to the south west of Kells station, as there is no other townland of that name in Kerry.)

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    Somewhere close to Lisbane is where the McCarthy Mór was inaugurated. The ceremony was presided over by the O'Sullivan Mór and the O'Donoghue Mór. Windele records that it took place at Lisban-na-Cahir in Kerry. There is no other place of that name in Kerry, so it is doubtless this Lisbane, in the parish of Killinane, about 1.5 miles south-west of Kells station. The O'Sullivan Mór, it appears, usually presided at meetings of the Munster Chiefs, even when the McCarthy Mór was present.

45. Inchfereglin: puffin rent and later grant to Marshall

    Puffin Island · townland · Kerry · 1584–1660

    The 1584 Inquisition records that the Earl of Desmond received fifty puffins yearly from Inchfereglin at the Feast of St. Michael. A footnote identifies Inchfereglin as Puffin Island in the Barony of Iveragh, later granted to Robert Marshall under the Act of Settlement.

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    From Inchfereglin (**) yearly at the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, fifty birds called puffins

    From Beginnis six hundred rabbit skins;

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46. Kilcoe Castle, seat of Clan Dermod

    Kilcoe · townland · Cork · 1275

    Kilcoe Castle, situated at the head of Roaring Water Bay, was one of the residences of Dermod Doun, founder of the Clan Dermod sept, whose territory lay on the south-east coast of Carbery. Dermod died in 1275 and was buried at Timoleague.

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    officer’s father and grandfather. As regards the eldest brother Dermod Doun, it is certain that he became the founder of a powerful sept called, after him, the “ Clan Dermod.” He died at Miguisy 1275, and was buried in the Monastery of Cregan, and afterwards at Timoleague. His territorial appanage was situated in the South-east Coast of Carbery, and his residences were the Castles of Cloghane and Kilcoe, the latter of which is at the head of Roaring Water Bay. Some of his descendants emigrated to France in the 17th century, and are now represented by Count Daniel Jean Patrick MacCarthy of Bordeaux.

    The heroic qualities of Finghin Ragh-na-Roin have been already dwelt on in the account of Donal Roe Mac¬ Carthy Mor. From the time of his father’s victory, in 1232, over the O’Mahonys, peace prevailed between the two Septs, until 1259, when an unfortunate incident led to the renewal of hostilities. Crom O’Donovan, Chief of his name, in coming from or going to his own territory, happened to pass by Inisfail (now Phale), and, being mixed up in a quarrel with O’Mahony’s herdsmen, was slain by them. Though there was no¬ thing to show that O’Mahony himself was to blame, Finghin, ever ready for a fray, seized the opportunity to attack him, possibly at the instigation of Crom’s successor. In the skirmish that ensued, Macraith O’Mahony 10 and several nobles were killed. We are already acquainted with the important part taken by Finghin, in the victory at Callan, over the Geraldines in 1261, and the fact of his death, at the Castle of Ragna-Roin (from which place he takes his agnomen) at the hands of Miles Cogan, and the De Courceys.

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    Somewhere around here stands Kilcoe Castle, one of the residences of Dermod Doun, the eldest brother who founded a powerful sept called, after him, the Clan Dermod. His territory lay on the south-east coast of Carbery. Kilcoe sat at the head of Roaring Water Bay. He had another residence too, the Castle of Cloghane. Dermod died in 1275. He was buried first in the Monastery of Cregan, and afterwards at Timoleague. Some of his descendants emigrated to France in the 17th century. They are now represented by Count Daniel Jean Patrick MacCarthy of Bordeaux. The wider story of this family runs through the 13th century. Peace prevailed between two septs from the time of a victory in 1232 over the O'Mahonys until 1259, when an unfortunate incident renewed hostilities. Crom O'Donovan, chief of his name, happened to pass by Inisfail, now called Phale, and got mixed up in a quarrel with O'Mahony's herdsmen. They slew him. There was nothing to show that O'Mahony himself was to blame, but Finghin, ever ready for a fray, seized the opportunity to attack, possibly at the instigation of Crom's successor. In the skirmish, Macraith O'Mahony and several nobles were killed. Finghin went on to victory at Callan over the Geraldines in 1261, and died at the Castle of Ragna-Roin at the hands of Miles Cogan and the De Courceys.

47. Lady Kerry's scornful remark on Castle Main

    Castlemaine · town · Kerry · 1648

    In October 1648, Lady Kerry wrote to David Crosbie expressing incredulity that the small castle of Castlemaine continued to hold out, noting it lacked space to provision even 100 men for a month.

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    “I wonder beggarly Castle Main should hold out that hath niot roome to keepe provisions to feede 100 men for a month.”

    In 1649, however, the place must have been surrendered to Inchiquin, who had it well supplied with stores for the use of the soldiers of the Parliament. The Constable was not to be independent, as heretofore, but should be

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    Coming up now is the town of Castlemaine. In October 1648, Lady Kerry wrote to David Crosbie with scorn about the castle here. Her words: "I wonder beggarly Castle Main should hold out that hath not room to keep provisions to feed 100 men for a month." By 1649 it had surrendered to Inchiquin, who stocked it for Parliament's soldiers.

48. Monastery of Irrelagh or Muckross

    Muckross · townland · Kerry · 1340

    The Monastery of Irrelagh, also known as Muckross, was founded by the MacCarthys in 1340. The founding of such monasteries was often seen as a form of 'eiric' or compensation for the bloodshed caused by the princes' predatory excursions.

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    of Timoleague, about 1240; the Monastery oflrrelagh or Macross, in 1340; that of the Franciscans of Kilcrea in 1465; the Convent of Ballyvacadane, about the same time, and five other Churches at different places.

    Donal Mor-na-Curra (so called a loco occuionds) the elder son of King Dermod, succeeded without opposition on the death of the latter in 1185. He is said to have been the first of his name who was styled “ MacCarthy Mor.” This title was afterwards used to distinguish the head of the main line from^the Mac- Carthy Reagh, or Carbery branch, though the great disruption of the sept, which led to the formation of the latter branch, did not take place until after Donal Mor’s death, when it was brought about by his third son, Donal Gott, as will be described later on. During Donal Mor’s reign the rivalry of the princes of North and South Munster still continued, notwithstanding the many predatory excursions of the Kings of Connaught (which were aimed at its suppression, but in‘ reality enhanced the desolation and misery already prevailing throughout the country). The first mention made of Donal exhibits him in amity with and under the protection of O’Connor, the titular sovereign of Ireland. We see that MacCarthy of Desmond was “ in his house/’ i.e., acknowledged subjection to him, (») and that O’Connor gave him a great stipend, namely five horses out of every cantred in Connaught. Donal had many conflicts with the English, and in thesq was generally victorious. We see that, in 1196, he led his forces against the English of Limerick. He defeated them in the field, and pursued his advantage till he had driven them out of Limerick. Moreover, he amply confirmed his superiority, by twice defeating, during the same year, their attempts to recover that important place. The Annals of Innisfallen record that, in 1196, Donal Mor-na-Curra destroyed the Castle of Kilfaacle.

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49. Muskerry territory and Letters Patent exemption

    near Muskerry · street · Cork · 1588

    Muskerry was described as a very large country containing five other countries. The Earl claimed Rising Out, 30 Gallowglasses, and hospitality rights, but the Lords of Muskerry had obtained Letters Patent from the Kings of England to exempt themselves from his jurisdiction.

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    “The Second—the Country of Muskerry, a very large Country, wherein 5 other Countries are contained; he claimeth of them Rising Out, the keeping of 30 Gallowglasses and finding of him for a certain time. The Lords of this Country, by taking Letters Patent * of the Kings of England, have exempted themselves from him, as they affirm.

    “ The Third Country is O’Sullivan More’s. It

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    Somewhere about Muskerry, this was described in 1588 as a very large country containing five other countries. The Earl claimed Rising Out, the keeping of 30 Gallowglasses, and provision for a certain time. But the Lords of this country had taken Letters Patent from the Kings of England, and by that means, as they affirmed, they had exempted themselves from him.

50. Pierce Lacy hanged at Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1600

    Pierce Lacy, described as a daring rebel who repeatedly worked havoc among the Queen's forces, was hanged at Limerick by orders of Ormond, leaving his two sons orphaned and sheltering in Castle Magne.

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    There were at the castle, for protection, two sons of Pierce Lacy, the daring rebel who many a time and oft worked havoc among the Queen’s forces. They were now orphans, their father having been hanged at Limerick by orders of Ormond. It was ascertained also that all FitzThomas’s private correspondence was stored away in Castle Magne These and other things enhanced the value of the prize, if Thomas Oge could be got to prove false to the Sougan Earl. Thomas Oge was again approached on behalf of Gerald’s son ? and a private and

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    Coming through Limerick now. Back around 1600, Pierce Lacy was hanged here by orders of Ormond. He was what the record calls a daring rebel, who many a time and oft worked havoc among the Queen's forces. His two sons were left orphaned by his hanging. They were at Castle Magne for protection, where all FitzThomas's private correspondence was stored away as well.

51. Pilgrimage traditions at Tobar na Molt holy well

    Tobernamult · well · Kerry

    The holy well of Tobar na Molt was the focus of pilgrimages on three great days: the Saturdays before Bealtaine, Saint John's Day (June 15), and Lammas (August 1). Pilgrims circled the well clockwise while repeating the rosary, and some performed triple submersion seeking cures, evidenced by discarded crutches left at the site.

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    growth to the semblance of streaming tresses, seems to have at last given way at the root, and fallen over, till checked by the stone-wall. This must have happened many a winter ago; for since then the recumbent tree has not merely sent up a shock of new branches from its prostrate tips, but the new bush, sharing in time the fate of the old, has shown similar resource; till now the tree forms a sort of convulsed hedge round one corner of the well-enclosure. I doubt if the branches have really rooted, and believe the whole growth nourished from the parent trunk, but water and stones and brush¬ wood make investigation difficult, and I could not satisfy myself. The ‘ well ’ which I have preferred to describe first, comes last in the rounds of the pilgrim. It is circled once, watch-wise, i.e., with the right hand in¬ ward; the rosary being repeated, for the third time, the while. Triple submersion, after ‘paying the rounds/ repeated in some instances on the next and even again on the following day, represents importunity in its drastic form; but the most of those who have recourse to Tobar na Molt do not bathe at all, but merely take a varying number of sips of the water. The three great days of pilgrimage to the well are (1) the Saturday before La Bealtaine. (2) the Saturday before Saint John’s day, June 15, and (3) the Saturday before Lammas, August 1. This choice of days offers a tempting puzzle to the ingenious. St. Brendan of Clonfert’s festival is May 16. Remarkable cures are undoubtedly effected from time to time, at the well. Some half-score crutches, one pair pathetically short, moss-grown and worm-eaten, are a rather forlorn witness to immediate restoration of powers lost. Seaghan 0 Brennan, an Ardfert poet, composed about the middle of last century, what is said to have been a very fine Gaelic ode of thanksgiving for a cure wrought on himself at the well. I would give much to recovei a piece the loss of which is an indictment.

    The ‘ altar ’ stands five paces above the well, and fronts approximately west. The Irish archaeologist is

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52. Sir Edward Denny granted 6,000 acres around Tralee

    Tralee · townland · Kerry · 1586

    After the attainder of the Earl of Desmond in 1586, Sir Edward Denny received 6,000 acres around Tralee at fourpence an acre, undertaking to plant twenty English families on the land as part of the Munster Plantation.

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    His protest passed unheeded, however, and without delay arrangements were made for the distribution of Desmond’s lands. But everything must be done in order. The lands were first surveyed, and divided into Seigniories of 6,000 to 12,000 acres. This done, the Earl was declared attainted and his lands confiscate at a Parliament held on the 28th April, 1586. Forthwith the entire Palatinate was let out to Undertakers on specially favourable terms. Sir Edward Denny got 6,000 acres around Tralee at fourpence an acre, on his “undertaking” to plant twenty English families on the land. Sir Walter Raleigh 12,000 acres in Cork; Sir William Herbert 13,276 acres around Castleisland; Sir Valentine Browne, “one of Her Majesty’s Commissioners of the Survey,” 8,000 acres, part in the Dingle promontory and part around Killorglin. These he soon surrendered, but received a goodly

    31. Life and letters of Florence M&cCarthy Mor—page 16.

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    Somewhere close to Tralee, you are on land that passed to Sir Edward Denny in 1586. After the Earl of Desmond was declared attainted and his lands confiscate at a Parliament held on the 28th of April that year, everything was done in order. The lands were first surveyed and divided into seigniories of 6,000 to 12,000 acres. The entire palatinate was then let out to undertakers on specially favourable terms. Sir Edward Denny got 6,000 acres around Tralee at fourpence an acre, on his undertaking to plant twenty English families on the land. He was not alone. Sir Walter Raleigh got 12,000 acres in Cork. Sir William Herbert got 13,276 acres around Castleisland. Sir Valentine Browne, one of Her Majesty's Commissioners of the Survey, got 8,000 acres, part in the Dingle promontory and part around Killorglin. These he soon surrendered, but received a goodly exchange.

53. Spanish Armada treasure wrecked in Dingle Bay

    near Dingle Bay · bay · Kerry · 1588

    In 1588, one of the vessels of the Spanish Armada, carrying immense treasure, was wrecked in Dingle Bay. Sir Edward Denny reportedly seized the treasure, kept it for himself rather than surrendering it to Queen Elizabeth, and found precious stones among the haul.

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    Sir William Herbert has next a word to say of the third member of the combination—Sir Edward Denny. Still he was essentially a man of charity. “I must confess,” he writes, ”1 have in heart abhorred many of their actions, but never any of themselves.” And he repeated the same noble sentiment in a letter to Walsingham. “I have ever wished them well,” etc. No doubt he wished Sir Valentine Browne well, though he procured the withdrawal of the horsemen; he entertained good will for Captain Spring, while showing how unfit he was for his post: and the same fine feeling animated him towards Sir Edward Denny, even though love of truth compelled him to speak. In a letter to Walsingham in 1588, he told him that one of the vessels of the Spanish Armada, which contained immense treasure, was wrecked in Dingle Bay; that Denny got hold of the treasure, and though the Queen’s servant, he kept the money, and never gave it over to Her Majesty; that among the treasure he found some precious stones, of which one was of great value, which he showed to some friends, and remarked to them, that he should give this stone to Walsingham, but would not, because he was already his friend, but would give it to another at Court who was his enemy, and hoped by this gift to make him his friend.

    32. Though holding the important office of Lord Deputy Perrott soon fell into disfavour with his Royal sister. The explanation given is that he had many enemies at Whitehal, and the blunt Knight was no match for the plotters of Elizabeth's intriguing court.

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54. Teige na Mainistreach buried in Cork's Franciscan Monastery

    Cork · city · Cork · 1413

    Teige 'na Mainistreach' MacCarthy Mor, so called for his munificent endowment of religious houses, died in 1413 in the City of Cork and was interred in the Franciscan Monastery there, which he had richly endowed.

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    Teige “ na Mainistreach ” (of the Monastery) Mac¬ Carthy Mor, so called from his munificent endowment of religious houses, b. 1340, died 1413 in the City of Cork, and was interred there, in the Franciscan Monastery "which he had richly endowed. He left three sons, namely (1) Donal an Daimh, his successor; (2) Cormac, founder of the Sliochd Cormac of Dun guile, and (3) Diarmad of Tireacht.

    Donal “an Dainh ” (the poet) was born 1373, re¬ built the Franciscan Abbey of Irrelagh, on the borders of Lough Lein, already referred to as having been founded by his great-grandfather, Cormac MacCarthy Mor in 1340. He was one of the Irish Chieftains who, profiting by the weakness of the English power during the War of the Roses, rose in rebellion, and, in 1460, only consented to lay down their arms on condition of being paid an annual tribute. He died at an advanced age in 1468, leaving three sons, namely (1) Teige Leath,

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    As you pass through Cork, this is the city where Teige na Mainistreach MacCarthy Mor died in 1413. He earned that name, of the Monastery, from his munificent endowment of religious houses. Born in 1340, he was interred here in the Franciscan Monastery, which he had richly endowed. He left three sons. Donal an Daimh, the poet, was his successor. Cormac founded the Sliochd Cormac of Dunguile. Diarmad was of Tireacht. Donal an Daimh, born in 1373, rebuilt the Franciscan Abbey of Irrelagh on the borders of Lough Lein. That abbey had been founded by his great-grandfather, Cormac MacCarthy Mor, in 1340. Donal was one of the Irish chieftains who rose in rebellion during the War of the Roses, profiting by the weakness of English power. In 1460, he consented to lay down arms only on condition of being paid an annual tribute. He died at an advanced age in 1468.

55. Thomas Browne of Newtown killed in rebellion

    Ballynoe · townland · Kerry · 1581–1584

    Thomas Browne of Newtown in Kerry entered into rebellion with the Earl of Desmond and was killed on June 10th in the 23rd year of Queen Elizabeth. At the time of his death, he held the lands of Knoppoge and other properties in the Cantred of Brown.

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    Also the said jurors say on their sacred oath that Thomas Browne, late of Newtown 54 , in the said county of Kerry, entered into rebellion with the said Gerald late Earl of Desmond, and that being in rebellion on the 10th of June, in the 23rd year of our said Lady the Queen was killed, and that at the time of his entering into rebellion and at the time of his death in rebellion he was seised in his lordship as of fee of Knoppoge

    (53) Called in the Survey •' Bowy ” but supposed by Miss M. A. Hickson, to have been a corruption of *' Buie " or yellow.

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    Somewhere around here, Thomas Browne of Newtown met his end. He had entered into rebellion alongside Gerald, the late Earl of Desmond. On the 10th of June, in the 23rd year of Queen Elizabeth, he was killed. At the time he took up rebellion, and at the time of his death, he was seised in his lordship as of fee of Knoppoge, and other properties in the Cantred of Browne.

56. Castlemaine castle warned and garrisoned against rebellion

    Castlemaine · town · Kerry · 1573

    Justice Walshe sent warning to Castlemaine to stand to its guard as the Desmond rebellion spread. The castle had previously withstood a stout siege by Perrott and now held a ward of twelve Englishmen plus two masons repairing the fabric.

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    I could come to the countie of Corcke (for waters) was Ballymartir taken, by the Seneschall of Imokilly and Kerrye Mac Gragh with onlie half an hour’s assaulte. Meyn, a castle of Sir Thomas of Desmond, was on Thursdie assaulted by James Fitzmorrice and it is reported that castle is taken and he wounded in the leg, and dyvers other castles are taken in the county Lymericke. What protestation soever the Erie doe make of his loyaltie these things cannot come of good intencon for there is none that hath attempted anie thing but he that is wholly ruled by the Erie and who durst not attempt anie such thing before his coming. He will dallye out the matter if fayre speeches be taken. And yet I wot not what maie be called a seeking to disinherit her Ma Ue more than this if yo r Lordship do not make a present jorney hither moast castles that they covet will be taken and dyvers broken. I have sent to Castlemayne to warne them to stand to their garde and muste with as moche haste as maie be help to warde dyvers Castells in this countie. And thus wishinge a goode and speedie end to these trobles I take my leve. Att Castellyehan this xxiii d day of Novembre 1573.

    “ yo r Lordshipps to commande,

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    As you come through Castlemaine, this is a town whose castle was warned to stand ready in November 1573. Justice Walshe, writing from Castellyehan on the 23rd of that month, described how the Desmond rebellion was spreading fast. Ballymartir had fallen to the Seneschall of Imokilly and Kerrye Mac Gragh in only half an hour's assault. Meyn, a castle of Sir Thomas of Desmond, was assaulted by James Fitzmorrice on a Thursday, and it was reported taken, with Fitzmorrice wounded in the leg. Divers other castles were taken in county Limerick. The Earl made protestation of his loyalty, but Walshe wrote that none dared attempt anything except one wholly ruled by the Earl, who durst not attempt such before his coming. He would dally out the matter if fair speeches were taken. Walshe had sent to Castlemaine to warn them to stand to their guard, and must with haste help to ward divers castles in this county. He wished a good and speedy end to these troubles and took his leave.

57. Gallows site of Owen Roe Glanghig MacCarthy

    near Ballymoney · town · Antrim · 1642–1700

    Owen Roe Glanghig MacCarthy, a noted person and son of Owen (who was attainted in 1642), was known for hanging evil-disposed persons. The site of the gallows he used is still pointed out in the local landscape.

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    (16) This Donal left illegitimate sons, the founders of the “Sliochd Glas," who possessed most of the parishes of Hallymadee, and Ballymoney. Their chief residence was the Castle of Pbale. For a time Kilgobban Castle too belonged to them There were, about 1600. three brothers, Donogh, Donald and Finghin. Of these Fingbin fled to Spain. Donogh's son Owen was attainted in 1642. His son Owen Roe Glanghig MacCarthy, was a noted person, and the site of the Gallows on which he hanged evil-disposed persons, is still pointed out.

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58. Admiral Winter departs Ventry believing no invasion threat

    Ventry · townland · Kerry · 1580

    Admiral Winter had departed Ventry, convinced there was no danger of a hostile landing. This proved a misjudgment, as a Spanish force arrived at nearby Smerwick shortly after.

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    Admiral Winter had left Ventry as we know, in the conviction that there was no danger of a hostile landing. Still Desmond’s followers showed a strange confidence in coming aid from abroad. All uncertainty seemed at an end towards the middle of September; report said that a Spanish force had landed at Dingle. Soon certain news came to hand that four vessels reached Smerwick with 700 Spaniards, who took possession of

    81-83, These extracts are all from letters in the 8tale Paper Office except, where they are stated to be from other sonjroee. *

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    Somewhere around here, Admiral Winter departed in 1580, convinced there was no danger of a hostile landing. He was wrong. Desmond's followers still showed a strange confidence that aid would come from abroad. Toward the middle of September, report said a Spanish force had landed at Dingle. Then certain news came: four vessels reached Smerwick with 700 Spaniards, who took possession.

59. Ballymartle castle taken in half-hour assault

    Ballymartle · townland · Cork · 1573

    The Seneschall of Imokilly and Kerry MacGragh captured Ballymartle castle in County Cork with only half an hour's assault, during the spreading Desmond rebellion of November 1573.

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    I could come to the countie of Corcke (for waters) was Ballymartir taken, by the Seneschall of Imokilly and Kerrye Mac Gragh with onlie half an hour’s assaulte. Meyn, a castle of Sir Thomas of Desmond, was on Thursdie assaulted by James Fitzmorrice and it is reported that castle is taken and he wounded in the leg, and dyvers other castles are taken in the county Lymericke. What protestation soever the Erie doe make of his loyaltie these things cannot come of good intencon for there is none that hath attempted anie thing but he that is wholly ruled by the Erie and who durst not attempt anie such thing before his coming. He will dallye out the matter if fayre speeches be taken. And yet I wot not what maie be called a seeking to disinherit her Ma Ue more than this if yo r Lordship do not make a present jorney hither moast castles that they covet will be taken and dyvers broken. I have sent to Castlemayne to warne them to stand to their garde and muste with as moche haste as maie be help to warde dyvers Castells in this countie. And thus wishinge a goode and speedie end to these trobles I take my leve. Att Castellyehan this xxiii d day of Novembre 1573.

    “ yo r Lordshipps to commande,

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60. Colonel Rowan describes Glounglass antiquities near Caherconree

    Caherconree · enclosure · Kerry · 1857

    Colonel Rowan described the glen across the end of Caherconree called Glounglass, noting one Ogham stone, gallauns 10 to 12 feet high, a tradition of a great battle, and cists or graves exposed when cutting a road. He also mentioned Kilteenbane near Kilgobbin.

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    It was not until the late Miss M. A. Hickson, in 1857, read the brief mention of Kilelton Church, made many years previously by Mr. Windele, and then visited the spot, that diligent search was made as to its origin. She immediately wrote to Colonel Rowan asking him “ where was Glen fas—or Glen-aish—this place was named Kilelton.” Colonel Rowan’s reply was as follows: “I never heard of such a place as Glenaish. There is no townland of that name in Corkaguinney or, as far as I know, anywhere near it. My place near Kilgobbin is called Kilteenbane (i.e., the little white wood). It is on the ordnance sheets 36, 37, 45, 46, and contains 1,186 acres. I believe the glen across the end of Caherconree is called Glounglass. This may be the place you want. There is, I know, one Ogham stone there, and there may be more; also gallauns 10 to 12 feet high. There is a tradition of a great battle there in old times, and there were some cists or graves exposed in cutting a road there many years ago.”

    Miss Hickson was a keen and well-informed anti¬ quarian ; this church much impressed her, apparently Christian as to date, but incongruously surrounded by Pagan relics. She took some photos, made copious notes, describing the little church as raised upon a mound, surrounded with a circle of stones most of them still upright,—and with the remains of several beehive huts adjacent. Being Hon. Secretary for South Kerry to the R.S.A.I., she immediately forwarded her notes to that Society. Forthwith Mr. P. J. Lynch, F.R.S.A.I., always keen on Irish antiquities, visited Kilelton and made a plan of the church, with its surroundings, for the R.S.A.I. Later on, December, 1898, Miss Hickson’s paper on these relics, with Mr. P. J. Lynch’s sketches, were published in that Society’s journal,

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