Name: Limerick, its history and antiquities; ecclesiastical, civil, and military,from the earliest ages, with copious historical, archaeological, topographical, and genealogical notes
Author: Maurice Lenihan (1811–1895)

Archbishop Butler dies and is buried at Westcourt

near Westcourt · street · Dublin · 1757

The Archbishop of Cashel for 45 years died at Westcourt on 4 September 1757, aged 84. He was born at Kilcash in 1673 and was buried in the Butler family vault at Westcourt.

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2 His Grace died at Westcourt on tlio 4th September, 1757. He was born at Kilcasli, in 1673, and resigned his paternal estate and the riglit ol" succession to the Duke of Ormonde's estate and the Earldom of AJrran, to his younger brotlier, in order to embrace the ecclesiastical estate, lie was 45 years Ai'chbishop of Cashel, with the greatest applause, and was 84 years of age when died. He was bnriod in the family vault of the Butlers at Westcourt.
8 White's MSS,

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 357

Augustinian chapel built in Creagh Lane, Limerick

Creagh Lane · street · Limerick · 1778–1823

In 1778 the Hermits of St. Augustine erected a neat chapel and chapel-house in Creagh Lane, which they occupied until 1823. Their chapel was the first in the city to have an organ.

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In 1778 the Hermits of St. Augustine erected a neat chapel and chapelhouse in Creagh Lane, which they occupied until 1823. Their community were never less than three, and were sometimes four. Their chapel was the first in the city in which an organ was erected.
The removal of the community from Creagh Lane to George's Street, which occurred in 1823, was occasioned by the pressing demands for increased accommodation, and by an opportunity which now occurred of purchasing the new theatre, which had been recently built, in consequence

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 370

Augustinian Chapel portico erected in George's Street

near George's Street · street · Waterford · 1799

A wooden portico of four Doric columns with its entablature was erected at the entrance of the new Augustinian Chapel in George's-street, Limerick, which had lately served as a theatre.

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August 16th A wooden portico of four Doric columns with its entablature, erected at the
entrance of the new Augustinian Chapel (lately a Theatre) in George's-street.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 251

Banishment of Catholic clergy and prohibition of burials in suppressed abbeys

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1697–1698

An Act required all Catholic clergy exercising ecclesiastical jurisdiction to depart the kingdom before May 1698 or face imprisonment and transportation. Burials in suppressed abbeys or monasteries not used for Church of England services were prohibited under penalty of £10, with magistrates facing £100 fines for neglect.

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imprisonment till transported ; and if they returned after transportation^ to suffer as in cases of treason. Concealers of such were for the first offence to forfeit £20j for the second £40, and for the third the whole of their lauds and goods. The burying also in any suppressed abbey, monastery, or convent, not made use of for celebrating divine service according to the Liturgy of the Church of England, was prohibited under the forfeiture of £10, and neglect in a magistrate was made punishable by that of £100. Curry denounces in powerful words the treachery that was shown towards the citizens of Limerick.' '' Upon a petition of the mayor, sheriffs, and Protestant aldermen of Limerick, complaining (like the Protestant coal-porters of Dublin before mentioned) that they were greatly damaged in their trade by the great numbers of papists residing in Limerick, and praying to be relieved ; a clause was ordered to be inserted in the Act 'to prevent the further growth of Popery,^ that every person of the Popish religion, then inhabiting wiihin the said city, or its suburbs, should give in sufficient bail or security, before the chief magistrate of the said city, that they would bear themselves faithfully towards her Majesty ; or in default of giving such security, should depart out of the said city and suburbs."
During a visit of the Duke of Ormonde, who had arrived in Dublin as Lord Lieutenant in May, 1703, to Limerick, in July following, the Catholic citizens entertained a hope that even he might do something to mitigate the asperity of their cruel lot ; but alas ! they were deceived. A so-called " Cathohc" faction existed and opposed the legitimate interests of the great body of the citizens. An Act of Parliament was passed, that not more than twenty Catholics should be suffered to live in the city, and these twenty were to undergo the humiliation of obtaining Hcenses for their good behaviour from an Orange Mayor. White^ denounces in these terms the monstrous state of things at this time. We give the facts in his own language : —

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 164

Battle in the glen of Aherlow — Donogh defeated

near Glen of Aherlow · valley · Limerick

Donogh was defeated by Diarmid in a severe battle fought in the glen of Aherlow, as part of the campaign in which Limerick and Emly were burned.

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Donogh's deposition was now a proximate event. — Diarmid invaded Munster, once more burned Limerick and Emly, and defeated Donogh in a severe battle in the glen of Aherlow. Hugh O'Connor destroyed Kiucora, with the town and Church of KiUaloe ; and Turlogh and the Lagenians once more burned Limerick in the year 1063, and exacted hostages throughout Munster. At last being utterly defeated by Turlogh and the King of Leinster, at the foot of the Ardagh mountains, he abdicated the crown of Munster, thus transferring his royal honors to his nephew. In the hope of atoning for his sins he afterwards set out on a pilgrimage to Eome, where he died with every appearance of sincere penitence, in the Monastery of St. Stephen, in the year 1064. Some writers assert that Donogh not only left the croAvn and regaha of Ireland with the Pope but made him over his kingdom, an empty compliment, if it took place at aU, which is not probable, as it is not mentioned by any of the old annahsts. It is added by those who tell this story, that the crown was afterwards given to Henry the II. by Pope Adiian the Fourth after the Norman conquest.'^
' Annals of Four Masters.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 18

Battle of Tully O'Dea

Tulla · town · Clare · 1311–1312

Donogh and Brian Bane, grandsons of Brian Roe, were defeated at the battle of Tully O'Dea and forced to flee to Bunratty to seek the assistance of De Clare, which was granted.

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The first entry in the Annals of the Four Masters for 1310, states that " Conor O^Brien the best roydamna (heir presumptive, literally, ' makings of a king,^) was treacherously slain by the black Enghsh."^ In the year 1311, was fought the battle of Bunratty, in which 630 gallowglasses of Donogh^'s army were killed, and De Burgho taken prisoner. The besiegers were commanded by the Red Earl of Ulster, Clonroad Castle was burned to the ground ; Donogh himseK was treacherously slain by a relative, and his successor Dermod died m the same year in which he was chosen.'' These events are somewhat differently recorded by the Annalists of Clomnacnoise, who state that he was deposed and succeeded by IMurtagh son of Turlogh. On the death of Dermod, his kinsmen Donogh and Brian Bane, grandsons of Brian Roe, once more took the field with the families of the Hy-Mbloyd. They were defeated at the battle of Tully O'Dea, and obhged to fly to Bunratty to seek the assistance of De Clare, which was granted. In the year 1313 Donough, supported by the English, vanquished his enemies, drove Murtagh O^Brien and his brother into Connaught, and was himself formally inaugurated King of Thomond.^ The next year, however, a new di\dsion of territory took place by a decision of the States of Thomond, who awarded the eastern portion to Murtagh with the addition of Clonroad and Hy Cormac, the present barony of Islands. Muitagh O^Brien, encouraged by the in-
remaiuing within.'' And as the sows also turned out useless to the besiegers, being taken in a successful sally on the 27th of Feburary, they raised the siege.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 38

Bill for self-governance of Newtown-Pery / St. Michael's Parish

Newtown Pery · population centre · Limerick

A bill was introduced in Parliament for the improvement of St. Michael's Parish, aimed at self-governance of Newtown-Pery. The Common Council opposed it with a long and angry petition, arguing it would subject persons to fines and deprive them of property.

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Alarmed at tbe consequences, a special meeting of the Common Council was held to discuss this matter as of great importance. The bill was introduced in Parliament for " the improvement of St. Michael's Parish." This was a step which the Corporation felt would prove most injurious to the chartered monopohsts, and to au irresponsible system of pubHc plunder ; and every opposition that the council and its adherents could give the efforts of the citizens to right themselves, was cast in their way by that body. A lono- and angry petition against the measure, was agreed to at this meeting of the council. To show how their honours the Corporators felt on the occasion, they allege in this petition, " that if said bill be passed into a Law it will authorise certain Commissioners, whose names are altogether unknown to Petitioners, many of whom are housekeepers and inhabitants of said parish, to appoint an unlimited number of officers, clerks, &c. at unreasonable salaries^ and empower them to raise taxes for the purposes of said bill, far exceeding what the occasion will requu?e, — will subject persons to fines for trivial and undefined offences, as well as to be deprived of their property,
tofore done him justice. Tiiey have paid too much attention to the politician, and too little to

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 237

Brian sailed past Holy Island monasteries on Lough Derg

near Inishcaltra or Holy Island · townland · Clare · 1014

Tradition holds that Brian Boru sailed under the shadow of the towers and steeples of the monasteries and churches of the Holy Island (Innis Cailthra) on Lough Derg as he proceeded up the lake from Kincora on his way to the Battle of Clontarf.

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Among the inferior notabilia of the battle of Clontarf, which lasted one, not three days, as the Latin writers quoted by Lanigan has it, we may mention that tradition says that Brian sailed under the shadow of the towers and steeples of the monasteries and churches of the Holy Island (Innis Cailthra) on Lough Dergh, as he proceeded up the Lake from Kincora, and that in the Norse, Broder, the slayer of Brian, is stated to have called all present to witness that it was he who killed him.*
1 Some, however, say that they were buried at Kilmainham, in the old church Icnown as " Bully's Acre," with the bodies of Thadeus O'Kelly, and other lords— while some assert they brought it to Cashel. Dr. O'Donovan remarks (Annals of the Four Masters, 1013, note b.) that Moore has adopted in his interesting account of this battle the falsifications made in the Dublin copy of the Annals of Innisfallen by Dr. O'Brien, who was assisted by John Conroy — such as the presence of Tadphy Tadhg O'Connor, son of the king of Connaught and of Maguire, in the battle at which it seems they were not present. The Annals of Clonraacnoise state that all the Leinster chiefs, except O'Moore and O'Nolan, took part with the Danes, and that the O'Neals forsook King Brian in this battle, as did all Connaught (?) except Hugh, the sou of Ferral O'Rorke, and Teigue O'Kelly.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 16

Cathedral repairs of 1759 under Dean Hoare

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1759

During the incumbency of Rev. Dean Hoare in 1759, while Sexton Baylee was mayor, £1,327 14s. 3d. was expended in repairs, alterations, and restorations of St. Mary's Cathedral. An additional £100 was raised by the sale of pews.

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During the incumbency of the Kev. Dean Hoare, in 1759, while Mr. Sexton Baylee was mayor, a sum of £L,327 14s. ^■^d. was expended in repairs, alterations, and restorations, under the dii'cctions of the rev. gentleman. A sum of £100 was raised by the sale of pews at this peiiod. In 1680, the south door and porch (as seen in the view of the cathedral given in Ware's Bishops), were added to the church, and a pavejnent made from them to the main street, or Mary Street. Previous to this, the grand entrance was at the w^estern door, to which it has again been changed, and ■where it is likely to remain as required by the conveniences of the approaches, and the disposition, etc., of the interior of the cathedral.
596 HISTORY OP LIMERICK.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 342

Catholics compelled to register in Limerick despite liberty grant

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1731

Parliament granted Catholics liberty to dwell in Limerick without registration, contrary to the Act of 1703, but they were still compelled to enter security for good behaviour. Toxeth Roche was particularly zealous in enforcing this order during his mayoralty.

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given by Parliament for liberty to Catbolics to dwell in Limerick, without undergoing the process of registration, contrary to the Act of 1703 ; but the Catholics were compelled to enter into security for their good behaviour.^ Toxeth Roche/ a bigot and a firebrand^ was particular in enforcing this order ; but it may be added, that like many other men equally earnest in enforcing the letter of the law, his owti conduct in the Corporation, did not prove to be above suspicion.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 182

As the companion tells it

Coming through Limerick. In 1731, Parliament granted Catholics liberty to dwell here without undergoing registration, contrary to the Act of 1703. But Catholics were still compelled to enter into security for their good behaviour. Toxeth Roche, a bigot and a firebrand, was particular in enforcing this order. Yet his own conduct in the Corporation did not prove to be above suspicion.

Citizens subscribe £200 for soldiers' families, Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1798

The citizens of Limerick subscribed £200 for the wives and children of soldiers who went in pursuit of the United Irishmen at Kildare.

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June 4. £200 was subscribed by the citizens, for the wives and children of the soldiers who went in pursuit of the United Irishmen at Kildare.
John Hayes, of Bilboa, committed, charged with being an United Irishman, and attempting to shoot John Lloyd, Esq., C.P. for the county.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 235

Cobbett visits Limerick and dines at Murroe

Moroe · town · Limerick · 1834

On October 15th, 1834, the celebrated public writer Mr. Cobbett visited Limerick, where he lectured. He dined and slept at the residence of the Very Rev. T. O. B. Costello, P.P. of Murroe.

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October ISth. — Mr. Cobbett, the celebrated public writer, visited Limerick. He lectured in Limerick ; and diued and slept at the residence of the very Rev. T. 0. B. Costello, P.P., Murroe.
Signor de Bcgnis, the celel^rated vocalist, visits Limerick,

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 277

Composition of Connaught session at Ennis monastery

Ennis · town · Clare · 1585

The governor of Connaught and Dublin council members held a session at the monastery of Ennis in County Clare to enact the Composition of Connaught. Universal ordinances were established, including a rent of ten shillings per quarter of land paid to the queen, plus five shillings to the Lord of Thomond, with liberties and church lands excepted.

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" The governor of the province of Connaught with a number of other men of distinction, and of the council of Dublin, went to the province of Connaught, to hold in the first place a session in the monastery of Ennis, in the comity of Clare. Here they enacted universal ordinances, namely : — that ten shillings should be paid to the queen for every quarter of land in the country, as well ecclesiastical as lay lands, except the liberties which they themselves consented to grant to the gentlemen of the country ; and that over and above the queen^s rent, five shillings should be paid to the Lord of Thomond for every quarter of land free and unfree,^ in the whole country except the liberties and chm'ch lands. They took from the Earl of Thomond the district of Kcuel-Fearmaie [_" barony of Inchiquin,''^] which had been heretofore under tribute to his ancestors, and gave the Lordship of it to the Baron of Inchiquin, Morrough the son of Murrough, son of Dermot O'Brien. It was also ordained and decreed that Tmiough the son of Donnell, son of Connor O'Brien, should have the rents and court of Corcomroe, the Castle of Dumhach, in succession to his father, to whom it had first been given out of the Lordship of Thomond, by the Earl of Thomond, namely Connor the son of Donough O'Brien. They deprived of title and tribute, every ^head
' Cox, Hib. Angl. See these indentures in Hardiman's edition of O'Flaherty's Description of Jar Connaught, pp. 309-362.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 67

Corporation proposed rebuilding Thomond Bridge with borrowed funds

Thomond Bridge · street · Limerick · 1833

In 1833 the Limerick Corporation proposed to borrow £9,000 from the Commissioners of Public Works on the security of surplus revenues for rebuilding Thomond Bridge. The bridge was built but the money was never repaid by the Corporation.

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1 In 1833 the Corporation proposed to borrow from the Commissioners of public warks £9,000 on the security of the surplus revenues of £1,000, for the purpose of rebuilding Thomond Bridge. The bridge was built, but the money was never paid by the Corporation.
2 Report of the Commissioners, &c.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 262

Emly burned by Diarmid's invading army

Emly · town · Tipperary

Diarmid invaded Munster and burned Emly along with Limerick, as part of the campaign that ended in Donogh's defeat at Aherlow.

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Donogh's deposition was now a proximate event. — Diarmid invaded Munster, once more burned Limerick and Emly, and defeated Donogh in a severe battle in the glen of Aherlow. Hugh O'Connor destroyed Kiucora, with the town and Church of KiUaloe ; and Turlogh and the Lagenians once more burned Limerick in the year 1063, and exacted hostages throughout Munster. At last being utterly defeated by Turlogh and the King of Leinster, at the foot of the Ardagh mountains, he abdicated the crown of Munster, thus transferring his royal honors to his nephew. In the hope of atoning for his sins he afterwards set out on a pilgrimage to Eome, where he died with every appearance of sincere penitence, in the Monastery of St. Stephen, in the year 1064. Some writers assert that Donogh not only left the croAvn and regaha of Ireland with the Pope but made him over his kingdom, an empty compliment, if it took place at aU, which is not probable, as it is not mentioned by any of the old annahsts. It is added by those who tell this story, that the crown was afterwards given to Henry the II. by Pope Adiian the Fourth after the Norman conquest.'^
' Annals of Four Masters.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 18

Enlargement of the nave of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1449–1489

During the episcopacy of Bishop John Folan, the nave of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Limerick, which was narrow and decaying, was enlarged with three transepts and various aisles. The citizens undertook the decoration of the cathedral.

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John Folan succeeded in 1489. He was canon of Ferns, rector of Clonmore, and procurator for Octavian de Palatio, Archbishop of Armagh at the court of Rome, and was advanced to the see of Limerick by the Pope, on the 13th of jVlay in the same year. During the episcopacy of this prelate in 1449, the nave of the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which was narrow and mouldering to decay, was enlarged, and several other additions were made, including the erection of three transepts, as well as the formation of various aisles. The citizens undertook the duty of decorating the cathedral.-
The Arthurs appear to have given their aid towards these improvements. Robert Arthur filled the office of mayor at the time, and Christopher Arthur was one of the bailiffs. It was the custom, a few years after, if it

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 332

Father O'Hartegan brought Confederate standards to Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick

Father O'Hartegan, who had been the agent of the Confederation at the court of France, brought to Limerick the standards taken by Owen Roe O'Neill. His letters to the supreme council later fell into the hands of Ormonde.

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Father O'Hartegan, who brought to Limerick the standards taken by Owen Roe, had been the agent of the Confederation at the court of France. His letters to the supreme council, in which he signs himself, " your lordships' faithful servant", let in a little light on the times.
Father Hartegan's letters fell into the hands of Ormonde, who wrote to Clanrickard, saying :

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 381

Fear of disease from Dundalk campaign

Dundalk · town · Louth

During the siege of Limerick, a Council of War warned that the wet season would bring a country distemper to William's army, just as disease had killed more soldiers than the enemy during the previous campaign at Dundalk.

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Thirdly, " The loatery season woidd tmdouhtedly bring the country distem/per an our army, and so more dye of it than by the hand of the enemy ; in the same manner they did the last campaign of Dundalk.
Fourthly, " That the garrison of Lymerick being very mmerous,^ if they abide any assault (which on account of the weather must be made with great disadvantage), we should lose a great many men."

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 138

Fish and fowl markets removed from Ellen Street

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1823

In this month, the fish and fowl markets were removed from Ellen Street in Limerick. The street was opened and continued in a straight line toward the Corn Market, with the cupola of the Corn Market providing a pleasing termination to the vista.

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In this month the fish and fowl markets were removed from Ellen-street, and the street opened and continued in a straight line towards the Corn Market, the cupola of which makes a pleasing termination to this vista. , j • ^
April 17th The Catholic Emancipation Bill lost in the House of Commons— the adjournment

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 250

Fitzstephen imprisoned in Reginald's Tower, Waterford

Waterford · city · Waterford · 1171–1172

Fitzstephen, who had assisted O'Brien against the Irish monarch, was held as a prisoner in Reginald's Tower at Waterford, having been brought there by the men of Wexford. He was later freed by Henry, who punished his enemies and annexed Wexford.

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after a brief sojourn, he proceeded to Cashel, where, in Cormac^s Chapel, he received in succession the submission of Donald O^Brien, king of Thomond, who surrendered to him his city of Limerick, promised tribute a>nd swore fealty — an example which was followed by Donchad of Ossory, OTaolan (Phelan) of the Desies, and other chiefs of Munster. We have already mentioned that King Eoderick O'Connor had dispatched an army into Thomond to punish the defection of O'Brien, who had formed an alliance with Macmon-ogh, and had fought several battles with the Irish monarch, being assisted by Fitzstephen, who was now a prisoner in Reginald's Tower at Waterford,^ whither he had been brought by the men of Wexford. On returning to Waterford, however, Hemy set Fitzstephen free, inflicted severe punishment upon his treacherous enemies, and annexed Wexford and the adjoining territory to his royal domain. There is no authority whatever in the native annals for the statement that Henry was now recognised by a meeting of the states of Ireland ; nor that all the Archbishops and Bishops of Ireland now waited upon Henry, and not only tendered their own submission, but gave him letters signed and sealed, and making over to him and his heirs for ever the sovereignty of Ireland.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 26

Fort of Duntryleague burned by Lagenians and Danes

Duntryleague · townland · Limerick

Lagenians and Danes burned the fort of Duntryleague, one of the forts strengthened by Brian Boru, during fighting in Thomond against Donogh's son Murrough.

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The power of Donogh now began to decline, for he had sustained two serious reverses. During his absence in Desmond, his enemy Diarmid had invaded Munster with an army of Lagenians and Danes, of whom he was now acknowledged king, and severely avenged Donogh' s, and Connor Melaghlin's raid into Fingal, on which occasion they had made many prisoners in the great stone church of Lusk. The second blow was inflicted on Donogh, in Thomond, where Torlough, the son of Teighe, maintained his ground against Donogh's son, Murrough, assisted by his Connaught allies, as he had been by Hugh O'Connor and by the king of Leinster in Middle Munster. In the latter the Lagenians and Danes burned one of the forts strengthened by Brian Boru — namely, Duntryleague ; and during another expedition, under Diarmid, which took place in 1056, they destroyed another of these forts — that at Lough Gurr, finishing their ravages by the destruction of Nenagh.
Donogh's deposition was now a proximate event. — Diarmid invaded Munster, once more burned Limerick and Emly, and defeated Donogh in a severe battle in the glen of Aherlow. Hugh O'Connor destroyed Kiucora, with the town and Church of KiUaloe ; and Turlogh and the Lagenians once more burned Limerick in the year 1063, and exacted hostages throughout Munster. At last being utterly defeated by Turlogh and the King of Leinster, at the foot of the Ardagh mountains, he abdicated the crown of Munster, thus transferring his royal honors to his nephew. In the hope of atoning for his sins he afterwards set out on a pilgrimage to Eome, where he died with every appearance of sincere penitence, in the Monastery of St. Stephen, in the year 1064. Some writers assert that Donogh not only left the croAvn and regaha of Ireland with the Pope but made him over his kingdom, an empty compliment, if it took place at aU, which is not probable, as it is not mentioned by any of the old annahsts. It is added by those who tell this story, that the crown was afterwards given to Henry the II. by Pope Adiian the Fourth after the Norman conquest.'^

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 18

French fleet directed to enter Bay of Dingle

near Dingle Bay · bay · Kerry · 1691

Ginkle despatched a letter to Sir Ralph Delavall cautioning him not to prevent French transport ships from arriving in the Shannon, nor the remainder of the French fleet from entering the bay of Dingle.

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These proposals were all rejected, though strongly pressed on Ginkle's attention by the Archbishop of Cashel and others. So difficult was it to come to an arrangement, that at one time it was considered probable that the battle should be fought over again ; even the batteries were making ready for that purpose, but the treaty was at length determined on; and on the 28th, Sarsfield, Wauchop, Baron Purcell of Loughmore, the Archbishop of Cashel, Su' Garret Dillon, Sir Theobald Butler, and Colonel Brown, (the three last mentioned counsellors-at-law), with several officers and Commissioners, proceeded to Ginkle^s quarters ; where after aprotracted debate, articles were agreed to, not only for the city of Limerick, but for all the forts and castles of the kingdom, then in possession of the Irish, such as Eoss, Clare, &c. &c. On the same evening an order was signed, directing a portion of the transport ships to sail from Cork to the Shannon, in order to take some of the Irish forces on board ; and Ginkle despatched a letter to Sir Ealph Delavall, who, he understood, was upon the coast, with a squadron of English ships of war, cautioning him not to prevent the transport ships of France from arriving in the Shannon, nor the remainder of the French fleet from entering the bay of Dingle. On the following day (the 29th) the horse and dragoons, commanded by the Marquis de Ruvigny, proceeded to encamp beyond Six-Mile- Bridge, for the convenience of forage. On this occasion the soldiers of both armies became on friendly terms, and mutually visited each other's camps. On the 30th, the Duke of Wirtemberg entertained nearly all the Irish general officers at dinner, no other movement having been contemplated until the expected arrival of the Lords Justices, who were sent for to confirm the civil and mihtary articles. Sarsfield next day complained that certain of the English began to plunder and strip his soldiers according as they had the opportunity. Ginkle thereupon gave orders that none of his men should go beyond their own works. The Irish made huts in the King's Island, to which several regiments were drawn. The gates were kept fast locked, as it was apprehended that many would endeavour to escape on the intelHgence of their having to go to France — a service for which, according to Storey, they entertained no particular affection, but which they preferred after all, as the result soon proved, to the English service.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 146

Galway clergy agree Augustinians may use courthouse for Mass

Galway · city · Galway · 1667

In 1667, Father Dominick Kirwan signed a document with secular and regular clergy in and near Galway, stating that the Augustinians could say Mass in the courthouse, and that secular judges could administer justice in it at the assizes, without sacrilege or censure of Church canons in Ireland.

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In 16()3, Father Dominick Kirwan made his " third year's probation" in the presence of the Jesuit Fathers of Limerick, and then went to Galway to replace Father Maurice Ward. He was a distinguished, hardworking missioner, and he died in exile many years after he Hved in Limerick. In the year i6b7, he signed, with the secular and regular clergy in and near Gnlway, a document stating that the Augustinians could say Alass in the courthouse, and that the secular judges could administer justice in it at the assizes, Avithout sacrilege, or censure of the canons of the Church specially in Ireland.*
' Dr. Oliver, Dr. Mornn, anfl unpublished letters.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 382

Garrisons placed at Castle Connell and Kilmallock

Castleconnell · town · Limerick · 1651

Parliamentary forces under Ireton established garrisons at the castles of Castle Connell and Kilmallock since the previous March, serving as strategic outposts for the siege of Limerick. Other places were likewise invested or blockaded.

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For some months past Ireton had been putting all tilings in readiness for his army ; tents, arms, beds for the soldiers, cannon, ammunition of every sort, were sent up the Shannon by him towards Limerick, by vessels provided for the service. Garrisons had already, since the previous March, been placed in the castles of Castle Connell and at KHmallock, convenient outposts for strategetic purposes ; other places were likewise invested or blockaded. The Parliamentary army was ordered to rendevouz at Cashel, from whence Ireton marched by way of Nenagh, down by the Silver Mines, and across the roads to that part of the Shannon which flows opposite Killaloe. The Earl of Castlehaven, who had been before this time appointed, by Ormond, commander-in-chief of the province of Muuster and the coimty of Clare, now held that office for the whole kingdom, marched with what forces he could draw together, and encamped at Killaloe, to observe Ireton's movements. Ireton was thoroughly aware of the weakness of the confederate forces, feeling assured that they only kept up appearances till Cromwell and King Charles had decided their quarrel. He kept a guard on his side of the river, as Castlehaven did against him.'
' Carte. 2 The Unkind Deieiter.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 96

Ginkle's army delayed at Nenagh for want of supplies

Nenagh · town · Tipperary · 1691

Ginkle's army arrived at Nenagh and remained four days for lack of bread and other necessaries. The country was desolate and extreme difficulties were experienced in obtaining supplies for the marching army.

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The whole body of Ginkle's army had marched through Borrisokane, where there had been a pretty Enghsh plantation, which was burned down the previous winter by the garrison of Birr, because they had no wish to have rapparees in such close proximity.^ They had passed through Birr, where they left 400 sick, &c. in hospital.'' On the 6th they proceeded to Nenagh, where they remained four days, for want of bread and other necessaries. The country was desolate, extreme difficulties were experienced in obtaining
' Storey. « Storey states that the Cow-boys in Kerry spoke Latin.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 141

Hubert de Burgo builds College of Minor Canons north of Limerick Cathedral

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1222–1250

As Bishop of Limerick, Hubert de Burgo built the College of the Minor Canons to the north of the cathedral and augmented the number of prebends. He was a great benefactor to the cathedral, its canons, and vicars-choral.

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The deed by wliicli lie constituted tlie dignitaries and canons was witnessed by the Lord Archbishop of" Cashel, by the Lord Bishops of Cork, Cloyne, Ross, Ardfert, Emly, Kilfenora, and Waterford, and three abbots, viz., tlie Abbot of Maggio, the Abbot of Suirey, the Abbot of Furness, the Archdeacons of Waterford, Killaloe, and Magfenin ; the Priors of the Monasteries of St. Catherine and St. Edmond, and the Dean of CasheL' In page 114 of the Black Book is the confirmation of the act of Bishop Donat, made by a successor, Edmund, Bishop of Limerick, but it bears no date. In the time of Donat, who died a.d. 1207, the ancient see of Inniscathay was united to Limerick. King John showed the greatest anxiety to conciHate the bishop and clergy of Limerick, not only by making restitution, but by conceding and confirming by royal charter further grants to the Church. The king employed Bishop Donat much in his affairs in Ireland, and he became very dear to him. On the 13th July, in the eighteenth year of his reign, John granted ten plough lauds in ierris de Omayle, or, as it is in another place stated, de terris de Omatjle, and in both places styled ^^prope Mungarett".^ King John continued to interfere with the appointment of the bishops. We find that in 1207, GeofFry, rector of Dungarvan, was strongly recommended by him to the dean and chapter of Limerick. The king wrote to Meyler Fitzhenry, Lord Justice of Ireland, who made an inquisition respecting the property of the church of Limerick,^ with instructions to procure GeofFry to be elected bishop. There is little doubt that the royal missive was complied with.'' By a MS. in the margin of Sir James Ware's original Latin manuscript, mention is made that Geoffry was Bishop of Limerick in 1217. (White's J\ISS.) By Alyler FitzHenry's inquisition (1201) it appears that the churches in the city of Limerick at the time were St. Munchin's, St. Bridget's, St. John's, St. Peter's, St. Martin's, St. Michael's, St. Mary Rotundus (supposed to be St. Mary Maijdalen's), and St. Nicholas's. Edmund, the successor of GeofFry, sat but a short time, having died in 1222. Hubert de Burgo, who had been Prior of the Monastery of St. Edmund king and martyr, at Athassell, county Tippcrary, which was founded by his relative William de Burgh, about a.d. 1200, was the nex bishop in succession to Edmund. He was consecrated in 1222. He had been deprived of the temporalities of his see, but the king restored them to him on the lltli March, 1222. (English style.) Hubert was a great benefactor to the cathedral, and its canons and vicars-choral. He built the College of the Minor Canons, north of the cathedral. He augmented the number of prebends. He granted the church of St. Mary of Iniskesty to the Abbey of the Blessed Virgin at Keynsham, in Somersetshire, in England; and dying on the 4th of September, 1250, he was buried in the Monastery of the Dominican Fathers at Limerick. A little before his death, according to Sir James Ware, the bishops of Ireland had formed

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 320

Insurrection Act sentences in County Limerick

Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1822

Three men were sentenced to transportation in the County Court under the Insurrection Act on November 4th. Later, on December 23rd, Special Sessions were held in Rathkeale under the same Act, where two men were sentenced to seven years' transportation.

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December 23rd Special Sessions in Eathkeale under the Insurrection Act. Two men sentenced to 7 years' transportation.
December 25th.— A neat organ opened in St. John's Church ; it came from London and cost £150, the maker, a Mr. Layman.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 261

Insurrection Act trials at Rathkeale, October 1815

Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1815

On October 3rd, ten men were tried at Rathkeale under the Insurrection Act and sentenced to seven years' transportation. On October 4th, three more met a similar fate.

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October 3rd. — Ten men tried in Kathkeale, under the Insurrection Act, and sentenced to seven years' transportation ; and on the 4th, three more met a similar fate.
442 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 252

Kilpeacon residence of Major George Gavin

Kilpeacon · townland · Limerick · 1858

Major George Gavin of Kilpeacon was a liberal candidate in the 1858 Limerick city parliamentary by-election. He won the initial vote by 49 votes but was subsequently disqualified on a bribery charge.

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Mr. Sergeant O'Brien, M.P. for the city, being this year appointed one of the Judges of the Queen's Bench, his seat was vacated ; and an active canvass was instituted by Major George Gavin, of Kilpeacon, and John Ball, Esq., son of the late Right Hon. Nicholas Ball, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, for the vacancy ; both gentlemen being liberals, and of the same religious persuasion, Catholics. Strong feelings were aroused, and influential sections of the liberal party became divided into adverse camps. The result of the election, which ended on the 7th of February, favoured Major Gavin, who had a majority of 49 votes. On a petition instituted by Mr. Ball, however, a new election was ordered by the House of Commons. Major Gavin having been disqualified on this occasion on a charge of bribery, for which it was admitted he was morally, though not legally, irresponsible, Mr. James Spaight was taken up by Major Gavin's supporters to oppose Mr. Ball, who again entered the arena. At this election Mr. Spaight was returned, Mr. Ball, on the 3rd of May, having withdrawn without going to the poll. Several election rioters were incarcerated, but were liberated by the Lord Lieutenant on the 27th of May.
■■ On the 24th of May, John O'Connell, Esq., " the beloved son" of the Liberator, died at Kingstown. He had been some few years before member for Limerick. He was a man of distinguished abilities, an able writer and debater, and of the highest character in public and private life.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 298

Lease of Fisher's Stent to Edmond Molyneux, 1576

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1576

On 2 March 1576, Queen Elizabeth granted a lease to Edmond Molyneux of the weirs commonly called the Fisher's Stent, near the City of Limerick, lying from the Lax weir in the east to the river near Castle Donel in the west, for 21 years at 53s. 4d. Irish currency.

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1576, 2nd March, 19th Elizabeth — The Queen granted a grant for a lease to Edmond Molj-neux, gentleman, of the weirs commonly called the Fisher's Stent, near the City of Limerick, which do lie from the Lax weir, or common weir in the east part, until the river nigh Castle Donel in the west part, with all the customs, duties, profits, commodities, and emoluments to them, and every of them pertaining and belonging, &c., parcel of her Majesty s inheritance and of long time concealed
To hold for 21 years, at 53s. and 4d. Irish Currency.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 114

As the companion tells it

As you come through Limerick, you are near where the Fisher's Stent once lay, a chain of weirs running from the Lax weir in the east to the river by Castle Donel in the west. On the 2nd of March 1576, in the 19th year of her reign, Queen Elizabeth leased these weirs to Edmond Molyneux, a gentleman, for 21 years at 53 shillings and 4 pence in Irish currency. The lease covered all customs, duties, and profits belonging to the weirs, described as part of her Majesty's inheritance, "of long time concealed."

Limerick Corporation addresses King George III after Emmet plot

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1803

On 4 March 1803, the Limerick Corporation met under Mayor Joseph Sargent and passed an address to King George III congratulating him on the detection and defeat of Emmet's enterprise. The Corporation had previously resolved on limits for salmon from the Salmon Weir Company.

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Immediately after the detection and defeat of Emmett^s enterprise, the Corporation met on the 4th of March, Joseph Sargent, Esq., Mayor, in the chair, and passed an address to King George III., congratulating his Majesty on the result. On the 13th of May, it Avas resolved in Council "That it is the opinion of this Council that every future Mayor may receive one salmon or two peal per week from the Salmon Weir Company, and no more.''^ It must have been that their Worships trespassed too much on the Weir
assembling at Crooked wood, in the Co. Westmeath, only 42 miles from Dublin.* Such a stroke if successfully accomplished, might have terminated for ever the English occupation of Ireland.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 237

Limerick Corporation seeks new charter from Charles II, 1670

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1670

In 1670, the Limerick Corporation applied to King Charles II for a renewal of the Charter of James and for further extension of privileges. The Irish Master of the Rolls reported on the matter, recommending insertion of New Rules for the government of the Corporation.

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The proceedings of the Corporation at this period (1670), show how ill at ease that body was. An apphcation was made to King Charles II. for a renewal of the Charter of James, and for a further extension of the privileges which were thereby conferred on the citizens. A reference was made to the Irish Master of the Eolls to report to the king on the matter; the report was made to the Lord Lieutenant; and in it the contents of the Charter of James were set forth, and the attention of the Viceroy was directed to the " New Eules and Orders for the Eegulation of Corporations in Ireland,^^ then recently introduced. The report further prayed the Lord Lieutenanf's directions as to which of said " New Eules and Directions," were to be inserted in the proposed new Charter to Limerick — " such as might best consist with His Majesty's service and the good of the said Corporation.'" This report, which is dated the 13th February, 1671, was immediately followed by a proclamation of the New Eules for the government of the Corporation. By the first of these rules, the approbation of the Lord Lieutenant and Council was made necessary to the appointment of the corporate officers of Mayor, Sheriffs, Eecorder and Town Clerk, within ten days after their election. By the second, the oath of supremacy was required from all such corporate officers. By the third, the election of all corporate officers was taken away from the body of freemen and vested in the common council, and nothing was permitted to be discussed in the general assembly of freemen, or court of D^Oyer Hundred, which had not previously passed the common council; and this under pain of disfranchisement. By the fourth, the admission of Protestant settlers in the city of Limerick to the freedom of the Corporation was provided for, as in the other corporate towns in Ireland.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 116

Limerick election contest: Vereker and Grady defeat liberal interest

Limerick · city · Limerick

A nine-day parliamentary election in Limerick saw Colonel Vereker and Mr. Grady returned against the liberal independent candidates Mr. Maunsell and Mr. Gabbett. The electorate was dominated by freemen controlled by the Smyth and Vereker factions, who overwhelmed independent voters.

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The result was the return of Colonel Vereker and Mr. Grady against the liberal interest, represented by Mr. Maunsell and Mr. Gabbett. Mr.
, 1 Father of Caleb Powell, Esq., Clonshavoy, -who represented the County for many years on thoroughly independent principles.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 230

Limerick garrison superior to Cork with twenty-two companies

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1726

Limerick had twenty-two companies of soldiers while Cork had only eleven. The troops were all English Protestants or foreigners, as the Hanoverian rule did not recognise the military existence of Papists. Limerick's superiority as a garrison town over Cork was acknowledged.

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About this time Lieut.-General Thomas Pearce was governor of Limerick, A brave soldier, he had served abroad in the campaigns in Spain and Holland, and was a most unlikely person to quail before the terrors of a civic faction. Between him and these Eoches a violent dispute arose, which was carried on with unsparing acrimony, and the interest of which extended to the country. Pearce championed public rights ; the Eoches and their partizans continued to be the defenders of a degraded monopoly. After a long succession of fights, Pearce succeeded, not only in becoming a member^of the Corporation, but in 1726 he forced himseK into the mayoralty. He had received slights and affronts from the Eoches, and he was resolved on revenge. His first course was to create among the members of the council intestine divisions, and havhag, by this means, shaken the power of his assailants, he became a candidate for the mayoralty, which, and many violent contests and animosities, he obtained this year, though the contrary party protested against the legality of his election, and therefore would not give up to him the sword of state or the mace. Nor did he get them till the following year when they were necessary for proclaiming King George the Second, who ascended the throne the 11th of June, 1727, in which year Pearce was signally successful in obtaining the representation of the city of Limerick, together with Henry Ingoldsby, Esq. He contmued Governor all the time, and the same hostility existed between him and the Eoches.' In Limerick at this period there were twenty-two companies of soldiers, whilst in Cork there were but eleven companies. The troops selected for these garrisons were all English Protestants or foreigners .^ The " mild Hanoverian rule" did not recognise the military existence of Papists, nor did the ruling body feel secure without alien mercenaries in addirion to English soldiers. The superiority of Limerick over Cork as a garrison town, was acknowledged; and this admitted superiority Limerick continued to hold untn, in recent years, the authorities have thought proper to reduce it fi-om its ancient ranlv and station, and make it second to Cork in this respect.* During the mayoralty of Lieutenant General Pearce, a shocking tragedy was enacted in Limerick. The Eev. Timothy Eyan, who is said by White' to have been an irregular and excommunicated priest, but who did not deserve the terrible doom to which he was consigned, was committed to gaol by the Mayor (Pearce) " for marrying a Protestant man and a Catliohc woman,'' contrary to an act of Pariiament which was passed this year, and which made it death in the priest.^ He was tried at the following assizes, and condemned, and was the " first'' person executed^ in Ireland for this " crime" since the

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 182

Limerick Hospital funding withdrawn by Corporation

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1846–1861

A Limerick hospital capable of containing 500 patients lost its annual Corporation grant in 1861, when the Corporation withdrew funding it had contributed since the Improvement Act of 1853. The hospital was greatly enlarged in 1846 through the exertions of Dr. William John Geary.

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3 This Hospital is capable of containing 500 patients, including convalescent wards, and has attached to it nearly three statute acres of land, airing ground for the patients ; it continued to be of essential advantage to the poor of Limerick, until the year 18G1, when the Corporation, which, since the ena.tiient of the Improvement Act of 1853, has been the taxing body of the city, and which performs the functions of a Grand Jury in that particular, withdrew the sum which it had annually contributed, in continuation of the Grand Jury grant, for the support of this charity. Six members of the Corporation had been placed on the Hospital Committee some time before, but they withdrew whca the graiU ceased. In 1846, the Hospital was greatly enlarged, chiefly through the exertions of William John Geary, Esq , JLD. and J. P., lately one of the Medical Inspectors under the Poor Law Act. In times' of epidemic it had been of much public service. The County of Limerick Grand Jury continues its support to the Hospital, which receives county patients ; and a few patients from the city are also received, in consequence of

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 207

Limerick's bid for a Queen's College ignored in favour of Cork

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1845

A committee was appointed to prepare a memorial to Government praying that one of the new Queen's Colleges be placed in Limerick. Influential peers and MPs were enlisted and a deputation presented the memorial to Sir Robert Peel and Sir James Graham, but Limerick's claims were ignored in favour of Cork.

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Alderman Shannon, who had been an energetic benefaci jr, a liberal and active politician, a warm friend of O'Connell, and an earnest advocate of a domestic legislature for Ireland, died rather suddenly, during his mayoralty, in the month of June, when proceeding to take the chair at a public meeting to address O'Connell, then in prison in Dublin, and was buried with great ceremony in the church-yard of St. Munchin's, the Catholic Bishop and all the city clergy walking in procession. Alderman W. J. Geary, M.D., J.P., was chosen for the mayoralty in succession, and he was reelected for the following year (1845), when he and the Corporation attended a levee to and addressed O'Connell in Dublin. Almost contemporaneously with these events was the appointment of a committee to prepare a memorial to Government, praying that one of the new collegiate institutions (Queen's Colleges) which were now projected, be placed in the city of Limerick, and to report on the propriety of having a deputation proceed to London to present the memorial to the ministers of the crown. The influence of the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl of Clare, Lord Monteagle, the Earl of Dunraven, the Earl of Limerick, Viscount Adare, the county and city members, Augustus Staflford O'Brien, Esq., M.P., William Monsell, Esq., and Sir Matthew Barrington, Bart., was sought for and obtained. An interview was had with Sir Robert Peel and Sir James Graham, to whom the memorial was presented by the Mayor. Sir James Graham paid every attention to the statements that were made, and dismissed the deputation with an assurance that the claims of Limerick to a collegiate institution would receive attention. These claims were, however, ignored in favour of Cork ; but on the question of these colleges, pubUc opinion soon afterwards underwent a complete revolution, and the often expressed resolutions of the Catholic Prelates about them, as well as the opposition of the Catholic body in general, have vindicated the estimation in which they have been held by the friends and supporters of free, tolerant, and enlightened education.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 288

As the companion tells it

As you pass through Limerick, there is a story from 1845 worth hearing. That year, the city wanted one of the new Queen's Colleges that the government was planning, and a committee was appointed to prepare a memorial to the crown, praying that a college be placed here in Limerick. The committee was also to consider sending a deputation to London to present it in person. The city sought the influence of powerful men. The Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl of Clare, Lord Monteagle, the Earl of Dunraven, the Earl of Limerick, and Viscount Adare all lent their weight, along with the county and city members, Augustus Stafford O'Brien, William Monsell, and Sir Matthew Barrington. The Mayor led a deputation to London and secured an interview with Sir Robert Peel and Sir James Graham. The memorial was presented. Sir James Graham paid every attention to the statements that were made, and dismissed the deputation with an assurance that the claims of Limerick to a collegiate institution would receive attention. Those claims were ignored in favour of Cork. But the story did not end there. Public opinion on these colleges soon underwent a complete revolution. The Catholic prelates passed resolutions against them, and the Catholic body in general offered opposition, which the source says vindicated the estimation in which the colleges were held by the friends and supporters of free, tolerant, and enlightened education. The mayor at this time was Alderman W. J. Geary, a doctor and justice of the peace, re-elected for 1845.

Major William Croker of Ballynagard in Indian war

Ballynagard · townland · Clare

Major William Croker of Ballynagard received particular thanks of the commander-in-chief for his conduct in the Indian war against Holkar.

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Croker, Major William, of Ballynagard, received the particular thanks of the commanderin-chief, for his conduct in the Indian war against llolkar.
O'Grady, Col. Neale, of the Kilballyowen stock, commander of an infantry regiment at the battle of Aspern, fought between the Austrians and Napoleon in 1809, and was amongst the officers who received public thanks from the Archduke.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 454

Militia regiments raised and garrison duty in Limerick, 1793

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1793

In 1793 the King's County Regiment of Militia under Sir Laurence Parsons, 612 men, was the first newly raised militia regiment to do garrison duty in Limerick. The City of Limerick Regiment (469 men) and the County of Limerick Regiment (612 men under Lord Muskerry) were also raised that year.

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In 1793, the King's County Regiment of Militia, commanded by Sir Laurence Parsons (afterwards Earl of Ross) consisting of 612 men, was the first newly raised Militia Regiment that did garrison duty in Limerick. In June this year (1793) the City of Limerick Regiment of Militia was raised, consisting of 469 men, J. P. Smyth, Esq. commandant. The County of Limerick raised, consisting of 612 men. Lord Muskerry commandant ; the other regiment, that of the King's County raised about the same time. 1 798, June 1 — Precedence of yeomanry corps drawn by lot at the Castle of Dublin, by counties ; Limerick drawn No. 12. In a few weeks after there were raised in the county and the city, &c., 16 troops of yeomanry cavalry, and 8 companies of yeomanry infantry. The Merchants' Companj' commanded by Thomas Maunsell, Esq., and the Revenue Company commanded by George Maunsell, Esq. raised in August, 1803, were particular!}' respectable. In 1793 Sir. John Ferrar, burgess, and author of the History of Limerick, gave jt^l a year for ever to the Blue School.
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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 225

Monastery remains at Castletown MacEniry

Castletown · townland · Limerick

The lordship of Muiccadha in County Limerick belonged to the Mac Eniry family. Remains of a large monastery and other public buildings at Castle Town Mac Eniry still testified to the family's piety and splendour, though scarcely any traces survived by the author's time.

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Muiccadha, in the county of Limerick, the lordship of Mac Eniry. The remains of_ a large monastery, and other public buildings, at Castle Town Mac Eniry, yet bespeak the piety and splendor of this family, of which there are scarcely any remams at this day.
Muin-Tir-Conlachta (I suppose the present Tuam-Greine) in the county Clare, the ancient

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 29

Mrs. Massy drowned crossing to Hermitage

Hermitage · townland · Limerick · 1836

Mrs. William Massy of Belmont was drowned while passing over in a cot to Hermitage at Christmas, in a fog.

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Mrs. William Massy, of Belmont, while passing over in a cot to Hermitage, at Christmas, in a fog, was drowned.
May 24th Universal sorrow in the city of Limerick, consequent on the death of John

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 278

Mungret Abbey founded by St. Nessan the Leper

Mungret · town · Limerick · 551–561

An abbey was founded at Mungret, the ancient Mongairit, about two miles south-west of Limerick, by St. Nessan, surnamed the Leper, who was confirmed by St. Patrick himself in the abbacy. He died in 551 according to the Annals of the Four Masters, or 561 according to the Annals of Clonmacnoise.

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Before St. Columba established his celebrated monastic institution in the Scotch Island of lona, an institution which remained undisturbed for two hvmdred years, an abbey had been founded at Mungret, the ancient Mongairit, about two miles south-west of Limerick, by St. Nessan^ surnamed the Leper, who was confirmed by St. Patrick himself in the abbacy, and who died in 551, according to the Annals of the Four Masters, but according to the Annals of Clonmacnoise, in 561.
Mungret is even at this day a ruin of considerable size, and exhibits many tokens of high antiquity. The doors and windows of the church have either horizontal stone lintels, or that sort of round arch-head which denoted the Romanesque, less correctly, we tliink, called Norman architectural period which preceded the introduction of the pointed style.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 310

Myles Reilly's rebellion in 1666

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1666

Orrery announced to the Duke that Myles Reilly, with seven or eight hundred Irish, had run into rebellion, which he supposed would not have been done without expectation of succours from abroad or home.

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In the June of the same year, he announces to the Duke that Myles Eeilly, with seven or eight hundred Irish, had run into rebellion, which he says he does not suppose he would have been so mad as to do if he Avere not sure of succours from abroad or from home.^ In consequence of this intelligence, he ordered the mayors and governors of Limerick and Cork, as the two chief fortresses of the province, to seize on aU the arms in the hands of Catholics within these garrisons, and to adopt the same course towards " the fanatics/'' He also issued orders to expel such persons from both cities, crowds of whom, he says, had come into them, to the endangering of the fortresses, taking advantage of the Hcense granted to such of the Irish as traded by sea, or were otherwise " needful or civil men/^^
At this time OiTery received a seasonable and welcome assurance from Colonel Daniel O^Bryan of Clare, that he was ready to suppress any rising of the Irish that might take place in that County, m which the Colonel informed him there were many HI inchncd Irish. ^ It was in the same year, 1666, that a plot was disclosed to the Duke of Ormonde by Captain Oliver, a gentleman of the County Limerick, the alleged object of which was the removal of the King and Lords, the restoration of the Long Parliament, several of whose members were said to be imphcated, and the substitution of a ^^ sober ministry for bishops.""' The conspirators, it was added, expected assistance.^ They were of course Cromweliians.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 116

As the companion tells it

As the road passes through Limerick, you are moving through a city that found itself on a war footing in June 1666. Orrery wrote to the Duke that Myles Reilly, with seven or eight hundred Irish, had run into rebellion. Orrery said he did not suppose Reilly would have been so mad as to do this unless he were sure of succours from abroad or from home. On the strength of that intelligence, Orrery ordered the mayors and governors of Limerick and Cork, as the two chief fortresses of the province, to seize all the arms in the hands of Catholics within these garrisons, and to do the same towards what he called the fanatics. He also issued orders to expel such persons from both cities. He said crowds of them had come in, endangering the fortresses, taking advantage of the licence granted to such of the Irish as traded by sea, or were otherwise, in his words, needful or civil men. Around the same time, Orrery received a welcome assurance from Colonel Daniel O'Bryan of Clare, who said he was ready to suppress any rising of the Irish in that county, where he told Orrery there were many ill-inclined Irish. Also in 1666, a plot was disclosed to the Duke of Ormonde by Captain Oliver, a gentleman of County Limerick. Its alleged object was the removal of the King and Lords, the restoration of the Long Parliament, several of whose members were said to be implicated, and the substitution of a sober ministry for bishops. The conspirators, it was added, expected assistance. They were, of course, Cromwellians.

Nine churches in Limerick city recorded in 1376 will

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1376

During the episcopacy of Pierce Creagh, Martin Arthur made a will in 1376 showing there were nine churches in the city of Limerick. Among the bequests was one to the Franciscan friars, reflecting the city's rich ecclesiastical landscape and the munificent patronage of its leading families.

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Peter Curragh (in a MS. in T.C.D., said to be taken out of the Black Book, he is called Creagh; and in White's MSS. he is designated Pierce Creagh, a native of Limerick, though Ware states that he was a native of the county of Dublin) was elected next in succession, in 1369. He took the oath of fealty to Edward HI. before the illustrious Wilham of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, on the 10th of February (English style). Creagh's episcopacy was full of troubles. He engaged in implacable opposition to the Franciscans. When Archbishop Warrington came to Limerick to redress their grievances, and cited the bishop to answer their complaints, he (the bishop) laid violent hands on the archbishop, and tore the citation from him with such force that he drew his blood, and ordered the archbishop to begone, or that it should fare worse with his attendants. It is said, moreover, that the bishop laid censures on and threatened with excommunication all who should repair for divine service within the church of the Franciscans ; that he excommunicated all who afforded the archbishop food and entertainment. There are other matters equally harsh said of this bishop : some of these accusations are preferred by Ware, on the authority of Luke Wadding ; but we must accept them with some reservation. We must bear in mind that this prelate governed the see of Limerick for the long period of thirty years. During his time religion flourished in Limerick. Some of the most eminent of the families of the city then lived, and by their munificent expenditure on the churches and monasteries, showed that their zeal was ardent and their faith sincere. It was during the episcopacy of Pierce Creagh that Martin Arthur made a wilP which shows that there were nine churches in the city. This will was made A.D. 1376. Among the bequests was one to the Franciscan friars, which the assertion of Ware, or rather of his commentator, Harris, as to the resent-

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 326

As the companion tells it

As you pass through Limerick, you are travelling through a city that held nine churches by 1376. We know this from a will made that year by Martin Arthur, during the episcopacy of Pierce Creagh. Creagh was elected bishop of Limerick in 1369, and some sources say he was a native of Limerick, though the historian Ware says he was from the county of Dublin. He took the oath of fealty to Edward the Third before William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, on the 10th of February. His episcopacy was full of troubles. He set himself in implacable opposition to the Franciscans. When Archbishop Warrington came to Limerick to redress their grievances and cited the bishop to answer their complaints, Creagh laid violent hands on the archbishop. He tore the citation from him with such force that he drew his blood, and ordered the archbishop to begone, or it should fare worse with his attendants. The bishop laid censures on all who should repair for divine service within the church of the Franciscans, and excommunicated all who afforded the archbishop food and entertainment. Some of these accusations come from Ware, on the authority of Luke Wadding, and should be accepted with reservation. Creagh governed the see of Limerick for thirty years. During his time religion flourished. The most eminent families of the city lived then, and by their munificent expenditure on churches and monasteries showed their zeal was ardent and their faith sincere. Martin Arthur's will, made in 1376, shows nine churches in the city. Among his bequests was one to the Franciscan friars themselves, the very order Creagh had opposed.

Ormond receives solemn embassy at Carrick-on-Suir

Carrick-on-Suir · town · Tipperary · 1649

At Carrick-on-Suir, Ormond received a solemn embassy from the Assembly of Kilkenny, headed by the Archbishop of Tuam, who was standard-bearer for those employing sacrilegious violence against the Holy See's directives.

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On the 29th of September, Ormond, who had been some time in France, from which he took his departure by Havre-de-Grace, landed at Cork, accompanied by Lord Castlehaven and others.^ Lord Inchiquin went to Cork to meet and welcome him. Slowly advancing towards his noble palace at Carrick-on-Suir, — a palace which to this day, even in its decay, shows what it had been in its olden splendour, — he gave it to be understood by every one that he was sent by the Queen in order to fuid a means of settling the affairs of Ireland. In Carrick-on-Suir he received a solemn embassy from the Assembly of Kilkenny, at the head of which was the Archbishop of Tuam," standard-bearer to all those who, forgetful of their duty to the Holy See, employ their hands in every act of sacrilegious violence,^ and that person, above all, who had promised the Nuncio that he never would consent to the re-establishment of the Marquis.'* On the 6th of October he published a declaration upon his arrival in Ireland, in which there is the passage : — " We profess and declare, first, to improve our utmost endeavours for the settlement of the Protestant Eeligion, according to the example of the best reformed churches — secondly, to defend the King in his prerogatives. ■'■'^ The city of Limerick, which was applied to for money, to meet the exigencies of the Irish army, pleaded inabihty, and offered only £100.^ The four distinct interests in the kingdom, continuing to remain irreconcilable, viz. the King's, the Presbyterians', the Supreme Council's, and Owen Eoe O'Neil's, the Parliament, on the 28th of March, solemnly resolved that Oliver Cromwell should be constituted General of all their forces then in Ireland, and that he should be sent thither. Cromwell, accordingly, prepared for the expedition with the greatest diligence.'

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 92

Papal bull read at Waterford assembly

Waterford · city · Waterford · 1175

In 1175, Henry II sent Nicholas Prior of Wallingford and William Fitz-Aldelm to Ireland with the bull of Pope Alexander III, which was read and approved at an assembly of bishops at Waterford, conferring on Henry the title of Lord of Ireland.

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In the year 1175, according to Ware, who follows the account given by English authors, Henry 11. sent Nicholas Prior of Willingford, and William Eitz-Aldehn, ancestor of the De Burgos, to Ireland, with the bull of Pope Alexander III., which confirmed that of Adrian, and was read and approved of in an assembly of bishops at Waterford, conferring on this Prince the title of Lord of Ireland and other privileges. But there is no mention of this in the Irish Annals. — After discharging this commission, Fitz-Aldelm and Nicholas, it is stated, repaired to the King in Normandy, when they succeeded so far in prejudicing Henry against Eaymond, that he ordered his recall. — Just, however, as he was on the point of departing, O^'Brien of Thomond surrounded Limerick with a large force, and the troops refusing to march under any but Eaymond, Strongbow was obhged to restore him to
" Le reis O'Brien vet conseiller At gentil cuntguerrer Qu'il feit prendre li trecheur Si li feit livrer a deshonur." — V. 2094.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 28

Parish subscriptions for O'Connell testimonial in Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1847

A general subscription was commenced throughout Limerick city and county for a National Testimonial to O'Connell. Sums raised by the parishes of St. Michael, Parteen, St. Patrick, and Monaleen, amounting to £151, were retained locally and formed the nucleus of funds for the bronze statue at the Crescent.

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O'Connell. A large sum was subscribed, and forwarded to a National Committee then formed in Dublin for that grateful purpose; but as the sums raised by the Parishes of St. Michael, Parteen, St. Patrick, and Monaleen, amounting to £151, were retained by the merest chance in Limerick, and were subsequently lodged in the Provincial Bank of Ireland by the Treasurer of the fund, William Roche, Esq., the money formed the nucleus of a much larger and more general subscription, which some few years subsequently was raised by the city and county, and by the counties of Tipperary and Clare, for the magnificent statue in bronze to O'Connell, which graces the Crescent in Limerick, and of which we shall have to treat in due course.
An action was brought this year, by Mr. Joseph Robinson, merchant, against the tenant of that portion of the Tolls and Customs comprised under the head " Tolls and Customs on river and water carriage", as heretofore collected. The action arose from the seizure of a portion of a cargo of Indian corn, imported into Limerick from Kilrush by a trading vessel during the previous year, after toll had been demanded and refused. Defence was taken by the Corporation. The action involved the whole question of that portion of the revenue of the citizens of Limerick, which went under the head of Tolls and Customs — nearly four-fifths of the Borough Fund — a fund from time immemorial collected, as in Liverpool, Cork, Glasgow, Bristol, etc. The right had been before challenged, but without effect. In 1 823 an action had been brought against the then existing Corporation, to test their right to levy tolls and customs. It was tried in Cork, and a verdict found for the Corporation. The case embracing the greater portion of the Borough Fund, out of which the public markets were maintained, the public charities contributed to, the cleansing, A^atering, lighting of the old town, etc., defrayed, the local courts supported, and the general improvement of the city advanced, it was unanimously resolved to defend the action, which was done successfully.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 290

Passage discovered under Bow Lane to Minor Canon's college

Limerick · city · Limerick

A passage was discovered leading under Bow Lane from the west side of the north transept to the ruins of the Minor Canon's college, founded by Bishop Hubert de Burgh, which had lately been used as a smithy.

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cathedral, indeed, has very strong claims upon the citizens of Limerick, the antiquarian, and the lover of art; and a brief account of it may be introduced here. To the Catholic, St. Mary's is a trophy, not of victory, but of the taste and refinement of ages foully slandered. By Catholics it was planned, executed, endowed, and to them it owes all that it IS. With them its fondest associations are connected. A few bishops, De Burgh, D'Eau, or Waters, and O'Dea, before the Reformation, and Adams after it, took a deep interest in the Cathedral: but their additions can be discerned from the original structure, and exhibit more zeal than judgment or architectural taste. Around the church in days of yore stood the Chapter House — the Divinity School — the Consistorial Court — the Schola Cantorum — the Cloisters with residences of Canons, Vicars Choral, and Dean, lience called the Dean's close, of which many interesting remains are still traceable to the north and south of the church. Some years ago a passage was discovered leading under Bow Lane, from the west side of the north transept, to the ruins of the Minor Canon's college, founded by Bishop Hubert de Burgh, and lately a smithy. With the exception of the sacristy, nothing is now wanting of the old edifice. The chancel must have been a little curtailed of its original length. The old edifice, disencumbered of its modern additions, was a pure basilica, consisting of nave, two aisles parallel with nave, transepts, chancel, the east side of which was not an apsis, but a straight wall in which was a three-light window. This deviation from the lay basilica was universal before the introduction of choirs. The sacristy, placed of necessity near the high altar, was another common deviation from the strict basilica shape. The nave was 170 feet long — formerly it is believed it was 180 — by 27 wide ; yet, from the circumstance of each triforium ending in a spiral staircase (which was discovered about the year 1861) leading to the roof, it may be asked if the original church did not terminate at the present intersection with the transepts; and there is strong reason for believing that the chancel was a subsequent addition of Bishop Donat, whose armorial bearings, carved in grit-stone, are inserted in the west- end of the north chancel wall, and may be seen over the present pulpit. The transept was V)3 feet long, by 30. Tlie aisles are, or rather were, very narrow— only 12 feet wide. The pillars which separate the nave from the aisles are mere square piles of masonry, chamfered or rounded off on the edges, the base and cap only being of cut stone — being 36 feet square, and some, those of the transept, still grosser. On both sides of the wall which formed the aisles are still seen the corbels or brackets for receiving the beams on which rested the heels and heads of the rafters of the former penthouse roof These aisles terminated at the transept in an altar, the piscina of one of which is still seen in the northern aisle. A southern porch existed formerly, which has been replaced by a plainer and longer modern one. The tow^er attracts our attention for many reasons. Its situation is peculiar ; its form a subject of controversy. In some of the older maps of Limerick there is a spire where tlie tower now stands.' Nevertheless, Ave are inclined to think that no spire crowned St. Mary's cathedral in the twelfth century, and equally certain does it appear to us that the present tower has not the full

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 318

Peter's Cell: professional residences and St. Francis well

Peter's Cell · street · Limerick

Peter's Cell was a favored place of residence for professional men, where Madame O'Dell had a fine residence and gardens sheltered by the town walls. A spring well in the garden, belonging to the ancient Abbey of St. Francis, supplied the neighbourhood with water but is now closed off by the wall of a tan-yard.

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There were several lodges of freemasons in these times, the names of the Masters and Wardens of which are set forth in the Directory, and the places of meeting. Peter's Cell was a favorite place of residence with professional men, and in that locality Madame O'Dell had a fine residence and gardens ; the town walls affording a shelter to the fruit trees, and in the garden was a spring weU which supplied the neighbourhood with water. This well belonged to the ancient Abbey of St. Francis, and is at present closed off from the highway by the wall of a tan-yard.
17G9. Names of the Jury (in the county of Limerick) to try an issue of great importance between Ambrose Cuffe, Plaintiff, and James Hewson, Defendant, of a plea of trespass : —

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 205

Public lighting for Limerick under George II

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1741

Limerick was provided with public lights under an Act of George II, which also regulated the lighting of Dublin and Cork. Further improvements to the Act were made in 1741.

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Limerick having been provided with public lights under the Act Cth Geo. II. which also regulated the fighting of Dublin and Cork, some improvements, which had been loudly called for, were made in the Act in 1741.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 190

As the companion tells it

As you pass through Limerick, it is worth knowing that this city was provided with public lights under an Act of George the Second. That same Act also regulated the lighting of Dublin and Cork. Further improvements to the Act, which had been loudly called for, were made in 1741.

Rev. George Studdert dies after fall on Glentworth Street

Glentworth Street · street · Limerick

Rev. George Studdert, Rector of Kilpeacon, died at his house in the new Crescent after accidentally falling into the unprotected area of a new building on the S.W. corner of Glentworth Street on the dark night of the 18th.

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Dec. 21st. — At an early hour this morning, the Kev. George Studdert, Rector of Kilpeacon, died at his house in the new Crescent. He accidentally fell into the unprotected area of a new building, on the S.W. corner of Glentworth street, on the dark night of the 18th instant ; and lost his life by the bruises he received in the fall.
1814 — January llth The Dublin Mail Coach, in its progress to Limerick, arrested for two

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 246

As the companion tells it

Along here on Glentworth Street, on the dark night of the 18th of December, the Reverend George Studdert, Rector of Kilpeacon, accidentally fell into the unprotected area of a new building on the south-west corner of this street. He died from the bruises he received, passing away at his house in the new Crescent in the early hours of the 21st.

Sarsfield hailed at Cullen and crossed near Birr

Birr or Parsonstown · town · Offaly · 1690–1691

The poem describes Patrick Sarsfield being welcomed as a conqueror and friend at Cullen and crossing Narrow-water near Birr during his campaigns for the Stuart cause.

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The Son of Mary guard you and bless you to the end ! 'Tis altered is the time since your legions were astir, When, at Cullen, you were hailed as the Conqueror and Friend, And you crossed Narrow-water, near Birr. Och ! ochone !
I'll journey to the North, over mount, moor, and wave,

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 156

Scarampi met at Waterford over Limerick affairs

Waterford · city · Waterford · 1643–1644

The author had previously met papal envoy Scarampi at Waterford, where he offered the apology of Limerick's mayor and citizens and explained their obedience to the apostolic seat. He then returned to Limerick to report Scarampi's goodwill.

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Most Illustrious Lord — As when I was lately at Waterford, and had offered to you the apology of our mayor, and of all classes of our city, and explained to you the reasons of our constant duty and obedience to the apostolic seat, so in turn when I came to Limerick, I extolled the praises of your kindness, benignity, and indulgence towards them, and brought word that your most illustrious Lordship had decided upon thoroughly effacing and removing the mark of the offence you had taken, honoured our city and aged bishop with your presence, and fixed for that purpose upon the next spring as being most suitable, being the time when you should have some respite from the anxiety of business, as well as when the serenity of the air, the tranquillity' of the weather, and the pleasantness of the country might conduce more to your health, and mitigate the tediousncss of so long a journey. The reason for which candour on your part, and foresight in selecting the time of the proposed journey', all approved, and did not expect your most welcome arrival before that time. But our mayor very latelj- heard that our bishop had intended (I know not what secret advice moving him to it), himself and the rest of the common council, and some one of the clergy, should invite and bring hither your most illustrious Lordship at so unseasonable a time of the year, when, without the pressure of some urgent necessity,

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 87

Sidney's letter from Limerick describing southern Ireland, 1576

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1576

Sir Henry Sidney addressed a letter to the Lords of the Council from Limerick dated 27th February 1575-6, detailing his tour through Ulster, Leinster, Waterford and Munster. The letter described the state of the south of Ireland at this period.

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During Sir Henry Sidney's visit to Limerick he addressed a letter to the Lords of the Council in England, which supplies some interesting details, illustrating the state of the south of Ireland at this period. The letter is dated Limerick 27th of February, 1575-6, and after giving an account of his arrival in Waterford, after his tour in Ulster and Leinster in all which places he met with a very favourable reception, proceeds to describe his visit to Lord Power at Curraghmore, where he was entertained " with plenty and good order," and where he found the tenants in a condition which would be considered enviable at the present day, for though the soil is stated to be much worse than in the county Kilkenny, " yet his tenants made more of one acre of land than there was made of three acres in that country or was made in the Decies, the lordship near adjoining him on the other side ; and the reason was that he suffered no idlers in his county, nor the better sort to oppress each other."
From Curraghmore the Lord Deputy proceeded to Dungarvan Castle, where the Earl of Desmond waited on him, humbly offering him any service that he was able to do the queen.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 59

Spenser's garrison charge assessment for Irish towns

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1594

Spenser proposed that corporate towns enjoying franchises from the Queen should bear garrison costs proportionate to their abilities. A table assessed charges for towns including Limerick, Waterford, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin and others, totaling 580 across all listed towns.

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Iren. I will tell you those two cities alone of all the rest do offer an nigate to the Spaniard most fitly. But yet because they shall not take exceptions to this that they are charged above all the rest, I will also lay a charge upon the others likewise : for indeed it is his reason that the Corporate towns enjoj'ing great franchises and privileges from Her Majesty and living thereby not only safe, but drawing to them the wealth of all the land, should live so free as not to be partakers of the burden of this garrison for their own safety especially in time of trouble, and seeing all the rest burthened ; (and therefore) I will charge tbera thus all ratably according to their abilites, towards their maintenance, the which Her Majesty may (if she pleases) spare out of the charge of the rest, and reserve towards her other costes, or else adde to the charge of the residency in the North.
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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 68

Surrender of Ballygarry Castle

Ballygarry · townland · Mayo · 1602

Garret Stack held the Castle of Ballygarry from the Confederates, but Sir Charles Wilmot advanced from Limerick by water to attack it, and the garrison surrendered at discretion.

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0''Neill and O'Donnell differed in opinion as to the propriety of attacking the Enghsh cam.p on a certain night, proposed by the commander of the Spaniards, Don Juan Del Aguila, who wrote pressingly to the Irish leaders entreating them to come to his assistance at once; O'Donnell thought they were bound to accede to this request. An immediate attack was resolved on, and by the treacliery of Brian MacHugh. Oge MacMahon, Carew was apprized of the intended onslaught. On the night of the 23rd, the Irish set out in three divisions, Captains Tyrrell, O'Neill and O'Domiell respectively, commanding the van, the centre, and the rere. The guides missed their way, and after wandering through the night, O'Neill found himself separated from O'Donnell, at the very entrenchments of the English, who were fully prepared for the attack. O'Donnell was now at a considerable distance, and just as O'Neill was preparmg either to retreat or put his men in order of battle, the English cavalry charged their broken lines, and notwithstanding the stout resistance of the Irish and the gallantry of the Spaniards, O'Neill's command Avere either cut down or compelled to retreat. O'Donnell came at last and repulsed the English wing. O'Neill made extraordinary exertions to rally his flying troops, but all to no purpose, nearly a thousand of the Irish fell. The prisoners were immediately hung ; and three days after the battle of Kinsale, the heroic Eed Hugh O'Donnell had sailed in a Spanish ship from Castlehaven for Spain, where he was received with the greatest honors. O'Neill returned to Ulster. The Spaniards capitulated, marching out of Kinsale with colors flying, and with arms, ammunition, and all their property. On the return of Don Juan, who was suspected by the Irish of treachery, probably owing to the friendship which suddenly sprung up between Mm and Sir George Carew, he was placed under arrest and died of grief. The famous defence of Dunboy castle by Richard MacGeoghegan and Father CoUins, to Avhom O'SulKvan had committed that fortahce, is an event too well known to require particular description. The President having levelled its fortifications returned to Cork ; and after a series of marvellous adventures and romantic escapes, O'SulKvan, O'Connor Kerry, and William Burke reached the Shannon at T^'erryglass, and having caused their followers to make corraghs or basket boats they crossed the river, and eventually arrived safely in the county of Leitrim, though perpetually harassed by enemies.' Garret Stack still held the Castle of Ballygarry from the Confederates, but Sir Charles Wilmot having advanced from Limerick by water to attack it, the garrison surrendered at discretion.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 71

Surrender of Franciscan friary and grant to Edmond Sexten

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1543

On surrender, the friary was found to contain a church, dormitory, cloister, hall, kitchen, three chambers, and a garden, with ten messuages and ten gardens, valued at 43s. 2d. annually. On 25 August in the 35th year of Henry VIII, the friary and all its possessions—except tithes granted to the Lord Baron of Castleconnell—were granted to Edmond Sexten at an annual rent of 2s. 2d. sterling.

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August 25th, in the 35th year of Henry VIH., this friary, with all its possessions — the tithes excepted, which were granted to the Lord Baron of Castlcconnell — was granted to Edmond Sexten for ever, in capite, at the annual rent of 2s. 2d. sterling.
The friary stood without the walls, where the old county court-house was afterwards erected, now or lately a corn store in the locality called the " Abbey": the old church had been converted into the county hospital.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 376

As the companion tells it

As you pass through Limerick, in 1543 the Franciscan friary here was surrendered. On August 25th, in the 35th year of Henry VIII, the friary and all its possessions were granted to Edmond Sexten, at an annual rent of 2 shillings and 2 pence sterling. The tithes were excepted, granted to the Lord Baron of Castleconnell. The friary stood without the walls. The old church became the county hospital, and a corn store later stood where the court-house had been.

The Siege of Limerick, City of the Fights

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1690–1691

The poem honors the heroes of Limerick, calling it the City of the Fights, referencing the sieges where Irish forces camped, prayed, and fought against the Saxon army.

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To the heroes of Limerick, the City of the Fights,
Be my best blessing, borne on the wings of the air ! We had card-playing there, o'er our camp-fires at night, And the Word of Life, too, and prayer, Och ! ochone 1

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 156

Thomas Shehan executed for assault at Kilmallock

Kilmallock · town · Limerick

Thomas Shehan was executed in front of the county gaol, pursuant to sentence at the last assizes, as an accomplice in the crime of cutting Mr. Nagle's throat at Kilmallock. The execution took place on April 10th.

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April 10th. — Thomas Shehan executed in front of the county gaol, pursuant to sentence at last assizes, he being an accomplice in the crime of cutting Mr. Nagle's throat at Kilmallock.
April 14th. — Labourers employed this day in clearing quarries from which stones are to be raised for the Wellesley Bridge.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 262

Thomas Stretch, Mayor of Limerick, forfeited by Cromwell

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1650

Thomas Stretch served as Mayor of Limerick in 1650. His life and estates were forfeited by Cromwell. His son, Dr. James Stretch, was nominated to the see of Emly by King James in 1693 and later served as parish priest of Rathkeale in 1703.

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' He was son of Thomas Stretch, Mayor of Limerick in 1650, whose life and estates were forfeited by Cromwell. Dr. James Stretch was nominated to the see of Emly by King James, on the 31st of January, 1G93, but it is believed he never was consecrated, for we find him parish priest of Kathkealo in 1703, and Vicar-Gcncral and Administrator of Limerick.
616 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 354

As the companion tells it

Passing through Limerick, this city holds the story of Thomas Stretch, mayor in 1650, whose life and estates were forfeited by Cromwell. His son, Doctor James Stretch, was nominated to the see of Emly by King James on 31 January 1693, though believed never consecrated. He was parish priest of Rathkeale in 1703, and Vicar-General and Administrator of Limerick.

Waterford Catholics sign loyal address

Waterford · city · Waterford · 1759–1760

A very large number of Catholics in Waterford signed a loyal address to the throne, alongside similar addresses in Limerick and Cork, in response to government fears of a French invasion.

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a proper person to fill the vacant bisliopric, when they unanimoiisly chose the Very Rev. John Creagh, Dean of the diocese, above mentioned, to be eligible primo loco ; the Rev. David Bourkc in sccundo loco, and the Rev. Rowland Kirby in tertio loco, when an act to that effect was solemnly drawn up and duly signed by the canons and parish priests, and countersigned by the Rev. John De Lacy, Prothonotary Apostolic, and the Rev. James White, Notary Apostolic. Though, as we have stated, the postulation was unanimous, the court of Rome, nevertheless, in consequence of an attestation signed by four bishops in favour of Dr. Daniel O'Kearney, a native of the city of Limerick, a Doctor of the Scibonne, and parisli priest of St. Patrick's, chose Dr. O'Kearney, on the 21st of November, for the mitre of Limerick. At this period there were great troubles and apprehensions entertained by the government respecting a threatened French invasion of England and Ireland. The Duke of Bedford, lord lieutenant, signified, in consequence, to the Irish Catholics, the king's wish that they should manifest a perfect zeal and loyalty ; and in obedience to the proclamation of the viceroy, ninety of the principal Catholics of Limerick signed a most loyal and dutiful address to the tlirone, but many others refused signing it.' In Cork, one hundred and thirty Catholics signed the address, and in Waterford a very large number did the same. It may be observed as a strange fact, that the entire trade and commerce of the city of Limerick were at this time in the hands of Cathohc merchants and traders. By sea and by land the Catholics held uncontrolled the mercantile affairs of the city and port in their exclusive possession.^ But apprehensions were indulged in, which were soon afterwards realized, that through the imprudence and avarice of some of the Catholic merchants, who, for the sake of getting large apprentice fees, took Protestant and Presbyterian apprentices, who began to settle in trade and business in the city, the Catholics would lose their preeminence.^ This, however, is a digression.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 358

Limerick, its history and antiquities; ecclesiastical, civil, and military,from the earliest ages, with copious historical, archaeological, topographical, and genealogical notes

The stories, best first

Archbishop Butler dies and is buried at Westcourt

Augustinian chapel built in Creagh Lane, Limerick

Augustinian Chapel portico erected in George's Street

Banishment of Catholic clergy and prohibition of burials in suppressed abbeys

Battle in the glen of Aherlow — Donogh defeated

Battle of Tully O'Dea

Bill for self-governance of Newtown-Pery / St. Michael's Parish

Brian sailed past Holy Island monasteries on Lough Derg

Cathedral repairs of 1759 under Dean Hoare

Catholics compelled to register in Limerick despite liberty grant

Citizens subscribe £200 for soldiers' families, Limerick

Cobbett visits Limerick and dines at Murroe

Composition of Connaught session at Ennis monastery

Corporation proposed rebuilding Thomond Bridge with borrowed funds

Emly burned by Diarmid's invading army

Enlargement of the nave of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Father O'Hartegan brought Confederate standards to Limerick

Fear of disease from Dundalk campaign

Fish and fowl markets removed from Ellen Street

Fitzstephen imprisoned in Reginald's Tower, Waterford

Fort of Duntryleague burned by Lagenians and Danes

French fleet directed to enter Bay of Dingle

Galway clergy agree Augustinians may use courthouse for Mass

Garrisons placed at Castle Connell and Kilmallock

Ginkle's army delayed at Nenagh for want of supplies

Hubert de Burgo builds College of Minor Canons north of Limerick Cathedral

Insurrection Act sentences in County Limerick

Insurrection Act trials at Rathkeale, October 1815

Kilpeacon residence of Major George Gavin

Lease of Fisher's Stent to Edmond Molyneux, 1576

Limerick Corporation addresses King George III after Emmet plot

Limerick Corporation seeks new charter from Charles II, 1670

Limerick election contest: Vereker and Grady defeat liberal interest

Limerick garrison superior to Cork with twenty-two companies

Limerick Hospital funding withdrawn by Corporation

Limerick's bid for a Queen's College ignored in favour of Cork

Major William Croker of Ballynagard in Indian war

Militia regiments raised and garrison duty in Limerick, 1793

Monastery remains at Castletown MacEniry

Mrs. Massy drowned crossing to Hermitage

Mungret Abbey founded by St. Nessan the Leper

Myles Reilly's rebellion in 1666

Nine churches in Limerick city recorded in 1376 will

Ormond receives solemn embassy at Carrick-on-Suir

Papal bull read at Waterford assembly

Parish subscriptions for O'Connell testimonial in Limerick

Passage discovered under Bow Lane to Minor Canon's college

Peter's Cell: professional residences and St. Francis well

Public lighting for Limerick under George II

Rev. George Studdert dies after fall on Glentworth Street

Sarsfield hailed at Cullen and crossed near Birr

Scarampi met at Waterford over Limerick affairs

Sidney's letter from Limerick describing southern Ireland, 1576

Spenser's garrison charge assessment for Irish towns

Surrender of Ballygarry Castle

Surrender of Franciscan friary and grant to Edmond Sexten

The Siege of Limerick, City of the Fights

Thomas Shehan executed for assault at Kilmallock

Thomas Stretch, Mayor of Limerick, forfeited by Cromwell

Waterford Catholics sign loyal address