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

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1. Limerick Jesuits appointed to preach at St. Mary's Cathedral

   Limerick · city · Limerick

   Just before the Puritan persecution, the Jesuits of Limerick were appointed to preach in St. Mary's Cathedral on Quinquagesima Sunday, Whit Monday, and the Feasts of St. Matthew and St. Stephen. This appointment ended when the general persecution broke over the country.

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   Just before this persecution broke over the country, the Jesuits of Limerick were appointed to preach in St. Mary's Cathedral on Quinquagesima Sunday, Whit Monday, and on the Feasts of St. ]\latthew, and of St. Stephen, first martyr.^

   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.*

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   The city of Limerick had its Jesuits appointed to preach at St. Mary's Cathedral just before the Puritan persecution broke over the country. They were to preach on Quinquagesima Sunday, Whit Monday, and on the Feasts of St. Matthew and of St. Stephen, first martyr. That appointment ended when the general persecution came. Father Dominick Kirwan made his "third year's probation" in the presence of the Jesuit Fathers of Limerick, then went to Galway to replace Father Maurice Ward. He was a distinguished, hardworking missioner, and he died in exile many years after he lived in Limerick. He signed, with the secular and regular clergy in and near Galway, a document stating that the Augustinians could say Mass in the courthouse, and that the secular judges could administer justice in it at the assizes, without sacrilege or censure of the canons of the Church specially in Ireland.

2. Lord Deputy Falkland entertained in Limerick, 1634

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1634

   In 1634, Lord Deputy Falkland arrived in Limerick and was entertained by Mr. Sexten, the mayor. This marked a civic occasion in the city's political life.

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   To return to the affairs of tlie city — 1634. In this year the Lord Deputy Falkland arrived in Limerick, and was entertained by Mr. Sexten, the mayor. On September the 4th of this year, died Donough O'Brien, Earl of Thomond, at Clonmel ; he was buried in St. Mary^s, Limerick, where there is a remarkable monument erected to his memory, which I notice among the monuments in that Cathedral. He was Lord President of Munster.^ During the reign of James I., the following persons had filled this high office : — Donough, Earl of Thomond, Sir Henry Beecher, Su* Henry Danvers, Sir OHver St. John, Henry Earl of Thomond, Sir Edward YiUiers, and Sir WiUiam St. Leger.

   It was in this year that Dr. Thomas Arthui', by his great skill in the profession, saved the life of the man whose name we have already referred to, who figured more conspicuously than any other in his time, as a historian, an antiquary, an opponent of Cathohcs, and a prelate of the Church Establishment— we mean Dr. James Usher, who is called " pseudo-primas Ardmaclianus,'' by Dr. Arthur, and who had lately returned from England, where he had been a long time, af&icted with a most dangerous disease which had baffled the skill of the physicians of that country. Not having been done justice to by the doctors in England, Dr. Ai'thur accordingly proceeded to

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   In 1634, Limerick saw a notable civic occasion. The Lord Deputy Falkland arrived in the city and was entertained by Mr. Sexten, the mayor. That same year, on September the 4th, Donough O'Brien, Earl of Thomond, died at Clonmel. He was buried in St. Mary's in Limerick, where a remarkable monument stands to his memory. He had been Lord President of Munster, a high office held during the reign of James the First by several men: Donough, Earl of Thomond, Sir Henry Beecher, Sir Henry Danvers, Sir Oliver St. John, Henry Earl of Thomond, Sir Edward Villiers, and Sir William St. Leger. It was also in this year that Dr. Thomas Arthur, by his great skill in the profession, saved the life of a man who figured more conspicuously than any other in his time as a historian, an antiquary, an opponent of Catholics, and a prelate of the Church Establishment. That man was Dr. James Usher, called by Dr. Arthur a name meaning the false primate of Armagh. Usher had lately returned from England, where he had been afflicted with a most dangerous disease which had baffled the skill of the physicians of that country.

3. Lough Gur lake and antiquities noted by Twiss

   near Lough Gur · lake or lakes · Limerick · 1777

   The traveller Twiss visited Lough Gur, within ten miles of Limerick city, to view its remarkable lake and antiquities. Lough Gur gave title to the Fane family, Charles Fane being created Baron of Loughgur in 1718.

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   On the 27th of August in the same year, the Duke and Duchess of Leinster arrived at the house of the Eight Hon. Edward Sexton Pery, speaker of the House of Commons, in Newtown- Pery, as the new portion of the City was now called, and which Twiss, the traveller, in his visits to the city a year afterwards, describes as containing a few" straggling brick houses, and from which he went to view the remarkable lake and antiquities of Lough Gur, within ten miles of the city."*

   In the next year, the first stone of the Exchange was laid by Thomas Smyth, Esq. on the 25th of June, and a civic jubilee was held in Limerick, which attracted very general interest.* It commenced on the 12th of August, the Prince of Wales' birth day, with a fancy ball, which was attended by the eiUe of the four conterminous counties, viz.. Limerick, ''i'ipperary, Clare and Kerry. On the 13th there was a play at the old Theatre; on the 14th a " Venitian'-' breakfast in the gardens of Mr. Davis ;^ after the breakfast a

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   Lough Gur is a lake the road passes near, within ten miles of Limerick city. In 1777, a traveller named Twiss came to the area. He had arrived in the new part of the city, called Newtown-Pery, at the house of the Right Honourable Edward Sexton Pery, speaker of the House of Commons. Twiss described Newtown-Pery as containing "a few straggling brick houses." From there he went to view the remarkable lake and antiquities of this place. A year earlier, the Duke and Duchess of Leinster had arrived at that same house on the 27th of August. The lake gave its name to the Fane family. Charles Fane was created Baron of Loughgur in 1718, nearly sixty years before Twiss made his visit. The antiquities that drew him were already noted as remarkable in his time, though the record does not describe what he found among them.

4. Milestones erected between Limerick and Killaloe

   Killaloe · town · Clare · 1814

   In November 1814 mile stones were erected on the canal and track ways between Limerick and Killaloe, with double inscriptions marking the relative distances from each place.

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   November In this month, mile stones were erected on the canal and track ways between

   Limerick and Killaloe, with a double inscription, marking on two sides, the relative distances from each place.

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   Killaloe is on the road between it and Limerick. In November 1814, mile stones were put up along the canal and track ways between the two places. Each stone carried a double inscription, marking on two sides the relative distances from each place.

5. Monument to Denis Fitzgerald Mahony, interred at St. Munchin's

   Saint Munchin's · parish · Limerick · 1840

   A white marble monument in St. Mary's Cathedral commemorates Denis Fitzgerald Mahony, Alderman, Chamberlain, and Magistrate of Limerick, who died on 22 February 1840 aged 67. His remains are interred in the family vault of St. Munchin's in the city.

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   hope of a joyful resurrection. His remains are interred in the family vault

   of St. Munchin's, in this city. " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord".

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   In the parish of Saint Munchin's, Limerick, a family vault holds the remains of Denis Fitzgerald Mahony. He was Alderman, Chamberlain, and Magistrate of Limerick, and he died on 22 February 1840, aged 67. A white marble monument in Saint Mary's Cathedral remembers him. The words on it end with a blessing: blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

6. Mungret monastery — Augustinian Canons and church lands

   Mungret · town · Limerick

   The monks of Mungret were Canons Regular of the order of Augustine. Mungret remained church land and passed into the possession of the Protestant Church in the reign of Elizabeth.

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   The Erenach or Aircinneach, as well as the similar but superior officer Comharha (Coarb), corruptly written Corba or Corbe, was in ancient times the manager of church lands. By degrees the office of the erenach fell into the hands of laymen, who consequently assumed the title of archdeacons. In fact, the erenachs were the actual possessors of old church lands, out of which they paid in money or kind certain contributions for ecclesiastical purposes. The monks of Mungret were Canons Regular of the order of Augustine. It is still church land, and went into the possession of the Protestant Church in the reign of Elizabeth.

   Dr. Lanigan does not hold some of the popular opinions about St. Nessan or St. Patrick. We give those opinions, with the authorities on which they rest. Dr. Lanigan, v. ii., 104, says that it is undeniable that St. Nessan was abbot, and most probably of Mungret, but that he cannot mark the precise time. He died, he says, in 552 (Tr. Th., 186), and therefore could not have been placed over Mungret by St. Patrick, unless he (?) had lived about 140 years. It is to be observed, however, tbat in making St. Patrick's death occur in his seventy-eighth year, anno 465, Lanigan goes against the joint authority of the Annals of Ulster and tlie Annals of the

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   The road takes you through Mungret, where a monastery once stood whose monks were Canons Regular of the order of Augustine. The land stayed in church hands and passed to the Protestant Church in the reign of Elizabeth. In ancient times the erenach managed church lands. The office was similar to but lesser than the coarb. Over the years the erenach's role fell into the hands of laymen, who then took the title of archdeacons. These erenachs were the actual possessors of the old church lands, paying certain contributions in money or in kind for ecclesiastical purposes. There are popular stories that St. Nessan was placed over Mungret by St. Patrick. Dr. Lanigan, writing in his second volume, holds that St. Nessan was indeed abbot, most probably of Mungret, but that the precise time cannot be fixed. He says Nessan died in 552, and therefore could not have been installed by St. Patrick unless Patrick had lived another 140 years. Lanigan places St. Patrick's death in his 78th year, 465, against the joint authority of the Annals of Ulster.

7. Nenagh Castle: building, sieges and battles

   Nenagh · town · Tipperary

   Nenagh Castle was built and later taken by the English. It was attacked under Henry VIII, destroyed by O'Carroll, and was the site of a battle involving the defeat of Cromwell's Guards.

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   Charles II. and Ormond, etc. (1652), 172. Nenagh Castle built, 50; taken by English, 250;

   attack on (Henry Vlll ), 78 ; destroyed by O'Car-

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   This is Nenagh. A castle was built in the town and later taken by the English. Under Henry VIII it was attacked. O'Carroll destroyed it. Cromwell's Guards were defeated here as well.

8. O'Kearney inducted into St. John's parish, Limerick

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1760

   The court of Rome granted Dr. O'Kearney a bull for the parish of St. John's with all its annexes, previously held by the deceased Bishop Lacy. On 10 May 1760, O'Kearney was inducted into the parish by the ex-Provincial of the Dominicans on directions of the Archbishop of Cashel.

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   In consequence of the Pope's bull, vrhich bore date the 27tli of November, 175 y, the Right Rev. Dr. 0"Kearney was consecrated, at Thurlee, Bishop of Limerick, on Sunday, the 27th of January, 1760, by his Grace the Most Rev. Dr. James Butler, Archbishop of Cashel, two ecclesiastical dignitaries having assisted in the room of two bishops, by virtue of a Papal indulgence to that effect. On Tuesday, the 29th of the same month, Dr. O'Kearney informed some of his clergy who had assembled at St. Mary's chapel. Limerick, of his election and consecration, they having met his lordship for that purpose. The court of Rome at the same time granted him a bull for the parish of St. John's with all its annexes, which had been before possessed by the deceased prelate. Dr. Lacy. On the 10th of May, Dr. O'Kearney was inducted into the parish in question by the Very Rev. Michael Hoare, ex-Provincial of the Dominicans, by directions of his grace the Archbishop of Cashel. Though the penal laws existed in their

   ^ White's MSS. "-Ibid.

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   The city of Limerick has a parish story from 1760. In January of that year, Dr. O'Kearney was consecrated Bishop of Limerick at Thurles on Sunday the 27th, by Archbishop Dr. James Butler of Cashel. Two ecclesiastical dignitaries assisted in the place of two bishops, under a Papal indulgence allowing it. Two days later, on Tuesday the 29th, he met some of his clergy at St. Mary's chapel in Limerick and told them of his election and consecration. The court of Rome had granted him a bull for the parish of St. John's with all its annexes, which had been held by the deceased prelate, Dr. Lacy. On the 10th of May, O'Kearney was inducted into that parish by the Very Rev. Michael Hoare, ex-Provincial of the Dominicans, acting on directions from the Archbishop of Cashel. All of this happened while the penal laws were still in force.

9. Papal taxation of the See of Limerick, 1291

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1291

   By authority of Pope Innocent IV, a taxation of the See of Limerick was made circa 1291, detailing the revenues of the bishop, dean, precentor, chancellor, treasurer, archdeacon, and various churches including Tulachbreck, Croch, Effing, Kyllyd, and Kilmonyn. The record was discovered among the records of Westminster by Mr. Vanderzee.

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   The attention bestowed by successive popes on the Church of Ireland, and on the government and interests of the country, is, however, plainly apparent from the evidences of concurrent history. Pope Nicholas, about this time, made a taxation of several Irish sees, and among others of the See of Limerick, which, with the taxations of Cashel, Waterford, Cloyne, and Cork, was discovered some years ago among the records of Westminster by Mr. Vandcrzee, and which are printed in the second report of the Commissioners of Public Records of Ireland. We abstract as much of this taxlation as its useful to our purpose : —

   T.\XATION OF THE SEE AND OF THE CHAPTER.

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   The city of Limerick carries a mark from 1291. Pope Nicholas made a taxation of several Irish sees, and among them the See of Limerick. The same record covered Cashel, Waterford, Cloyne, and Cork. It lay unnoticed for centuries among the records of Westminster, until a man named Mr. Vanderzee found it some years ago. The taxation was printed in the second report of the Commissioners of Public Records of Ireland. What survives is a listing of what the See and its chapter were worth, assessed and set down by papal authority for the business of taxing the Irish Church.

10. Parliament subsidy exempting Limerick Corporation and Cathedral

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1568

    In 1568 a parliament under Sir Henry Sidney granted a subsidy from every occupied ploughland in Ireland, excepting the Corporations of Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Waterford. Government presentation to church dignities was reserved, except for the cathedrals of Cashel, Limerick, Cork and Waterford.

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    In 1568 Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy, held a parliament, in which a subsidy of 13s. 4d. was granted out of every occupied plough-land in Ireland, except those belonging to the Corporations of Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Waterford, and the chief government was to present to all church dignities, the cathedrals of Cashel, Limerick, Cork and Waterford excepted.^

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    Limerick city was singled out in 1568. Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy, held a parliament that granted a subsidy of 13s. 4d. from every occupied ploughland in Ireland, except those belonging to the Corporations of Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Waterford. The chief government was to present to all church dignities, the cathedrals of Cashel, Limerick, Cork and Waterford excepted.

11. Portico of County Court House finished

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1814

    On 26 July the portico to the County Court House in Limerick was finished, at a cost of £700.

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    July 2Gth The portico to the County Court House finished. Cost £700.

    July 29th. — The new Theatre in George's-street, opened. It was intended to open it with " Othello," but some of the tragedians not coming, the play was changed to the " Inconstant." Complaints of the gallery occupants was made of the old Theatre. Prices in the new : — boxes and lattices, 4s. 2d. — gallery, 3s. 4d. — pit. Is. 8d.

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    The road takes you through Limerick. On the 26th of July, 1814, the portico to the County Court House here was finished. It cost seven hundred pounds.

12. Prior of St. Mary and St. Edmund admitted to Limerick freedom, 1433

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1433

    In 1433, the Monday before the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, the Mayor and community of Limerick unanimously admitted Dr. John Owen, prior of the House of St. Mary and St. Edmund, to the freedom of the city.

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    Bishop O'Dea lived some years after his resignation, and died a.d. 1434, and w^as buried, as we have seen, in the cathedral to which he was a munificent contributor. The year previous to his death, viz., in 1433, on the Monday before the feast of St. Michael the Archangel (12th Henry VI.,) the Mayor and community of the city of Limerick, by unanimous consent and assent, admitted Dr. John Ovcni, as prior of the House of St. Mary and St. Edniond, to the freedom of the city ; " so that he shall render and give with the citizens of the same city as his predecessors rendered and gave with the citizens of the same city and their predecessors" ; {Arthur MSS.).

    This prelate lived in troubled times. The city suffered as well from the attacks of Irish as of English rebels. In the British Museum, among the Sloanc MSS., appear letters patent by which Henry VI., to prevent the destruction of the city from day to day, grants to the mayor, bailiffs, and commonality of the city of Limerick, power

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    Limerick in 1433. On the Monday before the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, the Mayor and community of the city of Limerick, by unanimous consent and assent, admitted Dr. John Owen, prior of the House of St. Mary and St. Edmund, to the freedom of the city. The condition was that he shall render and give with the citizens of the same city as his predecessors rendered and gave with the citizens and their predecessors. This comes from the Arthur manuscripts. Bishop O'Dea, who had been a munificent contributor to the cathedral, lived only a year longer. He died in 1434 and was buried there. These were troubled times. The city suffered from attacks of Irish as of English rebels. In the British Museum, among the Sloane manuscripts, appear letters patent by which Henry VI, to prevent the destruction of the city from day to day, grants to the mayor, bailiffs, and commonality of Limerick power.

13. Prisoners from Castle Connell and Carrigogunnel sent to Clonmel

    Castle Connell · castle · Limerick · 1691

    Prisoners captured at Castle Connell and Carrigogunnel during the siege operations were forwarded to Clonmel under escort of horse and dragoons.

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    castle, of which, in the wars during the reign of Henry VIII., we have already written : this was also blown up, and 150 men who composed the garrison were made prisoners of war. There were a few other castles also destroyed on this occasion ; Ginkle was afraid of allowing any one of them to stand, " for, to give the Irish their due, they can defend stone walls very handsomely/-' 1 In the afternoon eighteen ships came up the river with war material and provisions ; as they passed Cratloe they fired into the Horse Camp of the Irish army, which was stationed there ; and the fact itself of the ships approaching the city, gave cause for further alarm, as it was supposed that the river had been well guarded by the Prench fleet, which was looked for before this. Further provision ships were ordered by Ginkle to sail from Kinsale to the Shannon. The prisoners also, who had been taken in Castle Connell and Carrigogunnel, were forwarded to Clonmel accompanied by escorts of horse and dragoons. In the evening the line of circumvallation was fmished by the engineers, and other works were brought to a state of perfection, the Irish cannon all the while playing furiously on the enemy from the King^s Castle and three other batteries which Sarsfield had constructed, and which Ginkle had seen when he took his view of the city. On the 31st of August, Captain Morice, of Sir Donald O'Neill's regiment, deserted from the Irish, and informed Ginkle of the apprehensions and fears which prevailed as to the probability of his army crossing the river. The ford had been seen by William very soon after his approach to Limerick. Ginkle, therefore, was well acquainted with it, and he had already a battery of ten guns and seven mortars to play on Thomond Bridge and the houses on that side of Limerick ; and this battery had done considerable damage. Sarsfield was everywhere at his post, and replied effectively to the thunders of the enemy. _ Ginkle now, on the representation of Morice, directed a new battery to be raised ; this was done nearer to the city, and to the right of the former battery, by four out of each troop of horse and dragoons, who were told off for the duty, which they executed before next morning. The duty was irksome to the cavaby, but the exigencies of the position, and the harassing work in which the infantry regiments were constantly engaged, made it imperative. The colours of Wilham were not displayed on the battery, in order to deceive the Irish as to the rapidity with which the work was gone through. Parties were now sent out to Kerry to reduce and terrify the people ; and the quickness and intelhgence displayed by the peasantry, caused surprise to the soldiers who were despatched against them.^* These preparations having been advanced, a few days more M^ere occupied in perfecting them. General Sarsfield was employed in earnest and energetic efforts in every direction, and had his plans steadily advanced. The weatherwas wet and stormy, the ground heavy; but nothing could daunt the spirits of the citizens and the army.

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    In 1691, Castle Connell was one of the castles blown up during the siege of Limerick. The garrison of 150 men who held it were made prisoners of war. Ginkle, commanding the Williamite forces, was unwilling to let any of these castles stand. He said, "for, to give the Irish their due, they can defend stone walls very handsomely." The prisoners taken there and at Carrigogunnel were forwarded to Clonmel, accompanied by escorts of horse and dragoons. While those prisoners were being sent away, the siege pressed on. Eighteen ships came up the river with war material and provisions. As they passed Cratloe they fired into the Horse Camp of the Irish army stationed there. The ships' approach caused alarm, as the river had been supposed well guarded by the French fleet, which was expected before this. Further provision ships were ordered by Ginkle to sail from Kinsale to the Shannon. The line of circumvallation was finished by the engineers, and other works were brought to perfection. The Irish cannon played furiously on the enemy from the King's Castle and three other batteries Sarsfield had constructed. On the 31st of August, Captain Morice of Sir Donald O'Neill's regiment deserted from the Irish and informed Ginkle of the fears prevailing about the army crossing the river. Ginkle directed a new battery to be raised nearer the city, built by four men from each troop of horse and dragoons, executed before next morning. The colours of William were not displayed on the battery, to deceive the Irish about the speed of the work. Sarsfield was everywhere at his post, replying effectively. The weather was wet and stormy, the ground heavy, but nothing could daunt the spirits of the citizens and the army.

14. Protestant school endowment withdrawn by Limerick Corporation

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1722

    In 1722, the Limerick Corporation endowed a Protestant school to propitiate the Protestant interest, but this endowment was soon afterwards withdrawn as the Roches met further municipal reverses.

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    These proceedings checked the dominant party ; and though the Corporation in 1722, in their anxiety to propitiate the Protestant interest, endowed a Protestant school, this endowment was soon afterwards withdrawn, and the Eoches were destined to meet further municipal reverses.'

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    In Limerick, 1722, the Corporation endowed a Protestant school, in their anxiety to propitiate the Protestant interest. This endowment was soon afterwards withdrawn, and the Roches were destined to meet further municipal reverses.

15. Quin Abbey completed in Clare

    Quin · town · Clare

    The abbey at Quin in County Clare was completed, referenced in connection with ecclesiastical history of the region.

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    Quins, Earls of Dunraven (see Adare), 60, 680, 714, Quin (Clare) abbey completed, 64.

    381. Quin, Bishop (see Ceyn), 564. Quin, John, his gift to Church of St. Alphonsus, 564.

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    The town of Quin in County Clare gives its name to an abbey whose completion is recorded in the ecclesiastical history of this region. The same records note a Bishop Quin and a John Quin who made a gift to the Church of St. Alphonsus.

16. Robert White, Mayor of Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    Robert White served as Mayor of Limerick and married Eleanor Arthur, sister of Sir Nicholas Arthur of Limerick. Their daughter Catherine married James Creagh of Carrighfadda, linking two prominent Limerick families.

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    of Limerick, commonly called Andrew Maighgagh, was married to Ellen Fitzgerald, daughter of Fitzgerald of Gurtnatuber, — had issue by her as follows : — first, James Creagh of Carrighfadda was married to Catherine, daughter to liobert White, Mayor of Limerick, by his wife Eleanor Arthur, sister to Sir Nicholas Arthur of Limerick ; he had fifteen brothers, one whereof was Pierce Creagh the youngest, who was married to Mary Brien, daughter to O'Brien Arra, and first married Bridget Rice ; he had issue Pierce Creagh, Bishop of Cork, and Alderman John Creagh of Limerick, who was the eldest. Andrew Creagh the youngest was married to Catherine Fitzgerald, daughter to Edward Fitzgerald of Pallice. James Creagh's niece, was married to Pierce

    * John Stritch, a gentleman of fair character and inheritance, was forced to depart the town of Genes in Italy by reason of the great spoyle and pillage done to the said town by the Saracens and Infidels, A.D. 933 ; and Henry I. being the Emperor of Rome, the said John, with his wife and four sons, came from Paris in France and there died. In process of time his children and offspring came to Rouen in Normandy, from thence into England, and part of them came to Ireland ; and by reason of the removing of them into sundry places and shires, some of them are called Stretch, Stritchee, Stretch}-, Stridch, Strich, Strit, Strett, Strethem, and such now inhabiting in England, Ireland, and in other countries in Europe as the aforesaid names, and such now inhabiting in Florence and Italy, and other places of the same country. Collected by Richard Stritch, gentleman, of Limerick in Ireland.

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    Limerick was a city of families bound by marriage, and one such family was the Whites. Robert White served as Mayor of Limerick. He married Eleanor Arthur, sister to Sir Nicholas Arthur of Limerick, tying the White name to another prominent household. Robert and Eleanor had a daughter, Catherine, who married James Creagh of Carrighfadda. James Creagh had fifteen brothers. One of them, Pierce Creagh the youngest, married Mary Brien, daughter to O'Brien Arra, and first married Bridget Rice. Pierce had two sons: Pierce Creagh, Bishop of Cork, and Alderman John Creagh of Limerick, the eldest. Another brother, Andrew Creagh the youngest, married Catherine Fitzgerald, daughter to Edward Fitzgerald of Pallice. The passage also traces a different line altogether. John Stritch, a gentleman of fair character and inheritance, was forced to depart the town of Genes in Italy by reason of great spoil and pillage done by the Saracens and Infidels, in the year 933. Henry the First being Emperor of Rome, John came with his wife and four sons from Paris in France, and there died. In time his children and offspring reached Rouen in Normandy, then England, and part of them came to Ireland. Through their removal into sundry places and shires, the name took many forms: Stretch, Stritchee, Stretchy, Stridch, Strich, Strit, Strett, Strethem. These families settled across England, Ireland, and Europe. The account was collected by Richard Stritch, gentleman, of Limerick in Ireland.

17. Round tower at Ardpatrick fallen

    Ardpatrick · townland · Limerick

    A round tower at Ardpatrick had fallen a few years before the time of writing. The tower at Limerick had become extinct, leaving only the Carrigeen tower extant.

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    Round Towers — three ; at Limerick, now extinct ; at Ardpatrick, fallen a few years since ; and at Carrigeen, which is still extant near Croom, and which is fifty feet high.

    Cromlechs at Ballenacaellagh hill, and two others near it.

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    Somewhere near Ardpatrick, a round tower fell a few years before the record was written. It was one of three round towers in the area. The tower at Limerick is now extinct. The one at Carrigeen, near Croom, still stands, fifty feet high.

18. Sergeant's guard placed at George's Quay main guard

    George's Quay · street · Limerick · 1822

    On December 25th a Sergeant's guard was placed in the old main guard house on George's Quay, Limerick, reflecting the militarised policing of the city during the Insurrection Act period.

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    December 25th.— A Serjeant's guard placed in the old main guard house, on George's-quay. The amount of money lodged in the Limerick Savings' Bank at the conclusion of this year— £17,000. In Cork the amount for the year is £119,13G 18s. lOd.

    458 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 261

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    George's Quay in Limerick is where a sergeant's guard was placed in the old main guard house on December 25th, 1822. The city was under the Insurrection Act that year, and a guard stationed at the quay on Christmas Day speaks to the militarised policing then in force.

19. Singland near Limerick, estate of the O'Cuneens

    Singland · townland · Limerick

    Fearan-Saingil, called Single-Land but more properly the Land of the Holy Angel, lay near Limerick and was the ancient estate of the O'Conuins or Cuneens. The name preserved a tradition of angelic association.

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    Fearan-Saingil, called Single-Land, but more properly the Land of the Holy Angel, near Limerick, the ancient estate of the O'Conuins or Cuneens. .^ n ^ ^. * /^,,c

    Ibh-Fiarach, now called Tuam-ui-Mheara, in the county of Tipperary, the lordship of O Mara.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 29

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    Somewhere around here is Singland, near Limerick. The old name was Fearan-Saingil, called Single-Land, but more properly the Land of the Holy Angel. It was the ancient estate of the O'Conuins, or Cuneens. The name carried a tradition of something holy, something angelic, though the record leaves that part unspoken.

20. St. Patrick's Church at Singland destroyed

    Singland · townland · Limerick

    The church of St. Patrick at Singland is described as entirely destroyed. The tithes of all the mills of Limerick and Singland belonged to it, and it was attached to the treasurer's office.

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    s. d. of all Ireland, whose festival is celebrated on the 17tli day of March: the church is entirely destroyed. It belongs to the treasurer, and the tithes of all the mills of Limerick and Singland belong to it,

    The parish church of Kilmurray, dedicated to St. Mary Magdalen, 22nd day of July,

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323

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    Somewhere close to Singland there was a church of Saint Patrick, whose festival is the 17th of March. The church is entirely destroyed. It belonged to the treasurer, and the tithes of all the mills of Limerick and Singland belonged to it.

21. Street naming and civic improvements in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1770–1805

    Sir Christopher Knight, as Mayor in 1786, made many useful regulations for Limerick: paving and lighting the old city with globe lamps, flagging footways, removing projecting windows and signs, and naming most streets with boarded labels at each corner. Various streets received their names between 1770 and 1805.

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    ' Few streets of Limerick (new) had particular names before the year 1786, in which year Sir Christopher Knight, Mayor, made many useful regulations for the city. In his mayoralty the city (old) was paved and lighted with globe lamps, flagged the footways, caused the ancient projecting windows, pent houses and signs to be taken down, most of the streets to be named and boarded labels fixed with the name of the street at each corner. The following are the dates of some of the names of the streets : —

    William Street, N. end, July 1st, 1789 > ^^ o.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 207

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    Limerick's streets tell a story of order arriving late. Before 1786, few streets in the new city had particular names. That year, Sir Christopher Knight, as Mayor, set things right. He had the old city paved and lit with globe lamps. The footways were flagged. Ancient projecting windows, pent houses and signs came down. Most streets were named, and boarded labels fixed at each corner so a person could read where they stood. William Street's north end got its name on July 1st, 1789. The work went on for years, naming the city piece by piece.

22. Synod of Cashel enforces church discipline, 1172

    Cashel · town · Tipperary · 1172

    The Synod of Cashel, held in 1172, made rules for the enforcement of ecclesiastical discipline and morality, including payment of tithes, catechising of infants, and rejection of marriages between relations. No doctrinal matters were discussed.

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    In the year 1172 was held the celebrated Synod of Cashel, in which various rules were made for the enforcement of discipline and morahty, for there was no doctrinal matter discussed at this much misrepresented meeting, whatever assertions to the contrary may have been made by interested parties. The payment of tythes, which had been previously enjoined at the Synod of Kells, was again enforced, at this Synod, as also the catechising of infants, the rejection of marriages with relations, and the exemption of ecclesiastical property from the exactions of laymen, as well as from the erics or contributions for homicide. In other respects the Irish laws were not interfered with, the people being governed by their own Brehon Laws and their native usages and institutions from the time of Henry the II. to that of Ehzabeth. Matthew Paris, Littleton, Ware, and even O'Connor, have strangely mistaken the nature of another meeting held by Henry at Lismore, which they misrepresent as a parliament that " communicated to Ireland the laws and customs of England." Whereas it appears clearly from the proceedings of the Synod that there was no interference with the old laws and customs. Amongst the territories granted in the county of Limerick to Fitzgerald and his relatives, besides those in Cork and Kerry, were 100,000 acres of land in the barony of Connello, ceded to them by the native family of O'Coimell (from whom Castleconnell and Carrig O'Connell, now Carrigogunnell, received their name) " in consideration," says Lynch, " of lands assigned them in the counties of Kerry and Clare, where branches of that family^ continue to the

    ' Fitzstephen -was also confined in Beg Erin, in Wexford Harbour, about two miles from Wexford.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 26

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    Cashel, in Tipperary, was the setting for a celebrated synod in the year 1172. The meeting made various rules for the enforcement of ecclesiastical discipline and morality. No doctrinal matter was discussed there, whatever assertions interested parties may have made to the contrary. The payment of tithes, which had previously been enjoined at the Synod of Kells, was again enforced at Cashel. The synod also ordered the catechising of infants, the rejection of marriages between relations, and the exemption of church property from the exactions of laymen, as well as from the erics, the contributions for homicide. In other respects, the Irish laws were not interfered with. The people continued to be governed by their own Brehon Laws and their native usages and institutions from the time of Henry the Second to that of Elizabeth. Matthew Paris, Littleton, Ware, and even O'Connor, all strangely mistook the nature of another meeting Henry held at Lismore. They misrepresent it as a parliament that, in their words, "communicated to Ireland the laws and customs of England." The proceedings of the Synod of Cashel make clear there was no interference with the old laws and customs. Among the territories granted in the county of Limerick to Fitzgerald and his relatives, besides those in Cork and Kerry, were 100,000 acres of land in the barony of Connello, ceded to them by the native family of O'Connell, from whom Castleconnell and Carrig O'Connell, now Carrigogunnell, received their name. Lynch says this was in consideration of lands assigned to that family in the counties of Kerry and Clare, where branches of them continue.

23. Thomas Gleeson of Adare, Irish and Latin scholar

    Adare · townland · Limerick

    Thomas Gleeson of Adare was an expert Latin and Irish scholar and one of the native bards of County Limerick.

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    Of Bards who wrote in Irish, natives of the county of Limerick, there have been several, viz., David O'Bruadair (Broderick), who was living in 1692 ; Patrick Kelly, who died in 1741 . John Roberts lived in 1778; Patrick Fennell, a schoolmaster at Ballingarry in 1771; John Lloyd, •whose contributions in Irish fill some pages of the collection of the Poets oj Munstbr, and who wrote a short history of the county of Clare, was a native of the county of Limerick. He resided principally in the west of Clare, and taught in private families there. His death was attended by melancholy circumstances at Moyarta, about the year 1790. John Tuomy, some of whose poems also appear among the collections above referred to, died in 177i5, in Limerick; Maurio* Griffin, who lived at Slevereigh, near Ballingarry, in 1778; James Daly, of Loughmora, who was living in 1770, and who composed several exquisite elegies; Thomas Gleeson, of Adare, an expert Latin and Irish scholar; David O'Clery, of Newcastle; James Kennedy, of Kilmallock ; Andrew M'Mahon, who kept a tanyard at Limerick, and who wrote several satires; Nicholas O'Donnell, a native also, who was "high sheriff of the Appolonian court, Cork". These are among the Irish writing bards. In the present century Patrick O'Kelly, author of Killarney, and other English poems, and mentioned in Lockhart's life of Scott, resided here for many years. He was, we believe, a Roscommon man by birth, Edward Moran, in 1823, wrote and published several meritorious verses which he dedicated to Thomas Moore; Mr. Moran afterwards became attached to the Globe and Traveller newspaper in London, of which he was sub-editor for some years. J. Walsh also wrote some good verses, as has the latest of our local bards Michael Hogan, the " Bard of Thomond", who has published several pleasing ballads, and whose poems have appeared in a collected form.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 455

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    Somewhere close to Adare, Thomas Gleeson lived and worked. The book that remembers him calls him an expert Latin and Irish scholar, and counts him among the native bards of County Limerick who wrote in Irish. The record does not give us a year for Gleeson himself, but it places him among a line of poets across the county. David O'Bruadair, also called Broderick, was living in 1692. Patrick Kelly died in 1741. John Roberts lived in 1778. Patrick Fennell was a schoolmaster at Ballingarry in 1771. John Lloyd, who wrote a short history of County Clare and whose Irish poems fill pages of the collection of the Poets of Munster, was a native of County Limerick. He lived mostly in the west of Clare and taught in private families there, and his death came in melancholy circumstances at Moyarta, about the year 1790. John Tuomy, whose poems also appear in that collection, died in Limerick. Maurice Griffin lived at Slevereigh, near Ballingarry, in 1778. James Daly of Loughmora was living in 1770 and composed several exquisite elegies. Then comes Thomas Gleeson of Adare, that expert scholar in two languages. After him the record names David O'Clery of Newcastle, James Kennedy of Kilmallock, Andrew M'Mahon, who kept a tanyard at Limerick and wrote several satires, and Nicholas O'Donnell, described as high sheriff of the Appolonian court in Cork.

24. Troops in Clare, Kerry and Cork declare intention

    near Clare · population centre · Clare · 1691

    Troops dispersed in the counties of Clare, Kerry, and Cork were to declare on the 8th instant whether they would leave Ireland for France, before Monsieur Tameron, the French intendant, and Colonel Withers.

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    Ill — That all persons above mentioned, that are willing to leave Ireland and go into France, shall have leave to declare it at the times and places hereafter mentioned, viz : the troops in Limerick, on Tuesday next in Limerick ; the horse at their camp, on Wednesday, and the other forces that are dispersed in the counties of Clare, Kerry, and Cork' on the 8th inst, and on none other, before Monsieur Tameron, the French intendant, and Colonel Withers ; and after such declaration is made, the troops that will go into France must remain under the command and discipline of their Officers that are to conduct them thither ; and deserters of each side shall be given up, and punished accordingly.

    IV — That all English and Scotch Officers that serve now in Ireland, shall be included in this capitulation, as well for the security of their estates and goods in England, Scotland, and Ireland (if they are willing to remain here), as for passing freely into France or any other country to serve.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 147

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    In 1691, soldiers dispersed across the county of Clare, along with Kerry and Cork, faced a choice. On the 8th of that month, and on no other day, they were to declare whether they would leave Ireland and go to France. Their declaration was to be made before Monsieur Tameron, the French intendant, and Colonel Withers. The troops in Limerick had their own day, a Tuesday, and the horse at their camp the Wednesday following. Once a soldier declared he would go to France, he had to remain under the command and discipline of the officers appointed to conduct him there. Deserters from either side were to be given up and punished. English and Scottish officers serving in Ireland were also included in the capitulation, both for the security of their estates and goods in England, Scotland, and Ireland if they were willing to remain, and for passing freely into France or any other country to serve.

25. Tulla as residence of Carroll

    Tulla · town · Clare

    Tulla is noted as the residence of Carroll, linking the place to a specific historical figure during the late seventeenth-century conflicts in Ireland.

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    papers on him, 164. Tudors' reign, 69. Tulla, residence of Carroll at, 256. Tumuli, notice of, 711. Tuohy, Bishop, notice of, 634 ; protest against

    rescript, 634 ; anecdotes of, 636. Turf, price of [1739], 332. Turnpikes in 1741, 335. Tuthill of " The Island", 306 ; John, law suit with

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

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    The town of Tulla is recorded as the residence of Carroll. The book notes it under that name, tying the place to a figure named Carroll, but gives no further detail of who he was or what happened to him here.

26. Two ruined churches in Adare old churchyard

    Adare · townland · Limerick · 1300–1399

    In the old churchyard at Adare there are two ruined churches: one the old parish church and the other a chapel of the fourteenth century.

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    In the old churchyard are two ruined churches — one the old parish church, the other a chapel of the fourteenth century.

    A Visit to Adare. — On our arrival we entered on the grounds, crossed a double bridge towards the Franciscan abbey, the only one in the demesne, loiind it remarkably well preserved ; a church, handsome steeple in the centre, a transept, and to this last three chantries attached. In the church are several canopied niches. The plan of all appears much the same as that of Askeaton. The convent lies at the north side of the church surrounding a small cloister. One side of the square contains twelve small pointed arches, the other three sides consist of a series of windows each of five lights, the mullions of stone, and perfect. In the centre of the cloister is an old yew tree, but not so broad in the boughs as that of Mucross. This place is kept in admirable repair, all the breaches in walls, windows, in chimneys, etc., have been carefully filled up and renewed, and inter-

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 417

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    Somewhere around here, in the old churchyard at Adare, there are two ruined churches. One is the old parish church. The other is a chapel from the fourteenth century. A visitor to Adare once entered the grounds, crossed a double bridge, and made for the Franciscan abbey in the demesne. That abbey was remarkably well preserved. It had a church with a handsome steeple at its centre, a transept, and three chantries attached to the transept. Inside the church were several canopied niches. The plan was much the same as Askeaton's. The convent lay on the north side of the church, surrounding a small cloister. One side of the cloister square had twelve small pointed arches. The other three sides held a series of windows, each with five lights, the stone mullions perfect. At the centre of the cloister stood an old yew tree, though not so broad in the boughs as that of Mucross. The place was kept in admirable repair. Breaches in walls, windows and chimneys had been carefully filled up and renewed.

27. Universities at Lismore and Dundalk

    Lismore · town · Waterford

    Lismore and Dun-da-leathglass (Dundalk) each hosted a university with six hundred conventual monks, matching the number at Cashel. These were among the four principal universities of ancient Ireland.

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    ' There were four principal Universities in Ireland, viz. Ardmagh, Cashel, Lismore, and Dunda-leathglass. In Armagh, under St. Dubthach, Bishop, anno 513, were 7000 scholars. In Cashel, under Cormac Mac Cullenan, King and Archbishop in the year 901, were 5000 students, and six hundred Conventual monks ; the like number were in Lismore and Dun-da-leathglass. Many were the other great schools dispersed throughout the kingdom ; whereas even after the coming of the English at Cluanraid near Ennis, there were 600 Scholars, and 350 Monks, supported by O'Brien, King of Limerick. The Irish in these days made a beginning of the Universitj' of Oxford in England, founded the University of Paris and that of Pavia. Fifty-two Catholic kings reigned in Ireland until the coming of the English, consequently, 197 kings in all reigned in Ireland until that event. Whoever reads the antiquities must be con\'inced that it abounded in gold and silver, as every person of distinction wore a golden ring and a golden chain ; in the reign of Candaridtheach, their helmets were made of silver, all their chalices and Church utensils were made of gold and silver ; and the ounce of gold paid to the Danes yearly, as a tribute for every nose in the kingdom, is a proof of their riches. — Hugh M^Curtin.

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    Lismore was one of the four principal universities of ancient Ireland, alongside Armagh, Cashel, and Dun-da-leathglass, now known as Dundalk. The others had their own fame. Armagh, under St. Dubthach, Bishop, in the year 513, had 7000 scholars. Cashel, under Cormac Mac Cullenan, King and Archbishop, in the year 901, had 5000 students and 600 conventual monks. Lismore and Dun-da-leathglass each had the like number of those monks, 600 in each place. Many other great schools were dispersed throughout the kingdom. Even after the coming of the English, at Cluanraid near Ennis, there were 600 scholars and 350 monks, supported by O'Brien, King of Limerick. The Irish in those days, as the record has it, made a beginning of the University of Oxford in England, and founded the University of Paris and that of Pavia. Fifty-two Catholic kings reigned in Ireland until the coming of the English, and 197 kings in all reigned until that event. Hugh McCurtin, whose words these are, also held that the country abounded in gold and silver. Every person of distinction wore a golden ring and a golden chain. In the reign of Candaridtheach, their helmets were made of silver, and all their chalices and church utensils were made of gold and silver. The ounce of gold paid yearly to the Danes, as tribute for every nose in the kingdom, he called a proof of their riches.

28. Waterford surrendered to King Henry

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1170–1491

    Waterford was surrendered to King Henry. The city was later besieged by Perkin Warbeck, the pretender who challenged Henry VII's throne.

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    for in 1691, 261. Warter, estate of, etc., 283. Watercourses, grant of [1609]. 13G. Water, supply of [1825], 469, 476; act for, 469, 477. Water bailiff' abolished, 471. Water Works Company, 477. Waterford surrendered to King Henry, 36 ; siege of,

    by Perkin Wai beck, 68. Waters, Bishop, notice of, 567. Watson, Alderman Andrew, 360; Henry, Mayor in

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    The road passes through or near Waterford. The city was surrendered to King Henry. Later it endured a siege by Perkin Warbeck, the pretender who challenged Henry the Seventh's throne.

29. Whiteboy outrages at Bruff

    Bruff · town · Limerick · 1762–1786

    The Whiteboys assembled in great numbers at Bruff and committed outrages in 1762, and repeated their visit and atrocities in 1786.

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    1762. The Whiteboys assembled here in great numbers, and committed outrages.

    1786. They repeated their visit and atrocities.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 425

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    Bruff saw the Whiteboys twice. In 1762 they assembled here in great numbers and committed outrages. In 1786 they repeated their visit and atrocities.

30. William Barker's Pubblebrien land grants

    Pubblebrien · barony · Limerick · 1667

    William Barker received extensive land grants totalling over 2,000 acres across numerous townlands in the Barony of Pubblebrien, Co. Limerick, in 1667, with a total rent of £31 7s. He was ancestor to William Ponsonby Barker, who still held Kilcooly Abbey in Co. Tipperary.

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    William Barker, Esq. In Meolicke and Ballyeightra, 215a. 2r. 16p. £3 5s. 6d. Craggana alias Cragane Farrenowney, Coolengore and Knockbracke, 146a. 2r. £2 4s. 7jd. Corkaghanarron, alias Corkanarrow, part of Knockbracke, 40a. Ir. 8p. 12s. 25d. Inch-Dromard, alias Inish- Dromard, Barnard, Ballyfadny, alias Ballyfadine, Cahirnor and Ballybeg, 184a. 15s. lOJd.— more of the same, 14a. 4s. 2|d. Upper Meelicke, 64a. and 16p. 19s. i^d. BalljTievine, 83a. 3r. 24p. £1 53. 5^d. Leacorrowraore, 11a. and 16p. 3s. 4jd. Leacorrowbeg, 14a. 2r. 16p. 4s. 4|d. Cragg-beg, 132a. and 16p. 2s. S^d. Killtemplaine, f plow. 123a. and lip. £1 17 4^d. Liscoulta, 46a. 2r. 32p. Ms. l^d. Killcoulman, | plow. 50a. Ir. 8p. ISs. 3|-d. Commons of Killcoullman, Killcoulta, and Broska-Briankeigh or bragh, 22a. 2r. 6s. 9fd. Clounabegg, j plow. 246a. Ir. £3 14s. 9d. Lissdoffee, 179a. 3r. 8p. £2 Us. 7Jd. Lisnemore, alias Lisceleenmore, 73a. 3r. 8p. £1 2s. 4^d. Clounanana, or Clounana, (part) 54a. Ir. 8p. I63. 55d. Commons of the same, 36a. 2r. 8p. lis. Id. Ballycatrane, part of ye J, plow, of Clounanetemple, 98a. and 32p. £1 9s. 9^d. Ballinroge, ailas Ballinemernoge (part), 34a. 3r, 14p. 10s. 7id. Cloughtackabegg, 21a. 3r. 24p. 63. 7^d. Commons to ye Cloghterkas, 17a. 2r, 5s. Skd. South Cloughterka, 50a. Ir. 24p. 15s. 3|d. Glascloyne, alias Glasfoyne, part of Cloughterka, 30a. 9s. l^^d. Cloughtecka, alias North Cloughtecka, 72a. and 32p. £1 Is. 10|d. bar. Poplebrien, Co. Limerick. Total quantity, 2,064a. 2r. 22p. plant. (3,344a. Ir. 14p. stat.) Total rent, £31 7s. :Jd. Date, 11th May, 19th year. Inrolled, 17th May, 1667.

    This gentleman was ancestor to William Ponsonby Barker, Esq. D.L., of Kilcooly Abbey, Co. Tipperary, who holds these estates now.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 108

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    The road takes you through the barony of Pubblebrien in County Limerick. In 1667, on the 11th of May, a man named William Barker received a vast grant of land across this barony. The grant was enrolled on the 17th of May that same year, in the 19th year of the reign. His holdings ran to over 2,000 acres by plantation measure, more than 3,344 acres by statute measure, with a total rent of 31 pounds and 7 shillings. The townlands listed are many. Meolicke and Ballyeightra held 215 acres. Craggana, Farrenowney, Coolengore and Knockbracke held 146 acres. Inch-Dromard, Barnard, Ballyfadny, Cahirnor and Ballybeg held 184 acres. Upper Meelicke added 64 acres. Ballynevine had 83 acres. Leacorrowmore and Leacorrowbeg were small parcels of 11 and 14 acres. Cragg-beg held 132 acres. Killtemplaine had 123 acres. Liscoulta, Killcoulman, and the commons of Killcoullman, Killcoulta and Broska-Briankeigh are all named. Clounabegg held 246 acres. Lissdoffee had 179 acres. Lisnemore, Clounanana, Ballycatrane, Ballinroge, and several parcels of Cloughterka appear too. This William Barker was ancestor to William Ponsonby Barker, a Deputy Lieutenant, of Kilcooly Abbey in County Tipperary, who still held these estates when the book was written.

31. Athlunkard-street formed in Limerick

    Athlunkard Street · street · Limerick · 1824

    Athlunkard-street in Limerick was formed after presentments were made by the City Grand Jury for the houses in Mary-street to be taken down, allowing the street from Park Bridge to Quay-lane to be completed.

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    On the 26th of April, 1824, labourers were employed in opening the street from the end of Park Bridge, to communicate in a line from thence, and cross Mary-street to Quay-lane. The labourers could work only in the Abbey, (then part of the county of Limerick by charter) as the houses in Mary-streetwhich wereto betaken dovn had not been at the time presented for by the City Grand Jury. Ultimately the presentments were made, and Athlunkard-street was formed. James Kennedy, Esq., a banker, about twelve years before, projected a bridge from Corbally across the Shannon to Allan Court, cleared a passage through a pit at great expense, and laid a solid abutment. The project, however, was not carried through, though it had obtained general concurrence. It was at the conclusion of the session of Parliament this year that St. Francis's Abbey, theretofore in the county, by charter of James I., March 3rd, 1609, was attached to the city, and placed under the control of the city magistrates. Mr. Nimmo, the engineer, gave his opinion that a chain bridge could be thrown across the river at Allan Court for a sum not exceeding £2.000, but the idea of a chain bridge was abandoned.

    The Bill lor the erection of a bridge across the Shannon at Athlunkard to make a direct com.muuication or passage from the northern parts of the counties of Clare and Gal way, into Limerick, thus became law in 1825. Be-

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    A street laid out in Limerick, Athlunkard Street. On the 26th of April, 1824, labourers were employed in opening the street from the end of Park Bridge to cross Mary Street to Quay-lane. They could work only in the Abbey, then part of the county of Limerick by charter, because the houses in Mary Street that were to be taken down had not yet been presented for by the City Grand Jury. Ultimately the presentments were made, and Athlunkard-street was formed. About twelve years before, James Kennedy, a banker, had projected a bridge from Corbally across the Shannon to Allan Court. He cleared a passage through a pit at great expense and laid a solid abutment. The project was not carried through, though it had obtained general concurrence. At the conclusion of the session of Parliament in 1824, St. Francis's Abbey, theretofore in the county by charter of James I of March 3rd, 1609, was attached to the city and placed under the control of the city magistrates. Mr. Nimmo, the engineer, gave his opinion that a chain bridge could be thrown across the river at Allan Court for a sum not exceeding 2,000 pounds, but the idea was abandoned. The Bill for the erection of a bridge across the Shannon at Athlunkard became law in 1825.

32. Bog of Allen taken by courtship on army's last march

    near Bog of Allen · bog · Kildare · 1649

    A footnote records that the Bog of Allen was taken 'rather by courtship than foul' during the army's last march, suggesting a strategic passage or surrender rather than open combat.

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    * The Lord of Ormond is at last landed, beyond all expectation ; and for his better welcome hath brought over with him 4000 Armes, and 500 Curassiers' Arms, part of that supply designed for the Scots' armey in England by the Lord Jermin, and those in France ; hee hath not brought above 50 Cavaliers, and yet enough to put this poor kingdom into more troubles, and make it the seat of their malice, where it can have no vent in England. Wee are in exceeding want of men and monej-, without which wee can do nothing, unless it be to sculk out a little, and perhaps snatch away a garrison, and so return. The Bogg of Allen was taken rather by courtship than foul, at the armies last march. — Moderate Intelligencer, from October 12 to Oct. 19, 1649.

    * The Archbishop of Tuam in his escape from Kilkenny, on his way to Tnam, was killed by the Scotch at Sligo. He had a document on his person which gave an account of the monies brought to Ireland by the Nuncio, and how they were expended. He received from Cardinal Barberini 10,000 scudi, from Cardinal Mazzarini 25,000 lire, Tornese ; he also received arms and ammunition. The Nuncio also had 15,800 scudi of his own, which he gave in sustainment of the cause. — Nunziatura.

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    Somewhere about Bog of Allen, in 1649, a passage was won not by force but by persuasion. The record comes from the Moderate Intelligencer, a news sheet reporting between October 12 and October 19 of that year. The Lord of Ormond had landed in Ireland against all expectation, bringing 4000 arms and 500 cuirassiers' arms, part of a supply designed for the Scots' army in England. He brought no more than 50 Cavaliers, yet the writer says that was enough to put the poor kingdom into more troubles. The country was in exceeding want of men and money, without which they could do nothing, "unless it be to sculk out a little, and perhaps snatch away a garrison, and so return." It was during the army's last march that the Bog of Allen was taken. The record says it was taken "rather by courtship than foul," meaning it was won through negotiation or surrender, not through open fighting. No details of who negotiated or what terms were struck survive in this account.

33. Nicholas Arthur's messuages in Pullmanagh

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1435

    Nicholas Arthur received two messuages in Pullmanagh, Limerick, by bequest from Nicholas Creagh in 1435. His son Peter Arthur built them into lofty stone houses, located between tenements and the passage leading to the manor of the Church of St. Mary of Limerick.

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    This Nicholas, following the example of his forefathers, devoted his exertions to the increase of his property, and he received by bequest of Nicholas Creagh, a citizen of Limerick, in his will, published on the Monday next before the Feast of St. Catherine, Virgin and Martyr, a.d. 1435, two messuages adjacent to each other in Limerick, in the parish of St. Nicholas, betweea the tenements of Patrick Long, on the south side, and Thomas Comyn, on the north ; and two other messuages in the same city, lying in Pullmanagh, between the tenements formerly held by Gilbert Overy and Thomas Spicer, on the south, and the passage leading to the manor of the Church of St. Mary of Limerick on the north ; (which last two tenements Nicholas gave to his second son, Peter Arthur, who built the same into lofty houses of stone). He also got from Johanna Flowre, the aforesaid (?) widow of Robert Gardiner, a messuage in the city of Cork, next to the house of his father-in-law, John Skyddy, on the north side, and of John Nangle, on the south, which (messuage) also reaches to the western walls of the said city, 4th Feb. 1443, 22 of Henry VI., and on the 12th of March, next ensuing, appointed his son, John Arthur, to obtain seizin and possession of that messuage from John Muyriagh and Richard Skyddy, to whom tha aforesaid Johanna Balfio^vre previously granted that power, which they honestly and justly discharged.

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    As you pass through Limerick, there are messuages here that once belonged to Nicholas Arthur. In 1435, Nicholas Creagh, a citizen of Limerick, left a will published on the Monday before the Feast of St. Catherine. In it, he bequeathed to Nicholas Arthur two messuages lying in Pullmanagh, between the tenements formerly held by Gilbert Overy and Thomas Spicer on the south, and the passage leading to the manor of the Church of St. Mary of Limerick on the north. Nicholas gave these two tenements to his second son, Peter Arthur. Peter built them into lofty houses of stone. The same bequest from Creagh also gave Nicholas two messuages in the parish of St. Nicholas, between the tenements of Patrick Long and Thomas Comyn. Nicholas, following the example of his forefathers, devoted his exertions to the increase of his property. He also acquired a messuage in the city of Cork from Johanna Flowre, widow of Robert Gardiner, next to the house of his father-in-law John Skyddy on the north and John Nangle on the south, reaching to the western walls of that city, on the 4th of February 1443, the 22nd year of Henry VI. On the 12th of March next ensuing, he appointed his son John Arthur to obtain seizin and possession of that messuage from John Muyriagh and Richard Skyddy, to whom Johanna had previously granted that power, and they honestly and justly discharged it.

34. Stained glass memorial window to Dean Preston, north transept

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1844

    A memorial window of stained glass in the north transept of Limerick Cathedral commemorates Arthur John Preston, Dean of the cathedral for thirty-five years, born 6 June 1761 and died 3 November 1844. The monument was erected by his sons Arthur and William.

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    In the north transept is a memorial window of stained glass to the late Dean Preston, it has the following legend: —

    Arms of Preston Saus Taclie.

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    In Limerick, the cathedral holds a memorial window of stained glass in its north transept. It remembers Dean Preston, Arthur John Preston, who served as Dean for 35 years. He was born 6 June 1761 and died 3 November 1844. His sons Arthur and William erected the monument. The window bears the arms of Preston and the legend Saus Taclie.

35. St. George's Church built by Pery family in 1789

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1789

    St. George's Church, a chapel of ease for the parish of St. Michael, was built and endowed in 1789 by the Pery family. It occupied the site of the present Provincial Bank of Ireland in George's Street and was a plain but neat and commodious edifice that has since disappeared.

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    St. George's Church, a neat structure which was used as a chapel of ease for the parish of St. Michael, has also disappeared. It occupied the site of the present Provincial Bank of Ireland in George's Street. It was built and endowed in 1789 by the Pcry family, and was a plain but neat and commodious edifice. St. Michael's Church, Pery Square, is built of cut stone, and possesses little interest, except the east window, which is well worthy of inspection, being very lofty, and elaborately decorated in the style of the fifteenth century, to which date it belongs, having formerly belonged to the ancient abbey of St. Francis.

    An episcopal chapel of cut stone, in connection with the Blind Asylum, which is attached to it, was erected in Upper Catherine Street, in the parish of St. Michael, in 1834, by subscriptions raised in England and Ireland, by the personal exertions of the Venerable Ed. N. Hoare, Archdeacon of Ardfert, subsequently chaplain, and one of the trustees. Its portico is

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    Limerick holds a church that no longer stands. St. George's Church was a chapel of ease for the parish of St. Michael, built and endowed in 1789 by the Pery family. It stood on George's Street, on the site now occupied by the Provincial Bank of Ireland. The record calls it a plain but neat and commodious edifice. That is what remains of it: a description, and a date, and the family name. The building itself has disappeared. It served the parish of St. Michael as a chapel of ease, meaning it existed to relieve the main parish church, bringing worship closer to those who needed it. The Pery family, who shaped so much of eighteenth-century Limerick, paid for its construction and its endowment in 1789. Nothing of the structure survives. A bank stands where it stood.

36. St. Michael's Church Pery Square and St. Francis abbey window

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1400

    St. Michael's Church in Pery Square is built of cut stone and possesses an east window worthy of inspection, being very lofty and elaborately decorated in the style of the fifteenth century. The window had formerly belonged to the ancient abbey of St. Francis.

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    St. George's Church, a neat structure which was used as a chapel of ease for the parish of St. Michael, has also disappeared. It occupied the site of the present Provincial Bank of Ireland in George's Street. It was built and endowed in 1789 by the Pcry family, and was a plain but neat and commodious edifice. St. Michael's Church, Pery Square, is built of cut stone, and possesses little interest, except the east window, which is well worthy of inspection, being very lofty, and elaborately decorated in the style of the fifteenth century, to which date it belongs, having formerly belonged to the ancient abbey of St. Francis.

    An episcopal chapel of cut stone, in connection with the Blind Asylum, which is attached to it, was erected in Upper Catherine Street, in the parish of St. Michael, in 1834, by subscriptions raised in England and Ireland, by the personal exertions of the Venerable Ed. N. Hoare, Archdeacon of Ardfert, subsequently chaplain, and one of the trustees. Its portico is

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    As you pass through Limerick, St. Michael's Church in Pery Square stands built of cut stone, and the book says it possesses little interest except the east window. That window is well worthy of inspection. It is very lofty and elaborately decorated in the style of the fifteenth century, to which date it belongs, having formerly belonged to the ancient abbey of St. Francis. The same parish once had another church, St. George's, a neat structure used as a chapel of ease. It has disappeared. It occupied the site of the present Provincial Bank of Ireland in George's Street. It was built and endowed in 1789 by the Pery family, and was a plain but neat and commodious edifice. An episcopal chapel of cut stone, in connection with the Blind Asylum, was erected in Upper Catherine Street, in the parish of St. Michael, in 1834, by subscriptions raised in England and Ireland, through the personal exertions of the Venerable Ed. N. Hoare, Archdeacon of Ardfert.

37. Martin Hartigan dies at Parteen aged 102

    Parteen · townland · Clare · 1814

    Martin Hartigan died at Parteen, near O'Brien's Bridge, aged 102. He kept his faculties and worked as a labourer until within a few months of his death, as reported in the Limerick Chronicle.

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    Feb. 2nd Died at Parteen, near O'Brien's Bridge, Martin Ilartigan, aged 102 ; he kept his

    faculties and worked as a labourer till within a few months of his deatli — Limerick C/iTonicle.

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    Somewhere close to Parteen, Martin Hartigan lived to 102. He died on the 2nd of February 1814, near O'Brien's Bridge. He kept his faculties to the end and worked as a labourer until within a few months of his death. The Limerick Chronicle carried the report.

38. Mungret Abbey destroyed by Donal M'Lochloin, 1088

    Mungret · town · Limerick · 1080–1088

    In 1080 the abbey suffered much from a general conflagration. Eight years later, in 1088, Donal M'Lochloin, with the forces of Ulster, destroyed the abbey of Mungret.

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    1080. The abbey suffered much this year from a general conflagration.'* 1088. Donal M'Lochloin, with the forces of Ulster, destroyed this abbey.'* 1102. On the 5th of October, died in this abbey the blessed Mugron O'Mor-

    gair, principal professor of Divinity at Armagh, and in the west of all Europe.'* A.D. 731. According to the Annals of the Four Masters^ the death of Molua,

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    The road takes you through Mungret, in Limerick. An abbey here suffered from a great fire in 1080. Then in 1088, Donal M'Lochloin came with the forces of Ulster and destroyed the abbey. Later, in 1102, the blessed Mugron O'Morgair died here on the 5th of October. He was principal professor of Divinity at Armagh, and in the west of all Europe.

39. Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Chapel built in Bedford Row

    Bedford Row · street · Limerick · 1821

    The Primitive Wesleyan Methodists, having separated from the Wesleyans after the 1815 sacramental dispute, built a Gothic-style cut-stone preaching house in Bedford Row in 1821, with apartments for the preacher attached.

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    The Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Preaching House, in Bedford Row, founded in 1821, built of cut stone, in the Gothic style, with iron balustrade and handsome entrance. The interior is very neat. Apartments for the preacher are attached to the house.

    The Independent Chapel — a plain, substantial building, wel suited for the purpose for which it is intended, and adjoining the latter place of worship.

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    In 1821, the Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Preaching House in Bedford Row, Limerick, was built of cut stone in the Gothic style. The Primitive Wesleyan Methodists had separated from the Wesleyans after the 1815 sacramental dispute. It had an iron balustrade and a handsome entrance, a very neat interior, and apartments for the preacher attached to the house.

40. Adare Manor later works by architect Hardwicke

    Adare · townland · Limerick

    The eminent London architect Mr. Hardwicke, designer of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Limerick, also served as architect of the later works at Adare Manor for the late Earl of Dunraven.

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    The Cathedral is not only one of the largest, but also one of the most-perfect specimens of Gothic architecture in Ireland, It was erected some twenty-five years since through the indefatigable exertions of the late venerable Dr. Ryan, Lord Bishop, and the lamented Father William Bourke, the then administrator of St. John's parish. The designs for the Cathedral were prepared by the eminent London architect, Mr. Hardwicke, who also designed the beautiful church of the Redemptorist Fathers, Mount St. Alphonsus, and was architect of the later works at Adare Manor, for the late Earl of Dunraven. The Cathedral is one of Mr. Hardwicke's best works.

    In the original contract the tower was raised over the level of the roofs, standing about seventy feet above the pavement. Thus it had remained for years, until some few years ago, Avhen Limerick celebrating in common with the whole Catholic world the Golden Jubilee of the late illustrious Pius IX., embraced the opportunity to commemorate that glorious event, by raising, under the invocation of Mary Immaculate, a great tower and spire to the Cathedral.

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    Somewhere close to Adare, the later works at Adare Manor were designed by the eminent London architect Mr. Hardwicke, for the late Earl of Dunraven. Hardwicke also prepared the designs for the Cathedral in Limerick, erected some twenty-five years since through the indefatigable exertions of the venerable Dr. Ryan, Lord Bishop, and the lamented Father William Bourke, then administrator of St. John's parish. He designed the beautiful church of the Redemptorist Fathers at Mount St. Alphonsus as well. The Cathedral stands as one of the largest and most perfect specimens of Gothic architecture in Ireland, and one of Hardwicke's best works. In the original contract the tower stood about 70 feet above the pavement, raised over the level of the roofs. It remained so for years, until Limerick, celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the late Pius IX, raised a great tower and spire under the invocation of Mary Immaculate.

41. Advowson of St. Laurence sold to chapel trustees

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1843

    Among the property surviving the general spoliation was the advowson or perpetual right of presentation to the living of St. Laurence, held in the gift of the Corporation. In February 1843 it was sold to the Trustees of the Asylum Episcopal chapel.

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    up the record, leases, charters, etc., etc., that they did so. Among the property that survived the general spoliation was the advowson, or perpetual right of presentation to the living of St. Laurence, in the gift of the Corporation. One of the early acts of the Corporation was to dispose of this advowson, for which purpose an advertisement was published; and in February, 1843, it was sold to the Trustees of the Asylum Episcopal chapel.

    In their incipient condition and early struggles to meet the demands which were left unliquidated by their predecessors, and to discharge accumulating claims and liabilities, the new Corporation experienced very great difficulty : already a sxmi of over £10,000 was required to pay debts and meet current requirements. The Mayor (Mr. Honan), on his own responsibility, advanced a sum of £1,500 to enable the Corporation to take up the property which had been mortgaged to the Board of Works, for which and for other equally admirable acts during his mayoralty, a requisition was presented to him, to which he acceded, and he was appointed Mayor for 1843.

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    Limerick, a city the road passes through, held a piece of church property that survived the general spoliation. It was the advowson, the perpetual right of presentation to the living of St. Laurence, held in the gift of the Corporation. One of the early acts of the new Corporation was to dispose of it. An advertisement was published, and in February 1843 the advowson was sold to the Trustees of the Asylum Episcopal chapel. The Corporation at this time was in great difficulty. They faced demands left unliquidated by their predecessors and accumulating claims and liabilities. A sum of over £10,000 was already required to pay debts and meet current requirements. The Mayor, Mr. Honan, advanced £1,500 on his own responsibility to enable the Corporation to take up property that had been mortgaged to the Board of Works. For this and other admirable acts during his mayoralty, a requisition was presented to him. He acceded to it, and he was appointed Mayor for 1843.

42. Ballycahane Castle built by O'Gradys

    Ballycahane · townland · Limerick · 1496

    The O'Gradys built Ballycahane Castle in 1496 on lands they held from around 1400. These lands were later confirmed to Donough O'Grady in 1611.

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    1 A large collection of notes in reference to the O'Grady family is in the possession of Miss Julia O'Grady, Castle Park, near Limerick. They held a territory in the county of Clare, called Kirell-Dongail, extending around Tonigraney. And in later days they constantly held the chief ecclesiastical dignities in the Cathedral of Killaloe. It is stated that the Bradys of Raheen, Co. Clare, and Brady, the first Protestant Bishop of Meath, were of the senior branch of the OGradys, who changed their name when becoming Protestants. The evidence is to be found in a work lately published by Mr. Brady, a son or brother of the Lord Chancellor Brady, containing extracts from the Chapter Books of Cloyne, Ross, Cork, &c. &c. The Kilballyowen branch, of whom a pedigree is in Burke's Landed Gentry, have been settled in Limerick, at Knockany and Kilballyowen, from an early date. Any belonged to the O'Kerwicks ; Thomas de Clare held it in 15 Edw. II. , and the O'Gradys held it about A.D. 1400, building Ballycahane Castle in 1496 (D'Alton), and Rockbarton Castle, at Askeaton, soon after. A portion of the County Limerick estates, however, belonged to the celebrated Pierce Lacy, of Bruff ; Kilballyowen, Kilcullane, and other lands, being then O'Grady property. So we find these lands confirmed to Donough O'Grady in 1611 (Rot. Pat. Hib. 8 Jas. I.), and Pierce Lacy's estate confirmed to Sir Thomas Standish three years later (Rot. Pat. Hib. 11 Jas. I.) Sir Thomas Standish had a large estate, which eventually passed through his daughters ; a small portion to the O'Gradys (Dermod O'Grady having married Faith Standish ; see the will of Sir T. Standish, dated 1635), but the larger part to the Hartstonges, now represented by the Earl of Limerick. The Annals of the Four Masters describe John O'Grady, Archbishop of Tuam, who died in 1371, as the "leading man for wisdom and hospitality in his time." From these Annals we can trace the chieftainship of the senior branch of the O'Gradj-s as follows : — 1268. Donell, chief of his name, died. 1311. Donell, chief of his name, died. 1408. Teige, chief of his name, died. 1485. Nicholas, Abbot of Tomgraney, died. 15 — . ? Donough, son of Nicholas, died.

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    Somewhere around here stands Ballycahane Castle, built by the O'Gradys in 1496. The O'Gradys had held these lands from about 1400. Before them, Thomas de Clare held the property in the fifteenth year of Edward the Second, and before him it belonged to the O'Kerwicks. The O'Gradys were a family of long standing. They held a territory in County Clare called Kirell-Dongail, extending around Tonigraney, and they often held the chief ecclesiastical dignities in the Cathedral of Killaloe. The Annals of the Four Masters describe John O'Grady, Archbishop of Tuam, who died in 1371, as the "leading man for wisdom and hospitality in his time." The senior branch of the O'Gradys changed their name to Brady when they became Protestants. The Bradys of Raheen in County Clare, and Brady, the first Protestant Bishop of Meath, came from that branch. The Kilballyowen branch settled in Limerick at Knockany and Kilballyowen from an early date. Along with Ballycahane Castle, the O'Gradys built Rockbarton Castle at Askeaton soon after. Kilballyowen, Kilcullane, and other lands were O'Grady property. A portion of the County Limerick estates, however, belonged to the celebrated Pierce Lacy of Bruff. These lands were confirmed to Donough O'Grady in 1611, and Pierce Lacy's estate was confirmed to Sir Thomas Standish three years later. Sir Thomas Standish had a large estate, which eventually passed through his daughters. A small portion went to the O'Gradys, but the larger part went to the Hartstonges, now represented by the Earl of Limerick. The Annals of the Four Masters trace the chieftainship of the senior branch back through the centuries. Donell, chief of his name, died in 1268. Another Donell, chief of his name, died in 1311. Teige, chief of his name, died in 1408. Nicholas, Abbot of Tomgraney, died in 1485.

43. Barry mural monument of 1633 now in Abington churchyard

    Abington · townland · Limerick · 1633

    A mural monument dated 1633 honoured Dulamus Barry and his wife Joanna Bourke, with a Latin inscription. The monument now lies flat in the churchyard of Abington, having been displaced from its original position.

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    This monument is now lying flat in the churchyard of Abington. An ancient figure of the Crucifixion, sculptured in stone, taken apparently

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    Somewhere around here, a mural monument dated 1633 honoured Dulamus Barry and his wife Joanna Bourke, with a Latin inscription. An ancient figure of the Crucifixion, sculptured in stone, was part of it. The monument now lies flat in the churchyard of Abington, displaced from where it once stood.

44. Bishop of Limerick sends pearls to Canterbury

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1094

    In 1094 the bishop of Limerick made a present of Irish pearls to Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury, who graciously received them.

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    According to Sir James Ware, a present of Irish pearls was made in the year 1094, by the bishop of Limerick, to Ansehn, archbishop of Canterbury, by whom the present was graciously received.

    In the years 1095 and 1096 peace prevailed in consequence of a pestilence which the annalists say spread over all Europe, and carried off a fourth of the population of Ireland, including many persons of distinction, and amongst the rest Godfrey Erenach. In the meantime Murtagh had employed himself in rebuilding Kincora, and, having completed the work of re- edification, once more undertook an expedition as far as Louth, where, however, by the interposition of the bishop of Armagh, the effusion of blood was prevented.

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    Limerick was the seat of a bishop who, in 1094, sent a present of Irish pearls to Anselm, the archbishop of Canterbury. Anselm graciously received them. Sir James Ware is the authority for this. The years that followed brought peace of a grim kind. In 1095 and 1096 a pestilence spread over all Europe, and the annalists say it carried off a fourth of the population of Ireland. Many persons of distinction died, among them Godfrey Erenach. Murtagh spent that time rebuilding Kincora. When the work was done he set out on an expedition as far as Louth, but the bishop of Armagh stepped in and prevented bloodshed.

45. Bishop Young subscribed to Limerick defence fund against French invasion

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    Dr. Young subscribed to a defence fund raised in Limerick when the French again threatened invasion of Ireland, and became an active member of the defence committee formed for that purpose, demonstrating loyalty alongside his Catholic principles.

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    Previously to tlie death of Dr. Conway, and owing to his increasing infirmities, the Holy See appointed the Right Rev. John Young, bishop of Maxula, in pariibus infidelium, and Coadjutor-Bishop of Limerick, and he was consecrated on Whit-Monday, the 20th of May, 1793, at St. Mary's chapel, Limerick, by the Most Rev. Dr. Bray, Archbishop of Cashel, assisted by the Right Rev. Dr. Conway, Bishop of Limerick, Right Rev. Dr. MacMahon, the venerable Bishop of Killaloe, the Right Rev. Dr. Egan, Bishop of Waterford, the Right Rev. Dr. Moylan, Bishop of Cork, the Right Rev. Dr. Teahan, Bishop of Kerry, and the Right Rev. Dr. Coppinger, Bishop of Cloyne. Dr. Young was a native of the city of Limerick, and one of its most distinguished and illustrious citizens, whether we regard his great learning, his extraordinary zeal and piety, or the deep interest he took in every measure calculated to advance the best interests of religion and of his country. He was one of the sons of William Young and of Mary Cahill, respectable citizens of Limerick ; he was born in St. John's parish on the 9th of April, 1746 ; was baptized on the 10th of that month; was sent, after his preparatory studies, to Louvain, where he matriculated in 1765 ; he defended his thesis, and took the degree of A.M. in that university on the 11th October in 1770; was ordained subdeacon in December, 1768; on the 23rd of September, 1769, deacon; September 23rd, 1770, priest; deputed missionary to Ireland, 1771; was curate of St. John's, and Dean and Parish Priest of St. Mary's. His first appointment as parish priest was to that of Bruff, and he was consecrated bishop, as we have just noticed, on the 20th of May, 1793.' Called to the active and onerous duties of the episcopacy in troubled and anxious times — in times of great peril hkewise. Dr. Young at all times acted with prudence, firmness, and independence, which formed the most prominent ieatures of his exalted character. He showed a bold front to the oppressors of his country on the one hand, whilst on the other he resolutely set his face against the wild and delusive schemes which just at this critical juncture were set afloat by the unhappy policy which resulted a few years afterwards in the horrors and atrocities of '98. He subscribed to the defence fund which was raised in Limerick when the French again menaced an invasion of Ireland. He became an active member of the defence committee which was formed for that purpose ; and he thus showed that true and ardent patriotism, the deepest attachment to his religion, the purest piety, and the widest charity, were not inconsistent with loyalty to the throne and a deference to laws which, even yet, scarcely recognized the legal existence of Catholics, and which then proscribed and outraged the Catholic priesthood and hierarchy.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 363

46. Black marble monument to Sir William King in Kilpeacon Church

    Kilpeacon · townland · Limerick · 1706

    A black marble slab set in floriated white marble moulding in Kilpeacon Church commemorates Sir William King, who died September 10, 1706. The monument, formerly topped with armorial carvings, bears a long Latin inscription and also contains remains of his wife Lady Barbara and of Stephen Moore and Bridget of Clonmel.

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    Sir William King, Knt. of Kilpeacon/ who figured so prominently in many of the events of these and preceding years, died on the 10th of September, 170G. He had been representative in Parliament for the county of Limerick in ICGl, together with Eobert Oliver, Esq. He was oftentimes mayor of Limerick, of which he was Governor in 1690, when he was made prisoner by the Irish, and having escaped, he gave uuportant information to William. He built the Church, close by the ancient castle and his own mansion, of Kilpeacon, as a chapel of ease; but this Church was subsequently given up to the Ecclesiastical authorities, on the destruction of the old parish Church of Knocknegaul. The old house of Kilpeacon was burned to the ground several years ago, and the castle was thrown down. In the Church of Kilpeacon is a black marble slab set in a moulding of floriated white marble, which was formerly topped to the ceiling with trophies and armorial carvings, elaborately executed, to Sir William King. On the slab is a long Latm inscription which we translate as follows : —

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    Somewhere close to Kilpeacon, in a church Sir William King built, there is a black marble monument to him. He was a knight of Kilpeacon who died on the 10th of September 1706. The monument is a black marble slab set in a moulding of floriated white marble, formerly topped to the ceiling with trophies and armorial carvings, elaborately executed. On the slab is a long Latin inscription. It also holds the remains of his wife Lady Barbara, and Stephen Moore and Bridget of Clonmel. He represented the county of Limerick in Parliament alongside Robert Oliver, and he was oftentimes mayor of Limerick. In 1690 he was Governor of Limerick, when he was taken prisoner by the Irish. Having escaped, he gave important information to William. He built this church as a chapel of ease, close by the ancient castle and his mansion. The church was later given up to the ecclesiastical authorities after the old parish church of Knocknegaul was destroyed. The old house of Kilpeacon was burned to the ground, and the castle was thrown down.

47. Blind Asylum in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    A Blind Asylum was established in Limerick, providing care for visually impaired residents.

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    Blessington, Countess, notice of, 357. Blind Asylum, 684. Blood at the executions, 100. Bloody Togher (1690), 216.

    Blue School, Reilly'8 gift to, SGD; notice of, 614: noticed, 548. Boat from Dublin by canal in 1814, 432. Bog of Allen taken in 1649, 164. Bog of Newtown reclaimed, 364. Bohermore, battle of, between Desmond and Ormond.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

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    Limerick had a Blind Asylum, listed among the city's institutions. It provided care for visually impaired residents. The record gives no further detail about its founding, its location, or the people it served.

48. Brien Duv O'Brien surrenders lordship of Carrigogunnel

    Carrigogunnel · townland · Limerick · 1583–1584

    In 1583, Brien Duv O'Brien surrendered his lordship of Carrigogunnel, which was immediately returned to him under a new grant dated 1584, covering extensive manors, castles, lands and fisheries in the Pobelbrien area.

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    In the same year, Brien Duv O^Brien made a surrender of his Lordship of Carrigogunnel, which was immediately returned to him under a new grant. '

    The death of the Earl of Desmond was followed by a period of tranquillity. The hopes of the disaffected were extinguished, and desolation and famine followed the ravages of five years of civil war. Sir John Perrott was sworn into the office of Lord Deputy on the 26th of June, 1581, and after making a progress to Athlone and Galway, attended by Sir John jNTorris and Sir Eichard Bingham, who were respectively Presidents of Munster and Connaught, arrived at Quin in the county Clare, where Cruise, the sheriff of the county, dehvered up to him Donogh Beg O^Brien, styled by the Annalists, in their excessive loyalty, the arch traitor and leader of the plunderers of Connaught : — " whose body, mangled and half dead after hanging, was affixed, fastened with hard and hempen ropes to the top of the steeple of Quin as a warning to evil doers." Turlough, son of Owney O'Loghlen of Burren, had been executed previously by Sir Edward Brabazon, the temporary governor of thje province. The Lord Justice went next day to Limerick, and was resolved, according to the Annals of the Four Masters, to destroy and reduce a great number of gentlemen on each side of Limerick, until news reached him that a Scotch lieet had arrived in the north of Ireland, whither Perrott proceeded at once, and promptly repressed the movement.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 66

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    Somewhere around here, in 1583, Brien Duv O'Brien made a surrender of his lordship of Carrigogunnel, which was immediately returned to him under a new grant. This happened in the years 1583 to 1584, and the grant covered extensive manors, castles, lands and fisheries in the Pobelbrien area. The death of the Earl of Desmond was followed by a period of tranquillity. The hopes of the disaffected were extinguished, and desolation and famine followed the ravages of five years of civil war. Sir John Perrott was sworn into the office of Lord Deputy on the 26th of June, 1581. After making a progress to Athlone and Galway, attended by Sir John Norris and Sir Richard Bingham, who were respectively Presidents of Munster and Connaught, he arrived at Quin in the county Clare. There, Cruise, the sheriff of the county, delivered up to him Donogh Beg O'Brien, styled by the Annalists, in their excessive loyalty, the arch traitor and leader of the plunderers of Connaught. His body, mangled and half dead after hanging, was affixed, fastened with hard and hempen ropes to the top of the steeple of Quin as a warning to evil doers. Turlough, son of Owney O'Loghlen of Burren, had been executed previously by Sir Edward Brabazon, the temporary governor of the province. The Lord Justice went next day to Limerick, and was resolved, according to the Annals of the Four Masters, to destroy and reduce a great number of gentlemen on each side of Limerick, until news reached him that a Scotch fleet had arrived in the north of Ireland, whither Perrott proceeded at once, and promptly repressed the movement.

49. Brig Alice foundered at Foynes Island

    Foynes Island · townland · Limerick · 1814

    On March 30th, the Brig Alice, owned by F. A. O'Neill, foundered at Foynes Island laden with wheat and provisions on her voyage to England.

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    March 30th.— The Brig Alice, owner F. A. O'Neill, Esq. foundered at Foyne8 Island, laden with wheat and provisions, on her voyage to England.

    Bow Lane made an inclined plane, and paved.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 246

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    Somewhere close to Foynes Island, on the 30th of March, 1814, the Brig Alice went down. She was owned by F. A. O'Neill, and she was carrying wheat and provisions on a voyage to England when she foundered here.

50. Burgages near Limerick bridge granted to Robert Sergeant

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1199–1200

    King John granted Robert Sergeant four burgages, two located without the city between the city and the bridge, and two on the island towards the city near the bridge, along with a knight's fee at Clonhulugrdachan and Cloinonochain.

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    • In the second year of his reign the king gave to Galfridus Fitzrobert one burgage* below (within?) the walls of Limerick, to be held by free service 12d. ; and granted and confirmed to the same for homage and service, five knight's fees,t at Radagar, in the Cantred of Huhene, to be held of one and one-third knight's fees — Charter Role A°. 1°, Rotulo 14 and 15. In the same year he gave to Robert Sergeant four burgages, of which two are without the city of Limerick, between the city and the bridge, whatever part of the bridge is next the wall, and two in the island towards the city, near the bridge, wherever the bridge may be, for the service of 4s. per an., and he granted unto the same for his homage and service a knight's fee at Clonhulugrdachan and Cloinonochain, in the " theudum"J of Huertherain, to be held by the third part of one knight's fee, Hamo de Valentia being the justiciary of Ireland. — Charter Roles 78. In the same year he gave to Humphrey de Pykeuile, one burgage below the walls of Limerick, for the service of 12d. per annum ; and he gave and confirmed to the same for his homage and service Killerumanith, three kniglit's fees circumjacent for all service, for the service of one knight. — Charter Role 75. In the same year he gave Lauvelekin Fitzwilliam one burgage below the walls of Limerick, for (per) the service of 12d. per ann. and five knight's fees, at Insculin and Balieder, Baioni, Corbally, Cullen, Odergraper, Ballydermot, in tbe Cantred of Huhene, to be held by the service of one knight and two parts. — Charter Role 79. In the same year he gave to Wm. de Naish one burgage in Limerick through the service of 12d. per ann. and the castles of Kava Kittel, with a fee of five knights in the nearer place of that castle, in the " theudum" of Lirickmadh, in the Cantred of Huhene, held by the service of one knight's fee and two parts. — Role 81. In the same year he gave to Thomas, the son of Maurice, one burgage next the bridge, on the left hand side towards the north, through the service of 12d. per ann. and five knight's fees, in the " theudum" of Blenrii (or Olweii, or as I rather think Kenry), in the Cantred of Fontimell, and five knight's fees, in the theudum of Huanarach, which is in Thomond, beyond the water of the Shannon, to be held by the service of three knight's fee and one third. — Charter Role 82.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 33

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    Limerick was still young as a Norman city when King John began handing out pieces of it. In the second year of his reign, between 1199 and 1200, he gave Robert Sergeant four burgages. A burgage was a town plot, a holding inside the built-up settlement, and Robert got four of them. Two lay without the city, between the city and the bridge, whatever part of the bridge was next the wall. Two more sat in the island towards the city, near the bridge, wherever the bridge may be. The words themselves are uncertain about exactly where the bridge stood, as though the city was still shifting its shape. Robert was to hold these plots for a yearly service of 4 shillings. Along with the burgages, the king granted him a knight's fee at Clonhulugrdachan and Cloinonochain, in the theudum of Huertherain, to be held by the third part of one knight's fee. Hamo de Valentia was justiciary of Ireland at the time. The grant was made for Robert's homage and service, recorded on the Charter Rolls. Robert Sergeant was not the only man to receive such a gift. In the same year, Galfridus Fitzrobert got a burgage below the walls and five knight's fees at Radagar. Humphrey de Pykeuile got a burgage and the lands of Killerumanith. Lauvelekin Fitzwilliam got a burgage and five knight's fees across several named places. William de Naish got a burgage and the castles of Kava Kittel. Thomas, son of Maurice, got a burgage next the bridge on the left hand side towards the north. What survives is a list of names and plots, the bones of a new order being laid over an old ground.

51. Cahirconlish House, old castle that split

    Caherconlish · town · Limerick

    Cahirconlish House, seat of Charles Monk Wilson Esq., occupies the site of one of the old castles of the area. The old mansion house suddenly split from top to bottom, leaving one half standing.

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    Seats. — Cahirconlish House (Charles Monk Wilson, Esq.). The old mansion house was one of the old castles abovementioned, which suddenly split from top to bottom, leaving one half standing.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 427

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    As you pass through Caherconlish, there is Cahirconlish House, seat of Charles Monk Wilson Esq. The old mansion house was one of the old castles of the area. It suddenly split from top to bottom, leaving one half standing.

52. Caleb Powell first occupant of Limerick Custom House

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1765

    In 1765 Caleb Powell was appointed Collector of the Port of Limerick and became the first occupant of the present Custom House. The building cost about £8,000 and the port revenue in 1765 was £31,099.

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    ' Caleb Powell, of Clonshavoy, Esq., in the Parish of Abingdon and County of Limerick, who represented the County in Parliament from 1841 to 1847 — in which year he contested the seat •with the Eight Hon. Wm. Monsell and the late Wm. Smith O'Brien, Esq., and was defeated by twentj"-four votes — L'aleb Powell is descended from Robert Powell, a Cromwellian officer, who, with his brother, Giles Powell, supposed to have been derived from a Shropshire family, settled in the County of Limerick in the year 1649. The latter obtained large grants of land in the barony of Costlea, and served the office of High Sheriff of the County, in 167G. Robert Powell married Barbara, and had issue Robert, married to a daughter of Hugh Massy, of Duntryleague, and had a son, Richard, a Captain in the Limerick Militia at the Siege of Limerick in 1G9I. He married Martha, daughter of Robert Minnitt, of Knigh, in the Co. Tipperary, and had an only child, Robert, born in 1 G94, and married, in 1717, Anne, daughter of Colonel Samuel Eyre M.P. for the town of Galway, by whom he had issue sons and daughters. Caleb, the fifth son of Robert Powell and Anne Eyre, was born in 1730, served in India under Clive and Forde, to whom he acted as aide-de-Camp ; he retired from military service in 1760, and same year married Frances, daughter of John Bowen, of Taghmon, in the Count}' Westmeath, and was appointed Collector of the Revenue for Trim and Athboy. In 1765, he was made Collector of the Port of Limerick, and was the first occupant of the present Custom House. He had issue by Frances Bowen, Stratford, born in 1761, died unmarried in 1790, an oflicer in the East India Company's Military Service; Samuel, died in America ; Ej're Burton, born in 1767, married in 1792 Henrietta IMagill, daughter of John Magill, of Tullycairne, in the County of Down, male representative of the Viscounts Oxenford, of Scotland. Eyre Burton Powell was called to the Bar, and practised successfully ; O'Connell, who was some years junior to him, used to relate man}' instances of his zeal and self-possession in advocating the cases of his clients. Having had a professional dispute with his first cousin, George Powell, many years his senior, they had a hostile meeting, in conformity •with the code of honor of the day, and Eyre Burton Powell •was mortally wounded in a duel, by his cousin, leaving a widow and four children. The eldest was called to the Bar ; married, in 1838, Georgina Frances, daughter of George Waller, of Prior Park, Co. Tipperary, and has issue a son, born in 1839. Stratford Powell, second son of Eyre Burton Powell and Henrietta Magill, entered tlie East India Company Service, and became Adjutant General of the Bombay Residency. E^tc Burton, third son, was Comptroller of Stamp Duties in Ireland, and left a son Director of Jublic Instruction at Madras, who married Miss Langley, and has issue.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 199

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    In 1765, Caleb Powell was appointed Collector of the Port of Limerick and became the first occupant of the present Custom House. The building had cost about £8,000, and the port revenue that year stood at £31,099. Caleb Powell came from Clonshavoy, in the parish of Abingdon, County Limerick. His family had been in the county since 1649, when Robert Powell, a Cromwellian officer, and his brother Giles Powell settled there. Caleb was the fifth son of Robert Powell and Anne Eyre, born in 1730. He served in India under Clive and Forde, acting as their aide-de-camp. He retired from military service in 1760, and that same year married Frances, daughter of John Bowen of Taghmon, County Westmeath. He was appointed Collector of the Revenue for Trim and Athboy, before his appointment to Limerick in 1765. By Frances Bowen he had several children. Stratford, born in 1761, became an officer in the East India Company's Military Service and died unmarried in 1790. Samuel died in America. Eyre Burton, born in 1767, married in 1792 Henrietta Magill, daughter of John Magill of Tullycairne, County Down. Eyre Burton Powell was called to the Bar and practised successfully. O'Connell, who was some years his junior, used to relate instances of his zeal and self-possession in advocating his clients' cases. He had a professional dispute with his first cousin, George Powell, and they fought a duel, in conformity with the code of honor of the day. Eyre Burton Powell was mortally wounded by his cousin, leaving a widow and four children.

53. Captain Jacob at Dundrum during Parliamentary reductions

    Dundrum · town · Tipperary · 1653

    Captain Jacob was active at Dundrum, among officers including Colonel Prittie and Colonel Abbott who reduced the Irish to great extremities and were rewarded for their service to the Parliamentary cause.

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    So desperately opjjressed were tlie Irisli now that they petitioned to transport themselves into foreign service^ which several of them were allowed to do. On the 5th of May, 1653, articles of agreement were drawn up between Colonel Theophilus Jones and Colonel Philip Reilly, on behalf of himseK and gentry, by which they got liberty of transportation to Spain, leave to sell their goods, and enjojonent of personal estates, and satisfaction for their houses at reasonable rates ; priests were compelled to quit the country within one month; prisoners of war were set at Hberty within ten days, &c.^ • Colonel Fitzpatrick was allowed to go with his regiment into the service of the King of Spain. Colonel John O'Dwyer, commander-in-chief of the Irish in the counties of Waterford and Tipperary, followed the example. On his departure the celebrated song " John O^Dwyer of the Glen " was written,^ and having entered into a treaty with Colonel Sankey, he obtained leave to possess his estates, and those who submitted with him, received the same privilege, all under the required qualification.^ The sickness prevailed greatly in several parts of Ireland, and particularly about Dublin.* Dalrymple states^ that Cromwell, in order to get free of his enemies, did not scruple to transport forty thousand Irish from their own country, to fill all the armies of Europe with complaints of his cruelty and admiration of their own valour ! Colonel Prittie, who did good service for the Parliamentary cause in several places at this crisis, as well as Captain Jacob at Dundrum, Colonel Abbott and other officers " by whom the Irish were reduced to great extremities, were also rewarded." An act was passed by Crom^n-ell's Parliament permitting the English adventurers, officers and soldiers to purchase the forfeited houses in Limerick, at six years' purchase, and that the city should have the same privileges, franchises and immunities with the city of Bristol in England, &c. The Parliament was summoned by the usur^^er out of England, Scotland and Ireland. Thirty members only were returned from Ireland, who under the pretext of avoiding the evils of election were ^ selected* by commissioners appointed by the government. Sir Hardress Waller sat in this Parliament for the comities of Limerick, Kerry and Clare ; and WiUiam Purefoy, Esq., for the city of Limerick and town of Kilmallock. The latter was succeeded in 1659 by Walter Waller, Esq.; these men, as may well be supposed, were the mere creatures of the government ; and for the more effectual strengthening of his own power, Cromwell dismissed the Irish commissioners from their office, and constituted Fleetwood Deputy for three years. A short time afterwards he sent over his second son Henry, whom he

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 107

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    Dundrum in Tipperary was one of the places where the Parliamentary forces brought the Irish to what the record calls great extremities in 1653. The Irish were so desperately oppressed that they petitioned to transport themselves into foreign service, and several of them were allowed to do so. On the 5th of May 1653, articles of agreement were drawn up between Colonel Theophilus Jones and Colonel Philip Reilly, on behalf of himself and the gentry, by which they got liberty of transportation to Spain, leave to sell their goods, and enjoyment of personal estates. Priests were compelled to quit the country within one month. Prisoners of war were set at liberty within ten days. Colonel Fitzpatrick was allowed to go with his regiment into the service of the King of Spain. Colonel John O'Dwyer, commander-in-chief of the Irish in the counties of Waterford and Tipperary, followed the same course. On his departure the song "John O'Dwyer of the Glen" was written. He entered into a treaty with Colonel Sankey and obtained leave to possess his estates, and those who submitted with him received the same privilege. Dalrymple states that Cromwell, in order to get free of his enemies, did not scruple to transport 40,000 Irish from their own country, to fill all the armies of Europe with complaints of his cruelty and admiration of their own valour. Colonel Prittie, who did good service for the Parliamentary cause in several places at this crisis, as well as Captain Jacob at Dundrum, Colonel Abbott and other officers, "by whom the Irish were reduced to great extremities, were also rewarded."

54. Castle of Limerick repaired under Thomas de Winchester, 1326

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1326

    Thomas de Winchester, constable of Limerick Castle, received a warrant in July 1326 for £20 to repair the buildings and walls, then in a very bad state. In October, £80 more was granted to him and John le Blound, Mayor of Limerick, for the same purpose.

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    He was succeeded by Thomas de Winchester, (Patent 28th Maj% 1326.) He had a warrant in the following July for £20 to repair the buildings and walls of the Castle — then in a very bad state of repair. And in October of that year £80 more was granted to him and John le Blound, Mayor of Loierick, for the same purpose.

    William de Swynford was constable in 1335.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 35

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    Limerick city's castle was in a very bad state in 1326. Thomas de Winchester had become constable that year, and in July he received a warrant for £20 to repair the buildings and walls. By October, £80 more was granted to him and to John le Blound, Mayor of Limerick, for the same purpose.

55. Catholic Rent collected in Limerick, 1824

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1824

    The Catholic Rent, a political subscription associated with the Catholic Association's campaign for emancipation, was collected in Limerick from May to December 1824, amounting to £314 17s. 1d. This reflects local participation in the national Catholic political movement.

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    The Catholic rent collected in Limerick from May until the end of December (1824) amounts to £314 17s. Id.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 263

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    In 1824, Limerick took part in the Catholic Association's campaign for emancipation through the Catholic Rent. The rent collected here from May until the end of December that year amounted to 314 pounds, 17 shillings, and 1 penny. That sum stood as Limerick's contribution to a national political subscription pressing for Catholic rights.

56. Catholics expelled from Limerick city after Pretender's invasion rumour

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1708

    On the rumour that the Chevalier (son of James II) had attempted to invade Scotland, Catholics were turned out of Limerick on 19 March and kept out for three weeks and three days. The author notes this as an example of the tyranny observed after the Treaty of Limerick.

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    foreign countries known by the title of James III., liad attempted to invade Scotland, but failed in his expectations j the Catholics were turned out of Limerick on the 19th of March, and were kept out for three weeks and three days.^ Such was the tyranny observed after the Treaty of Limerick !

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 172

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    In 1708, a rumour spread that the Chevalier, known abroad as James III, had tried to invade Scotland and failed. On the 19th of March, Catholics were turned out of Limerick and kept out for three weeks and three days. The author calls this the tyranny observed after the Treaty of Limerick.

57. Chalybeate spa at Park commemorated in Garryowen

    Park · townland · Limerick · 1820–1825

    A chalybeate spa at Park was much frequented about sixty years before the book's writing but had fallen into disuse and been completely forgotten. It is likely the spa commemorated in the song of Garryowen.

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    At Park there was a chalybeate spa, which about sixty years ago was

    much frequented, but which has not only fallen into disuse, but has been

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 308

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    Somewhere close to Park there was once a chalybeate spa. About 60 years before this was written, people came to it often. Then it fell into disuse and was forgotten. It is likely the spa remembered in the song of Garryowen.

58. Chronic unemployment among Limerick labouring classes

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    Limerick city suffered deeply owing to the want of continuous employment among the labouring classes. This sad state was described as the normal condition of labourers in the city, recurring for many years.

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    The last two or three years have also been remarkable for the estabHshment of the Limerick Scholarships in the Catholic University of Ireland. The complete abandonment of the model schools by Catholics soon followed in consequence of the forcible and repeated condemnation of the system by the Bishop. A school of art has been formed at the Athenaeum in Upper Cecil Street, and though its advantages are not widespread, some of the pupils have distinguished themselves. Education, too, has been making rapid progress. Limerick, although it stands alone among cities of its rank in not possessing a public library or a gallery of art, has very good collections of books in its reading rooms, which are well attended. In fact, like other localities. Limerick has witnessed a sort of revival of letters as well as of manufacturing industry; nor has even a political resuscitation been wanting. A crusade against church endowments and in favour of tenant right has been lately inaugurated by the Catholic clergy, and taken in hand latterly by the new Catholic Association ; and the part taken by the men of Limerick in the O'Connell demonstration in Dublin proves that their patriotic feelings are as vivid, if not as demonstrative, as ever. The river Shannon has been recently rendered much more safe of navigation by lights, beacons, and buoys ; and salmon was never so plenty, though the citizens are not the better of its abundance. Limerick saw for the first time a native poetess publishing her works, in 1865, in the person of Mrs. Fisher, wife of Dr. Fisher, a lady who writes with considerable taste and feehng. The city has suffered deeply, owing in a great measiu'e to the want of continuous employment among the labourincp classes : this sad state of things has been the constantly recurring cause of complaint for very many years ; it is, in fact, the normal condition of the labourers in the city, a circumstance which owes its existence to causes which demand the vigilant attention, as well of those locally interested in the peace of society and the contentment of the people, as of the Government. Many sources of employment, no doubt, have been dried up. There has been, also, a considerable falling off in the receipts at the Custom House, which is attributable, to some extent, to the fact that certain commodities which paid custom duties in Limerick in former years, are now brought in by railway, duty paid. A return, with which we have been obligingly furnished by the Collector of Customs, shows the state of the revenue in this respect, as compared with what it had been but a short time since. In the year ending the 31st of March, 1860, the receipts amounted to a sum of £176,305. The number of vessels with cargoes in foreign trade was in that year 116.

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    Limerick is a city that has suffered deeply, and the reason is plain. The want of continuous employment among the labouring classes has been a constantly recurring cause of complaint for very many years. It is, in fact, the normal condition of the labourers in the city. Many sources of employment have dried up. The book that records this calls it a circumstance that owes its existence to causes demanding the vigilant attention of those locally interested in the peace of society and the contentment of the people, as well as of the Government. The trouble shows itself in other ways. There has been a considerable falling off in the receipts at the Custom House. Some of this is because certain commodities that once paid custom duties in the city in former years are now brought in by railway, duty paid. A return furnished by the Collector of Customs shows the state of the revenue. In the year ending the 31st of March 1860, the receipts amounted to £176,305. The number of vessels with cargoes in foreign trade in that year was 116. The book does note other things in the same passage. The river Shannon has been made safer for navigation by lights, beacons, and buoys. Salmon was never so plentiful, though the citizens are not the better off for its abundance. A school of art was formed at the Athenaeum in Upper Cecil Street. The city stands alone among cities of its rank in not having a public library or gallery of art, though it has good collections of books in its reading rooms, well attended. In 1865, Mrs. Fisher, wife of Dr. Fisher, published her works, the first native poetess the city had seen. But the shadow over all of this is the labour. The lack of steady work is not a passing trouble but the ordinary state of things, and it has been so for years.

59. Connor O'Brien dies; Brian Duff ancestor of Carrigogunnel O'Briens

    Carrigogunnel · townland · Limerick · 1426

    In 1426, Connor O'Brien died at an advanced age and was succeeded by his nephew Teige na Glemore. One of Teige's sons, Brian Duff, became ancestor to the O'Briens of Carrigogunnel and gave his name to Pobble Brien in County Limerick.

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    In the year 1426, Connor O'Brien died at an advanced age, and was succeeded by Teige na Glemore, his nephew, and son to O'Brian Catha an Aonaigh. Of Teighe na Glemore's sons — one, Brian Duff, was ancestor to the O'Briens of Carrigogunnel, and gave his name to Pobble Brien, in the county Limerick, — another, Donald, was Bishop of Limerick, according to

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    Somewhere close to Carrigogunnel, in 1426, Connor O'Brien died at an advanced age. His nephew Teige na Glemore, son of O'Brian Catha an Aonaigh, succeeded him. Of Teige's sons, one was Brian Duff, ancestor to the O'Briens of Carrigogunnel, and he gave his name to Pobble Brien in County Limerick. Another son, Donald, was Bishop of Limerick.

60. Cormac's Psalter of Cashel

    Cashel · town · Tipperary

    Cormac, king of Munster, is associated with the Psalter of Cashel.

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    494, 638, 639, 658, 683, 678. Convictions in 1798, 401 to 410. ' Conway, Bishop, notice of, 625, 627, 629, 630. Coonagh, barony of, 3, 4. Coote, Chidley: lawsuit, 3-32. Copley, J. S., family of, 344. Cor or Balbeyn, his gift, 235. Corbally described, 473, 475. Corbally castle, grant of, 651. Corcomroe (see Curcumroe). Cork surrendered to English, 36, 100, 251, 502. Cork, Earl of (see Boyle). Cormac, king of Munster, 3, 6 ; his Psalter of Cashel,

    6; death, 7. Corn, ale, and oats, 69, 296. Corn statistics, 464; markets, 505, 611, 512. Cornwallis, Lord, in Ireland. 412. Coroner, election of (1340), 62. Corporation book, in British Museum, 200, JOl ; «x-

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    Cashel, in Tipperary, remembers Cormac, king of Munster, through what the old records call his Psalter of Cashel. The entry names him, names the book, and notes his death. Little else survives in this record beyond those bare facts: a king, a psalter, a death.