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. Corporation steamboat saluted passing Cratloe

   Cratloe · town · Clare · 1854

   During the 1854 Admiralty rights exercise, the Corporation steamboat was saluted as it passed Cratloe, identified as the residence of the late Augustus Stafford, Esq. M.P.

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   * This admeasurement of 1609, which created the county of the city, " three miles every way, in and through the County of Limerick, from the exterior part of the city walls," does not include the North Liberties ; and the boundary east, west, and south, exceeds the limit of three miles as prescribed by the Charter. The North Liberties are on the County of Clare side of the river. Their limits are at equal distances from the city, varying from one to three statute miles. They are referred to, and in part defined in the Inquisition taken A.D. 1615, and Epitonus, pp. 138-9, 40. The South Liberties extend on the County of Limerick side of the Shannon in every direction, from four to five statute miles. Whether that part of the river Shannon, between the confines of the Liberties and the sea, is part of the county of the city, has been questiona'ole, but it is generally considered to be so. Offences committed on the river between the confines of the Liberties and the sea, are triable, and have been tried in the city in one memorable capital instance, in particular, hereafter referred to. In 1854, the late Alderman Henry Watson, Mayor, accompanied by the Corporation, sailed to Scatter^' Island, where he exercised Admiralty rights. On this occasion, a Eevenue Cruiser, then in the Shannon, saluted the Corporation Steam-boat, which was also saluted as it passed Cratloe, the residence of the late Augustus Stafford, Esq. M.P.

   136 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 74

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   Cratloe is a place the road passes through or near in Clare. In 1854 the late Alderman Henry Watson, Mayor, accompanied by the Corporation, sailed to Scatter Island, where he exercised Admiralty rights. A Revenue Cruiser, then in the Shannon, saluted the Corporation Steam-boat. The steamboat was also saluted as it passed Cratloe, the residence of the late Augustus Stafford, Esq., M.P. The whole exercise went back to an admeasurement of 1609, which created the county of the city, three miles every way from the exterior part of the city walls. That charter did not include the North Liberties, which lie on the Clare side of the river, at distances from the city varying from one to three statute miles. The South Liberties extend on the Limerick side of the Shannon, from four to five statute miles. Whether that part of the river Shannon between the confines of the Liberties and the sea is part of the county of the city has been questioned, but it is generally considered to be so. Offences committed on that stretch of river are triable, and have been tried in the city in one memorable capital instance.

2. Council held in Limerick by Archbishop of Cashel

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1685

   In 1685, a council was held in Limerick by the Archbishop of Cashel. Dr. O'Moloney, though in Ireland, was not present, likely due to infirmities. He was represented by Thomas Kennedy and James M'Enery, Vicar-Generals of Killaloe.

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   ; In carrying out this noble design the zealous bishop was materially assisted by Father Patrick. Maguin, a Dominican friar, chaplain to Catherine of Braganza, queen of Charles II., and whose brother Ronan Maguin, D.D., was appointed V.A. ofDromore in 1671 ; as also by Father Lochlan O'Kelly, who, out of their private resources, repaired the old College des Lombardes, and endowed it with several burses for the maintenance and education of Irish priests, merely requiring to be superiors during their own lives, and to have the power of appointing successors. Dr. O'Moloney again returned home; but from the year 1678 to 1681, a violent persecutio)i raging against Catholic bishops and priests throughout Ireland, we find by a letter of Archbishop Brennan of Cashel, dated 12th September, 1680, that he was not in his own district, being compelled to live in concealment, " as the enemies of the faith bear him great ill will and speak violently against him". In 1685 he was one of the bishops to whom, King James granted pensions, his pension being £150 per annum. If, however, he really was in Ireland in that year, he was not present at a council held in Limerick by the Archbishop of Cashel, neither was Dr.

   ' Dr. Moran'3 Life of Oliver Plunkett.

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 353

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   Limerick was where a council met in 1685, called by the Archbishop of Cashel. The years before it were hard ones for Catholic bishops and priests. From 1678 to 1681, a violent persecution raged throughout Ireland. Dr. O'Moloney had returned home, but by September 1680, according to a letter from Archbishop Brennan of Cashel, he was not in his own district. He was compelled to live in concealment. As the letter put it, the enemies of the faith bore him great ill will and spoke violently against him. He had been helped in his work by Father Patrick Maguin, a Dominican friar and chaplain to Catherine of Braganza, queen of Charles the Second, and by Father Lochlan O'Kelly. Together, out of their private resources, they repaired the old College des Lombardes and endowed it with burses for the education of Irish priests. In 1685, King James granted pensions to certain bishops, and Dr. O'Moloney's pension was 150 pounds per annum. Yet if he was in Ireland that year, he was not at the council in Limerick. The Archbishop of Cashel held it without him.

3. Croom castle restored to Fitzgeralds then forfeited

   Croom · town · Limerick · 1610–1678

   In 1610, the castle and manor of Croom were restored by King James to the Fitzgeralds, who forfeited it in 1641 for joining the insurrection. Charles II granted it to the Duke of Richmond in 1678.

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   1610. Castle and manor of Croom restored by King James to the Fitzgeralds.

   1641. Forfeited by them for joining the insurrection.

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 429

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   Croom was a town with a castle and manor that King James restored to the Fitzgeralds in 1610. They held it for thirty years. In 1641 they forfeited it for joining the insurrection.

4. Customs revenue decline in Limerick due to railway imports

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1860–1865

   Customs receipts at Limerick fell considerably, partly because commodities formerly paying custom duties in Limerick were now brought in by railway with duty paid elsewhere. Receipts for the year ending March 1860 were £176,305.

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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.

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 303

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   As the road takes you through Limerick, the Custom House carries a story of decline. Customs receipts fell considerably in the years before 1865. The Collector of Customs furnished a return showing 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 falling off was attributable, to some extent, to the fact that certain commodities which had paid custom duties here in former years were now brought in by railway, duty paid. The decline in customs was part of a wider hardship. The city had suffered deeply, owing in great measure to the want of continuous employment among the labouring classes. This had been the constantly recurring cause of complaint for very many years. It was the normal condition of the labourers in the city, a circumstance which demanded the vigilant attention of those locally interested in the peace of society and the contentment of the people, as well as of the Government. Many sources of employment had dried up. Yet the city had also seen a sort of revival of letters and manufacturing industry. The last few years brought the establishment of the Scholarships in the Catholic University of Ireland. Catholics abandoned the model schools after the Bishop's repeated condemnation of the system. A school of art was formed at the Athenaeum in Upper Cecil Street, where some pupils distinguished themselves, though its advantages were not widespread. The river Shannon was rendered much more safe of navigation by lights, beacons, and buoys. Salmon was never so plenty, though the citizens were not the better of its abundance. In 1865, the city saw for the first time a native poetess publishing her works, Mrs. Fisher, wife of Dr. Fisher, who wrote with considerable taste and feeling.

5. Death of St. Cumin Fodha at Limerick

   Limerick · city · Limerick

   The text notes that St. Cumin Fodha died at Limerick.

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   Saints (see the various names), 4; list of, being kings of Ireland, 32 ; ditto, princes, 32 ; ditto, writers, 32 ; who preached the Gospel, 33 ; and abroad, 34 ; numbers of, 34 ; of same names, 34 Saint Alphonsus (see Redemptorists) ; St. Augustine (see Augustine, etc ) ; St. Columba, note of, 537 ; St. Colum Kille, apostle of the Picts, 11 ; St. Cumin Fodha died at Limerick, 5; St. Dominick (see Dominicans); St. Dominick's well described, 650; St. Eden, 4 ; St. Francis (see Franciscans), 1647, 162 ; St Ignatius (see Jesuits) ; St. Ita, 4 ; St. John's Chapel (built 1753), 343, 680; Cathedral (1862), paintings in, 344, 680 ; new Church and Cathedral projected, 614 ; f undation laid, 515, 685 ; Gate noticed, 514. 697 ; Hospital (1690), 239 ; St. Laurence, presentation to, 499; sale of, 600; gift of, 600; I Church, 684; St. Manchin (see Munchin), 5; St. .Mary's, Chapel in, 17, 341, 671 ; St. Mary's (see Cathedral); ^t. Marv's Church, 309; grant to, in 1250, 65.3, 679 ; St. Michael's parish, 332 ; Church, 679. 684; I'aiochial Chapel (1781), 372; Church, oigan, 436; St. Micliael s, suit as to minister's moTuy (ISll) 427; church, outside walls, 427; notices 428; pari h, bill to improve, 415; commissioners of coiistituted, dissolved (1853), 417; act, 420; commissioners act, 420; St. Munchin, notice .f, 642, 643 ; Cliuich, 678; Protestant Church, 684 ; Chapel for parish, 339 ; St. Nes.san, festival, 637 ; notice of, 639; St. Nicholas Church, i;84 ; St. Patrick introduces Christianity, notices of, 3, 4, 6, 11. 12, 23, 83, 91, 541,720,731,748; St. Pat ick and St. Senan, 45; St. Patrick's purgatory dug up (1629), 143 ; Church erected, 438, 679; Parish ChapeL erected (1750), 341 ; St. Saviour's Mona.stery (see Dominicans), founded (1227), 31 ; St. Senan (or Sinan, of Inis Cathay), 4, 4-, 87 ; St. Swithin's Day. 439 ; St. Teresa nuns of, 678; St. Thomas's Island, 650; remains of, 661 ; St. Vincent de Paul mission first introduced, 692.

   St. Germans, Earl of, Lord Lieutenant, 512.

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

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   Limerick is the city where St. Cumin Fodha died. The old book records it in a single line among its list of saints, giving no more than the fact itself. No date, no circumstance, no account of his life or what brought him to this place. Just the name and the death, noted and passed over.

6. Dermot O'Connor takes Ballyalinan Castle

   Ballyallinan Castle · castle · Limerick · 1600

   Dermot O'Connor, while the Sugan Earl lay in prison, took Ballyalinan Castle belonging to Rory MacSheehy.

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   brother to the Lord Caliir and with his privity, by the treachery of an Irish sentinel, surprised the Castle of Cahir, but by way of set off, Owen Grace, the Governor of Loughgur Castle, delivered it up for a bribe, " not exceeding i,60." On the 30th of the same month, the President took Ballytarsney Castle, which the ward had deserted, and in which there was a great quantity of corn ; part of his army destroyed Owney ; the whole army then returned to Limerick, and garrisons were placed in Askeaton, Liccadownc, Kilmallock and Limerick.' Before the President departed from Limerick, the Earl of Thomond invited him to the Castle of Bunratty. Captain Gawen Harvie, who had sailed from Cork the day the President marched from that City, anchored in the Shannon, and brought with him, to the comfort of the army, money, munition, provisions and clothing for the soldiers ; a timely relief which prevented the loss of the summer service.^ The next morning, Captain Harvie was directed to go to the quay of Limerick, where after landing his charge, the President ordered him to go down the river with his ship and anchor opposite Glyn Castle, until he and the army had presented themselves before it. Dermot O'Connor, while the Sugan Earl lay in prison, took Ballyalinan, another Castle, belonging to Eory MacSheehy,^ and the president being in Limerick, O'Connor sent John Power, one of the ransoms, to tell him to draw all the forces he could gather to Kilmallock, which he did, and there the Lady Margaret after some days met him, in order that he should receive the sum of £1000 which was promised on the delivery of the prisoner. She told the President that Castleishin was besieged by the rebels, that her delay was occasioned by the dangers that lay in the road. The President proposed to raise the siege ; but before the army had moved a mile, a messenger came and stated that the Earl had been rescued that morning, and that he saw him out of the Castle.*

   • Hibernia Pacata.

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 68

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   This is Ballyallinan Castle, a castle in Limerick. In 1600, while the Sugan Earl lay in prison, Dermot O'Connor took this castle, which belonged to Rory MacSheehy. The president was in Limerick at the time. On the 30th of the month, the president had taken Ballytarsney Castle, which the ward had deserted, and in which there was a great quantity of corn. Part of his army had destroyed Owney, and the whole army then returned to Limerick. Garrisons were placed in Askeaton, Liccadownc, Kilmallock and Limerick. Captain Gawen Harvie had sailed from Cork and anchored in the Shannon, bringing money, munition, provisions and clothing for the soldiers, a timely relief. O'Connor sent John Power, one of the ransoms, to tell the president to draw all the forces he could gather to Kilmallock. The president did so, and after some days the Lady Margaret met him there, in order that he should receive the sum of £1000 which was promised on the delivery of the prisoner. She told the president that Castleishin was besieged by the rebels, and that her delay was occasioned by the dangers that lay in the road. The president proposed to raise the siege. But before the army had moved a mile, a messenger came and stated that the Earl had been rescued that morning, and that he saw him out of the castle.

7. Detachments stationed at Castleconnell during insurrection

   Castleconnell · town · Limerick

   Following the proclamation of County Limerick as being in a state of insurrection, detachments of the garrison were despatched to be stationed at Castleconnell.

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   to proclaim the County and Liberties in a state of insurrection. With this application his Excellency complied. Detachments of the garrison were despatched to be stationed at Newport, Castleconncll, cavalry and infantry nightly patrolled the city and suburbs.

   April 7th. — Tiie Penguin sloop of war was sent round from Cork, by the Admiral of that station, to convoy merchant vessels from the Shannon to the English Cliannel.

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   County Limerick and its liberties were proclaimed in a state of insurrection, and Castleconnell was among the places where detachments of the garrison were despatched to be stationed, along with Newport. Cavalry and infantry nightly patrolled the city and suburbs. On April 7, the Penguin sloop of war was sent round from Cork, by the Admiral of that station, to convoy merchant vessels from the Shannon.

8. Detachments stationed at Newport during insurrection

   Newport · town · Mayo

   Following the proclamation of County Limerick as being in a state of insurrection, detachments of the garrison were despatched to be stationed at Newport.

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   to proclaim the County and Liberties in a state of insurrection. With this application his Excellency complied. Detachments of the garrison were despatched to be stationed at Newport, Castleconncll, cavalry and infantry nightly patrolled the city and suburbs.

   April 7th. — Tiie Penguin sloop of war was sent round from Cork, by the Admiral of that station, to convoy merchant vessels from the Shannon to the English Cliannel.

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 225

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   The town of Newport lies along this road. After the County and Liberties of Limerick were proclaimed in a state of insurrection, detachments of the garrison were despatched to be stationed here. Cavalry and infantry nightly patrolled the city and suburbs. On April 7th the Penguin sloop of war was sent round from Cork to convoy merchant vessels from the Shannon to the English Channel.

9. Dispute over fair at Kilmallock between David de Barry and Bishop of Limerick

   Kilmallock · town · Limerick

   The Black Book of the Bishops of Limerick records an agreement between David de Barry and the Bishop of Limerick concerning a fair at Kilmallock. This is one of several charters and transactions involving the cathedral Church of St. Mary's, Limerick.

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   [Between David de Barry and the Bishop of Limerick about a fair at Kilmalloc]

   X. " Inter Henricu. Motyng querent ct Kobertu. Epm. Lymer. impedientem de prescntatioue Eccle. de Nanteuan.

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 320

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   Kilmallock was a place where rights were contested. The Black Book of the Bishops of Limerick records an agreement between David de Barry and the Bishop of Limerick over a fair held here. A separate entry in the same book names Henry Motyng in dispute with Robert, Bishop of Limerick, over the presentation of the Church of Nanteuan.

10. Dr. Conway resides in Rathkeale as Vicar Capitular of Limerick

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1779

    During the vacancy of the see of Limerick after Dr. O'Kearney's death, Dr. Conway administered diocesan affairs as Vicar Capitular while residing in Rathkeale. He frequently consulted the Rev. John Young, then curate of St. John's parish in Limerick, who was later destined to succeed to the see.

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    Whether there were other reasons than those advanced by Father Butler in his letter to the archbishop, which actuated him in his determination not to accept the mitre of Limerick, we are not aware. It is true, indeed, that the majority of the chapter of the diocese of Limerick, including twenty-two beneficed clergymen, had forwarded to the Holy See a protest,^ and that there was much inconvenience felt during the time that had intervened between the death of Dr. O'Kearney and the ultimate settlement of the grave question as to who was to succeed him and govern the diocese, the administration of the affairs of which continued in the hands of Dr. Conway, Vicar Capitular, who resided in Rathkeale, and who often consulted his intimate friend, the Rev. John Young, then curate of St. John's parish, who was destined to succeed to the see of Limerick, and whose learning and piety pointed him out as an able and a safe counsellor in difficulties. Dr. Conway was a learned, ready, gifted, and pious man. He visited Father Butler at Cahir Castle, when that excellent priest was regarded, what he had been for some months, virtually the Bishop of Limerick, but does not appear ever to have visited the diocese. He speaks of Lord Cahir, whom he met during one of these visits, as " a fine, sober, good man also, who lives hke a prince" ; he states that he met the Archbishop of Cashel at Cahir Castle, who received him with cordiality and affability, and that there was a perfect reconciliation in reference to any misunderstanding that might have arisen between his Grace and the chapter of Limerick.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 362

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    Rathkeale was where Doctor Conway lived in 1779, while he served as Vicar Capitular of Limerick. After the death of Doctor O'Kearney, the diocese had no bishop, and the administration of its affairs fell to Conway. The vacancy brought much inconvenience. A majority of the chapter of Limerick, including 22 beneficed clergymen, had sent a protest to the Holy See, and the question of who would succeed O'Kearney and govern the diocese remained unsettled for some time. Conway often consulted his intimate friend, the Reverend John Young, then curate of Saint John's parish in Limerick. Young was destined to succeed to the see himself, and his learning and piety, the record says, pointed him out as an able and a safe counsellor in difficulties. Conway was described as a learned, ready, gifted, and pious man. He visited Father Butler at Cahir Castle, when Butler was regarded for some months as virtually the Bishop of Limerick, though Butler does not appear ever to have visited the diocese. Conway met Lord Cahir during one of these visits and spoke of him as a fine, sober, good man, who, in Conway's words, lives like a prince. He also met the Archbishop of Cashel at Cahir Castle, who received him with cordiality and affability, and there was a perfect reconciliation regarding any misunderstanding that had arisen between the Archbishop and the chapter of Limerick.

11. Earl of Inchiquin granted Ballynegalhagh and Peter's Cell in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1660–1670

    Murrough, Earl of Inchiquin, obtained grants of 110 acres in Ballynegalhagh and a malt-house, seven tenements and gardens called Peter's Cell in the city of Limerick, in the Barony of Clanwilliam.

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    Murrough, Earl of Inchiquin obtained grants in this barony, in Ballynegalhagh, 110a. and a malt-house, seven tenements and gardens called Peter's Cell, in the city of Limericlc

    Ullysses Burgh obtained grants in Drombane, part of Castleurkine and Garryglasse. Total 174a. 3r. 13p.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 108

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    Around 1660, Murrough, Earl of Inchiquin, obtained grants here in Limerick, in the Barony of Clanwilliam. He received 110 acres in Ballynegalhagh, and in the city itself, a malt-house and seven tenements with gardens called Peter's Cell.

12. Earl of Limerick title from King James

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    King James granted a title, Earl of Limerick, to Dungan, who suffered for his attachment to his master. The city of Limerick thus provided the name for this Jacobite peerage.

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    Limerick afforded King James a title for Dimgan (Earl of Limerick) who suffered for attachment to his master.

    with, and equally liable to the payment of so much of the said Debts as the Lord Lucan, upon stating Accounts with the said John Browne, amount imto ; Account is to be stated, and the Balance certified by the said Lord Lucan in 21 days after the Date hereof ; For the true performance whereof, we have hereunto set our Hands ;* Present, Scravemore, Charles Porter,

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 148

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    Limerick gave its name to a title King James granted to a man called Dimgan, who became Earl of Limerick. Dimgan suffered for his attachment to his master. That is all the record holds — a Jacobite peerage, a city lending its name to a loyalist who paid for that loyalty.

13. Ecclesiastical authority prohibits trial in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1436

    In 1436, a trial was prohibited in Limerick by ecclesiastical authority.

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    In 1436, a trial is piohibited in Limerick by ecclesiastical authority.

    In 1441, 20th Hen. VI., Wilham Arthur, mayor, Robert Nangyle and Richard Galway, bailiffs the'y furnished an account of the expenses incurred in building the walls of the southern suburbs {Arthur MSS.). White's MSS. state : " In this year part of the town wall near Cromwell's Tower was built, and add that the different joinings in the wall, to be seen at Mr. Robert Carr's house, prove that this wall was built at several different periods".

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    Limerick was the setting for an unusual exercise of church power in 1436. In that year, a trial was prohibited in the city by ecclesiastical authority. The record gives no names and no details of what the trial concerned, only that the church stepped in to stop it.

14. Edmond Sexten petitions to exempt monastery lands from civic taxation

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1603

    Edmond Sexten, grandson of the original grantee, petitioned the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland claiming that the dissolved monasteries of St. Mary and St. Francis in Limerick should be free from all temporal jurisdictions, charges, and taxation by the Mayor, bailiff, and Corporation of Limerick. The reply, dated 22 May 1603, agreed that precincts of friaries and religious houses ought to be free of temporal charges.

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    To this petition the following reply was vouchsafed: — " We are of oppinio that the pcincts of the freeryes and religious houses ought to be free of all temporal charges and cesses, and so much of the lands or houses thereto belonging, as were free befor the suppressio of abbeys, 22 May, 1603.

    " Thom. IMedensis, " Nicholas Walsh, " Antiiy. Sentleger."

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    In Limerick, 1603, Edmond Sexten, grandson of the original grantee, petitioned the Lord Lieutenant that the dissolved monasteries of St. Mary and St. Francis should be free from taxation by the Mayor and Corporation. The reply, 22 May 1603, agreed: precincts of friaries and religious houses ought to be free of all temporal charges and cesses, as before the suppression of abbeys.

15. Famous canal mill built near Limerick city

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1764

    In 1764, a large mill was finished on the north side of the canal above the lock nearest the city, equipped with six pairs of millstones, four bolting mills, and four tucking mills, all powered by two waterwheels. It was erected by Andrew Welsh and Mr. Uzuld at a cost of £6,000.

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    " This year a sumptuous City Courtliouse was commenced on tlie ground where the old Courthouse stood in Quay Lane, opposite to the JMayoralty House. The first assize held in it in the summer of 1765, and the Quay was finished from the East side of Ball's Bridge, and joined the bank of the canal. This year also was finished the famous mill on the north side of the canal above the lock nearest the city ; therein six pair of mill-stones for corn, four boultiug mills, four tucking mills, and all loads were raised to the top of the house, and all that performed by two water-wheels and at the same time. Famous stores were likewise built for the reception of corn over the mill dam."

    These mills were erected by Mr. Andrew Welsh and Mr. Uzuld at a cost of £6000

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    Limerick in 1764 saw the finishing of a famous mill on the north side of the canal, above the lock nearest the city. It was a large building. Inside were six pairs of millstones for corn, four bolting mills, and four tucking mills. All the loads were raised to the top of the house, and all of that work was performed by two waterwheels at the same time. Famous stores were likewise built for the reception of corn over the mill dam. The whole enterprise was erected by Andrew Welsh and Mr. Uzuld at a cost of £6000. The same year, a sumptuous city courthouse was commenced on the ground where the old courthouse had stood in Quay Lane, opposite the mayoralty house, and the first assize was held there in the summer of 1765. The quay was finished from the east side of Ball's Bridge and joined the bank of the canal.

16. First potatoes grown at Youghal by Raleigh

    Youghal · town · Cork

    Youghal was where Sir Walter Raleigh grew the first potatoes in Ireland. Raleigh also held lands at Affane where he grew the first cherries.

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    * Affane. — Tliis place was granted, together with other places, to Sir Walter Raleigh. It was here that he grew the first cherries, as it was in Youghal that he grew the first potatoes.

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    The town of Youghal in Cork is where Sir Walter Raleigh grew the first potatoes in Ireland. He also held lands at Affane, and there he grew the first cherries.

17. Fisher's Tent and wears of Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1615

    The inquisition recorded that the Mayor and Bailiffs of Limerick, as tenants of the wears, paid yearly rent for the 'Fisher's tent,' a fishery stretching from the Lex Weare on the east to the river called Castle Donnell on the west. This describes the extent and value of the city's fishing revenues.

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    * It appears hom this inquisition that " the Mayor and Bailiffs of the city aforesaid, tenants of the Weares of the city of Limericke aforesaid, called the Fisher's tent, lying from the Lex Weare, on the east, as far as the river called Castle Donnell, on the west part, by the yeare, 8s. lOfd.

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    In 1615 an inquisition recorded that the Mayor and Bailiffs of Limerick were tenants of the wears, called the Fisher's Tent. This fishery stretched from the Lex Weare on the east to the river called Castle Donnell on the west. They paid yearly rent for it.

18. Forfeited Clare estates catalogued and sold, including Ballykett and Moyferta

    Ballykett · townland · Clare · 1698–1703

    The forfeited estates of Daniel O'Brien, Earl of Clare, were granted by patent in 1698 to Joost Earl of Albemarle and then conveyed to Francis Burton, Nicholas Westby, and James MacDonnell. The catalogue included the manor, castle, town and lands of Ballykett with fair and market, Moyferta east and west, Rathrony, Carrigaholty, and Kilcordan, among thousands of acres across western Clare and Corcumroe.

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    Among the lauds brought to the hammer of the state auctioneer, were those which comprised the enormous estates of Daniel O' Brien, Earl of Clare, who lived in Carrigaholt Castle^, where his name, cut: on a large stone mantelpiece over the fire-place of one of the large rooms of the Castle, may yet be seen. These lauds (among other lands) by patent dated 26th Eebruary, 1698^ were granted to Joost Earl of Albemarle, who^ by deeds of lease and release, dated the 9th and 10th of March, 1698, conveyed them to Francis Burton, Nicholas Westby, and James MacDonnell, Esqrs. A catalogue of these lauds would occupy some pages of this work : they included among other possessions, the manor, castle, town and lands of Ballykett, with a fair and market, 114a. prof., 604 unprof. — Moyferta, east, with a market, courts leet and baron, 127a. prof.^ 274 unprof. — Moyferta, west^ 1 qr. 226 a. prof., 135a. unprof. — Eathrony, alias Eahouy, east, 1 qr. 219a. prof. 94a. unprof. — The manor, castJe, town, and lands of Carrigaholty, ahas Eeinmackaderrigg, ^ qr. 55a. — Kilcordan, 1 qr. 128a. prof., 142a. 2r. unprof. Several thousands of acres not only in Western baronies, but in the barony of Corcumroe, &c. &c. The trustees by this deed received a sum of £10,161 : 17 : 5f. Messrs. Burton, Westby, and M'DonneU, each to hold a third part thereof to him and his heirs — Inrolled 5th June, 1703.

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    Somewhere close to Ballykett, the lands of Daniel O'Brien, Earl of Clare, were put up for sale by the state. He had lived in Carrigaholt Castle, where his name was cut into a large stone mantelpiece over the fireplace in one of the great rooms, and could still be seen. His enormous estates were among the lands brought to the hammer of the state auctioneer. By patent dated 26 February 1698 they were granted to Joost, Earl of Albemarle, who by deeds of lease and release dated the 9th and 10th of March 1698 conveyed them to Francis Burton, Nicholas Westby, and James MacDonnell. The catalogue ran to pages. It included the manor, castle, town and lands of Ballykett, with a fair and market, 114 acres profitable and 604 unprofitable. It included Moyferta east, with a market, courts leet and baron, 127 acres profitable and 274 unprofitable, and Moyferta west, 226 acres profitable and 135 unprofitable. It included Rathrony, east, 219 acres profitable and 94 unprofitable. It included the manor, castle, town and lands of Carrigaholty, 55 acres. It included Kilcordan, 128 acres profitable and 142 acres and 2 roods unprofitable. Several thousands of acres stretched across the western baronies and into the barony of Corcumroe. The trustees by this deed received the sum of 10,161 pounds, 17 shillings, and 5 pence halfpenny. Burton, Westby, and MacDonnell each held a third part to him and his heirs. It was enrolled on the 5th of June 1703.

19. Foundations dug for new Lunatic Asylum on Upper William Street

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1823

    Labourers commenced digging the foundations for the new Lunatic Asylum in Limerick, located on the Waterford and Tipperary road at Upper William-street. The asylum had been contracted to Messrs. Williams and Cockburn of Dublin for about £20,000.

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    August 7th — Labourers commenced digging the foundations for the New Lunatic Asylam on the A^ aterford and Tipperarj' road. Upper Wiliiara-street.

    State of the weather for July : —

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    In 1823, Limerick saw labourers begin digging the foundations for a new Lunatic Asylum, on the Waterford and Tipperary road at Upper William Street. The work had been contracted to Messrs. Williams and Cockburn of Dublin, for about 20,000 pounds.

20. Franciscan convent at Galbally

    Galbally · town · Limerick · 1240

    Donogh Carbrac O'Brien founded a Franciscan convent at Galbally, situated on the borders of County Limerick and County Tipperary, around 1240.

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    Galhally of Franciscans. 1240, or thereabouts, this same Donogh Carbrac O'Brien, king of Limerick, founded for the Franciscans a convent in GalbaUy, being on the borders of the county Lunerick and the county Tipperary.'

    ' Of Monasteries and Convents, (including some few afterwards founded, and which shall be more fully noticed in the proper place), the following, alone, were in the City and County of Limerick, viz. • — •'

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    The town of Galbally sits on the borders of Limerick and Tipperary. Around 1240, Donogh Carbrac O'Brien, king of Limerick, founded a Franciscan convent here. Little else is recorded of it, only that it stood and that he was its founder.

21. Franciscan friary at Adare, founded 1460

    Adare · townland · Limerick · 1460

    The Observantin Franciscans had a friary at Adare, founded in 1460 by Thomas Fitzmaurice, Earl of Kildare, and Joan his wife.

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    same place). — Ihid.^ p. 282. Observantin Franciscans, Adare, fr. Thomas Fitzmaiirice, Earl of Kildare, and Joan, his wife. — Ihid.^ p. 281, a.d. 1460.

    Any one who wishes to visit the sites and remains of the oldest religious foundations of Limerick in the shortest space of time, may proceed due north, from the Sand Mall opposite Sally Grove, the small willowed Island, in which there was formerly a Franciscan oratory. The site of the great Franciscan Abbey is now occupied by the late Mr. G. Sheehy's corn store, once a court house, and by the adjacent building, continued in a line towards the river, and formerly the county hospital. When altering the county court house, about fifty years ago, into a corn store, extensive vaults were found full of human bones, and one cofiin of lead, in which the skeleton was perfect.

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    Somewhere around here, the Observantin Franciscans had a friary, founded in 1460 by Thomas Fitzmaurice, Earl of Kildare, and Joan his wife. That is all the old record gives us for this place — a name, a year, and the two people who brought it into being.

22. Franciscan friary leased properties in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1530–1547

    A survey of properties held by the Franciscan friars of Limerick lists numerous gardens, meadows, houses, and tenements leased to named individuals within and around the friary precincts, the moore, and the little island. Notable holdings include a stone house called the fish house leased to Dominick Comyn, and gardens within the friary church precincts leased to James Fox and others.

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    Item, wee finde that John Comyns house in the Key lane, do beare yearly to the house of Keilmanani, twoe shillings of yeaily rent and noe most. Item, wee finde that Patrick Fanning's house lynge in Creagh lane, doe bearre to the house of Keilmanam twelf pence of yearly rent. And of Patrick Lange's house, next unto the same of yearly rent twelf pence, and a gardine lyeing by the spitle twelf pence of yearly rent. Item, wee doe find that in the 30th yeare of King Henry the Eighth, Edmond, Archbishop of Cassell, and Walter Cowley, the king's solicitor taking uppon them to be the king's commissioners, did take of the image of the holly roods, shoes of silver, wheing twentie seaven unces troy weight wherein weare divers stones the value whereof wee cannot tell. And alsoe did take the image of our Ladj-e of the said church showes of silver weighing six unces with divers stones, and lifteene buthons of silver, valued at three shilling, 9d. str. And neyne crosses of silver, valued at neyne shillings. And a peare of beades of silver, weighing six unces. Item, the said commissioners did take of the black fryers of Lymerick the day and yeare above said Sanict Sunday, his showes of silver weighing tenn unces, with divers stones, the value whereof wee cannot tell. And 4 stones of cristall bound with silver to our estimation weighing 2 unces. And foure score pound of wax as wee doe think rather more than less, being in the said chappele then. And iron being in the said chappell to the sum of twentie stones, And above. Item, the 22nd day of Januarii, in the 32 yeare of our sovereigns Lord King Henry the Eighth, Mr. Eobert Saintlager did take both the greate bell and the small bell out of the same place. Item, we find that David Michell of Lymerick, marchant, have a challice of silver, of the grey fryars in his keeping, delivered unto him, by one John O'Linge, at that tyme fryer of the said house, which challice was delivered to Humphrey Sexten. Item, wee find that John Skeolan of Lymerick, merchant, have two candlesticks of brass, of the said abbey in gage they doe say. Item, wee find that John M'Skyddiy of Lymerick, taylor, have a booke of the said fryars in gage for eight pence. Item, wee find that Stephen Crevagh, hath certain glasses of the said fryars which he hath delivered to Humphray Sexten. Item, George Sexten hath a vestment of chamlet red with a cross of velvet thereon. Item, John P.j'ce hath a vestment of Ameistock of the said fryers. Item, Humphrey Sexten have received of Leonard Crevagh, one challice of silver of the grey fryers. Item, wee finde that Stephen Harrold have a gardine of the said fryers by lease for years, paying therefor yearly sixteene pounds which is within the churchyard of the said fryers. Item, Steephen Crevagh hath a particle of the same churchyard, and in lease for yeares paying therefor, yearlj', sixpence. And Christopher Crevagh hath the rest of the said churchyard by lease for years, paying yearly therefor, 2s. 8d. Item, Steephen Crevagh hath a garden of the said fryers, within the moore of the said fryers by lease, paying yearly therefor, 2s. Item, James Harrold hath a garden of the said fryers, by lease, paying therefor, yearly, 3s. 4d. Item, John Nagle hath a gardine within the precincts of the said freeres, by lease paying therefor, yearly, 3s. 4d. Item, John Nagle hath a little medowe of the said freeres, paying therefor, yearly, 3s. Item, more wee find that John Skoylane hath another gardine in the said moore, by lease, paying therefor, yearly, 23. Item, Nicholas Stretch hath a gardine by the little Hand by lease, paying yearly therefor, 8s. sterling. Item, Andrew Harrold hath a gardine in the said moore by lease, paying yearly therefor, 2. 4d. James Fox hath a garden hy lease and within the precincts of the freeres church, paying yearly therefor 8s. Item, Leonard Creagh hath another gardine payeing yearly therefor Is. Item, Dominick Comyn hath one stone house of the said freeres, named the fish house, by lease, paying therefor yearly sixteen pence. Item, John Nagle hath one other gardine within the said precinct by lease, payeing therefor j'earlie IGd. Item, John Stretch Fitzgeorge hath one other gardine by lease without the moore, paying yearly therefor 2s, More, the said John hath one house which did appertayne to the said freeres, by lease, payinge therefor 2s. Item, Christopher Crevagh hath one tenement or voj-de place by lease, payeing therefor yearley 4s. and another voyde place, payeing therefore yearly 8s. 4d. Item, wee fjTid that there are tenn acres of land in Luithagh, more the two parts of the teythe of the same in Theobot Boorke's country, and three acres in Brarnblock and twoe parts of the teythe of the same, and twoe acres in the great croft and the twoe parts of the teythe of the same, and tenn acres in Claishcuigilly with the 2 partes of the same, whych lands and teythes appertayne to the same freeres. Item, wee fynd that the church of ScaintePeter and the churchyarde of the same is a chappell in Keilrone,inO'Bryens countrye,and all lands and tenements within the cittie of Lymerick, appertayning to the saide Sainct Peters hereafter followe. Item, wee find that Christopher Harrold hath one gardine and orchard by lease for certaine yeares paying therefor yearly 2s. And one house by lease which lease doth mansion that all rent thereof is payed before hand. Item, Elian Whyte widdowe hath one orcharde by lease payeing therefor yearly, 2s. And Elinor Arthur widdowe hath one gardine and one house

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    Limerick is where the Franciscan friars once held houses, gardens, meadows, and tenements across the city. In the time of King Henry the Eighth, a survey recorded who leased what from the grey friars, and what was taken from them. In the 30th year of Henry's reign, Edmond, Archbishop of Cashel, and Walter Cowley, the king's solicitor, acting as commissioners, took the image of the holy rood, its silver shoes weighing 27 ounces, with stones whose value the record cannot tell. They took the image of our Lady, silver shoes weighing 6 ounces, 15 silver buttons valued at 3 shillings and 9 pence, 9 silver crosses at 9 shillings, and a pair of silver beads weighing 6 ounces. From the black friars of Limerick they took silver shoes weighing 10 ounces, 4 crystal stones bound with silver, 80 pounds of wax, and 20 stones of iron. On the 22nd of January in the 32nd year of Henry the Eighth, Robert Saintlager took the great bell and the small bell. Church goods passed among townspeople. David Michell, merchant, had a silver chalice delivered by John O'Linge, a friar. John Skeolan had two brass candlesticks in gage. John M'Skyddiy, taylor, held a book in gage for 8 pence. George Sexten had a red chamlet vestment with a velvet cross. The friars' properties spread across the city. Stephen Harrold leased a garden within the churchyard for 16 pounds yearly. Stephen Crevagh held a particle of the churchyard for 6 pence, Christopher Crevagh the rest for 2 shillings and 8 pence. In the moore, James Harrold had a garden for 3 shillings and 4 pence. By the little island, Nicholas Stretch leased a garden for 8 shillings. James Fox held a garden within the precincts of the friars' church for 8 shillings. Dominick Comyn leased a stone house called the fish house for 16 pence yearly. The friars held 10 acres in Luithagh, 3 acres in Bramblock, and 10 acres in Claishcuigilly.

23. Franciscan friary site described as outside city walls

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1615–1617

    The friary stood without the walls of Limerick, where the old county court-house was afterwards erected, later becoming a corn store in the locality called the 'Abbey.' The old church had been converted into the county hospital. Father Moroney described the abbey as situated on an island in the midst of the Shannon, outside the city walls to the east, between the Monastery of Holy Cross to the south and the Monastery of St. Dominick to the north.

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    The friary stood without the walls, where the old county court-house was afterwards erected, now or lately a corn store in the locality called the " Abbey": the old church had been converted into the county hospital.

    In chapter xiii. of this history, we have given details respecting the inquisition that was taken in reference to tliis abbey, 33rd Henry VlII.

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    Limerick's Franciscan friary stood outside the city walls. The county court-house was afterwards erected there, later a corn store in the locality called the Abbey. The old church became the county hospital. Father Moroney placed the abbey on an island in the Shannon, between the Monastery of Holy Cross to the south and the Monastery of St. Dominick to the north.

24. Galbally monastery founded by Donald Carbrac

    Galbally · town · Limerick

    Donald Carbrac O'Brien founded a monastery at Galbally, recorded as an ecclesiastical foundation in the index of O'Brien genealogies and endowments.

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    O'Brien, King of Limerick, 144 ; grant to Bishop of Limerick, 540; Donald, King of Cashcl, founds nuimery, 646; notice of, 647; Donald Carbrac foands monastery at Galbally, 653 ; King founds Croom abbey, 7i9.

    O'Hrieiis ot Munster (see 7Jne?i.). 4; Murrogh, son of Brian Borhoime, 15, i.^ ; Mortogh, King of 1 homond and Ireland, 22 ; Turlogh defeated by King Roderick, 27 ; of Tliomond, war against Roderick O'Connor, 36 ; married, 39 ; notices of, wars of, disputes of, conventions ot, etc.. etc., 43, 44, 46, 61, GS, 69, 70, 71, 72, 75, 77, 83, 94, 96; of Thomond, successors (1399), 64; kingdom of Tliomond ended, 74; described by Pany in 1535, 77 ; Morrogh, the first Earl (1543), 69, 96; dies in 1-551, 93; succession disputed (1552), 94, 9G ; revolt of O'Briens (temp. Mary), 95 ; fealty of Connor O'Brien, ibid. ; Teige, prisoner to Limerick, etc., 97 ; uncle of Earl Thomond hanged at Galway, 109; Teige, death of in 1582, 1('9; founder of Ballycorrick family, 109; Donogh, joined De Burgii in rebellion, 109; his fate, ibid. ; ancestor of Lord Inchiquin, ibid. ; Brian Duv, of Carigogunel, surrenders estate, 114 ; re-grant (1584), 115; Donogh Beg delivered up to English, and his fate (1584), 114; surrender of lands and re-grants, 116; Teige, his pUiiid rs ill Clare, and fate, 127; Donat, Lord ot Ihumund (1611), 136; his death in 1624, 142;

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    Galbally, in Limerick, holds the memory of a monastery founded by Donald Carbrac O'Brien. He was King of Cashel. The record names him plainly as the founder of this house at Galbally, and gives a notice of him alongside it. The O'Briens were kings of Thomond and Munster, a line stretching back through Brian Boru's descendants, through Turlogh O'Brien of Thomond who warred against Roderick O'Connor, through Mortogh called King of Thomond and Ireland. Donald Carbrac's foundation at Galbally stands among the acts of that dynasty, a monastery raised in a town the road still passes through. The same Donald is also credited with founding Croom abbey. The index that preserves these facts lists the O'Briens across pages of Limerick's history, their wars and conventions and successions, the kingdom of Thomond and its ending, the earls and their disputes. But at Galbally, the single act remembered is this: Donald Carbrac O'Brien founded a monastery.

25. Gale damages Kilmurry Church steeple

    Kilmurry · townland · Limerick · 1811

    A heavy south-west gale on November 15th-16th tore up several trees including an 80-year-old willow on Mr. Carr's garden bank. The new steeple at Kilmurry Church also suffered damage.

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    November 15th and IGth — A very heavy gale of wind at S. W., did much damage ; tore up several trees, one a very large willow about 80 years old, and 7 feet in circumference, on the bank of Mr. Carr's garden. The new steeple at Kilmurry Church suffered damage.

    1812 — January 27. A committee appointed at a general meeting held at the Commercial Buildings, to draw up rules and regulations for a system of education for th-", benefit of the poor, on the Lancasterian plan. Mr. Joseph Lancaster, who had arrived in Limerick a few daj's before, attended, and read public lectures at the assembly house twice on the subject of education.

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    Close to Kilmurry, the church here lost its new steeple to a gale. On the 15th and 16th of November 1811, a heavy south-west wind tore up several trees. One was a very large willow, about 80 years old and 7 feet around, growing on the bank of Mr. Carr's garden. The new steeple at Kilmurry Church suffered damage in the same storm.

26. Garrison suffers at Askeaton; subterranean water passage

    Askeaton · townland · Limerick · 1600

    The sufferings of the garrison were so great that water could only be obtained by digging a subterranean passage to the river.

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    "JAMES DESMOND." The sufferings of the garrison were so great that water could only be obtained by digging a subterranean passage to the river. — Uibernia Pacata.

    3 Father to two brothers MacSheehy, who had been reserved as ransoms for O'Connor.

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    Somewhere around here, in 1600, a garrison suffered so greatly that water could only be obtained by digging a subterranean passage to the river. The source names James Desmond in connection with this, and records it from Uibernia Pacata.

27. Grant to Bishop of Limerick over Shannon fisheries

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1215

    In 1215, King John granted ten pounds of silver annually to Edmond, Bishop of Limerick, from the farm rent of the city and fisheries of Limerick. This grant, connected to the salmon and eel fisheries of the Shannon, remained a subject of interest to citizens for centuries.

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    themselves about the possession of Limerick. Meyler the younger, son of Meyler Bermingham, besieged the city, and at last took it by force ; in consequence of which the English of Meath became dissatisfied; dissensions arose among them. Cowley Mac Convey Leyghaghkan, chief of Silronan, was killed, " with many hurts done among the English themselves.^^' In 1208, Murtagh O'Brien, son of Donell, Lord of Thomond, was taken prisoner by the English at Limerick, in violation of the guarantee of the three Bishops, and by order of his brother Donough Cairbreach,^ This fact is also mentioned in the Annals of Clonmacnoise.a In 1210, William De Burgo having received severe usage from the Connacians, to whom he and his people went to obtain " their wages,'''' returned to Limerick, and Cathal Crovderg assumed the regals way of Connaught.* It was in this year that the King, to supply " defects as far as he was able,'' divided Leinster and Munster, the only parts he had actually in possession, into the counties of Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Uriel, Catherlaigh (Carlow), Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Kerry, and appointed sheriffs and officers of them after the manner of the English.^ An unportant grant Avas made to Edmond, bishop of Limerick at this period, A.D. 1215 — a grant which to our own day has continued to be a subject of interest to every class and party among the citizens, as it is connected with salmon and eel fisheries of the Shannon.^ The succession of mayors and bailiffs continued uninterruptedly, and the city was now formmg into a shape consistent v\dth the ideas of its Enghsh rulers, whose policy it was to have each city and town in Ireland thoroughly English, for nearly all outside the walls contmued abso-

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    In 1215, King John granted ten pounds of silver annually to Edmond, Bishop of Limerick, from the farm rent of the city and fisheries of Limerick. This grant, connected to the salmon and eel fisheries of the Shannon, has continued to be a subject of interest to every class and party among the citizens. Limerick was a city shaped by conflict long before this grant was made. Meyler the younger, son of Meyler Bermingham, besieged the city and took it by force, leaving the English of Meath dissatisfied and divided. Cowley Mac Convey Leyghaghkan, chief of Silronan, was killed, with "many hurts done among the English themselves." In 1208, Murtagh O'Brien, son of Donell, Lord of Thomond, was taken prisoner by the English at Limerick, in violation of the guarantee of the three Bishops, and by order of his brother Donough Cairbreach. The Annals of Clonmacnoise record this fact too. In 1210, William De Burgo, having received severe usage from the Connacians, to whom he and his people had gone to obtain their wages, returned to Limerick, and Cathal Crovderg assumed the regals way of Connaught. That same year, the King, to supply defects as far as he was able, divided Leinster and Munster into counties: Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Uriel, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Kerry, and appointed sheriffs and officers after the English manner. The succession of mayors and bailiffs continued uninterruptedly, and the city was forming into a shape consistent with the ideas of its English rulers, whose policy was to have each city and town in Ireland thoroughly English.

28. Great battle at Limerick, 567

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 567

    The Annals of Innisfallen record a great battle fought at Limerick in AD 567.

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    Doubt has existed as to the date of the foundation by St. Manchan of the Cathedral of Limerick, and as to the time the Saint lived, but this arises from the similarity of the name with that of Mancheus, whom the Annals of Ulster call Abbot of Menedrochit, and say that he died in 651 or 652. The commemoration of the death of Mancheus is pointed out under the name of Manicheus, the " Wise Irishman/' in the books de MirablUhus ScriptnrcB, by some erroneously ascribed to St. Augustine. The name too, not onl\^ is not unlike, but the times occur exactly, the festival of St. Manchin being celebrated in January. 1 St. Manchin hved two centuries at least before the period assigned to St. Mancheus by the martyrologies. The Annals of Innisfallen, A.D. 567, state there was a great battle fought here in that year. It was here that Saint Cumin Fodha, son of Fiachna, Bishop of Clamfearta Breainim now Clonfert, died on the 12th of November, A.D. 661, and on this occasion Colman-na-Claisagh, the tutor of Cumin, composed these suggestive and touching verses which show that the Shannon then was called by the name of Lumiueach : —

    " The Lumineach did not hear on its bosom of the race of Leathcluinn,

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 10

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    The Annals of Innisfallen, under the year 567, record that there was a great battle fought at Limerick in that year. That is the single record. Around it, the early history of the city carries marks of confusion as well as certainty. There has been doubt about when Saint Manchan founded the Cathedral of Limerick, and about when the Saint lived, because his name resembles that of Mancheus, whom the Annals of Ulster call Abbot of Menedrochit and say died in 651 or 652. The commemoration of the death of Mancheus appears under the name Manicheus, the "Wise Irishman," in the books De Mirabilibus Scripturae, by some erroneously ascribed to Saint Augustine. The name too is not unlike, and the times match exactly, the festival of Saint Manchin being celebrated in January. But Saint Manchin lived two centuries at least before the period assigned to Saint Mancheus by the martyrologies. It was in this city too that Saint Cumin Fodha, son of Fiachna, Bishop of Clamfearta Breainim, now Clonfert, died on the 12th of November, 661, and on this occasion Colman-na-Claisagh, the tutor of Cumin, composed verses which show that the Shannon was then called by the name of Lumineach: "The Lumineach did not hear on its bosom of the race of Leathcluinn."

29. Great wake for Lord Dungan at Clane after Battle of the Boyne

    Clane · town · Kildare · 1690

    Lord Dungan was killed at the Battle of the Boyne, and a great wake was held for him at Clane, near Celbridge in County Kildare. He was among those named in the Book of Attainders following the Williamite wars.

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    Lord Dungan, killed in the Battle of Boyne, [for whom there was a great wake at Clane, near Celbridge, Co. Kildare.]

    M'Mahon, Turiock, Gregg, Co. Limerick, gent., 5th Oct. 1696,

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    Clane, in County Kildare, is where Lord Dungan was mourned. He was killed at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, and a great wake was held for him here at Clane, near Celbridge. He was among those named in the Book of Attainders after the Williamite wars.

30. Harbour Board resolves to remove ruins of Carragower Mill

    North Strand · street · Dublin · 1860

    In July 1860 the Harbour Board resolved to remove the ruins of Carragower Mill on the North Strand, which had been built by William Joynt, burgess, in 1672. The mill ruins were a longstanding feature of the North Strand area of Limerick.

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    July. — The Harbour Board resolves on the removal of ruins of Carragower MiU, North Strand, which had been built by William Joynt, burgess, a.d. 1672.

    Nov. 23. — Funeral of Lady Barrington, who was buried in the family vault at St. Mary's Cathedral.

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    This is Carragower Mill, on the North Strand. In July 1860 the Harbour Board resolved to remove its ruins. William Joynt, a burgess, had built the mill in 1672.

31. Henry VII charter granted to Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1489

    The charter of Henry VII was granted to Limerick on the 26th of July 1489.

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    1489 In this year, the charter oi Henry VII. was granted to Limerick, on the 26th of July.

    1492 The citizens then sent John Woulf, clerk of the court, and Richard Stretch, their pleaders, to the King of England, and for the expenses of the journey, granted them £d sterling. From an old MS. quoted in Arthur MSS.

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    Limerick holds a charter from Henry VII, granted on the 26th of July 1489. Three years later, in 1492, the citizens sent John Woulf, clerk of the court, and Richard Stretch, their pleaders, to the King of England. For the expenses of that journey, they granted them a sum in sterling.

32. Inchiquin territory taken from Earl of Thomond

    Inchiquin · townland · Clare · 1585

    As part of the Composition of Connaught, the commissioners took the district of Cael-Fearma (barony of Inchiquin) from the Earl of Thomond, which had been under tribute to his ancestors, and granted the lordship of it to the Baron of Inchiquin, Morrough O'Brien.

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

    ' Cox, Hib. Angl. See these indentures in Hardiman's edition of O'Flaherty's Description of Jar Connaught, pp. 309-362.

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    Somewhere close to Inchiquin, in 1585, commissioners came to the monastery of Ennis in Clare to hold a session. The governor of the province of Connaught arrived with other men of distinction and members of the council of Dublin. They enacted universal ordinances. Ten shillings would be paid to the queen for every quarter of land in the country, both ecclesiastical and lay, except the liberties they consented to grant to the gentlemen of the country. Over and above the queen's rent, five shillings would be paid to the Lord of Thomond for every quarter of land, free and unfree, across the whole country except the liberties and church lands. They took from the Earl of Thomond the district of Cael-Fearma, the barony of Inchiquin, which had been heretofore under tribute to his ancestors. They gave the lordship of it to the Baron of Inchiquin, Morrough the son of Murrough, son of Dermot O'Brien. It was also ordained that Tmough the son of Donnell, son of Connor O'Brien, should have the rents and court of Corcomroe, and the Castle of Dumhach, in succession to his father. It had first been given out of the Lordship of Thomond by the Earl of Thomond, Connor the son of Donough O'Brien. They deprived every head of title and tribute.

33. Ingoldsby taken prisoner in Limerick and sustained £12,000 losses

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1690–1691

    In his private memoranda, Ingoldsby stated he early appeared in Ireland in King William's interest, was made a prisoner in Limerick, and sustained losses there of at least twelve thousand pounds, yet never troubled His Majesty for anything beyond being engaged in his service.

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    after. Ingoldsby, in his private memoranda states, that " he early appeared in Ireland in King William's interest, was made a prisoner in Limerick, and sustained losses here to the amount of twelve thousand pounds, at least, notwithstanding which, he never troubled His Majesty for anything more than to be engaged in his service.''''

    The following is a copy of the petition which was forwarded to the Lords Justices :^—

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 175

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    Limerick was where a man named Ingoldsby came to grief. In his own private memoranda, he wrote that he early appeared in Ireland in King William's interest, was made a prisoner here, and sustained losses of at least 12,000 pounds. Yet he never troubled His Majesty for anything more than to be engaged in his service.

34. John Collins dies at Manister aged 114

    Manister · townland · Antrim · 1821

    John Collins, aged 114 years, died at Manister in County Limerick, as reported in the Limerick Chronicle.

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    Nov. 3rd.— John Collins, aged 114 years, died at Manister, in this countv.— Limerick Vlironicle.

    The Limerick Jubilee Loan gave on loans up to the end of this year (1821) £81,563.

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    Somewhere around here, in 1821, the Limerick Chronicle reported that John Collins died at the age of 114. The paper gave the date as November the 3rd. He lived, the record says, at Manister, in this county.

35. Joseph Morony, architect and owner of Mary Street, Limerick

    Mary Street · street · Limerick · 1825

    Around 1825, Joseph Morony, an architect and owner of part of Mary Street in Limerick, informed Father O'Higgin that his father had listened to sermons preached by Father Morony in the Jesuit's Chapel in Castle Lane. Morony often visited the place and gifted O'Higgin the first edition of Morony's Sermons.

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    About the year 1825, Joseph Morony, an architect, and owner of part of Mary Street, informed the Rev. Father O'Higgin, O.S.F., that his father had listened with pride and profit to the sermons of Father Morony, his kinsman, preached in the Jesuit's Chapel in Castle Lane, near Lahifi''s Alley. He often visited the place with Ft^ther O'Higgin, and made him a present of the first edition of Morony s Sermons. The castle has been successively a chapel of the Society of Jesus, a school, a dance house, and a candle factory. In the castle is a stone, with a motto half effaced, very like the motto of the society. Near it is a stone, said to have been taken from it, with the motto, I.H.S., 1642, date of the opening of a Jesuit school in Limerick. In a wall behind a tanyard, near St. Mary's chapel is a stone, said to have belonged to the old castle, on which is the same motto, with the date 1609. Now, at this time, there were several Jesuits in Munster, and among them a Father Morony, who was probably a native of Limerick. Four very old inhabitants have stated that they heard from their fathers or grandfathers, that Mass was celebrated in that castle by venerable grayheaded friars. Now, we know that there were Franciscans, Dominicans, Augustinians, and Jesuits, living in Limerick about 1753; we know that the first three orders dwelt in Newgate Lane, Fish Lane, and Creagh Lane ; it is probable then that the Jesuits lived in the castle. Every trace of the presence of the Society of Jesus in days of long ago has faded from the minds of the citizens of Limerick, but it has not faded from their lives, and, perhaps, the few records given in the present history, prove that

    ' The celebrated Dr. Galian publislaed Father Morony's sermons, in the title page of which we read: "Exhortations and Sermons for all the Sundays and Festivals of the Year, on the Most Sacred Mysteries and Most Important Truths of the Christian Religion", by the Rev. Joseph Morony, S.J., formerly a celebrated preacher in Limerick, Waterford, and other parts of the province of Mnnster.

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    Around 1825, Joseph Morony, an architect and owner of part of Mary Street in Limerick, told Father O'Higgin that his father had listened with pride and profit to the sermons of Father Morony, his kinsman, preached in the Jesuit's Chapel in Castle Lane, near Lahiff's Alley. Joseph Morony often visited the place with Father O'Higgin and gave him the first edition of Morony's Sermons. That chapel was a castle, and it had been many things in turn: a chapel of the Society of Jesus, then a school, a dance house, and a candle factory. Inside the castle is a stone with a motto half effaced, very like the motto of the society. Near it is another stone, said to have been taken from it, bearing the motto I.H.S. and the date 1642, the year a Jesuit school opened in Limerick. In a wall behind a tanyard near St. Mary's chapel is another stone said to have belonged to the old castle, with the same motto and the date 1609. There were several Jesuits in Munster at this time, and among them a Father Morony, probably a native of Limerick. Four very old inhabitants said they heard from their fathers or grandfathers that Mass was celebrated in that castle by venerable grayheaded friars. Franciscans, Dominicans, Augustinians, and Jesuits were living in Limerick about 1753. The first three orders dwelt in Newgate Lane, Fish Lane, and Creagh Lane, so it is probable the Jesuits lived in the castle. Dr. Galian published Father Morony's sermons. The title page reads, "Exhortations and Sermons for all the Sundays and Festivals of the Year, on the Most Sacred Mysteries and Most Important Truths of the Christian Religion, by the Reverend Joseph Morony, S.J., formerly a celebrated preacher in Limerick, Waterford, and other parts of the province of Munster."

36. Kilmallock burned by James Fitzmaurice

    Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 1570

    In 1570, James Fitzmaurice, Earl of Desmond, burned the town of Kilmallock. The same event is recorded twice, once noting the town was 'spoyled' and once 'burned.'

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    1570 Kilmallock burned by James Fitzmaurice, Earl of Desmond.

    1571 Printing in Irish characters introduced by Nicholas Walsh, Chancellor of St. Paul's, Dublin. — Dublin Directory,

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    Kilmallock is a town the road passes through or near. In 1570, James Fitzmaurice, Earl of Desmond, burned it. The town was spoyled, the record says, and burned.

37. Knights Templars monastery at Newcastle

    Newcastle · town · Limerick

    A monastery of Knights Templars was located at Newcastle. It is recorded in the ecclesiastical registry of the Diocese of Limerick alongside the parish church dedicated to St. David.

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    At Newcastle there is a monastery of Knights Templars.

    Chapel of Iniscatha, or Scattery Island, at the mouth of the river Shannon, which belongs to the decanate of Rathkeale ; it likewise formerly belonged to the diocese of Limerick in the time of the R. D. D. Cornelius O'Dea, bishop of Limerick, as appears from his words and writings, which run thus :

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 325

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    Newcastle in Limerick had a monastery of the Knights Templars. The ecclesiastical registry of the Diocese of Limerick records it there, alongside the parish church dedicated to Saint David.

38. Lands of Annagh and Tough granted to Earl of Orrery, vested in Evans

    Annagh · townland · Limerick · 1706

    The grant of lands of Annagh and Tough to the Earl of Orrery became vested in George Evans in 1706, father of the first Lord Carberry, whose descendants conveyed to Sir Matthew Barrington.

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    subsequently were vested in Sir Edward Walsli, and were forfeited in 1641, and distributed among several persons. The Stepney family acquired a considerable estate, which had been previously held by King, ancestor of the Earl of Kingston. The grant of the lands of Annagh and Tough to the Earl of Orrery became vested, in the year 1706, in the Right Hon. George Evans, father of the first Lord Carberry, whose descendants conveyed to Sir Matthew Barrlngton. The derivative proprietors holding under fee farm titles are Lloyd of Tower hill, Evans of Ashrow, Powell of Clonshavoy, Ribton of Killuragh, De Burgh of Drumsally, and others. The entire barony of Owneybeg, m which Abington is situated, is valued by Griffith at about £11,000 per annum.

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    Somewhere around here are the lands of Annagh and Tough. Their grant to the Earl of Orrery became vested, in the year 1706, in George Evans. He was the father of the first Lord Carberry. The descendants of that line conveyed the lands onward to Sir Matthew Barrington. Before any of that, these same lands had been held by the Stepney family, who acquired a considerable estate previously held by King, ancestor of the Earl of Kingston. Still earlier, they had been vested in Sir Edward Walsli, and were forfeited in 1641, then distributed among several persons. Others holding under fee farm titles include Lloyd of Tower hill, Evans of Ashrow, Powell of Clonshavoy, Ribton of Killuragh, and De Burgh of Drumsally.

39. Large flour mills at Askeaton

    Askeaton · townland · Limerick

    Messrs. J. N. Russell and Sons operated very large flour mills at Askeaton, among the finest in the south of Ireland, contributing much to the industrial prosperity of the town.

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    Messrs. J. N. Russell and Sons have very large flour mills at Askeaton, in fact they are amongst the finest in the south of Ireland, and contribute much to the industrial prosperity of the town.

    Askeaton was a parliamentary borough before the Union ; the names of the representatives of Askeaton are given in Addenda, page 743.

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    Close to Askeaton, J. N. Russell and Sons ran very large flour mills, among the finest in the south of Ireland. They contributed much to the industrial prosperity of the town. Before the Union, Askeaton was a parliamentary borough.

40. Limerick-Dublin coach destroyed near Kildare

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 1798

    The coach travelling from Limerick to Dublin was stopped near Kildare and destroyed, as General Duff endeavoured to open communication with the metropolis.

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    Coach from this city to Dublin stopped near Kildare, and destroyed. General Duff endeavouring to open communication -with the metropolis.*

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 228

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    Kildare is a town on the road. In 1798, the coach travelling from Limerick to Dublin was stopped near here and destroyed. General Duff was endeavouring to open communication with the metropolis at the time.

41. Limerick Jubilee Loan total

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1821

    The Limerick Jubilee Loan had given £81,563 in loans up to the end of 1821, providing financial assistance to the community.

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    The Limerick Jubilee Loan gave on loans up to the end of this year (1821) £81,563.

    Bryan Salmon, a shoemaker, died in Mungret-street, aged 104 years. He retained liis faculties to the day of his death.

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    The city of Limerick saw the Jubilee Loan provide £81,563 in loans to the community by the end of 1821. That same record notes that Bryan Salmon, a shoemaker, died in Mungret-street at the age of 104 years, retaining his faculties to the day of his death.

42. Limerick Mayor and citizens attend O'Connell Monument foundation

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1864–1865

    On August 9, the Mayor and members of the Corporation, with citizens of Limerick, proceeded to Dublin to attend the laying of the foundation stone of the O'Connell Monument.

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    August 9 The Mayor, and some of the members of the Corporation, with some of the citizens,

    proceed to Dublin, to attend the laying of the Foundation Stone of the O'ConneU Monument.

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    Dublin. On August 9, the Mayor and members of the Corporation, with citizens of Limerick, came to Dublin to attend the laying of the foundation stone of the O'Connell Monument.

43. Limerick militia stationed at Kinsale and Charlesfort

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1815–1816

    After re-embodiment in July 1815, the Limerick City Regiment's headquarters proceeded to Kinsale and Charlesfort in August and September, remaining there until disembodiment on 22 March 1816. The regiment returned to Limerick for disembodiment, with 393 privates and a full complement of officers.

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    In the month of July, 1815, the regiment was again embodied. Only one major being allowed on the new establishment, JIajor Tomkins was selected to serve. The head quart'rs, etc., proceeded to Kinsale and Charlesfort in August and September of that year, and remained there until again disembodied, on the 22nd March, 1816, in Limerick, when the privates numbered 393, and the full establishment of officers was present.

    On the decease of Lieutenant- Colonel Gough, in 1837, the Honourable Charles Smyth Vere-. ker succeeded him as lieutenant-colonel, and the Honourable Standish Prendergast Vereker succeeded Major Tomkins in the majority in 1842. On the 7th December of the latter year, John Prendergast, third Viscount Gort, who had served in the regiment as major during its second embodiment, succeeded his father as colonel.

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    Coming up through Kinsale now. Back in July 1815 the Limerick City Regiment was embodied again, and by August and September its headquarters had moved here to Kinsale and to Charlesfort. They stayed through the winter until the regiment was disembodied on the 22nd of March 1816, back in Limerick, with 393 privates and a full complement of officers present.

44. Listowel last stronghold of the Sugan Earl taken

    Listowel · town · Kerry · 1600

    Listowel was the only town remaining in possession of the Sugan Earl. It was taken in November by Sir Charles Wilmot, the Governor of Kerry.

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    ♦ Listowel was the only town that remained in possession of the Sugan Earl, and even that town was taken in November by Sir Charles V'olmant, the Governor of Kerry. He wrote the name Wilmot himself. — Hibenua Pacutu.

    12G HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

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    Listowel was the only town still held by the Sugan Earl. That hold ended in November 1600, when Sir Charles Wilmot, Governor of Kerry, took the town. He wrote his own name as Wilmot himself.

45. Lord Deputy's progress through Thomond towards Galway

    Thomond · street · Dublin

    James of Desmond accompanied the Lord Deputy on his progress through Thomond, travelling within two miles of Galway before they parted ways; Desmond returned to Limerick while the Lord Deputy continued to Galway.

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    He served at his own cost at the taking of Knockgraffon, Dungarvan, Carrigogunnel, the first and second time ; Ballinconnell Castle in Thomond and Clare, and Clononkenie, in the countic of Lymrick. He toke Donnell O'Bryen's galley, which did much prejudice the King's subjects in the river of Shenan. He sent his men, who slew the rebell called Slico (O'Connor Sligo), which did offend the cittizens much, and threatened to burn Lymerick. He caused Edmond Bourke and his sonne to pay £16 to such of the cittizens as they have robbed thereof. He caused William Fitzjames Geraldine to bestow the prey which he toke from some of the cittizens. His men brought home the cattle which were taken away the night before by some of the rebells. He apprehended one Macloghlen Baukaks sonn, and another rebell, whome he caused to pay £24 for their ransome, which he gave to such of the cittizens as the said Macloghlen's sonn formerly caused to pay him ransome of £10. He with a small companie burned the toune and castle in the Island called Ellanrogane, and faught with many of the rebells there, of whom they killed many, and burnt others, and brought his men with their goods home salfe. He toke a galley and a half galley from Mourough O'Bryan, which he carried by land a myle and a half, and then lanced them to the water, and brought them to Lymricke. He issued at midnight out of Lj'mricke towards the Bishop of Killalowe and his two sonnes, but they narrowly escaped him, quitting their horses and baggage, whereon thej' seized. He burned Kilcordane and Clonemoniayne, in O'Bryen's countric. lie allured James of Desmond to come into the Lord Deputie's camp and laye in his tent and wayte on him to Limerick, and in his progress through Thomond within two miles of Galway, where they tooke leave and came to Lyrarick, and the Lord Deputie .went to Galway. He payed £40 in part payment of 1000 Duckatts, which he proipised to Donough O'Bryan for betraying and delivering up into his hands the rebell Thomas Fitzgerald, leing tlicn with O'Brien in Thomond, as he undertook to doe, but fayled in performancethert'of."

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 52

46. Lord Justice Brabazon holds great court in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1547–1551

    While in Limerick, Lord Justice Brabazon held a great court at which the Mayor was present and took part as one of the Judges or Commissioners.

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    The Lord Justice (Brabazon) being m Limerick, held a great court, at which the Mayor Avas present, and took part in it as one of the Judges or Commissioners. In 1551, Edmond Butler, Archbishop of Cashel, and son of Pierce, Earl of Ormond, to whom the government of Tipperary had been committed a few years before, died; and Murrough O'Brien, Earl of Thomond, as he was styled by the English, and king,^° but styled O'Brien according to the custom of the Irish, died — he was the first man of the race of O'Brien

    ' Cox's Hibernia Anglicana.

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    Limerick was where Lord Justice Brabazon held a great court. The Mayor was present and took part as one of the judges or commissioners. In 1551, Edmond Butler, Archbishop of Cashel, and son of Pierce, Earl of Ormond, died. He had been given the government of Tipperary a few years before. Murrough O'Brien, Earl of Thomond as the English styled him, and king as the Irish styled him by their custom of calling the chief O'Brien, also died. He was the first man of the race of O'Brien.

47. New houses building near Arthur's Quay

    Arthur's Quay · street · Limerick · 1786

    In 1786, new houses were under construction near Arthur's Quay in Limerick. Mr. Honan identified a piece of ground behind one of these new buildings as the most eligible place in the city for the corn trade, since ships could be loaded directly from the lofts.

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    1st June, 1786, " Our IMayor still continues to harass us in the purchase of corn. Last Saturday he brought out the army to hinder:;Mr. Lyons taking to his store some oats that came by boat, which could not be then weighed fortwant of proper scales. If scarcity comes on I will be sent to Tyburn, 38 " White Boys" have been arrested and put into jail here. The county people for revenge say they will not allow any potatoes or corn to come to market till they are set free. God send the corn factors dont suffer if any scarcity should happen. The export of oatmeal has caused such a scarcity of that article as to give great discontent to the mob and to the publick in general. Our Mayor called over each of us that promised to supply him last January with that article. None of the gentlemen were in any respect prepared to do it, I could not an instant hesitate. I am selling those three days past oatmeal at cost price, I have gained great favour with a turbulent unruly set and our corporation assures me of every protection in their power in future, so that the corn trade will be easier to me than any one else. I continue to supply the mob at cost price, had I refused the consequence would be fatal, for the mob would have it from me, and prevent all future exports, not alone of that article, but prevent my loading the " Endeavour" with oats. New houses building near Arthur's-quay, to the rere of one of them is a piece of ground which I had in view to take for some time past, I will see to-morrow if I can. It is the most eligible place in this city for the corn trade, as you could load the ships immediately from any of the lofts. If I can I will get some spot near the river to build on. Our Mayor and Mr. Pery our representative, called a meeting of the millers and merchants to determine about grinding oats for the city, Mr". Brady seemed unwilling to let his mills* for the purpose, till he was told that^his own term of them was expired and would not be renewed — they all thanked me for the supply of .meal I gave the city. I must continu° to do so for a few days, till I load the ship in the pool."

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    This is new houses under construction near Arthur's Quay, in Limerick, in 1786. Mr. Honan, a corn merchant, wrote of them on the 1st of June that year. He had his eye on a piece of ground behind one of the new buildings, the most eligible place in the city for the corn trade, as ships could be loaded immediately from the lofts. That letter tells of a city under strain. The Mayor continued to harass the corn merchants. The previous Saturday he brought out the army to stop Mr. Lyons taking oats to his store, oats that came by boat and could not be weighed for want of proper scales. Thirty-eight White Boys had been arrested and jailed. The country people said they would allow no potatoes or corn to come to market until those prisoners were set free. The export of oatmeal had caused such a scarcity as to give great discontent to the mob and the public in general. The Mayor called over each of the merchants who had promised the previous January to supply him with oatmeal. None were prepared to do it. Mr. Honan did not hesitate. For three days he had been selling oatmeal at cost price, gaining favour with a turbulent unruly set, and the corporation assured him of protection. Had he refused, the mob would have taken it and prevented all future exports, not only of oatmeal but of his loading the Endeavour with oats. The Mayor and Mr. Pery, their representative, called a meeting of the millers and merchants about grinding oats for the city. Mr. Brady seemed unwilling to let his mills for the purpose, until told his term of them was expired and would not be renewed. They all thanked Mr. Honan for the meal he gave the city. He said he must continue for a few days, until he loaded the ship in the pool.

48. Palatine settlers at Rathkeale

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1780

    Palatine people were settled at Rathkeale, noted in connection with the year 1780 and referenced in multiple page entries.

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    Palatines people in 1780, 383, 710 ; Rathkeale, 710, 737.

    Pallasgrene, 3, 737 ; school, 514.

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    Rathkeale was a town where Palatine people were settled. They are noted here in connection with the year 1780. The record gives no detail of their numbers, their houses, or what became of them.

49. Papists ordered to be cleared out of Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    An order was made for Papists to be cleared out of Limerick, following a visit by Sir John Perrot and the establishment of city boundaries in 1609.

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    Limerick city, fouiiUation of, 1; description of, 1; ancient history of, 2,6; built by Yvorus 2; Luimeneoch-Leatlianglas, proper name of Liniericli, 3; Christianity introduced in 434. 3; cathedial (see Cathedrali founded, by St. Munchin, 5 ; battle between Callachau and the Danes (945), 8 ; besieged by (J'brien (tenth century j, 10; King Donald, his l;fe and endowments, 29; founds cathedral (1194;, 30; surrendered by O'Brien, king of Thomond to Henry king ol England, 37; wrested trom the English (1174), and set on fire by O'Brien 43 ; invaded by Kaymond le Gros, 43; under the English, 47; charter by English (1197,) 47; set on tire temp, John, 49; English faiuilies in, etc., 51 ; disputes as to possession (1205), 54; besieged by Bruce (1316), 61; Lord Grey attacks, 81 ; court held there, 93; citizens aid the arrest of Earl of Desmond (see Desmond), 97 ; mayor and citizens assist Lord Justice Pelham, 1579, 102 ; visited by Sir John Perrot, 114 ; boundaries in 1609, 135 ; Papists to be cleared out of 203; garrisoned by French (1690), 213; fortifications of, 218 defence of (.1691), 261; (s«e £vent$.)

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    Limerick has a long and troubled history. The city was built by Yvorus, and its older name was Luimeneach-Leathanglas. Christianity arrived in 434, and a cathedral was founded by St. Munchin. A battle was fought between Callachan and the Danes in 945. In the tenth century O'Brien besieged the city, and later King Donald founded a cathedral in 1194. O'Brien, king of Thomond, surrendered Limerick to Henry, king of England, but in 1174 it was wrested from the English and set on fire by O'Brien. Raymond le Gros invaded it. The English granted a charter in 1197, and during the time of King John the city was set on fire. Bruce besieged it in 1316. Lord Grey attacked it. The citizens aided the arrest of the Earl of Desmond. In 1579 the mayor and citizens assisted Lord Justice Pelham. Sir John Perrot visited Limerick, and in 1609 the city's boundaries were established. After that, an order was made for Papists to be cleared out of Limerick.

50. Parliament held in Limerick, 1542

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1542

    The Council arrived in Limerick on 15 February 1542 and held a Parliament which continued to 10 March. It was prorogued several times, reconvening in Dublin and then adjourning back to Limerick. According to the Statute Book it sat only to 7 March.

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    In 1542, the Council repaired to the city of Limerick, on the 15th of February, and held a Parhament which they continued to the 10th of March. This Parliament stood prorogued to the 7th of November, and was farther prorogued to the 22nd of December, when it met at Dubhn, and adjourned again to Limerick. According to the Statute Book it sat only to the 7th of March, three days less than the term mentioned in the despatch from the Deputy and Council to the king. In the same despatch O'Brien is lauded as a very sober man, and likely to continue " a treue subject." A subsidy of 20 marks yearly is ordered out of the county of Limerick, and 60 marks out of the county Tipperary. Upon the Irishmen of certain quarters mentioned — first upon Mac I Brien 60 golglas for a month — and 6d. sterling out of every plowland in his country — upon Tulagh Mac Brien, Captain of Ycownagh, £5 rent sterling yearly, upon O'Kennedy and M'Egg (Egan), £10 yearly, Irish — O'Mulryan £40 15s. yearly rent, and 60 galoglas a month — O'Dwyre 8d. sterling out of every plowland in liis countrey, and 40 gallowglas for a month, yearly. '"^They complain of the great lacke that will be here of learned men and other ministers to reside about Lymerick, daily to see justice ministered there, laying farre from Dublin, where your highness lawes be executed, and no man there learned to stay or order anything among them."

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 52

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    Limerick was the setting for a Parliament in 1542. The Council arrived on 15 February and the Parliament ran to 10 March. It was prorogued to 7 November, then further prorogued to 22 December, when it met in Dublin and adjourned back to Limerick. The Statute Book, though, says it sat only to 7 March, three days short of what the Deputy and Council told the king in their despatch. In that same despatch O'Brien is praised as a very sober man, likely to remain "a trewe subject." A subsidy of 20 marks yearly was ordered from the county of Limerick, and 60 marks from the county of Tipperary. Charges fell on the Irishmen of certain quarters: on Mac I Brien, 60 gallowglas for a month and 6d. sterling from every plowland in his country; on Tulagh Mac Brien, Captain of Ycownagh, 5 pounds rent yearly; on O'Kennedy and M'Eggan, 10 pounds yearly, Irish; on O'Mulryan, 40 pounds 15 shillings yearly rent and 60 gallowglas a month; on O'Dwyre, 8d. sterling from every plowland in his country and 40 gallowglas for a month, yearly. They complained of "the great lacke that will be here of learned men and other ministers to reside about Lymerick, daily to see justice ministered there," lying far from Dublin where the king's laws were executed, with no man learned enough to stay or order anything among them.

51. Patrick Hyslane transported for sheep-stealing in Limerick Liberties

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1822

    On August 31st, Patrick Hyslane was sentenced at the Sessions of Rathkeale to seven years' transportation, and again transported in the city for sheep-stealing in the Liberties.

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    August 31st. — Patrick Hyslane sentenced at the Sessions of Rathkeale to seven years' transportation, and again transported in the city for sheep-stealing in the Liberties.

    September 4. — The assizes resumed, pursuant to adjournment ; there were several convictions, among which were Thomas Halpin, John Dogan, Patrick Hennessey, and Edmond Hennessey, convicted of the murder of Buckley, a crown witness at a former assizes. These men were executed on the 9th of September, at the front of the new County Gaol ; they all confessed their guilt, except Dorgan, who declared that he was not of the party. Same assizes, seventeen convicts under sentence of death, respited.

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    In 1822, Rathkeale saw a busy sessions court. On August 31st, Patrick Hyslane was sentenced to seven years' transportation for sheep-stealing in the Liberties. The same sessions, resumed on September 4th, brought several convictions. Thomas Halpin, John Dogan, Patrick Hennessey, and Edmond Hennessey were convicted of the murder of Buckley, a crown witness from a former assizes. They were executed on September 9th at the front of the new County Gaol. All confessed their guilt except Dorgan, who declared he was not of the party. Seventeen convicts under sentence of death were respited at the same assizes.

52. Pery chapel in St. Mary's Cathedral

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The Pery chapel, situated in the south-west aisle of St. Mary's Cathedral, is a recent improvement with a ceiling of bright blue and silver stars and gray marble walls. Beneath are the tombs of the Pery family, and it contains a white marble monument of Lord Glentworth by Baily.

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    The Pery chapel is one of the more recent improvements in the cathedral; it is situated in the south- v/cst aisle, is large, and beautifully ornamented; the ceiling is done up in bright blue and silver stars, the walls in gray marble, and underneath are the tombs to which the remains of the Pery family are consigned. A white marble monument, with a full length recumbent effigy of Lord Glentworth, admirably executed by Baily, and of the finest workmanship, is an object of much attraction in the Pery chapel. The monument bears the following inscription : —

    ' The family of Alderman Yorke, ayIio was of Dutch orighi, is said to be represented hy the present Ducliess of Kovigo.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 342

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    As you pass through Limerick, St. Mary's Cathedral holds the Pery chapel in its south-west aisle. It is one of the more recent improvements to the cathedral, large and beautifully ornamented. The ceiling is done in bright blue and silver stars, the walls in gray marble. Underneath are the tombs where the remains of the Pery family are consigned. A white marble monument stands there with a full-length recumbent effigy of Lord Glentworth, admirably executed by Baily, and of the finest workmanship. It is an object of much attraction in the Pery chapel.

53. Petition for additional bridge over the Shannon at Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1809

    The Corporation petitioned against the assessment clauses of the Act 33rd Geo. III and called for an additional bridge down the River Shannon, as Thomond Bridge had become inconvenient and insufficient for traffic.

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    On the 13th of February, IROy, the freedom of the city was conferred in a " heart-of-oak box'' ornamented with gold, on Captain Michael Seymour, a citizen. Commander of the King's ship Amethyst, for his briUiant exploit in conquering the French ship Thetis with a superior force. On the 17th of the same month, in the Corporation, not yet at rest, another petition was agreed to against the assessment clauses of the Act 33rd Geo. III., and the same reasons were advanced as those already set forth in a petition, in which reference is made to the St. Michael's Commissioners' Act which had passed the year before, and a call was made for the extension of the Act to the old parts of the city, and for an additional bridge down the river Shannon, as Thomond bridge had now become inconvenient and insufficient for the traffic.!

    For the first time for a long series of years, a bell now tolled in the cupola attached to the north gable end of the house inhabited by the Friars of the order of St. Francis in Newgate-lane. During some years before this, Daniel O'Connell, afterwards the illustrious patriot and liberator of his country, had been going the Munster Circuit as a young barrister and visiting Limerick. Indeed his first professional advocacy in favour of prisoners was made in Limerick in 1798, when the late Mr. James Blackwell, then gaoler of the city gaol, was in the habit of retaining his services for persons about to be tried. O'Connell now formed the acquaintance of an energetic and stirring Franciscan, Father Dan. Hogan,^ who is yet remembered by some of the old citizens, as a priest w^ho had won the affections of aU classes, and who w^is popular even with the Protestant party. Consulting as to how the Penal Laws could best and most safely be evaded, as to bells in chapels, and steeples in Catholic places of worship, O'Connell hit on an expedient, informing Father Hogan that there was no penal statute against erecting a cupola at the gable of his house, and putting a bell there if he chose. The good friar took the hint ; masons and carpenters were set at work ; the cupola was made ;

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 240

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    Limerick in 1809. On the 17th of February that year, the Corporation agreed to a petition against the assessment clauses of the Act 33rd Geo. III. The same reasons had been set out in an earlier petition, which referred to the St. Michael's Commissioners' Act that had passed the year before. The Corporation called for that Act to be extended to the old parts of the city, and they called for an additional bridge down the River Shannon. Thomond Bridge had become inconvenient and insufficient for the traffic. That same February, on the 13th, the freedom of the city had been conferred on Captain Michael Seymour, a citizen and commander of the King's ship Amethyst, for his exploit in conquering the French ship Thetis with a superior force. The freedom was presented in a "heart-of-oak box" ornamented with gold. Around this time, a bell tolled for the first time in years from a cupola at the north gable of the house inhabited by the Friars of St. Francis in Newgate Lane. Daniel O'Connell, then a young barrister visiting Limerick on the Munster Circuit, had made his first professional advocacy for prisoners in the city in 1798, when James Blackwell, gaoler of the city gaol, retained him for persons about to be tried. O'Connell formed the acquaintance of Father Dan Hogan, a Franciscan who had won the affections of all classes, popular even with the Protestant party. Consulting on how the Penal Laws could be evaded regarding bells and steeples in Catholic places of worship, O'Connell found an expedient. He told Father Hogan there was no penal statute against erecting a cupola at the gable of his house and putting a bell there. The friar took the hint. Masons and carpenters were set to work, and the cupola was made.

54. Pierce Creagh FitzAndrew's stone house in Mary Street

    Mary Street · street · Limerick

    Pierce Creagh FitzAndrew built a stone house at No. 9 Mary Street, which was still standing at the time of writing. The mantelpieces bore his initials and those of his wife. It was mortgaged in 1631 and sold at auction in 1860 for the same sum.

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    ' Pierce Creagh FitzAndrew was active and enterprising. He built a fine " Stone howse" in Mary-street, which house is yet standing, and in which mantel-pieces, with the initials of his name, and the initials of his wife's name, may yet be seen.* The house is No. 9. It was mortgaged in 1631 to Dr. Thomas Arthur for a sum of £300 ; and it is a curious fact that in the year 1860, this identical house was sold by auction, and purchased bj' a Mr. Cooney, of Broadf ord, in the County of Clare, for the same sum of £300. It was in his maj-oralty that the causeway was finished through the Friar's bog (Monabraher), and the bridge over the causeway built, as appears by the inscription raised on a stone in the bridge in black letters : — " Hunc pontem ac Viam Stratam fieri fecit Petrus Creagh filius Andreas major ciutatis Liraericensis sumptibus ejusdem ciutatis, A.D. 163o."

    In Davis' MSS., it is said in rhyme that a Scotchman came to ply a ferry-boat between Limerick and Parteen, but as he demanded money in advance, the city refused to deal with him — hence the causeway was made.

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    This is the stone house Pierce Creagh FitzAndrew built in Mary Street, No. 9. He was active and enterprising, and the house was still standing at the time of writing. The mantelpieces inside bore his initials and the initials of his wife's name, cut into the stone. The house was mortgaged in 1631 to Dr. Thomas Arthur for £300. It is a curious fact that in 1860, the same house was sold by auction, and purchased by a Mr. Cooney of Broadford, in County Clare, for the same sum, £300. It was in FitzAndrew's mayoralty that the causeway was finished through the Friar's bog, called Monabraher, and the bridge over the causeway built. A stone in the bridge carried an inscription in black letters. The words, in Latin, recorded that Pierce Creagh, son of Andrew, mayor of the city of Limerick, had the bridge and paved way made at the expense of the city. In Davis's manuscripts, it is said in rhyme that a Scotchman came to ply a ferry-boat between Limerick and Parteen, but as he demanded money in advance, the city refused to deal with him, and so the causeway was made instead.

55. Provincial Bank branch opens at Newcastle

    Newcastle · town · Limerick · 1862

    A branch of the Provincial Bank was opened at Newcastle on 25 March. On the same day, distressed labourers of Bruff assembled in a threatening manner.

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    March 25. — A branch of the Provincial Bank was opened at Newcastle. Same day, the distressed labourers of BrufF assembled in a threatening manner.

    April 1. — Death in Dublin of Sir Matthew Barrington, Crown Solicitor of Munster, one of tha most active and energetic professional men of his time, and one of the most useful and remarkable of the citizens of Limerick.

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    Newcastle is a town the road passes through. On 25 March 1862, a branch of the Provincial Bank opened here. The same day, the distressed labourers of Bruff assembled in a threatening manner. The book gives no further detail on what came of it.

56. Provincial synod held in Limerick by Archbishop Cantwell

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1453

    In 1453, John Cantwell, Archbishop of Cashel, held a provincial synod in Limerick, the canons of which were still extant at the time of writing, as recorded in Wilkins' Concilia, volume three.

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    A charter to the Mayor of Limerick was granted in 1433. In 1436, a trial was prohibited in Limerick by ecclesiastical authority. In 1442, Sii- John Talbot was endowed with a grant out of the fee-farm of the city. In 1450, important improvements, which are more particularly noticed in the annals of Limerick, were efi'ected. In 1453, John Cantwell, Archbishop of Cashel, held a provincial synod here, the canons of which are to this day extant (Wilkins' Coucil. tom. iii). Teigh O'Brien, Lord of Thomond, in the year 1467, led a very great force southward, across the Shannon, m the summer; he plundered the Irish of Desmond and of West Munster (Cork and Kerry) ; the Irish of Leinster also paid him tribute, and he then rekuTied home, after having taken possession of the territory of Clan William (in Tipperary), and of the county of Limerick, which were confirmed to him by the earl of Desmond, for obtaming peace for himself and his country. After obtaining security of sixty marks for him and his heirs for ever, fi'om the people of Limerick, he died, and Conor, the son of Turlogh O'Brien, was appointed his successor.^

    • The Annals for 1411 contain the following, amongst other entries : —

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 40

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    Limerick has seen its share of authority exercised within its walls. A charter was granted to the Mayor of Limerick in 1433. Three years later, in 1436, a trial was prohibited in Limerick by ecclesiastical authority. In 1442, Sir John Talbot was endowed with a grant out of the fee-farm of the city. Important improvements were effected in 1450, recorded in the annals of Limerick. Then in 1453, John Cantwell, Archbishop of Cashel, held a provincial synod here, the canons of which are to this day extant, recorded in Wilkins' Concilia, volume three. The years that followed brought their own turbulence. In 1467, Teigh O'Brien, Lord of Thomond, led a very great force southward across the Shannon in the summer. He plundered the Irish of Desmond and of West Munster, Cork and Kerry. The Irish of Leinster paid him tribute. He took possession of the territory of Clan William in Tipperary and of the county of Limerick, confirmed to him by the earl of Desmond for obtaining peace. After obtaining security of 60 marks for him and his heirs forever from the people of Limerick, he died, and Conor, son of Turlogh O'Brien, was appointed his successor.

57. Queen Anne's Prison in Pump Lane, Limerick

    Pump Lane · street · Galway · 1693–1710

    A dungeon known as 'Queen Anne's Prison' in Pump Lane, Limerick, is said to have been one of the noisome dungeons used against Catholics during the penal era following the Treaty of Limerick.

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    ' " Queen Anne's Prison" in Pump Lane, Limerick, is said to have been one of these dun^^eons. ' Thorpe's Catalogue of the SouthweU MSS. « Ibid, p. 235. * Ibid. » Ibid.

    292 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

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    This is Queen Anne's Prison, in Pump Lane, Limerick. It is said to have been one of the noisome dungeons used against Catholics during the penal era that followed the Treaty of Limerick, in the years from 1693 to 1710.

58. Ralph Ouseley's tomb in St. Mary's churchyard

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    Ralph Ouseley, M.R.I.A., an antiquarian, is buried in St. Mary's churchyard in Limerick. His tomb remains a notable feature of the site.

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    Ouseley, Ralph, M.R.I. A. — Antiquarian, whose tomb is in St. Mary's churchyard.

    • This truly gifted and accomplislied lady had been married to Mr. Bushnell, a D American gentleman who died some sboi t time before her.

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    In Limerick, St. Mary's churchyard holds the tomb of Ralph Ouseley, a member of the Royal Irish Academy and an antiquarian. His grave remains a notable feature of the churchyard.

59. Ramparts west of John's Gate and Mungret Tower built 1643

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1643

    During the mayoralty of Pierce Creagh in 1643, ramparts westward of John's Gate and Mungret Tower were built. An inscription in the battlement recorded 'Pierse Creagh, Mayor, 1643.'

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    Pierce Creagh was mayor in 1643, when the ramparts westward of John's Gate and Mungret Tower were built, in the battlement of one of which was the following Ime : — Pierse Ceeagh, Mayor, 1643.^

    ' Ibid, I., 842.

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    Limerick was fortified in 1643, during the mayoralty of Pierce Creagh. Ramparts were built westward of John's Gate, along with Mungret Tower. An inscription in the battlement recorded the words: "Pierse Creagh, Mayor, 1643."

60. Rathkeale special sessions, December 1815

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1815

    On December 10th and 11th, special sessions were held at Rathkeale under the Insurrection Act. A country schoolmaster, alleged writer of Captain Rock's orders, was transported.

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    Dec. 10th and 11th. — Special sessions at Kathkeale, under the Insurrection Act ; one man, "a country schoolmaster, an alleged writer of Captain Rock's orders, transported.

    In the summer of this year a vestibule or portico, supported by four wooden columns of the Ionic order, erected over the entrance into the new Augustinian Chapel, George's-street.

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    In December 1815, Rathkeale held special sessions under the Insurrection Act, on the 10th and 11th of that month. A country schoolmaster, what the record calls an alleged writer of Captain Rock's orders, was transported.