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English Prince studies at Lismore
Lismore · town · Waterford
During the era of Danish invasions, an English Prince was said to have been at Lismore, where he imbibed principles of order and government that made his reign illustrious, demonstrating Irish progress in learning despite the invader threat.
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monasteries for many years supplied the Churches of England^ and some of those in Ireland^ with Bishops. And while the lives of the saints and sages were brightening up, and dispelling the gloom which had so long hung over the destinies of our country, distant lands were enhghtened by the reflection of their hohness and learning, and Armagh, all the Avhile, gave its uninterrupted successors to Saint Patrick in the Episcopacy, first in the person of Senanus, afterwards of St. Benignus, Jerlath, Cormac, &c. During these times it has been stated, an English Prince had been at Lismore, where he imbibed those principles of order and government which made his reign illustrious, and, not\\athstanding the barbarous aggressions of the invaders, the Irish proved their progress in arts, arms and religion.
Nearly at the same time that Malachy the Great was engaged in conquering the Danes of Dublin and the Islands, Brian Boru was successfully engaged in reducing the Danes of Lunerick. He had avenged the murder by Ivor, King of the Limerick Danes, of hisbrother Mahon, eldest son of Kennedy, and on the defeat of Molloy, slain at the battle of Ballagh Leachta,' he succeeded to the throne of Munster. Though the Danes at this time were nominal Christians, they refused to preach to the Saxons in England, which discreditable circumstance occasioned the dispatch of missions from lona, the monastic settlement of St Columkille. The Danes were so hatefid to the Irish, and reciprocated the feeling so thoroughly, that they avoided all religious intercourse with the Irish Church, and connected themselves with the See of Canterbury in England.^
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 14
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House of Industry founded in Limerick (1774)
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1774
A House of Industry was founded in Limerick in 1774, aimed at addressing poverty and providing relief.
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Pery, 358 ; Vandeleur's, 358. Hotels in 1770, .364. Houses, etc., in the city, 464, 751. House of Industry founded (1774), 365. Howard, Lord George, permission to, 291. Howley (Sir John), at Limerick, 423 ; meeting In
1812, 433. Hubert, Bishop, account of, 553. Hue-and-Cry, 28th Henry VllL, 74. Humbert, General, 409, 410. Hunt, Sir Vere, raises regiment in 1798, 405, Hurley, Maurice, tomb of, 734. Hy Conaill invaded, twelfth century, 25. Hy Cuanach (Coonagh), 4.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Illuminations in Limerick for Wellington's victory at Salamanca
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1812
Great illuminations and rejoicings took place in the city of Limerick on 9 September following Wellington's victory at Salamanca and the capture of Madrid.
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September 9th. — Great illuminations and rejoicings in the city, consequent on Wellington's victory at Salamanca, and the capture of Madrid.
The harvest this year superabundant, beyond anything of the kind ever remembered, and the happiest continuance of tine weather to save iL
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 240
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James Kennedy of Kilmallock, Irish bard
Kilmallock · town · Limerick
James Kennedy of Kilmallock was among the native Irish bards of County Limerick.
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Of Bards who wrote in Irish, natives of the county of Limerick, there have been several, viz., David O'Bruadair (Broderick), who was living in 1692 ; Patrick Kelly, who died in 1741 . John Roberts lived in 1778; Patrick Fennell, a schoolmaster at Ballingarry in 1771; John Lloyd, •whose contributions in Irish fill some pages of the collection of the Poets oj Munstbr, and who wrote a short history of the county of Clare, was a native of the county of Limerick. He resided principally in the west of Clare, and taught in private families there. His death was attended by melancholy circumstances at Moyarta, about the year 1790. John Tuomy, some of whose poems also appear among the collections above referred to, died in 177i5, in Limerick; Maurio* Griffin, who lived at Slevereigh, near Ballingarry, in 1778; James Daly, of Loughmora, who was living in 1770, and who composed several exquisite elegies; Thomas Gleeson, of Adare, an expert Latin and Irish scholar; David O'Clery, of Newcastle; James Kennedy, of Kilmallock ; Andrew M'Mahon, who kept a tanyard at Limerick, and who wrote several satires; Nicholas O'Donnell, a native also, who was "high sheriff of the Appolonian court, Cork". These are among the Irish writing bards. In the present century Patrick O'Kelly, author of Killarney, and other English poems, and mentioned in Lockhart's life of Scott, resided here for many years. He was, we believe, a Roscommon man by birth, Edward Moran, in 1823, wrote and published several meritorious verses which he dedicated to Thomas Moore; Mr. Moran afterwards became attached to the Globe and Traveller newspaper in London, of which he was sub-editor for some years. J. Walsh also wrote some good verses, as has the latest of our local bards Michael Hogan, the " Bard of Thomond", who has published several pleasing ballads, and whose poems have appeared in a collected form.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 455
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Jesuit Father O'Gorman teaches school in Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1727
In 1727, Father Thomas O'Gorman, a native of Munster who had entered the Jesuit order in Castile, Spain, taught school in Limerick. He had previously taught in Clonmel and Cork.
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In this year Father Thomas O^Gorman, a native of Munster, and who had entered the order of the Jesuit Fathers in Castile, in Spain, taught School in Limerick ; he had previously taught in Clonmel and Cork also.s
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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 183
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John Fitzgibbon born at Ballysheeda, 1708
Ballysheeda · townland · Tipperary · 1708
John Fitzgibbon, born at Ballysheeda in 1708, authored works on cases determined at Westminster and an essay on commerce.
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Fitzgibbon, John, born at Ballysheeda, 1708, "Cases determined at Westminster", "Essay on Commerce".
Martin, John, M.D., 1770—" On the Castle Connell Spa".
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 454
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John Power of Gurteen succeeds as 11th Lord Power de jure
Gurteen · electoral division · Waterford · 1742
After Henry Power died unmarried in May 1742, he was succeeded by his nearest male kin, John Power of Grange, County Galway, and Gurteen, County Waterford, as 11th Lord Power, de jure. The Power family estates at Gurteen in Waterford were thus associated with the continuation of the peerage.
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After the death of John, Lord Power, his son Henry succeeded. He died, unmarried, in May, 1742, leaving two unmarried sisters, Charlotte, and Frances Clare Power. He was succeeded by his nearest of kin in the male line, viz., John Power of Grange, County Gal way, and of Gurteen, County Waterford, as 11th Lord, dejure.
Count E. de Poher de la Poer, of Gurteen le Poer, County of Waterford, Nth Lord Power and Curraghmore, de jure, is married to the Hon. Mary Monsell, daughter of Lord Emly, of Tervoe, Limerick.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 476
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Knights of St. John at Adare and Aney
Adare · townland · Limerick · 1200–1299
The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem had a house at Adare and a preceptory at Aney, both in County Limerick, founded in the thirteenth century by Geoffry de Maurisco. They also had an establishment at Hospital.
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The Canonesses of St. Augustine had a nunnery In Limerick, founded by King Donald O'Brien in 1171, and dedicated to St. Peter, whence its name of Peter's Cell. It stood near the town wall, at the lower end of Pump Lane or Peter Street. After the suppression, it became the property of Lord Milton. The dissenters of Limerick rented their chapel from him mitil 1798. A handsome house was afterwards built on its site, which, with its fine garden, became the residence of Madame O'Dell. This order had also three other establishments in the county, viz., at Cluan-Credhail, founded in the sixth century by St. Ita; at Kilsane, founded by MacSheehy, an Irish gentleman, and dedicated to St. Catherine; and at Monaster-na-Calliaghduif, in the parish of Roberstown, barony of Shanid, founded by the Clangibbons in the thirteenth century. The Knights Templars had a house in Quay Lane, and a Commandery at Newcastle, of which there are still some remains. The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem had a house at Adare, and a preceptory at Any, both founded in the thirteenth century, by Geoffry de Maurisco : they had also another establishment at Hospital.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 371
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Knights of St. John establishment at Hospital
Hospital · town · Limerick
The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem had an establishment at Hospital in County Limerick, in addition to their houses at Adare and Aney.
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The Canonesses of St. Augustine had a nunnery In Limerick, founded by King Donald O'Brien in 1171, and dedicated to St. Peter, whence its name of Peter's Cell. It stood near the town wall, at the lower end of Pump Lane or Peter Street. After the suppression, it became the property of Lord Milton. The dissenters of Limerick rented their chapel from him mitil 1798. A handsome house was afterwards built on its site, which, with its fine garden, became the residence of Madame O'Dell. This order had also three other establishments in the county, viz., at Cluan-Credhail, founded in the sixth century by St. Ita; at Kilsane, founded by MacSheehy, an Irish gentleman, and dedicated to St. Catherine; and at Monaster-na-Calliaghduif, in the parish of Roberstown, barony of Shanid, founded by the Clangibbons in the thirteenth century. The Knights Templars had a house in Quay Lane, and a Commandery at Newcastle, of which there are still some remains. The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem had a house at Adare, and a preceptory at Any, both founded in the thirteenth century, by Geoffry de Maurisco : they had also another establishment at Hospital.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 371
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Knights Templar house and Commandery in Limerick
Newcastle · town · Limerick
The Knights Templars had a house in Quay Lane in Limerick city and a Commandery at Newcastle in County Limerick, of which some remains were still visible at the time of writing.
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The Canonesses of St. Augustine had a nunnery In Limerick, founded by King Donald O'Brien in 1171, and dedicated to St. Peter, whence its name of Peter's Cell. It stood near the town wall, at the lower end of Pump Lane or Peter Street. After the suppression, it became the property of Lord Milton. The dissenters of Limerick rented their chapel from him mitil 1798. A handsome house was afterwards built on its site, which, with its fine garden, became the residence of Madame O'Dell. This order had also three other establishments in the county, viz., at Cluan-Credhail, founded in the sixth century by St. Ita; at Kilsane, founded by MacSheehy, an Irish gentleman, and dedicated to St. Catherine; and at Monaster-na-Calliaghduif, in the parish of Roberstown, barony of Shanid, founded by the Clangibbons in the thirteenth century. The Knights Templars had a house in Quay Lane, and a Commandery at Newcastle, of which there are still some remains. The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem had a house at Adare, and a preceptory at Any, both founded in the thirteenth century, by Geoffry de Maurisco : they had also another establishment at Hospital.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 371
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Limerick besieged by Bruce
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1316
Following earlier disputes over the possession of Limerick, the city was besieged by Bruce in 1316, preceding Lord Grey's later attacks.
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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$.)
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Limerick established as one of Ireland's first counties
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1210
In 1210, King John divided Leinster and Munster into counties including Limerick, and appointed sheriffs and officers after the English manner. This established Limerick as an administrative county.
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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-
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 36
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Limerick militia marched to Cork, 1813
Cork · city · Cork · 1813–1814
In May 1813 the Limerick City Regiment proceeded to Cork and remained there until the peace of Fontainebleau prompted disembodiment. The regiment then marched to Limerick in July 1814 for disembodiment.
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In the month of May, 1813, the regiment proceeded to Cork, and remained there until the disembodiment of the militia in consequence of the peace of Fontainbleau, and it marched to Limerick for disembodiment in July, 1814.
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.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 451
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Lock Mills at Abbey River junction
Abbey River · river · Donegal
The Russell firm held Lock Mills, situated where the canal joins the Abbey River in Limerick. This was one of several milling concerns the firm operated, contributing to the commerce of the port.
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In addition to the Newtown Pery Mills, the machinery of which is already_so rapid hare been the improvements in steam machinery since its erection-old fashioned and comparatively expensive tSwork-the Messrs. Russell hold Lock Mills, situate where the canal joins the
468 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 265
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Lord Coloony and Henry Temple granted houses in Kilmallock
Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 1660–1670
Following the Restoration land settlement, Richard Lord Coloony and Henry Temple received large grants of houses and plots of ground in Kilmallock, Barony of Clanwilliam. These grants formed part of the broader redistribution of forfeited lands.
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Richard Lord Coloony, and Henry Temple, Esq., obtained large grants of houses, plotts of ground, &c., in Kilmallock, in the Barony of Clanwilliam.
Captain John Frend obtained a grant of 756a. Ir. stat. in the Barony of Clanwilliam. Dr. Richard Boyle, Bishop of Femes and Leighlin, his heirs and assignees, 356a. 5p. stat. c. £3 6s. 9id. in same barony. Captain Humphrey Hartwell, 877a. 3r. 32p. stat. £8 4d. 7id. in ditto. John Mathews and John Snow, 320a. and lip. stat. £3. Captain Ingram obtained a total of 990a Ir. Ip. stat. in same barony.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 108
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Lord Justice at Limerick plans to reduce gentlemen
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1584–1585
The Lord Justice went to Limerick the day after the execution at Quin, and according to the Annals of the Four Masters resolved to destroy and reduce a great number of gentlemen on each side of Limerick, until news of a Scottish fleet in the north diverted him.
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The death of the Earl of Desmond was followed by a period of tranquillity. The hopes of the disaffected were extinguished, and desolation and famine followed the ravages of five years of civil war. Sir John Perrott was sworn into the office of Lord Deputy on the 26th of June, 1581, and after making a progress to Athlone and Galway, attended by Sir John jNTorris and Sir Eichard Bingham, who were respectively Presidents of Munster and Connaught, arrived at Quin in the county Clare, where Cruise, the sheriff of the county, dehvered up to him Donogh Beg O^Brien, styled by the Annalists, in their excessive loyalty, the arch traitor and leader of the plunderers of Connaught : — " whose body, mangled and half dead after hanging, was affixed, fastened with hard and hempen ropes to the top of the steeple of Quin as a warning to evil doers." Turlough, son of Owney O'Loghlen of Burren, had been executed previously by Sir Edward Brabazon, the temporary governor of thje province. The Lord Justice went next day to Limerick, and was resolved, according to the Annals of the Four Masters, to destroy and reduce a great number of gentlemen on each side of Limerick, until news reached him that a Scotch lieet had arrived in the north of Ireland, whither Perrott proceeded at once, and promptly repressed the movement.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 66
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Lords Justices arrive in Limerick on kingdom progress
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1698
In 1698 the Marquis of Winchester and the Earl of Galway, Lords Justices of Ireland, arrived in Limerick during their progress through the kingdom, proceeding thence to Galway.
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(and those natural born subjects to be maintained by the kingdom) Avere likewise disbanded. To the great reUef of the citizens such Dutch guards and French refugees as had remained were dismissed, and ordered away. WilHam was exceedingly annoyed at this step, and remonstrated against it. He would not allow his faithful Dutch guards to be tampered with, if he could — but the fiat of Lords and Commons went forth, so that the Dutch guards were shipped for Holland.^ In 1698 the Marquis of Winchester and the Earl of Galway, Lords Justices of Ireland, in their progress through the kingdom, arrived in Limerick, and thence went to Galway. On the 30th of July a most violent storm arose, which Lad such force on the Shannon, that its current was sto])ped for three hours, and people might walk over quite dry. It desti-oyed so much corn that wheat rose to 6s. 6d. per bushel, and barley to 20s. the Limerick barrel.^
A large trade was carried on at this time in serges, between Limerick and Spain and Portugal ; and at this time also the glove trade in Limerick was in such a position as to attract considerable attention.^
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 165
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Luggage boat arrives from Dublin by canal
near O'Brien's Bridge · town · Clare · 1814
On June 7th, a luggage boat arrived from Dublin by canal — the first to come nearer to Limerick than O'Brien's Bridge since February 1809, when the banks had burst.
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June 7th A luggage boat arrived from Dublin by the canal— the first that had come nearer
to Limerick than O'Brien's Bridge since February, 1809, (when the banks burst.)
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 246
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Mardyke quay built by Limerick corporators
Mardyke · street · Sligo
The corporators of Limerick built a new quay on the large strand westward of the west water gate mill. The quay became known as the Mardyke, and its proprietors were said to be the Vincent family and heirs of Alderman Foord.
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Whilst the state of things was thus disheartening and disagreeable, the corporators of Limerick having had time to cool down, commenced to make some improvements. On the large strand, which was then westward of the west water gate null, they built the new quay, now known by the name of the Mardyke.*
' Wages of Carpenters, Masons, Plasterers, &c., Is. 6d. a day— Labourers, 6d. a day.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 180
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Mayor administers oath at Mont Pellier (O'Brien's Bridge), 1798
near O'Brien's Bridge · town · Clare · 1798
On Monday March 19th, Joseph Cripps, Mayor of Limerick, went as a county magistrate to Mont Pellier (O'Brien's Bridge), where the Rev. Mr. Crotty, Parish Priest, was involved in proceedings related to the oath of allegiance.
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On Monday, 19th of JIarch, Joseph Cripps, Esq., Mayor of Limerick, as a county magistrate, •went to Mont Pellier (O'Brien's Bridge) when the Eev, Mr. Crotty, Parish Priest thereof, and
388 HISTORY OF LIMEIilCK.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 225
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New Custom House built in Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1765–1766
Around 1765–66, a handsome and commodious Custom House was built in Limerick from a design by engineer Davis Dukart. Caleb Powell was appointed collector of the Port and became the first inhabitant of the building.
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In 17 6o, the revenue of the port began to increase, and a very handsome and commodious Custom House was built from a design by an engineer named Davis Dukart. Caleb Powellj Esq., an ancestor of Caleb Powell, Esq., of Clonshavoj, ex-M.P. of the county of Limerick,^ was appointed collector of the Port, and was the first who inhabited the Custom House.2
In the following year a return was made in Parliament of the number of Protestants and " Papist " families in Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare, by which appeared that the Catholics trebled in number the Protestants in these counties. There were then 38 priests, and 8 friars in the county of Limerick.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 199
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Ormonde land grants in Kilkenny under Act of Settlement
Smithstown · townland · Kilkenny · 1662
Under the Act of Settlement, the Duke of Ormonde received extensive confiscated lands across eight counties. In Kilkenny, Smith's-town (834 acres) and New-Church (116 acres, 2 roods, 8 poles) were granted by the Duke to Robert Walsh and his heirs male at an annual rent of £5.
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* Smith's- town contained 834 acres, and New-Church 116 acres, two roods and eight polea, and was granted by the Duke to Robert Walsh and his heirs male, for the rent of X5 a year.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 112
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Ormond introduces woollen manufactures to Kilkenny
Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny
The Duke of Ormond introduced woollen manufactures into Kilkenny with great success, where they flourished for a long period and, despite every impediment, had not totally ceased by the time of writing.
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It must be admitted too, that the Duke of Ormond exerted himself with very great success to introduce manufactures, particularly of woollens, into Carrick-on-Suir and Kilkenny, where they flourished for a long period, and where, notwithstanding every impediment, they have not totally ceased to this day.
' Thorpe's Catalogue of the Southwell MSS. * Orrery'3 State Letters.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 113
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Parliament addresses fortifications at Limerick, 1702
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1702
When Parliament met on 21 September 1702, the Duke of Ormonde as Lord Lieutenant spoke of the need for laws to establish the Protestant religion and specifically mentioned the necessity of providing fortifications at Limerick for the safety of the kingdom. The Bill against the growth of Popery was subsequently passed into law.
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On the 21st of September, same year. Parliament met, when the Duke of Ormonde, as Lord Lieutenant spoke, and told them that " they should make such other laws as were wanting for the Establishment of the Protestant religion, and the welfare of the kingdom.'^ He also spoke of the necessity of providing such fortifications " as would much conduce to the safety of the kingdom, and particularly at Limerick.'''' The Bill against the growth of Popery was passed into a law. A book called " The Memoirs of King James II.''' pubHshed by Brocas and Malone, in Dublin, was ordered
family till the reign of Queen Elizabeth. A romantic storj' is told of the manner in -which the property went into the possession of Henry O'Brien of Trummera Castle, Co. Clare, the ancestor of Daniel O'Brien, Lord Clare. Henry O'Brien, having proceeded to Carrigaholt, to remonstrate •with Teigh Keugh MacMahon, against certain outrages, the families being always on bad terms, •was struck with the beauty of MacMahon's daughter, who, in the absence of her father at the opposite side of the Shannon, received O'Brien, when a mutual attachment arose between them. On the return of MacMahon, he treacherously fell on O'Brien and his servants ; one of whom was killed. O'Brien, wounded, escaped, and lost no time in presenting himself to Queen Elizabeth, to whom he complained of the conduct of his relative MaclSIahon, who was at once declared an outlaw, and lost his estate which was granted to O'Brien. It had been agreed between O'Brien and the young lady, that the latter should hoist a black handkerchief on the northern pinnacle of the Castle, should her father arrive, by way of warning. This signal O'Brien neglected to look for ; and hence the outrage on him, and tlie disaster that befel l\IacMahon in consequence. Henry's son Daniel was knighted ; \Vas representative in Parliament for Clare, was a Member of the Supreme Council of Confederate Catholics in 1C42, and at the restoration was created Baron Moyarta and Viscount Clare. Daniel was Henry's grandson. See p. 282. ' White's MSS.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 169
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Potato failure and blight 1822-1846
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1822–1846
Potato failure occurred in 1822, blight struck in 1845, and another failure followed in 1846, documenting the progression of famine conditions.
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Potato failure in 1822, 453 ; blight in 1845, 505 ; failure in 1846, 505; market established (1843), 601.
Powell, family of, 356, 395 ; Caleb, memoir of, 856, 381, 743.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Rice family monument in St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
During Richard Arthur's episcopacy, several monuments were erected by Catholic citizens in St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick. Dr. Thomas Arthur composed a Latin epitaph for a monument recently built for the Rice family in the Cathedral at the request of his uncle David Ryce.
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At this time there were several monuments erected by Catholic citizens in the Cathedral of St. Mary's Dr. Thomas Arthur informs us that he was deputed by his uncle, David Ryce, to compose an epitaph for a monument recently built for the Rice family in the Cathedral, and that he composed it as follows : —
'' Quisquis in hoc busto Eyceorum conspicis ossa Manibus exopta regna beata piis". Which he thus translates :
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 339
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Rotatory system document rescinded by Corporation
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1857
On 10 December 1857, the Limerick Corporation unanimously rescinded and cancelled the rotatory system document of 1 December 1856, which had been found to produce anything but harmony in the council. Disputes also arose among the Protestant party over the choice of mayor.
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The resolution and document of the 1st December, 1858, " which has been found to produce anything but harmony in the council", were unaulmooily rescinded and canceUtd.
Fitzgerald,
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 297
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Ships of war arrive at Carrigaholt
near Carrigaholt · townland · Clare · 1798
On October 8th, five ships of war arrived in Carrigaholt: the Caesar (80 guns), Terrible (74), Superb (74), Melpomene (44), and Naid (38), as part of coastal defence during the rebellion period.
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October 8th.— The following ships of war arrived in Carrigaholt, Cfflsar 80 ; Terrible 74 ; Superb 74 ; Melpomene 44 ; Naid 38.
408 HISTORY OF LDIERICK.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 237
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St. Nicholas church near King's Castle, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
The parish church of St. Nicholas in Limerick had its vicarage belonging to the college of vicars choral. No traces of this church survived; it was located near the King's Castle on the south side.
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The parish church of St. Nicholas, Bishop and Confessor, whose festival is celebrated on the 6th of September. Its vicariate (vicarage) belongs to the college of the vicars choral. No traces of this church exist; but it was near the King's Castle, on the south side. It pays... 0 9
The parish church of St. John the Baptist, whose festival is celebrated on the 24th day of June, ... ... 1 6
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 322
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Transport ships to be inspected at Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1691
A commissary was to be sent immediately to Cork to visit the transport ships and assess their condition for sailing. Troops to be transported were to march by the nearest way to embark there.
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VIII — That a commissary shall be immediately sent to Cork to visit the transport ships, and what condition they are in for sailing ; and that as soon as they are ready, the troops to be transported shall march with all convenient speed, the nearest way, in order to embark there; and ii there shall be any more men to be transported than can be carried off in the said fifty ships, the rest shall quit the English town of Limerick, and march to such quarters as shall be appointed for them, convenient for their transportation, where they shall remain till the other twenty ships be ready, which may come in a month ; and may embark on any French ship that may come in the meantime.
IX — That the said ships shall be furnished with forage for horses, and all necessary provisions to subsist the officers, troops, dragoons and soldiers, and all other persons that are shipped to be transported into France ; which provisions shall be paid for as soon as all are disembarked at Brest or Nantz, upon the coast of Britany, or any other part of France they can make.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 147
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Vicarage of Mungret taxed at £142 in 1630
Mungret · town · Limerick · 1630
On April 22, 1630, the Vicarage of Mungret was taxed at £142 by Francis, Bishop of Limerick, and other commissioners. The taxation and boundaries were made under Charles I.
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1630. In this year, April 22, the Vicarage of Mungret was taxed at £142. The taxation and boundaries of this as well as of other vicarages of Ireland were made by Francis, Bishop of Limerick, and other commissioners, on October 5th, and fifth of Charles I. The taxation is quoted in Seward's Tip. Bib., ap. p. 22.
The Erenach or Aircinneach, as well as the similar but superior officer Comharha (Coarb), corruptly written Corba or Corbe, was in ancient times the manager of church lands. By degrees the office of the erenach fell into the hands of laymen, who consequently assumed the title of archdeacons. In fact, the erenachs were the actual possessors of old church lands, out of which they paid in money or kind certain contributions for ecclesiastical purposes. The monks of Mungret were Canons Regular of the order of Augustine. It is still church land, and went into the possession of the Protestant Church in the reign of Elizabeth.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 312
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Waller fails to secure surrender of Clarecastle
near Clarecastle · population centre · Clare · 1651
During the siege of Limerick, Sir Hardress Waller attempted to persuade the garrison of Clare Castle to surrender but failed. Ludlow, who accompanied him on the attempt, returned to the siege.
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driven back, but a destructive fire was opened upon the Cromwellians from the wall, under cover of which the forces that made the sally returned in safety within. Sir Hardress Waller endeavoured to persuade the garrison of Clare castle to sun-ender, but he was not able. Ludlow who was with him making the experiment, returned to the siege, and great numbers of the citizens endeavoured to make their escape from the city, stricken with the plague, and spreading it among Ireton'smen. Ireton commanded them to return, threatened to shoot any who should attempt to come out for the fature, and caused two or three of them to be hanged and others to be whipped back into the city ! The daughter of a poor man was among the number he sentenced to execution, — with piteous tears and lamentations the poor man desired they should spare the daughter and put him to death — but his request was refused. The butchers hanged the daughter, and whipped the wretched father back into the city ! To add to the horror, a gibbet was raised witliin view of the walls ; two persons were executed on it ; they were condemned for something else — but they were put to death, to scare others from attempting to leave the city. The terrors of this frightful siege cannot be depicted in adequate language. Councils became divided withui the walls. Deith stalked through the streets, grim and ghastly, whilst the plague-victims lay on the foot-paths, spectacles for men to weep over. Ireton received hints that the strong were becoming weak — but, in this he was misled. The old Irish party remained firm against his advances, and the counsels of Terence O^Brien always dissipated doubt in the most alarming phases of the situation. The conduct indeed of the Bishop of Emly throughout the siege was of the most patriotic, noble and self-sacrificing character. He was offered an enormous sum of money — no less than forty thousand golden crowns,^ and permission to retire wherever he would out of the kingdom, provided he ceased to exhort the people against surrender ; but his heroic soul spumed the temptation — he had resolved to fight the good fight and win the crown that is promised to the just. When Ireton heard of the stern inflexibility of the bishop, he resolved at once to except him from anmesty, and every other condition he proposed to the besieged. He swore too, that he would visit with the most woful consequences the citizens if they hesitated to bring to him the head of the bishop, together with those of the twenty men who had voted against giving the city into his hands. A council assembled — a debate ensued. Two hundred ecclesiastics now met, and with one voice they proclaimed their determination to interpose between Ireton and the twenty he had named for death — but in vain, for all ecclesiastics were excepted. O^Daly throws out a dark hint, which is supposed to reflect on some of those who were engaged inside the walls at the time, and adds that the witnesses to the circumstances to which he alludes were in Lisbon at the moment he wrote. O^Brien offered to give himseK up, so that the others should be saved — but his proposal was rejected by the ecclesiastics. There were some men, however, not to be trusted ; and they were as well known to Ireton as to those who were about to become his victims. Fennel was one who held an important post, and who had already manifested his treasonable designs. Stackpole, the Eecorder faltered; others of the corporation wished there was an end to the siege and its horrors. Ireton fomented the divisions that had prevailed so long — he inveighed, by name, against the men who were firm, against one whom he called a soldier of fortune,
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 99
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Watch kept at Killaloe pass
Killaloe · town · Clare · 1691
A second party was sent on to the pass at Killaloe to keep a close watch in that quarter during the siege approach to Limerick.
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supplies for a marching army, which was compelled to carry everything on the axle-tree.^ On the 8th an expedition of horse and dragoons with pioneers, were despatched towards the Silver Mines to mend the roads for Ginkle's heavy carriages ; and a second party went on to the pass at Killaloe to keep a close watch in that quarter. On this occasion seven or eight prisoners were taken ; and Ginkle was informed by deserters, consisting of a brigadier of guards and two horsemen, that the Irish army were encamped at or near Caherconlish ; that the Irish foot regiments were armed anew out of the stores of Limerick, and that they spoke of giving the Williamite army battle before they should approach the city. On the same day a Mr. Eichards appeared in the generaVs camp where he remained a few days j he was the bearer of a message from Baldearg O'Donnell, whose conduct as represented by Storey and the Williamite writers was of the most treacherous nature, and whom Richards, according to these authorities, represented as anxious to sell his country for a mess of pottage to its enemies.^ Eichards proceeded immediately after this interview with Ginkle, to Flanders, where William was at this time, in order to inform him of the progress of events. While at Nenagh Ginkle issued a proclamation offering pardon and employment to such of the people as would come in, and surrender themselves to him ; he gave the most hberal promises to such Irish officers and soldiers as would desert their colours, and give him leave to enrol them under the banner of Orange. The entire army then contimied their march towards Limerick, meeting with no great opposition, with the exception of some shght skirmishing between the advance guards and the Irish, who were posted outside the walls. The approaches were made in the same manner as they had been by WHKam, only, says Storey, " we drew more to the left, and nearer the Shannon, but fixed our camp further from the town.-'-' Two regiments of foot and one of horse had been left until the arrival of the cannon on the next day. When the larger part of Ginkle's men had got up, a detached body of foot, commanded by Lieut.-General Mackey, was ordered to attack Ireton's fort, and the old Church fort, where it was thought by Ginkle that the Irish had lodged a party — a line was made by Giukle's men across the fields, and these were sustained by several full regiments of foot, and a body of horse. An immediate advance was made towards both forts at the same moment — the Church fort had been deserted, and Ireton's fort was now evacunted, and its occupants retired to a small stone fort near the outworks of the city, when the attacking party came within gun-shot. In the afternoon Count Nassau with a party attacked CromwelPs fort, in which there were of the Irish 600 soldiers, from which they were dislodged, and in a
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 141
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Weekly market granted at Mungret manor
Mungret · town · Limerick · 1216
King Henry III conceded to Edmund, Bishop of Limerick, a weekly market every Tuesday at his manor of Mungret. The bishops of Limerick continued to occasionally reside at Mungret up to the tenth century or later, as evidenced by their documents and mandates.
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lately hostile to the crown and interest of England.' The want of a market having been thus early experienced by the busy and energetic settlers, king Henry III. in the first year of his reign, conceded to Edmund, bishop of Limerick, a weekly market, every Tuesday, at his manor of " Mungerett."^ The bishops of the see of Limerick continued occasionally to reside at Mungret up to the tenth century, if not later, as we find from some of their documents, mandates, &:c.
In the second year of Henry III. Walter de Lacy got " plein seizen,^-* (fuU possession) of the castle of Beathar near Limerick — Patent Rolls, Numb. 3. In 1223, the 6th year of Henry III., the King ordered that none should receive a place or messuage in the cities of Limerick or Waterford, " who are strangers and do not abide in cities or good towns." — Close Rolls, No. 9. William Minntor and Adam Clericus, or Clarke, gave an account for the citizens of Limerick, of £70 of the Term of St. Michael of the 11th year, of the farm of theh manor house, and £140 for the whole of the 12th year, for the farm of said manor — in all £210.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 36
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Abington or Woney village and parish
Abington · townland · Limerick
Abington, anciently called Woney, is a small village on the river Mulchair in the barony of Owneybeg, about seven miles east of Limerick. The parish was a rectory in the diocese of Emly with a church, glebe house, and about 5,718 acres.
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is a small fair town or rather village, situated on the little river Mulchair, in the barony of Owneybeg, county Limerick, and about seven miles east of Limerick. Its more ancient name, and that by which its history is more particularly traceable, was Woney. It gives name to
716 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 419
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Adare Observantine Franciscan friary founded
Adare · townland · Limerick · 1264
An Observantine Franciscan friary at Adare was founded by Thomas Fitzmaurice and Joan his wife in 1264, as recorded by Ware.
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Franciscans. Limerick Askeaton Adare Adare — Observantine Franciscans, founded by Thos. Fitzmaurice and Joan his wife, A.D. 1264(T7are, vol. n. p. 28.) I Adare — Augustinians I
Near Ballingarry — Franciscans
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Aghadoon fort on lands of Knoctora
Aghadoon · townland · Mayo
An earthen dun or fort at Aghadoon, on the lands of Knoctora, about twenty feet high and thirty-six paces in diameter, planted with trees. The rampart is only about three feet high and the entrance gap is on the east side. Local reports that it was five times the height of other moats examined proved unfounded.
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We were told of Aghadoon, stated to be only a quarter of a mile from Knocklong : it is really two miles. Here was a fort five times higher than the others. Hither we drove by Elton cross roads and Fair Green. Aghadoon is on the lands of Knoctora. It is an earthen dun, or fort, about twenty feet in height, planted, and thirty-six paces in diameter ; the area forms a hollow, from the rampart, which is only about three feet in height. The gap, or entrance, is at the east side. In these dimensions there is nothing to justify the statement that it is five times the height of the other moats examined.
736 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 433
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Ardskeagh turnpike revenue during famine
Ardskeagh · townland · Clare · 1741
The Ardskeagh turnpike road in County Limerick averaged only £85 per year in toll revenue during the nine years ending 1741, reflecting the economic devastation of the famine period.
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3 The returns of the Bruff or Limekiln Turnpike for the nine years ending in 1741, showed an averao^e of about £G2 per year ; Ardskeagh Turnpike, £85, and Blackboy, £195. Out of this income, wages of collectors and other monies were deducted, leaving a very small comparative nett income. To afford an idea of the character and quantity of the traffic by the principal Trunkpike (the Blackboy) in this year, we give the subjoined return from the official document,
for one week, in June, 1742 :— ^ ^ t> tv i i? ^
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Bear Inn, Broad Street, Irishtown — Creagh buildings
Broad Street · street · Limerick · 1640
John Creagh re-erected in Broad Street in the Irishtown ancient buildings originally built in 1640 by his ancestor Pierce Creagh, known as the Bear Inn. These were considered the oldest houses in the Irishtown, with a Latin inscription on a chimney-piece.
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* Mr. John Creagh, re-erected in Broad-street, in the Irishtown, the ancient buildings which in 1G40 had been built by his ancestor Pierce Creagh, and which had been known in tho last century as the Bear Inn. These houses were seventy feet in front, and were considered the oldest in the Irishtown. On a chimney-piece in these buildings was this inscription : —
Petrus Creagh Filii Ande.e & Elionora Rice Uxor Ejus
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 200
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Bishop Lacy buried at Ardagh
Ardagh · town · Limerick · 1759
Dr. Robert Lacy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Limerick for 21 years, died on 4 August 1759 and was interred at Ardagh, his native place, by his own orders. A humble tombstone was later erected by Dr. Young marking the grave.
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Limerick to Ardagli, his native place, on the 5th of August, where, by his own orders, he was interred with the rest of his family, and where an humble tomb stone, which was erected by the Right Rev. Dr. Young, very many years afterwards, marks the grave of the apostolic prelate : —
Beneath this stone are deposited
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Brewery of Walker and Co. in Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
A brewery operated by Walker and Co. was established in Limerick, representing commercial development in the city.
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Brewery of Walker and Co., 436
Brian Borhnime, his achievements, 10; wars with Danes, 10; besieges Limerick, 10; his pedigree. 11 ; death, m 1014 or 941, 12; crowned at Tara 13invades Ulster, 13; defeated at Ballysadare ' n' defeats Kinel Connel, 13; aids Malnchi against
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Brian fortified Lough Gur in County Limerick
near Lough Gur · lake or lakes · Limerick
Lough Gur was among the places of strength erected or improved by Brian Boru in County Limerick, alongside Bruree, Duntryleague, and Knockany, as recorded by Keating.
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* The appearance of the fort of Kiucora at this day indicates clearly that it was fortified, as its Danish name (Worsaee, quoting the Danish Sagas) Kincoraborg would also show. Keating, indeed, gives a pretty lengthened list of places of strength erected or improved by Brian, besides Kincora, within a few miles of which he repaired the round tower of Tomgranej', built a church at Inniskeltra, and erected another at Killaloe. Amongst other places we find Cahir, Cashel, Koscrea in Tipperary, and in the county of Limerick, Lough Gur, Bruree, Duntryleague and Knockany.
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Burial of Dr. Tuohy in St. Patrick's cemetery
Saint Patrick's Cemetery · graveyard cemetery burial ground · Mayo · 1828
Dr. Tuohy died on the 13th of March, 1828, and was interred in the ancient cemetery of St. Patrick's, placed in the same vault as Dr. Young, with no inscription marking his sepulture.
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struggles of clergy and people with an undivided heart and a resolute spirit. He was gifted witli much wisdom. Besides his numerous other accomplishments, he possessed a taste for music. While parish priest of Rathkeale, the people there entered into certain resolutions against the payment of more than a very trivial and insufficient sum to the pastor as dues at weddings, baptisms, etc. At a large wedding in Rathkeale, when the collection for the priest was being made, each person handed in a shilling, with a dogged determination to give no more. The good pastor took the money in the best humour, and asking the instrument from a performer who was at the feast, he played many airs with a sweetness and truth which were felt by every heart. At length, haying concluded, he took the plate, saying, '' As you have not paid the priest, I am sure you will not forget the musician". This was enough. Every one present experienced a sense of the injustice that had been done, and the utter folly and impropriety of the resolutions. Those who had come to refuse, and who did refuse, were the first to contribute liberally — a considerable sum of money Avas cheerfully given to the wise and zealous pastor, and from that time forward there was an end to the combination against paying the priest, not only in Rathkeale, but everywhere else throughout the diocese where the bad spirit had prevailed. Dr. Tuohy lived on the best terms with the Protestant bishop. Dr. Jebb;^ and the latter spoke in the most earnest and cordial teraas of Dr. Tuohy on several occasions, particulary in reference to his exertions against the Whiteboys. Dr. Tuohy died on the 13th of March, 1828, and was interred like his predecessor, in the ancient cemetery of St. Patrick's, where his remains were placed in the same vault with those of Dr. Young, and where no inscription marks the place of his sepulture.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 366
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Cahir Castle surprised in 1600
Caher · town · Tipperary · 1600–1647
Cahir Castle was surprised in 1600 during the Elizabethan wars, and later Cahir was taken by Inchiquin during the Confederate wars.
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Cahir Castle surprised (1600), 124.
Cahir, taken by Inchiquiu, 160.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Captain Joseph Gabbett, Mayor of Limerick 1789
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1789
Captain Joseph Gabbett of Highpark, a captain in the 66th Regiment, served as Mayor of Limerick in 1789. He was the second son of William Gabbett of Cahirline and Dorothea Burgh.
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Captain Joseph Gabbett, of Highpark, Mayor of Limerick, 1789, Captain 66th Regiment, second son of William Gabbett, of Cahirline, and Dorothea Burgh, married Mary, daughter of the Rev. Rickard Lloyd, of Castle Lloyd, and had issue, Joseph Gabbett, of High Park, Mayor of Limerick, 1818-1819, married Lucy, daughter of Veu. William Maunsell, of Thorpe Malor, Archdeacon of Kildare, and had issue, the Rev. Joseph Gabbett, late of High Park, married Harriet, daughter of Charles Madden, of Roslea Manor, and had issue, Joseph, of the 95th Regiment. Joseph Gabbett had issue also by Lucy Maunsell, Major General William M. Gabbett, who served under Lord Gougb, in India, at the battles of Chillanwalla, Goojerat, &c., as his Lordship's Aide-de-camp,
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 460
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Carrigparson placed within Limerick city liberties
Carrigparson · townland · Limerick · 1609
The 1609 perambulation placed the town and lands of Carrigparson within the bounds of the county of the city of Limerick, toward the city. A boundary round or moat stood on the hill to the southeast of Carrigparson.
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The second mear, or bound, is another round which draweth from the first, eastward, standing upon the hill south-east of Carrigparson ; the town and lands of Carrigparson lieth within the same, toward the city.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 74
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Castlehaven takes Doneraile
Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1645
As part of his 1645 campaign, Confederate General Castlehaven took possession of Doneraile among other Munster strongholds.
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On the 21st of July, 1644, Ormonde was duly sworn in Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. About this time Edmond O'Dwyer, afterwaids Bishop of Limerick, where he distinguished himself when Ireton beseiged the city, was sent to Rome by the Confederation, with a memorial to Pope Urban, praying his Holiness to promote Father Luke Wadding to the College of Cardinals. On 17th of July, Lord Inchiquin had addressed a memorial to the Parliament in England, which was signed also by Lord Broghill, Sir Percy Smith, and other distinguished officers, against the cessation of hostilities for a year, which had been signed by Ormond on the part of the King, with Lord Muskerry on the part of the Irish Confederation. Inchiquin was in consequence appomted President of Munster, which had been refused him by the King, and which was the cause of his changing to the side of the Irish Parliament. He was, however, reduced to inactivity at present by the winter and the want of supplies, and in the spring of the next year the Confederate General, Castlehaven was in the field at the head of 6000 men, with whom he overran the country, taking possession of Cappoquin, Mitchelstown, Mallow, Doneraile, the Castle of Liscarrol, and other strong places.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 88
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Castlehaven takes Mallow
Mallow · town · Cork · 1645
As part of his 1645 campaign, Confederate General Castlehaven took possession of Mallow among other Munster strongholds.
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On the 21st of July, 1644, Ormonde was duly sworn in Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. About this time Edmond O'Dwyer, afterwaids Bishop of Limerick, where he distinguished himself when Ireton beseiged the city, was sent to Rome by the Confederation, with a memorial to Pope Urban, praying his Holiness to promote Father Luke Wadding to the College of Cardinals. On 17th of July, Lord Inchiquin had addressed a memorial to the Parliament in England, which was signed also by Lord Broghill, Sir Percy Smith, and other distinguished officers, against the cessation of hostilities for a year, which had been signed by Ormond on the part of the King, with Lord Muskerry on the part of the Irish Confederation. Inchiquin was in consequence appomted President of Munster, which had been refused him by the King, and which was the cause of his changing to the side of the Irish Parliament. He was, however, reduced to inactivity at present by the winter and the want of supplies, and in the spring of the next year the Confederate General, Castlehaven was in the field at the head of 6000 men, with whom he overran the country, taking possession of Cappoquin, Mitchelstown, Mallow, Doneraile, the Castle of Liscarrol, and other strong places.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 88
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Castlehaven takes Mitchelstown
Mitchelstown · townland · Cork · 1645
As part of his 1645 campaign with 6,000 men, Confederate General Castlehaven took possession of Mitchelstown among other Munster strongholds.
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On the 21st of July, 1644, Ormonde was duly sworn in Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. About this time Edmond O'Dwyer, afterwaids Bishop of Limerick, where he distinguished himself when Ireton beseiged the city, was sent to Rome by the Confederation, with a memorial to Pope Urban, praying his Holiness to promote Father Luke Wadding to the College of Cardinals. On 17th of July, Lord Inchiquin had addressed a memorial to the Parliament in England, which was signed also by Lord Broghill, Sir Percy Smith, and other distinguished officers, against the cessation of hostilities for a year, which had been signed by Ormond on the part of the King, with Lord Muskerry on the part of the Irish Confederation. Inchiquin was in consequence appomted President of Munster, which had been refused him by the King, and which was the cause of his changing to the side of the Irish Parliament. He was, however, reduced to inactivity at present by the winter and the want of supplies, and in the spring of the next year the Confederate General, Castlehaven was in the field at the head of 6000 men, with whom he overran the country, taking possession of Cappoquin, Mitchelstown, Mallow, Doneraile, the Castle of Liscarrol, and other strong places.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 88
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Chamber of Commerce rents Limerick city tolls and customs
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1812–1813
The Chamber of Commerce rented the tolls and customs of the City of Limerick from the Corporation for one year for £1500, reflecting the commercial life of the city.
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In the same year the Chamber of Commerce rented from the Corporation^ the tolls and customs of the City of Limerick, for one year, for the sum of £1500.
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.!
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 240
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Charter for bridge and first MPs at Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
A charter was granted in aid of building a bridge at Limerick, and a city coroner was elected. The following year the city returned its first members to Parliament, and absenteeism was prohibited.
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A charter was granted in aid of building a bridge at Limerick, and the election of a city coroner took place. ^ In the year after the city returned its first members to Parhament ; and absenteeism^ was prohibited ; whilst the fisheries still filLed the public mind with proceedings connected with them.
Pipe Roll, 2nd and 3rd Edward III., 1328-'29.— Robert Long and William de Rupe, Bailiffs, render account of the farm of the city of Limerick, and several sums and £95 delivered to the Bishop of Limerick in recompense of the fishery of the city of Limerick.
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Cider-making around Adare, Rathkeale, and Croom
Adare · townland · Limerick
Good cider was still being made in various districts of County Limerick at the time of writing, particularly around the towns of Adare, Rathkeale, and Croom, reflecting a continuing local agricultural tradition.
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Tlie county of Limerick is situated between 52 and 53 deg. of north lat., and 9 deg. west long, from London. It is bounded on the north by Clare, the estuary of the Shannon, and Tipperary ; on the east by Tipperary, on the south by Cork, and on the west by Kerry. The surface is an imdulating plain, but the boundary over a great part of the south, and part of the east and west, is mountainous. The chief rivers, besides the Shannon, which forms its great boundary line on the north, are the Maig, Deel, and Mulcair. The Mulcair river, flowing from the Slievephelim mountains in the north-east, is greatly increased by the Newport river, which pours a large volume of water into the Shannon, three miles of Limerick. The Feale traces much of the boundary with Kerry. Lakes or ponds are not numerous, those of chief interest and size being, Coolapish, in the barony of Coonah, and Gur in that of Small County. The soil is remarkably fertile, especially in the " Corcasses" along the Shannon, and the Golden Vein, which extends from the borders of Tipperary westward, through the centre of the county, from the sources of the Mulcair to the Maig, forming an area of about 160,000 acres, equally suitable for tillage and grazing, but chiefly used for the latter. Its soil is a rich, mellow, crumbling, calcareous loam. The subsoil of the county, generally, is limestone, trap, and sandstone. The Corcasses extend fifteen miles long, from Limerick to the embrochure of the Deel, and have a soil of yellow or blue clay, thickly covered with a rich black mould. The coal, which has been observed in six beds, is soft and slaty, and was worked at Newcastle and Loughgill. Iron, copper, and lead ores occur in various parts of the county, but they have not as yet attracted the investment of capital. The occupations are chiefly agricultural ; pasturage and dairy farming are most cultivated, tillage less attended to. Large quantities of produce are exported. The manufactures are coarse woollens, flour, meal, tanning, lace, linen, and flax, the latter having lately received an additional stimulus. A good cider is still made in various districts, particularly round Adare, Rathkeale, and Croom.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 415
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Cormac M'Cullenan bequest to Mungret, 908
Mungret · town · Limerick · 908
Cormac M'Cullenan, Archbishop of Cashel and king of Munster, bequeathed to Mungret Abbey three ounces of gold, an embroidered vest, and his blessing by his last will in 908. He died the following year.
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908. Cormac M'Cullenan, Archbishop of Cashel and king of Munster, did, by his last will, bequeath to this abbey three ounces of gold, an embroidered vest, and his blessing.®
909. Died the Abbot Maoileasil.^
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 311
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Croom garrisoned by James II, 1691
Croom · town · Limerick · 1691
In 1691, Croom castle was garrisoned by James II, but on the approach of William the garrison fled to Limerick. The castle was later rebuilt by John Croker.
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1691. Garrisoned by James II., but on the approach of William, the garrison fled to Limerick.
The castle was rebuilt by John Croker, Esq.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 429
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Death of historian Surgeon Sylvester O'Halloran in Nicholas-street
Nicholas Street · street · Limerick · 1807
Surgeon Sylvester O'Halloran, author of a History of Ireland, died in 1807. He resided in a house in Nicholas-street near the Corporation Alms House and had been attached to the county infirmary as surgeon until his death.
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2 He resided in the house, in Nicholas-street, near the Corporation Alms House.
* Long since disused as such ; and in 18G5, after having been let to several persons in trade in succession, greatly dilapidated.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 238
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Death of the Earl at Askeaton
Askeaton · townland · Limerick
The Earl of Desmond died at Askeaton on the 14th of October and was succeeded by his son Garret. The event is noted in the context of political transitions among the Earls.
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Leinster."' He died at Askeaton on the 14th of October in this year,* and was succeeded by his son Garret.
In this year also^ Donnall O^Brien of Thomond was banished from his patrimony by the Lord Justice. The chief towns of Thomond and not only these^ but the entire country as well waste lands as inhabited lands, were placed by the English in the hands of the son of Donough O'Brien who was ajDpointed Earl — and he was the first of the race of Gas who was popularly called Earl.3
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 57
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Dr. John Martin's treatise on Castleconnell Spa
Castleconnell · town · Limerick · 1770
Dr. John Martin, in 1770, wrote a work on the Castleconnell Spa, highlighting the medicinal springs at that location.
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Martin, John, M.D., 1770—" On the Castle Connell Spa".
Webb, Daniel, born at Maidstone — " Correspondence of Music and Poetry".
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 454
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Dr. Young's first parish appointment at Bruff
Bruff · town · Limerick
John Young's first appointment as parish priest was to the parish of Bruff, County Limerick, before his consecration as Coadjutor-Bishop of Limerick in 1793.
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Previously to tlie death of Dr. Conway, and owing to his increasing infirmities, the Holy See appointed the Right Rev. John Young, bishop of Maxula, in pariibus infidelium, and Coadjutor-Bishop of Limerick, and he was consecrated on Whit-Monday, the 20th of May, 1793, at St. Mary's chapel, Limerick, by the Most Rev. Dr. Bray, Archbishop of Cashel, assisted by the Right Rev. Dr. Conway, Bishop of Limerick, Right Rev. Dr. MacMahon, the venerable Bishop of Killaloe, the Right Rev. Dr. Egan, Bishop of Waterford, the Right Rev. Dr. Moylan, Bishop of Cork, the Right Rev. Dr. Teahan, Bishop of Kerry, and the Right Rev. Dr. Coppinger, Bishop of Cloyne. Dr. Young was a native of the city of Limerick, and one of its most distinguished and illustrious citizens, whether we regard his great learning, his extraordinary zeal and piety, or the deep interest he took in every measure calculated to advance the best interests of religion and of his country. He was one of the sons of William Young and of Mary Cahill, respectable citizens of Limerick ; he was born in St. John's parish on the 9th of April, 1746 ; was baptized on the 10th of that month; was sent, after his preparatory studies, to Louvain, where he matriculated in 1765 ; he defended his thesis, and took the degree of A.M. in that university on the 11th October in 1770; was ordained subdeacon in December, 1768; on the 23rd of September, 1769, deacon; September 23rd, 1770, priest; deputed missionary to Ireland, 1771; was curate of St. John's, and Dean and Parish Priest of St. Mary's. His first appointment as parish priest was to that of Bruff, and he was consecrated bishop, as we have just noticed, on the 20th of May, 1793.' Called to the active and onerous duties of the episcopacy in troubled and anxious times — in times of great peril hkewise. Dr. Young at all times acted with prudence, firmness, and independence, which formed the most prominent ieatures of his exalted character. He showed a bold front to the oppressors of his country on the one hand, whilst on the other he resolutely set his face against the wild and delusive schemes which just at this critical juncture were set afloat by the unhappy policy which resulted a few years afterwards in the horrors and atrocities of '98. He subscribed to the defence fund which was raised in Limerick when the French again menaced an invasion of Ireland. He became an active member of the defence committee which was formed for that purpose ; and he thus showed that true and ardent patriotism, the deepest attachment to his religion, the purest piety, and the widest charity, were not inconsistent with loyalty to the throne and a deference to laws which, even yet, scarcely recognized the legal existence of Catholics, and which then proscribed and outraged the Catholic priesthood and hierarchy.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 363
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Earl Richard marries daughter at Ferns with Duffereyn inheritance
Ferns · townland · Wexford · 1172–1173
Earl Richard returned to Ferns where he gave his daughter in marriage to Robert de Quincy, bestowing upon him the inheritance of the Duffereyn and the Constableship of Leinster with its banner and ensign.
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" The King being departid, the Earl Richard returned into Femes, and ther he gave his Daughter in Marriage to Kobert de Quincy, and with her the inheritance of the Duffren and the Constableship of Leinster, with the Banner and Ensigne of the same ; the Wordes of the Author are the -c —
Sa fille i' ad Marie
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 27
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Edmund Pery claims council privilege via St. Mary's House, 1672
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1672–1677
In October 1672, Edmund Pery petitioned to be admitted to the Limerick Corporation Council in right of St. Mary's House, as his predecessors had enjoyed the privilege as a mayor's peer. The matter was referred to the Recorder to consider and report.
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" Eesolved and ordered, upon the petition of Edmund Pery, Esq., to be admitted a member of this Council of this city, in like manner as his predecessors, in right of St. Mary's House, enjoyed such privilege as a mayor's peere ; that it be referred to the Eecorder to consider of his demand, right, and report. The mayor was authorised to nominate the comptroller for the year.
14 October, 1672 — ^The petty customs of In Gate and Out Gate at St. Johns's Gate let for one year, for £100 10s.. These customs are set forth: —
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 117
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