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. Smith O'Brien letter on Limerick fishermen's grievances

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1865

   Smith O'Brien addressed a letter to the Rev. Dr. O'Connor concerning the grievances of the Limerick fishermen, advocating on their behalf.

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   October 31st.— Smith O'Brien addressed a letter to the Rev. Dr. O'Connor on the grievances of the Limerick fishermen.

   November. — County Limerick magistrates met to distribute the police force. Death of Augustus Stafford, Esq., M.P.

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   Limerick, in 1865. On October 31st, Smith O'Brien wrote to the Rev. Dr. O'Connor about the grievances of the Limerick fishermen. He took up their cause, putting their troubles before a man of the church who might help.

2. Standish Hartstonge of Bruff made Baron of Exchequer

   Bruff · town · Limerick · 1680–1681

   Standish Hartstonge, Recorder of Limerick and of Bruff, was made Baron of the Exchequer in 1680 and created a Baronet in 1681. The Bruff estate eventually devolved to Mary Ormsby, wife of the first Earl of Limerick.

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   ♦ Standish Hartstonge Esq., of Bruff, one of the Barons of the Court of Exchequer, was created a Baronet in 1081. The Baronetcy eventually descended to Sir Henry, who, dying without issue, the Bruff estate devolved on (the daughter of his sister) Mary Ormsby, -wife of the first Earl of Limerick.

   » White's MSS. « Ibid.

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   In Bruff lived Standish Hartstonge, Recorder of Limerick and of Bruff. He was made Baron of the Exchequer in 1680, and created a Baronet in 1681. The estate eventually passed to Mary Ormsby, daughter of his sister and wife of the first Earl of Limerick.

3. Stone circles at Grange

   Grange · townland · Limerick

   Stone circles and other druidical works were located at Grange, part of a concentration of very early, ancient, and interesting monuments in the Lough Gur area.

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   Tumulus^ at Bruree, stone circles and other druidical works at Grange,

   ' This truly beautiful and admirably illustrated book, which is the joint production of tlie Countess Dowager of Dunraven and tlie Earl of Dunraven, was printed for private circulation in 1865, by Parker, Oxford, and is replete with most interesting and important matter, relative to Adare, ancient and modern, the Quin family, etc., etc.

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   Somewhere around here at Grange, stone circles and other druidical works once stood. They belonged to a great concentration of very early, ancient, and interesting monuments in the Lough Gur area. A book printed in 1865, the work of the Countess Dowager of Dunraven and the Earl of Dunraven, drew attention to them.

4. Thomas Maunsell dies at Ennis from cold caught in Galway

   Ennis · town · Clare · 1709

   Thomas Maunsell, eldest son of Richard Maunsell, served as member for Kilmallock in 1709 and was King's Counsel. He died while going circuit in Ennis from a cold he had caught in Galway.

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   j This gentleman was great-giandtather of Hemy Maunsell, Esq , J.P., of Fanstown.^Kilraallock. Richard Maunsell's eldest sou, Thomas, was member for Kilmallock, a.d. 1709 ; he was King's CounBei; and died while going circuit in Ennis, from a cold caught in ^al^ay. Thomas Maunsell tsq., ot Plassey^rwas member fur tbe Uorough of Gianard, and then for Tbomaatown, Co. Kilkeuny, in the li'ish parliament.

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   Ennis was where Thomas Maunsell met his end. He was the eldest son of Richard Maunsell, and in 1709 he sat as member for Kilmallock and served as King's Counsel. He died while going circuit here, from a cold he had caught in Galway. He was great-grandfather of Henry Maunsell of Fanstown, Kilmallock.

5. Thomas O'Brien dies aged 110 at Abington

   Abington · townland · Limerick · 1812

   Thomas O'Brien, aged 110 years, died at Abington. He had lived for three generations in the family of John Evans, Esq., of Ashrow.

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   Thomas O'Brien, aged 110 years, died at Abington — he had lived for three generations in the family of John Evans, Esq., of Ashrow. Cornelius Madigan died at Cahir Murphy, Co. Clare, aged 117. — Limerick Chronicle, March 2S(h.

   1812, April 1st. — Amount of the cost of corn, flour and meal sold in the City of Limerick, from 29th September, 1811 to this date:— £431,150 8s. 2d.

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   Somewhere close to Abington, a man named Thomas O'Brien died in 1812. He was 110 years old. He had lived through three generations in the family of John Evans, Esq., of Ashrow.

6. Traces of ancient city at Caherconlish

   Caherconlish · town · Limerick

   At Caher Park, Caherconlish, traces of an ancient city were visible, indicating a significant early settlement at the site.

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   and very early, ancient, and interesting monuments on the banks and hill screens of Lough Gur, and within a large circuit around it, large earthen works, chiefly of the military class, as at Friarstown ; circular moats, duns, intrenched forts, raths, etc., occur in various districts, the largest raths being at Bruree, Kilpeacon, and Kilfinnan, and one in sesrments near Shanid Castle. At Caher Park, Caherconlish, are the traces of an ancient city. Of religious houses not in the city, there were thirty -five, chiefly founded by the Desmond family. Seven monastic establishments were on the banks of the Comraogue. The most interesting remains of religious houses are at Adare, Askeaton, and Kilmallock, Manisternenagh, Kilshane Abbey, Mungret, Galbally Friary, Kilflln monastery, and the fine old abbey in the parish of Rochestown.

   Ruined Castles. — Of these there are nearly one hundred, as at Shanid, Croom, Carrigogunnell, Castleconnell, Cappagh, etc.

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   Caherconlish holds traces of an ancient city, at a place called Caher Park. The passage that records this puts it among the early monuments of Limerick, where earthworks, military forts, circular moats, duns, raths and intrenched forts stand across various districts. The largest raths are at Bruree, Kilpeacon and Kilfinnan. What stood at Caherconlish is called a city, not a fort or a rath, which sets it apart from the others named in the same circuit. The book does not say what remains visible, only that the traces are there. The surrounding region held thirty-five religious houses outside the city, chiefly founded by the Desmond family, and seven monastic establishments on the banks of the Comraogue. Nearly one hundred ruined castles stand across the county, at Shanid, Croom, Carrigogunnell, Castleconnell, Cappagh and elsewhere.

7. Tradition of Little Kilrush and Kilquane churches near St. Patrick's time

   Kilquane · townland · Limerick

   Tradition attributes the building of Little Kilrush to a sister of the saint, and the historic church of Kilquane to St. Covanus the abbot. Both are said to have been built near the time of St. Patrick.

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   sister of tlie saint, the building of Little Kilrush/ and to St. Covanus, tlie abbot, tlie historic cliurcli of Kilquane, all of which, tradition further has it, were built near the time of St. Patrick. The commemoration of the dea,th of Manchenus is pointed out under the name of Manicheus, " the wise Irishman", in the books De mirahilihus ScripturcB, by some erroneously ascribed to St. Augustine {Opera St. August, tom. 3, lib. 2, cap, 4). The ancient church of St. Munchin was situated on the south side o[ tl^e river Shannon. Tradition has it that when St. Munchin was building his church the inhabitants of Limerick were very unwilling to contribute thereto, which so provoked the saint that he gave this curse to^them, viz. : " that the natives of Limerick should never prosper therein".'^ On the site is built a Protestant church, a comparatively modern^ building seven hundred feet in circumference, bounded on the north or river side by the old town wall. In 1711, a year of very great excitement in Limerick, the Right Rev. Dr. Smyth, Protestant bishop, expended a considerable sum of money in repairing this church. His sons, Charles Smyth, Esq., M.P., and the Rev. John Smyth, set on foot in 1734 a subscription by which a sum of £150 was raised to build a vestry room.^

   1 The residence of the Hon. Robert O'Brien, brother of Lord Inchiquin, is close by this ancient church, which is in many I'espects similar to that of Mungret.

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   Somewhere around here, tradition holds that a sister of the saint built Little Kilrush, and that St. Covanus, the abbot, built the historic church of Kilquane. All of this, tradition further has it, was done near the time of St. Patrick. The death of Manchenus, remembered under the name Manicheus, the wise Irishman, is pointed out in the books De Mirabilibus Scripturae, a work some erroneously ascribed to St. Augustine. The ancient church of St. Munchin stood on the south side of the river Shannon. Tradition has it that when St. Munchin was building his church, the inhabitants of Limerick were very unwilling to contribute, which so provoked the saint that he laid this curse on them: that the natives of Limerick should never prosper therein. On that site now stands a Protestant church, a comparatively modern building 700 feet in circumference, bounded on the north or river side by the old town wall. In 1711, a year of very great excitement in Limerick, the Right Rev. Dr. Smyth, Protestant bishop, spent a considerable sum repairing this church. His sons, Charles Smyth, member of Parliament, and the Rev. John Smyth, began in 1734 a subscription that raised £150 to build a vestry room.

8. Trough House, castellated residence of Sir Charles O'Donnell

   Trough · townland · Clare

   Trough House, a few miles north of Limerick city in County Clare, was the castellated residence of General Sir Charles Routledge O'Donnell, colonel of the 18th Hussars.

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   Adjoining the North Liberty Barony is the Barony of Lower Bunratty, county Clare, within fifteen minutes walk of the city, where there are also several beautiful residences, including Quinpool, the property of Mrs. Honan; Whitehall, the property of Thomas Keane, Esq., M.D., J.P, ; Parteen, the property of George Gloster, J.P., who has an excellent residence adjoining the Church of Parteen, and close by the great Lax Weir. Some few miles to the north is Trough House, the castellated residence of General Sir Charles Pvoutledge O'Donnell, colonel of the 18th Hussars; Black water, the residence of Samuel Caswell, Esq., J.P., etc' On the South Circular Road there are many commodious residences also ; and here is situated the convent of the Faithful Companions already alluded to, which is one of the noblest educational establishments in the south of Ireland. Tervoe House, the residence of the Right Hon. William Monsell, M.P., embosomed in foliage, etc., lies west of the city, and has a picturesque appearance. New and tasteful blocks of buildings are rapidly rising in this direction, which has many claims to architectural beauty from its churches, convents, and schools.

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

   Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 308

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   Close to Trough, somewhere around here, there is a house called Trough House. It was the castellated residence of General Sir Charles Routledge O'Donnell, colonel of the 18th Hussars. The house stood a few miles to the north of Limerick city, in County Clare, in the Barony of Lower Bunratty. That barony lay within fifteen minutes walk of the city, and there were several beautiful residences in it. Among them were Quinpool, the property of Mrs. Honan, and Whitehall, belonging to Thomas Keane, a doctor and justice of the peace. Parteen was the property of George Gloster, also a justice of the peace, who had an excellent residence adjoining the Church of Parteen and close by the great Lax Weir. Blackwater was the residence of Samuel Caswell, a justice of the peace. All of these houses sat in the same stretch of country as Trough House, the castellated residence of General Sir Charles Routledge O'Donnell, colonel of the 18th Hussars. The source calls it castellated, meaning built to look like a castle, with battlements and towers, the kind of residence a colonel might raise for himself in the countryside of County Clare.

9. Turlough O'Loghlen of Burren executed

   Burren · townland · Clare · 1584–1585

   Turlough, son of Owney O'Loghlen of Burren, was executed by Sir Edward Brabazon, the temporary governor of the province, prior to the Lord Justice's arrival at Limerick.

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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.

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   Somewhere close to Burren, a man named Turlough, son of Owney O'Loghlen, was executed by Sir Edward Brabazon, the temporary governor of the province. This happened before the Lord Justice arrived at Limerick. The death of the Earl of Desmond had been followed by a period of tranquillity. The hopes of the disaffected were extinguished, and desolation and famine followed the ravages of five years of civil war. Sir John Perrott was sworn into the office of Lord Deputy on the 26th of June, 1581. After making a progress to Athlone and Galway, attended by Sir John Norris and Sir Richard Bingham, who were respectively Presidents of Munster and Connaught, he arrived at Quin in the county Clare. There, Cruise, the sheriff of the county, delivered up to him Donogh Beg O'Brien, styled by the Annalists the arch traitor and leader of the plunderers of Connaught. His body, mangled and half dead after hanging, was affixed, fastened with hard and hempen ropes to the top of the steeple of Quin as a warning to evil doers. Turlough's execution had already taken place. The Lord Justice went next day to Limerick, and was resolved, according to the Annals of the Four Masters, to destroy and reduce a great number of gentlemen on each side of Limerick, until news reached him that a Scotch fleet had arrived in the north of Ireland. Perrott proceeded at once, and promptly repressed the movement.

10. Unfinished tower of St. John's Cathedral

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The tower of St. John's Cathedral, placed on the north side, stood at 70 feet and was intended to reach 253 feet to the apex of the spire when completed.

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    It only remains to speak of the tower, which is placed on the north side of the church, and is still unfinished. The height to which it is now carried is 70 feet, and it is intended before long to complete it, when its height will be 253 feet to the apex of the spire. Altogether, this is a cathedral worthy of the ages of the faith, and a proof that the traditional love for religion is as active as it ever had been among the Catholics of Limerick.

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    In Limerick there is St. John's Cathedral, whose tower stands on the north side of the church and is still unfinished. It has been carried to 70 feet, and the plan is to complete it before long, when it will stand 253 feet to the apex of the spire. The author calls it a cathedral worthy of the ages of the faith, and a proof that the traditional love for religion is as active as it ever had been among the Catholics of Limerick.

11. United Irishmen arrested near Pallas

    Pallas · townland · Limerick

    Twelve persons from the neighbourhood of Pallas, charged with being United Irishmen, were brought in and lodged in the County Jail.

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    May 5. Twelve persons from the neighbourhood of Pallas, charged with being United Irish- ■ men, were brought in and lodged in the County Jail.

    122 stand of arms were brought in from Keury by Captain Waller's corps, and lodged in his Majesty's stores.

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    Somewhere around here, on the 5th of May, twelve people from the neighbourhood of Pallas were arrested. They were charged with being United Irishmen, brought in, and lodged in the County Jail.

12. William Gabbett of Cahirline and Rathjordan

    Rathjordan · townland · Limerick · 1683–1692

    William Gabbett of Cahirline and Rathjordan died in 1683. His son Lieutenant John Gabbett of Rathjordan served as Commissioner for raising the revenue of County Limerick in 1692.

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    The first member of the Gabbett family settled in Ireland about the year 1620, being great great grandson of Robert Gabbett, of Acton Burnell, to whom an augmentation of arms was granted Tenth Henry VII. (Greene's Heraldry), of Henry VII. Guard. He died at Cashel, 1659. William Gabbett, of Cahirline and Rathjordan, died 1683. He married Alice England, of the Co. of Clare ; his son, Lieutenant John Gabbett, of Rathjordan, one of the Commissioners for raising the revenue of the County of Limerick, 1692, married Mary, daughter and co-heiress of James Woods, and had issue, John of Rathjordan, High Sheriff, 1713, married Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. Rickard Burgh, of Dromkeene, and died without issue. William Gabbett, of Cahirline, son of William Gabbett and Alice England, was born 1655, married Mary, daughter of William Carpenter, and had — William, married Mary, daughter and heir of Thomas Spires ; 2nd, Anne, daughter of Benjamin Frend ; 3rd, Mary, daughter of William Freeman. By his first wife he had William, married Dorothea, daughter of the Rev. Rickard Burgh, of Dromkeene, and had issue William (H. S. 1785), married Jane, daughter of D. Maunsell, of Ballywilliam, and had issue, William (High Sheriff, 1813), married Jane, daughter of Richard Waller, of Castlewaller, and had issue, William, married Rebecca, daughter of Humphrey Jones, of Mullinabro, and had Richard, now of Cahirline, married daughter of J. Minchiu, of Busherstown. Joseph Gabbett, of Highpark, High Sheriff of Co. Limerick, 1736, married Sarah, daughter of T. Ormsby, of Athlacca, dead.

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    Somewhere around here, William Gabbett of Cahirline and Rathjordan died in 1683. The first of his family to settle in Ireland came about 1620, a great great grandson of Robert Gabbett of Acton Burnell, to whom an augmentation of arms was granted in the tenth year of Henry VII. That first settler died at Cashel in 1659. William married Alice England of the County of Clare. His son, Lieutenant John Gabbett of Rathjordan, served as one of the Commissioners for raising the revenue of County Limerick in 1692. John married Mary, daughter and co-heiress of James Woods, and they had a son, John of Rathjordan, who became High Sheriff in 1713. That John married Elizabeth, daughter of the Reverend Rickard Burgh of Dromkeene, but died without issue. William and Alice also had a son William, born in 1655, who married Mary, daughter of William Carpenter. He married again to Anne, daughter of Benjamin Frend, and a third time to Mary, daughter of William Freeman. By his first wife's line the family continued through a succession of men named William, each marrying into landed families. One married Dorothea, daughter of the Reverend Rickard Burgh of Dromkeene. Another married Jane, daughter of D. Maunsell of Ballywilliam. Another married Jane, daughter of Richard Waller of Castlewaller. The line reached Richard of Cahirline, who married a daughter of J. Minchiu of Busherstown. Joseph Gabbett of Highpark served as High Sheriff of County Limerick in 1736, married to Sarah, daughter of T. Ormsby of Athlacca.

13. 1500 monks at Mungret Abbey

    Mungret · town · Limerick

    According to ancient catalogues of Irish monasteries, Mungret Abbey in County Limerick housed 1500 monks, reflecting the flourishing state of Irish religious life before the coming of the English.

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    1500 in Mungret Abbey

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    Mungret is a place the road passes through. Old catalogues of Irish monasteries record 1500 monks in Mungret Abbey, a sign of how Irish religious life flourished before the coming of the English. The record names S. Dalanus in connection with the house.

14. Bishop Donat assigns Ballycahane, Ardcanny, Kilpeacon as prebends

    Ballycahane · townland · Limerick · 1207

    As part of the establishment of secular canons at St. Mary's Cathedral, Bishop Donat assigned the spiritual benefices of Ballimacada (now Ballycahane), Ardchatlin (now Ardcanny), and Ballicovan (now Kilpeacon) to canon M. O. Conyng, along with Mividita and Formiliaries.

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    To M. O. Conyng, canon, all spiritual benefices of Ballimacada (now Ballycahane), and of Mividita, and of Formiliaries, and of Ardchatlin (now Ardcanny), and of Ballicovan (now Kilpeacon).

    He further assigned, for the sustentation of the canons, the Church of the Virgin Mary of Limerick, and the sanctuary of the same church, the fruits to be raised in oblations, etc., etc, and half the tithes of all kinds of fishes of Limerick, and the tithe of Cotheim (now St. Lawrence), outside the city, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalen, and the Church of St. Martin, with its appurtenances, and the Church of Donenthmore (now Donoughmore), and the Church of Killiedely.

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    Somewhere close to Ballycahane, in 1207, Bishop Donat assigned the spiritual benefices of Ballimacada, now Ballycahane, to the canon M. O. Conyng. He also gave him Ardchatlin, now Ardcanny, and Ballicovan, now Kilpeacon, along with Mividita and Formiliaries. This was part of establishing secular canons at Saint Mary's Cathedral. For their sustentation, he assigned the Church of the Virgin Mary of Limerick and its sanctuary, the fruits raised in oblations, half the tithes of all fishes of Limerick, the tithe of Cotheim, now Saint Lawrence, the Church of Saint Mary Magdalen, the Church of Saint Martin with its appurtenances, the Church of Donenthmore, now Donoughmore, and the Church of Killiedely.

15. Castle Barracks ordered rebuilt in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1827

    The Castle Barracks in Limerick were ordered to be taken down and rebuilt in the most perfect manner.

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    The Castle Barracks ordered to be taken down and rebuilt in the most perfect manner.

    June 1st. Great drought : a boy forded the Shannon from Custom House Quay to the House

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    In 1827 the Castle Barracks in Limerick were ordered to be taken down and rebuilt in the most perfect manner. On the first of June that year there was a great drought. A boy forded the Shannon from Custom House Quay to the House.

16. Chapel of Bruff dedicated to St. Peter of Alexandria

    Bruff · town · Limerick

    The chapel of Bruff, also called Brough or Broff, belonged to Hospital and was dedicated to St. Peter of Alexandria on 26th November. It was valued at 4 shillings in the ecclesiastical taxation.

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    The chapel of Brough, alias Broff (Bruff). It belongs to Hospital. Dedicated fo St. Peter of Alexandria, 26th November. ... 4 0

    The chapel of St. Ballisheward, alias Ballihaward, alias Eathioward. It belongs to the Dean of Limerick. Dedicated. ... 3 0

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    Bruff was a town with a chapel, sometimes called Brough or Broff. It belonged to Hospital, and was dedicated to Saint Peter of Alexandria on the 26th of November. In the ecclesiastical taxation it was valued at 4 shillings.

17. Chapel of Monaleen attached to St. Patrick's parish

    near Monaleen · locality · Limerick

    The chapel of Monaleen, described as a neat but small building about two miles from Limerick, was attached to St. Patrick's parish at Penny Well.

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    St. Patrick's, Penny Well, was erected in 1750, chiefly at the expense of Mr. Harrold. The new church was built in 1816. It is in the form of the letter T, and is small, but neatly fitted, having the entrance surrounded by trees. The building was much improved in 1835, and the Rev. Dr. Meehan, the present parish priest, has lately fitted up an apartment at the eastern side for a school-house. The chapel of Monaleen, a neat but small building, about two miles from Limerick, is attached to this parish.

    St. Michael's Church, situated in Denmark Street, was built m 1779, when it was surrounded by open fields. It was re-opened for divine service in 1781, and considerably enlarged in 1805. The Very Rev. Patrick Hogan procured an admirable organ for this church in 1816.^

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 388

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    Monaleen, on the road outside Limerick, has a chapel that belongs to St. Patrick's parish at Penny Well. That parish church was put up in 1750, chiefly at the expense of a Mr. Harrold. A new one was built in 1816, shaped like the letter T, small but neatly fitted, with the entrance surrounded by trees. It was much improved in 1835, and the parish priest, the Reverend Dr. Meehan, fitted up an apartment at the eastern side for a schoolhouse. The chapel of Monaleen itself is described as a neat but small building, about two miles from Limerick, attached to that parish.

18. Churches of Donoughmore and St. Mary Magdalen assigned for canons' sustentation

    Donaghmore · townland · Cork · 1207

    Bishop Donat assigned the Church of Donenthmore (now Donoughmore), the Church of St. Mary Magdalen, the Church of St. Martin, and the Church of Killiedely, along with tithes of fish from Limerick and the tithe of Cotheim (now St. Lawrence), for the sustentation of the cathedral canons.

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    He further assigned, for the sustentation of the canons, the Church of the Virgin Mary of Limerick, and the sanctuary of the same church, the fruits to be raised in oblations, etc., etc, and half the tithes of all kinds of fishes of Limerick, and the tithe of Cotheim (now St. Lawrence), outside the city, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalen, and the Church of St. Martin, with its appurtenances, and the Church of Donenthmore (now Donoughmore), and the Church of Killiedely.

    To O. O'Mally, canon, portion of the common fund.

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    Somewhere close to Donaghmore, in 1207, Bishop Donat made provision for the canons of the cathedral. He assigned them several churches, among them the Church of Donenthmore, now Donoughmore, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalen. He also gave them the Church of St. Martin with its appurtenances, the Church of Killiedely, half the tithes of all kinds of fish from Limerick, and the tithe of Cotheim, now St. Lawrence, outside the city. All of this was for the sustentation of the canons. A canon named O. O'Mally received a portion of the common fund.

19. Church of Killeely dedicated to St. Lelia

    Killeely · parish · Limerick

    The church of Killeely, in the parish of Killeely, was dedicated to St. Lelia, the sister of St. Munchin, patron of the diocese of Limerick.

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    St. Munchin or Manchenus, above referred to, son of Sedna,^ is said by a continued tradition, which has been followed by the ancient writers, and by Sir James Ware and his authorities, etc., to have been the first Bishop of Limerick, and to have founded a cathedral there, which, rmtil the foundation of St. Mary's cathedral by Donald O'Brien, King of Limerick, about the time of the arrival of the English in Ireland, was the cathedral of the see of Limerick. The Ostmen are stated to have restored St. Munchin's Church. The festival of the saint, who is the patron of the diocese, is observed in the Catholic ritual on the 2nd of January. It is a matter of no small controversy who this Munchin was. We are of opinion that he was that Manchenus, whom Jocelyn ( Vit. Pat, cap. 69) calls " a religious man and one of complete knowledge of the Scriptures", "and whom", as he afiirms, " St. Patrick placed over the subjects of Amalgaid, King of Connaught, then recently converted to the Christian faith". Others confound him with Manchenus, whom the Annals of Ulster call abbot of Menedrochid, and say that he died in 651 or 652. This, however, is improbable. To St. Munchin's sister, St. Lelia, the church of Killeely, in the parish of Killeely, was dedicated. Tradition ascribes to Rose, another

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    The parish of Killeely takes its name from a church dedicated to St. Lelia. She was the sister of St. Munchin, the patron of the diocese of Limerick. St. Munchin, or Manchenus, son of Sedna, is said by long tradition to have been the first Bishop of Limerick and to have founded a cathedral there. That cathedral served the see of Limerick until Donald O'Brien, King of Limerick, founded St. Mary's cathedral, around the time of the arrival of the English in Ireland. The Ostmen are said to have restored St. Munchin's Church. His festival is observed on the 2nd of January. There is controversy over who Munchin was. The author's view is that he was the Manchenus whom Jocelyn calls a religious man and one of complete knowledge of the Scriptures, and whom, as Jocelyn affirms, St. Patrick placed over the subjects of Amalgaid, King of Connaught, then recently converted to the Christian faith. Others confound him with a Manchenus whom the Annals of Ulster call abbot of Menedrochid, and who died in 651 or 652. This, however, is thought improbable. Tradition ascribes to Rose, another sister of St. Munchin, a connection that the passage does not finish telling.

20. City and County Limerick Militia re-embodied

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1815

    On July 13th, 1815, the City of Limerick Militia was re-embodied, and the same day the County Limerick Regiment of Militia was also re-embodied.

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    July 13th The City of Limerick Militia re-embodied — the same day the County Limerick

    Regiment of Militia was re-embodied.

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    Limerick is the city you are passing through or near. On July 13th, 1815, the City of Limerick Militia was re-embodied. The same day, the County Limerick Regiment of Militia was re-embodied as well.

21. Convent of the Order of St. Teresa, Sir Harry's Mall

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    A house of nuns of the Order of St. Teresa stood on Sir Harry's Mall in Limerick and was established more than eighty years before the time of writing, making it one of the older but not ancient religious buildings of the city.

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    We shall now allude more particularly to the Catholic parish churches, and to such other of the religious institutions of Limerick as have not been already noticed. Before doing so we may observe, that among the old, but not very ancient, religious buildings of Limerick, is that of the old Franciscan Friary in Newgate Lane, close by the old Post Office, and facing what is now called Abbey-Row Lane. No vestige of it is left ; but it is well remembered. The house of the nuns of the Order of St. Teresa stood on Sir Harry's Mall, and was established more than eighty years ago. Of the Poor Clares we have spoken before, as well as of the churches of the regular orders.

    In the Catholic arrangement the county of the city is divided into the parishes or districts of St. Mary, St. John, St. Michael, St. Patrick, and St. Munchin.

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    Limerick holds several old religious buildings, and among them is the house of the nuns of the Order of St. Teresa, which stood on Sir Harry's Mall. It was established more than 80 years before the account was written, placing it among the old but not very ancient religious buildings of the city. The old Franciscan Friary in Newgate Lane once stood close by the old Post Office, facing what was called Abbey-Row Lane. No vestige of it is left, though it was well remembered. The Poor Clares were spoken of as well, along with the churches of the regular orders. The county of the city itself was divided into Catholic parishes or districts, among them St. Mary, St. John, St. Michael, St. Patrick, and St. Munchin.

22. Corkanree embankment and park for Limerick

    Corkanree · townland · Limerick · 1865

    The last act of parliament concerning Limerick empowered the Corporation to make an embankment at Corkanree and add a portion of Corkanree from the county to the city. This would provide citizens with a healthful and much-needed park and promenade.

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    The last act of parliament passed in reference to Limerick, is that which empowers the Corporation to make an embankment at Corkanree, and to add to the city a certain portion of Corkanree which had been in the county. This act passed the committee of the House of Lords on Thursday, the 4th of May, and received the royal assent soon afterwards. Thus the citizens will be soon provided with a healthful and much-needed park and promenade."

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    Somewhere around here, the Corporation of Limerick was empowered to build an embankment at Corkanree. The last act of parliament passed in reference to Limerick also allowed them to add a portion of this ground from the county to the city. It passed the committee of the House of Lords on Thursday, 4 May, and received the royal assent soon afterwards. The citizens would thus be provided with a healthful and much-needed park and promenade.

23. County Limerick population decline 1851-1861

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1851–1861

    County Limerick's population fell from 262,136 in 1851 to 217,271 in 1861, a decline reflecting post-famine depopulation across the county's 640,842 acres.

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    Statistics."— The population in 1851 was 262,136; in 1861, 217,271. The greatest length, north and south, is 35 miles; greatest breadth, east and west, 54 miles, comprising 1,061 square miles, or 640,842 acres, of which 526,876 are arable, 120,101 uncultivated, 11,575 in plantation, 2,759 in towns, and 18,531 under water.

    Baronies — Owneybeg, Coonagh, Clanwilliam, Small County, Costlea, Coshma, Pubble Brien, Upper Connelloe, Lower Connelloe, Kenry, Glenquin. North Liberties of Limerick, Shanid, and liberties of Kilmallock.

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    Limerick itself holds the story of a county shrinking. In 1851 the population of County Limerick stood at 262,136. Ten years later, in 1861, it had fallen to 217,271. That loss played out across 640,842 acres, a vast stretch of land measuring 35 miles north to south and 54 miles east to west. The figures are plain, but behind them lies the quiet left after the famine years.

24. Croom Cavalry meeting at Castleconnell

    Castleconnell · town · Limerick · 1798

    A meeting of the Croom Cavalry was held at Castle Connell on 13 July, with G. Croker in the chair, where thanks were voted to Major-General Sir James Duff.

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    At a meeting of the Croom Cavalry, held at Castle Connell, on the L'lJth of July, G. Croker, Esq., in the Chair, thanks were voted to Major-General Sir James Duff, &c.

    August, 1798 — Complaints were constant during those times of the non-arrival at regular periods of the mail coach from Dublin.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 236

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    Castleconnell was where the Croom Cavalry met on the 13th of July, 1798, with G. Croker in the chair. The meeting voted thanks to Major-General Sir James Duff. By August of that year, complaints were constant about the mail coach from Dublin not arriving on time.

25. Deeds respecting Kilmallock lands belonging to Church

    Kilmallock · town · Limerick

    Deeds were recorded respecting Kilmallock and other lands belonging to the Church in Limerick, along with an inquisition held by Myler FitzHenry of the said lands. These formed part of the episcopal archive of Limerick.

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    XX. " Instrumenta de Kylmehalloc et aliis trs. ad Ecc. in Lym. spectantlbus". [Deeds respecting Kilmallock and other lands belonging to the Church in Limerick.]

    XXI. " Inquisit capta per Mylerii fil. Hen. super, terras predic." [Inquisition held by Myler FitzHenry of the lands aforesaid.] XXVIII. "Carta Donaldi Regis Lymer.".

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    Kilmallock was a town whose lands belonged to the Church in Limerick. Deeds were recorded concerning Kilmallock and other church lands. Myler FitzHenry held an inquisition into those same lands. A charter of Donald, King of Limerick, was also kept. All of these formed part of the episcopal archive of Limerick.

26. Earl of Devon's tenantry meet at Newcastle West

    Newcastle · town · Limerick · 1862

    On 24 January, the Earl of Devon's tenantry held a meeting at Newcastle West praying him to lower their rents. This reflected ongoing agrarian pressure in the Limerick area.

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    January 24. — Meeting at Newcastle West of the Earl of Devon's tenantry, praying him to lower their rents.

    The Limerick National Petition Committee obtains numerous signatures.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 301

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    Newcastle, in County Limerick. On 24 January 1862, the Earl of Devon's tenantry met here at Newcastle West, praying him to lower their rents. The Limerick National Petition Committee was also gathering numerous signatures at this time.

27. Eastern suburbs of Limerick fortified with wall and tower

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1429

    In 1429, a new charter was granted to Limerick by Henry VI, and the eastern side of the suburbs was fortified with a wall and tower called Cogan Tower.

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    In 1429, another charter is granted to Limerick by Henry VL, and in this year the eastern

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    As the road brings you near Limerick, the city holds an old fortification. In 1429, Henry VI granted a new charter here, and that same year the eastern suburbs were walled and given a tower called Cogan Tower.

28. Edward Cosgrave buys Ballyneety and Kerry lands

    Ballyneety · townland · Limerick · 1703

    Edward Cosgrave purchased the town and lands of Ballyneety and Kilkeatry in Co. Limerick, as well as lands in Co. Kerry, in 1703. The lands were part of the estate of Edward Rice, who was attainted.

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    Edward Cosgrave of Dublin, gent., 22nd May, 1703 ; consideration, £50. The town and lands of Ballyneety and Kilkeatry, I68a. Graigure, 101a. Ballylyonc, 67a. Lislotane, and Ballybrue, 164a. Ballinvolla, 51a.; barony Connello, Co. Limerick. Li.smongane, 92a. Gortreagh, 58a. — the fishing M'erc thereto belonging on the river Lawn ; barony ISIogunnihy, Co. Kerry — the several closes of Knockync, Clonin, Lisnelecnoughtragh and Lackeenivoudrick, 20a.; barony Corkagujny, same Co. the estate of Edward Kice, attaiuted. Inrolled 4th August, 1703.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 168

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    Somewhere around here, Edward Cosgrave of Dublin bought land in 1703. On the 22nd of May that year, he paid £50 for the town and lands of Ballyneety and Kilkeatry, 168 acres, along with other holdings in Limerick and Kerry. The estate had belonged to Edward Rice, who was attainted. The sale was enrolled on the 4th of August, 1703. An attainted man's property was forfeit, and these acres passed to Cosgrave for that sum.

29. Failed attempt to obtain new charter for Limerick, 1674

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1674

    In 1674, another attempt was made to obtain a new charter for Limerick, for which a sum of money was subscribed by those interested. Agents were employed, but the attempt failed.

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    Another attempt was made in 1674, to obtain a new Charter, for which a sum of money was subscribed by those interested. Agents too were employed, but the attempt failed. In 1671, it should be stated, a proclamation for restoring aU banished merchants to their ancient freedoms in aU corporations in Ireland, was made in Limerick ; and in the following year, a custom which is rarely observed now a days is noticed, viz, that of John Bouria, the Mayor of Limerick, having gathered all the boys of the city, and brought them two days with him to show them the city bounds, and point out the extent of the county of the city. In this year also, John Halpin having been chosen Sheriff, he continued iu office 27 days ; but because he would not take the oath of supremacy he was deposed. He disputed the point in Dublin, before the Lord Lieutenant, but to no purpose, for he was obliged to yield and lay down his office.' James Arthur, bom at Limerick, who had

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    Limerick, in 1674. Another attempt was made to obtain a new charter for the city. A sum of money was subscribed by those interested, and agents were employed, but the attempt failed. A few years before, in 1671, a proclamation was made in Limerick for restoring all banished merchants to their ancient freedoms in all corporations in Ireland. In the following year, a custom rarely observed nowadays is noted. John Bouria, the Mayor of Limerick, gathered all the boys of the city and brought them with him for two days, to show them the city bounds and point out the extent of the county of the city. In that same year, John Halpin was chosen Sheriff. He continued in office 27 days, but because he would not take the oath of supremacy he was deposed. He disputed the point in Dublin, before the Lord Lieutenant, but to no purpose. He was obliged to yield and lay down his office.

30. Francis Gough buried in St. Mary's Cathedral

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1626–1631

    Francis Gough, Chancellor of the Cathedral of Limerick and a graduate of New College, Oxford, became the next Protestant bishop after Adams in 1626. He died in Limerick on 29 August 1631 and was buried in St. Mary's Cathedral.

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    Francis Gough, Chancellor of the Cathedral of Limerick, a.d. 1626, was the next Protestant bishop after Adams. He was educated in New College, Oxford. He died in Limerick, 29th August, 1631, and was buried in St Mary's Cathedral.

    We should have stated that next to the monument of Geoffrey Arthur is another of about equal dimensions, with the following inscription cut in relieved Gothic letters : —

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    In Limerick, St. Mary's Cathedral holds the grave of Francis Gough. He was Chancellor of the Cathedral of Limerick, educated at New College, Oxford. In 1626 he became the next Protestant bishop after Adams. He died in Limerick on 29 August 1631 and was buried in St. Mary's Cathedral.

31. Glenstal Castle, residence of Sir William Barrington

    Glenstal · townland · Limerick

    A few miles east of Mount Shannon stands Glenstal Castle, described as the magnificent residence of Sir William Hartigan Barrington, Bart. Nearby is Clonshavoy, the tasteful residence of Caleb Powell, ex-M.P. for County Limerick.

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    mile farther on, and in nearly the same direction, but nearer the Shannon, are situated the picturesque rvxins of Castle Troy, once the seat of the K'Eogh family, of whom Mahony K'Eogh forfeited in the time of Cromwell, for his loyalty to the Stuarts. Dr. John K'Eogh, D.D., author of several learned works, and father of the author of the Botanologia Universalis Hibernica, the Zoonomia Uibernica, etc., was a member of this family. Further on in the same direction, is Moimt Shannon, the beautiful demesne and residence of the late Earl of Clare, remarkable for its fine classical library, on which John, second Earl of Clare, expended a large sum of money. Near Mount Shannon are Rich Hill, the handsome residence of William Howley, Esq., D.L., Woodsdown, where Field Marshal Lord Gough was born, which is now in the occupation of W. G. Gubbins, Esq., J. P., and which is divided from Annacotty Mills, etc., by the river Mulcair. A few miles east of Mount Shannon is Glaenstal Castle, the magnificent residence of Sir William Hartigan Barrington, Bart., and Clonshavoy, the'tasteful residence of Caleb Powell, Esq., ex-M.P. for the county Limerick. In the vicinity of Limerick there are several attractive localities which merit attention, and to which excursions can be made by rail or boat, or by road, at a comparatively small cost, some of which may be noticed in a subsequent portion of this work.

    The picturesque village of Kilkee, romantically situated upon the Clare coast, is the favourite bathing-place of the citizens of Limerick, who generally repair thither in considerable numbers when the season arrives. There are many other places within a few miles distance, which will well repay a visit, from the beauty of their scenery and their antiquarian and historical interest. Such are Carrig-o'-Gunnell, Adare, Castleconnell, Bunratty, Killaloe, Lough Gur, etc. For those, indeed, who are fond of exploring Druidic, military, and ecclesiastical antiquities, tlTfere is no county in Ireland wdiich supplies more ample materials than Limerick, which possesses likewise numerous attractions for the lovers of sporting.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 309

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    Somewhere near here is Glenstal Castle, described in its day as the magnificent residence of Sir William Hartigan Barrington, Bart. The book places it a few miles east of Mount Shannon, the beautiful demesne and residence of the late Earl of Clare. Mount Shannon was remarkable for its fine classical library, on which John, second Earl of Clare, expended a large sum of money. The same passage notes several other residences in the surrounding district. Near Mount Shannon are Rich Hill, the handsome residence of William Howley, a deputy lieutenant, and Woodsdown, where Field Marshal Lord Gough was born. Woodsdown was at the time in the occupation of W. G. Gubbins, a justice of the peace, and was divided from Annacotty Mills by the river Mulcair. The book also mentions Castle Troy, a mile farther on and nearer the Shannon, where the picturesque ruins were once the seat of the K'Eogh family. Mahony K'Eogh forfeited there in the time of Cromwell, for his loyalty to the Stuarts. Dr. John K'Eogh, a doctor of divinity and author of several learned works, was a member of this same family. Close to Glenstal itself, the book records Clonshavoy, called the tasteful residence of Caleb Powell, formerly member of Parliament for County Limerick. Beyond this district, the writer notes many attractive localities within reach of Limerick by rail, boat, or road, at comparatively small cost.

32. Grice daughters' land grants in Kilmallock

    Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 1667–1669

    The five daughters of Richard Grice of Fanstowne obtained large grants of land in County Limerick, including properties in Kilmallock.

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    Margaret, Anne, Mary, Susan, and Mabell, daughters of Richard Grice, deceased, of Fanstowne, obtained large grants Co. Limerick, in Kilmallock, &c.

    Richard Lord Coloony, and Henry Temple, Esq., obtained large grants of houses, plotts of ground, &c., in Kilmallock, in the Barony of Clanwilliam.

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    Kilmallock, in County Limerick, saw its land change hands in the years after 1667. Five daughters of Richard Grice, deceased, of Fanstowne, Margaret, Anne, Mary, Susan, and Mabell, obtained large grants of land in the county, including property here. Richard Lord Coloony and Henry Temple also obtained large grants of houses and plots of ground in Kilmallock, in the Barony of Clanwilliam.

33. Hay stores in Kerry for transported horses

    Kerry · county · Kerry · 1691

    The hay preserved in the stores of County Kerry was to be used for the horses being embarked to France. If insufficient, hay and oats could be purchased at the king's rates wherever found.

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    XVI — That it shall be lawful to make use of the hay preserved in the stores of the county Kerry, for the horses that shall be embarked ; and if there be not enough, it shall be lawful to buy hay and oats wherever it shall be found at the king's rates.

    XVII — That all prisoners of war, that were in Ireland the 28th of September, 'shall be set at liberty on both sides ; and the general promises to use his endeavours, that those that are in England and Flanders shall be set at liberty also.

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    There is a story from 1691 connected with this county. Hay was kept in stores across Kerry, set aside for horses being embarked to France. If the stores did not hold enough, it was lawful to buy hay and oats wherever they could be found, but only at the king's rates. This was one of the articles agreed at the time, alongside the release of prisoners of war who were in Ireland on the 28th of September, with promises to seek the liberty of those held in England and Flanders also.

34. Heron alights on Limerick Cathedral tower

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1814

    On 28 September a large bird of the heron species alighted and remained half an hour on one of the pinnacles of the tower of the Cathedral in Limerick, drawing some attention.

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    Sept. 28th. — A large bird of the Heron species alighted, and remained half an hour on one of the pinnacles of tlie tower of the Cathedral, and drew some attention.

    In the Autumn of this year, the small pox very fatal in the city and neighbourhood, particularly to infants.

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    Limerick, a city the road passes through. On the 28th of September, 1814, a large bird of the heron species alighted on one of the pinnacles of the Cathedral tower and stayed there half an hour. It drew some attention. That autumn, smallpox was very fatal in the city and neighbourhood, particularly to infants.

35. Inquisition at Limerick regarding Castle Donel, 1615

    Castletown · townland · Limerick · 1615

    An inquisition taken at Limerick in 1615 ascertained that half a plough land lay in Castle Donel, alias Cratellaghmore. This inquisition later determined the western boundary of the Fisher's Stent in legal trials held in 1841, 1842, and 1858.

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    1615, 18th March, 12th James 1st. — An inquisition was taken at Limerick, whereby it was ascertained that half a plough land lay in Castle Donel, alias Cratellaghmore. It was by this inquisition the western boundary of the Fisher's Stent was ascertained, on the trial of Gabbett a. Clancy and Dwyer, at Summer assizes 1841, and Spring assizes 184:2, at Limerick, and again in the case of Malcomson a. O'Dea, in the Queen's Bench in 1858, when there was a verdict for the petitioner, which was affirmed by the House of Lords in 1863.

    (I give this important inquisition at pp. 138, 139, 140.)

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    Somewhere close to Castletown lies a place once called Castle Donel, also known as Cratellaghmore. On the 18th of March 1615, in the 12th year of King James the First, an inquisition was taken at Limerick. It found that half a plough land lay in Castle Donel. That old finding mattered long after. It fixed the western boundary of the Fisher's Stent in later trials: Gabbett against Clancy and Dwyer at the Summer assizes of 1841, and the Spring assizes of 1842, both at Limerick. Then came Malcomson against O'Dea in the Queen's Bench in 1858, where the verdict went for the petitioner. The House of Lords affirmed that verdict in 1863.

36. John Bullingbrooke granted Kilfrush and Ballylaroney

    Kilfrush · townland · Limerick · 1666

    John Bullingbrooke obtained grants in Kilfrush and Ballylaroney, totalling 924 acres and 17 perches statute measure. The grant was inrolled on 2nd March 1666.

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    John Bullingbrooke — In Kilfrush and Ballylaroney, 570a. Ir. 39p. prof. 90a. unprof. plant. (924a. and 17p. stat.) £8 13s. 3d. Inrolled, 2nd March, 1666.

    Anthony Raymond, gent. Caherguillamore, 195a. 2r. lOp. £2 19s. 4fd. InroUed 24th June, 1667.

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    Somewhere around here, John Bullingbrooke obtained grants in Kilfrush and Ballylaroney in 1666. The land totalled 924 acres and 17 perches by statute measure, of which 570 acres were Irish measure with 39 perches profitable and 90 acres unprofitable and planted. The grant was valued at 8 pounds, 13 shillings and 3 pence, and was inrolled on the 2nd of March 1666.

37. Jubilee fountain opposite St. John's cathedral, 1865

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1865

    A handsome cut-limestone fountain was erected in the square opposite St. John's cathedral, with its foundation stone laid on 31 October 1865 by Mayor John R. Tinsley. It was funded by the Ferry Jubilee Fund committee.

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    ' In this Square, just opposite St. John's cathedral, the foundation stone, a handsome fountain of cut lime stone, was laid on the 31st of October, 18G5, by John R. Tinsley, Esq., mayor, it being erected by the committee of the Fery Jubilee Fund.

    686 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

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    Limerick has a fountain in the square opposite St. John's cathedral. It is cut limestone, and its foundation stone was laid on the 31st of October 1865 by John R. Tinsley, the mayor. The Ferry Jubilee Fund committee erected it.

38. Kilmallock Liberty bridge on the 1732 road survey

    Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 1732

    The 1732 road survey from Limerick to Ardsheagh Bridge passed through Kilmallock, measuring from the Lime Kiln Turnpike to the Liberty bridge of Kilmallock and onward to the south bounds of the Liberty near Tubberna, totalling over 1,049 perches.

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    Thence to Six-niile-bridge, Thence to Bally hadeen bridge, Thence to North End Bruffe bridge, Thence to Lime Kiln Turnpike, Thence to Liberty bridge of Kilmallock,

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    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 471

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    In 1732, a road survey measured the way from Limerick to Ardsheagh Bridge, and it brought its chain through Kilmallock. The surveyors counted from the Lime Kiln Turnpike to the Liberty bridge of Kilmallock, then onward to the south bounds of the Liberty near Tubberna, over 1,049 perches in all.

39. Kilpeacon Court built by Edward Cripps Villiers for £12,000

    Kilpeacon · townland · Limerick

    Kilpeacon passed from the Villiers family to Joseph Cripps of Edwardstown, who took the name Villiers. His grandson, the late Edward Cripps Villiers, built Kilpeacon Court at a cost of £12,000.

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    Sir William King was married to Barbara, daughter of John Boyle, Bishop of Cork, and widow of Sir John Brown of Hospital, who was killed in a duel ^dth Mv. Christopher Barnwell in England.^ Having no issue H\Tng his property descended in succession to his grand nephews Eichard and Edward Villiers, Esqrs. It was possessed for some time by the family of " Tuthill of the Island,^-* the last of whom, John Tuthill, Esq. is entombed in the cemetery, adjoining the Church, where the Villiers' are also buried. In this cemetery is the mausoleum of the Westropps of AttyfljTi. Kilpeacon subsequently became the property of Joseph Cripps, Esq. of Edwardstown, who took the name of Villiers ; from him it descended to his grandson the late Edward Cripps Villiers, Esq. who, at a cost of £12,000, built " Kilpeacon Court,-"

    ' Kilpeacon is distant five miles from Limerick, in tlie Barony of Small County. * On the sides, bdow the middle of the inscription, are these words : — Kidvell, fecit. 3 See page 147.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 170

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    Somewhere around here, Edward Cripps Villiers built Kilpeacon Court for £12,000. The land has a long history before that house rose. Sir William King had owned it. He married Barbara, daughter of John Boyle, Bishop of Cork. She was the widow of Sir John Brown of Hospital, who was killed in a duel with Christopher Barnwell in England. Sir William left no children, and his property passed to his grand nephews Richard and Edward Villiers. For a time the Tuthill family of the Island held the land. The last of them, John Tuthill, is buried in the cemetery beside the church, where the Villiers are also laid to rest. That same cemetery holds the mausoleum of the Westropps of Attyflyn. The property then passed to Joseph Cripps of Edwardstown, who took the name Villiers. From him it descended to his grandson, the late Edward Cripps Villiers, who spent £12,000 building the house.

40. King's Castle at Limerick repaired

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1576

    In 1576, the ruins of the King's Castle at Limerick were repaired. This indicates the castle had fallen into ruin prior to this restoration.

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    1576 The ruins of the King's Castle at Limerick are repaired this year. Ibid.

    1577 James Fitz-Morris landed and fortified at Smerwick, and the Earl of Desmond rebelled. Sexten's Annals.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 404

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    Limerick, a city the road takes you through. In 1576, the ruins of the King's Castle here were repaired. It had fallen into ruin before that work, though the record does not say when or how.

41. Lancasterian school built on Clare Street

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1813–1814

    A large new school house, to be conducted on the Lancasterian plan, began to be built on the north side of old Clare Street in Limerick around June 1813. It opened on 1 November 1814, with subscriptions totalling £950 by August 1813.

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    About June 10th of this year, a large new school house, to be conducted on the Lancasterian plan, began to be built on the north side of old Clare street, intended to be opened for the reception of children on the 10th September following — opened Nov. 1st, 1814. Fund subscribed to August, 1813:— £950.

    Ground Kent, £20 per year.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 246

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    Passing through Limerick, around June 10, 1813, a large new school house began going up on the north side of old Clare Street, to be conducted on the Lancasterian plan. It was meant to open that September but did not until November 1, 1814. By August 1813, subscriptions had reached £950. Ground rent was £20 per year.

42. Lands in Kenry granted to Thomas son of Maurice

    Kenry · barony · Limerick · 1199–1200

    King John granted Thomas, son of Maurice, a burgage next to the bridge in Limerick and five knight's fees in the theudum of Blenrii, identified by the author as possibly Kenry, in the Cantred of Fontimell.

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

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 33

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    This barony of Kenry was part of a great distribution of land in the second year of King John's reign. The king was granting holdings all around Limerick, and one of those grants reached here. In that year the king gave Thomas, the son of Maurice, one burgage next the bridge in Limerick, on the left hand side towards the north, through the service of 12 pence per annum. Along with that, Thomas received five knight's fees in the theudum of Blenrii, which the author of the record identifies as possibly Olweii, or, as he rather thinks, Kenry, in the Cantred of Fontimell. He was also granted five knight's fees in the theudum of Huanarach, in Thomond, beyond the water of the Shannon, all to be held by the service of three knight's fees and one third. Thomas was not the only one receiving land that year. The king gave Galfridus Fitzrobert a burgage below the walls of Limerick and five knight's fees at Radagar. Robert Sergeant got four burgages and a knight's fee at Clonhulugrdachan and Cloinonochain. Humphrey de Pykeuile received a burgage and three knight's fees at Killerumanith. Lauvelekin Fitzwilliam was given a burgage and five knight's fees at Insculin, Balieder, Baioni, Corbally, Cullen, Odergraper, and Ballydermot. William de Naish got a burgage and the castles of Kava Kittel with five knights' fees nearby. Each grant was recorded on the Charter Rolls. The one naming Thomas is on Charter Role 82. These were the documents by which a king measured out land to his men, one burgage and one knight's fee at a time.

43. Limerick chapter prebendaries and rural deaneries

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The chapter of Limerick is constituted of a Dean, Chanter, Chancellor, Treasurer, Archdeacon, and eleven Prebendaries including St. Munchin's, Donoughmore, Ballycalian, Kilpeacon, Tullybracky, Killeedy, Disert, Ardcanny, Croagh, Eilin, and Athnett. The diocese is divided into five rural deaneries: Kilmallock, Adare, Garth (alias Ballingarry), Ardagli, and Rathkeale.

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    The chapter of Limerick is constituted of the following members, viz., Dean, Chantor, Chancellor, Treasurer, Archdeacon, and eleven Prebendaries, i.e. St. Munchin's, Donoughmore, Ballycalian, Kilpeacon, Tullybracky, Killeedy, Disert, Ardcanny, Croagh, Eilin, and Athnett, which ast is the mensal of the bishop. The diocese is divided into five riu'al deaneries, viz., Kilmallock, Adare, Garth, alias Ballmgarry, Ardagli, and Rathkeale.

    We have now given in detail the results of much careful inquiry respecting the venerable cathedral of Limerick, whose fortunes have been so diversified from the time of its foundation by one of the royal O'Briens, to he date of its reedification under Protestant hands, and with the assistance and direction of a descendant of that kingly liouse. For two hundred and thirty years, with very short intervals, it has been alienated from the professors of the ancient creed of its founders ; and under the various additions which have been made to assimilate it more closely to Anglican churches, many, if not most, of its ancient characteristics have been lost.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 351

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    The road takes you through Limerick, a city whose cathedral chapter was made up of a Dean, Chanter, Chancellor, Treasurer, Archdeacon, and eleven Prebendaries. Those prebendal seats were St. Munchin's, Donoughmore, Ballycalian, Kilpeacon, Tullybracky, Killeedy, Disert, Ardcanny, Croagh, Eilin, and Athnett, the last of which served as the mensal of the bishop. The diocese around the city was divided into five rural deaneries: Kilmallock, Adare, Garth, also called Ballingarry, Ardagli, and Rathkeale. The cathedral itself was founded by one of the royal O'Briens and later rebuilt under Protestant hands, with the assistance and direction of a descendant of that same kingly house. For 230 years, with very short intervals, it was alienated from the professors of the ancient creed of its founders. Under the various additions made to assimilate it more closely to Anglican churches, many, if not most, of its ancient characteristics have been lost.

44. Lord Cornwallis arrives in Dublin

    Dublin · city · Dublin

    On the 20th of June, Lord Cornwallis arrived in Dublin, coinciding with the aftermath of the court-martial proceedings against Mr. Arthur and others associated with revolutionary activity.

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    The prisoner was remanded, and a sentinel with a drawn bayonet quartered upon him in his narrow cell. His trunks also were taken from him. At nine o'clock on that night Colonel Cockell brought him the following sentence of the court-martial—" You are to be transported to Botany bay for life, to be sent off to-morrow morning at six o'clock, to pay a fine of £5000 to the king forthwith, or your entire property will be confiscated." When the' trial was ov"er Mr Arthur's witnesses, who had not been examined, were called in and severelv rebuked by the preisident as a revolutionary committee. This Mr.Hare, a permanent Serjeant, who had received Maume into his care and management, and who had deposed that Maume had written a certain letter from General Morrison's apartments to Mr. Peppard, which the sheriff declared had saved Mr. Arthur's life, was committed to jail without any charge or M-arrant, and on the next mornino- was tried and found guilty by the same court-martial of a breach of trust, in having permitted°Maiime to write that letter to Mr. Peppard. As Mr. Sheriff Llovd was conducting Hare to prison to which he was committed as well as dismissed from the office of permanent Serjeant, he told him explicitly, that that severe sentence was not passed upon him for having permitted Maume to write the letter, but because he had appeared too sanguine in favour of the prisoner Hare justified his obligation of obeying the summons : observing, that " had he not appeared the man would have been hanged." " To be sure he would," was the sherirs replv. " and had vou re- • mamed at home, the court would have overlooked it." An application was" made by Hare's son through Lord Matthew, for the liberation of his father ; which was acceded to But Colonel Cockell admonished the young man, that his father s was a serious breach of trust and grievous offence ; for the letter he had permitted to be written bv Maume had saved Sir. Arthur's life On the 20th of June Lord Cornwallis arrived in Dublin ; and it accidentally happened that a young gentleman of the name of Gorman,* a nephew of Mr. Arthur, lately arrived from London, * James O'Gorman (who was the fourth sen of Daniel O'Gorman and Mary Roche daughter of Phihp Eoche of Limerick), was born in the Castle of Bunrattv, Co. Clare, in 1081 • he lost his property, and went to live in Limerick in 1724, where he married Christina Harold third daughter of Thomas Harold and Alicia Enraght. He died in 173G. He had three sons and one daughter. His second son Thomas was born in 1724, and went to En'>-land in 1747 to claim for his relative Mrs. Margaret Daly Walsh, estates, as heir-at-law to Sheflield Duke of Buckingham, and succeeded in establishing her right. He afterwards established himself as a merchant in London. He died in 1800, and the mercantile house, a somewhat eminent one, was continued under the firm of Gorman, Brothers. He had fourteen children. The period at which lie dropped the O' was after he wont to London. The names of liis sons were Edmond Sexton Alicuthouse, Thomas Harold, James (Michael Arthur), William, Silvester, Charles, Jame^ Denis, Charles, 'Ihadeus, and George. It was James, we believe, that gave evidence for Mr Arthur. Edmond A. Gorman, Esq. of East Berghall, Suffolk, represents this family.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 232

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    On the 20th of June, Lord Cornwallis arrived in Dublin, where court-martial proceedings had been underway against Mr. Arthur and others connected with revolutionary activity. Mr. Arthur had been remanded, a sentinel with a drawn bayonet quartered on him in his narrow cell, his trunks taken from him. At nine o'clock that night Colonel Cockell brought him the sentence: transportation to Botany Bay for life, to be sent off the next morning at six o'clock, and a fine of £5000 to the king, or his entire property confiscated. When the trial was over, Mr. Arthur's witnesses, who had not been examined, were called in and rebuked by the president as a revolutionary committee. A permanent Serjeant named Hare, who had received Maume into his care, deposed that Maume wrote a letter from General Morrison's apartments to Mr. Peppard, which the sheriff said had saved Mr. Arthur's life. Hare was committed to jail without charge or warrant, tried the next morning by the same court-martial, and found guilty of breach of trust for permitting that letter. Sheriff Lloyd, conducting Hare to prison, told him the sentence was not for permitting the letter but because he had appeared too sanguine in favor of the prisoner. Hare said he had obeyed the summons, observing that "had he not appeared the man would have been hanged." The sheriff replied: "To be sure he would, and had you remained at home, the court would have overlooked it." Hare's son applied through Lord Matthew for his father's release, which was granted. Colonel Cockell told the young man the offence was serious, for the letter had saved Mr. Arthur's life. A young gentleman named Gorman, a nephew of Mr. Arthur, had lately arrived from London.

45. Newtown Pery development outside city walls

    Newtown Pery · population centre · Limerick · 1780

    Fine houses were built outside the city walls of Limerick, free from corporate claims and city taxes. The new town, also called South Prior's Land, was developing into one of the handsomest cities in the British Empire with a noble main street intersected by good streets leading to the river.

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    fine houses/ which, being without the walls, were free at the time from Corporate claims, or other city taxes. Mr. Thomas Mark, a Quaker merchant, buHt some very fine stores, which were called Marks's buildings, near the new bridge. Houses were built in various parts of the new town, by individuals, who, though they consulted theii* pecuhar tastes, preserved uniformity in their construction, and thus early began to show what the new town was destined to become — one of the handsomest cities in the British Empire— with a noble street leading through from east to west, intersected to the north by several good streets leading to the river, and admitting pure ail- from the Clare hills, which might be seen from every portion of them — and intersected to the south, by an equal number of streets uniform

    consanguinity in the third and fourth degree, they had recourse as soon as possible to the clemency of the Apostolic See for the dissolution of the marriage, from Fondanus, Bishop of Sardes, Penitentiary of the Supreme Pontiff, and succeeded in obtaining a dispensation, given at St. Peter's, Rome, on the nones (7th) of May, in the second year of the pontificate of Eugeue the Fourth, and of our Lord's incarnation 1432. From this marriage there was a numerous issue, -who arrived at the years of maturity and discretion, and obtained sundry civil dignities. For the eldest, John, became the dignified heir of the family honors as well as possessions ; and the others, Peter, George and Robert, became men of senatorial rank ; and the sixth and youngest, David, Duumvir or Bailiff of Limerick — a position not to be despised ; and lastly, the third, Thomas, being dedicated to God, became a Canon of the Cathedral Church of Limerick, and afterwards Prior of the house of St. Mary and St. Edward the King, in the same city, being subsequently Treasurer of the Church of Limerick, and finally orthodox Bishop of Limerick in the year 14G9.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 207

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    Newtown Pery grew up outside the walls of Limerick, and being beyond the walls, the fine houses here were free from corporate claims and city taxes. The new town was also called South Prior's Land, and around 1780 it was fast becoming something remarkable. A Quaker merchant named Thomas Mark built some very fine stores near the new bridge, and these became known as Mark's Buildings. Houses went up in various parts of the new town, each person building to their own taste, yet somehow preserving a uniformity in construction. That early discipline of building showed what the place was destined to become — one of the handsomest cities in the British Empire. A noble street ran through from east to west, and to the north it was intersected by several good streets that led down to the river. Those streets admitted pure air from the Clare hills, which could be seen from every portion of them. To the south, an equal number of streets ran in uniform fashion. The layout gave the whole town a character that set it apart from the old walled city — broader, more open, more orderly — a place built by individuals who had found, just beyond the walls, the freedom to build well.

46. Newtown Pery Mills in Limerick

    Newtown Pery · population centre · Limerick

    The Russell firm operated Newtown Pery Mills in Limerick, whose machinery was already considered old-fashioned and comparatively expensive by 1865 due to rapid improvements in steam machinery since its erection.

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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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    As you pass through Newtown Pery in Limerick, the Russell firm ran the mills here. Their machinery was already old-fashioned and comparatively expensive to work. Improvements in steam machinery had moved so quickly since the mills were built that what once served well had fallen behind.

47. Ordinance of Bishop Donat on divine office in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1204–1207

    Between 1204 and 1207, Donat, Bishop of Limerick, issued an ordinance on the divine office to be performed in the church of Limerick, containing regulations respecting masses, benefices, and related matters. This was accompanied by the charter of Thomas de Wodeford regarding land within the Dean's Close.

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    Between 1204 and 1207 we have the "ordinance of Donat, Bishop of Limerick, on the divine office to be performed in the chmxh of Limerick", containing regulations respecting masses, benefices, etc., etc. And " the charter of Thomas de Wodeford of the land and buildings contained within the precincts of the Dean's Close". And " the ancient statutes of the Church and Chapter of Limerick". Dated 1295. [This is a confirmation of preceding conventions.]

    55() HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 321

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    In the city of Limerick, between 1204 and 1207, Donat, Bishop of Limerick, issued an ordinance on the divine office to be performed in the church of Limerick. It set out regulations respecting masses and benefices. With it came the charter of Thomas de Wodeford, concerning land and buildings within the precincts of the Dean's Close. Later, in 1295, the ancient statutes of the Church and Chapter of Limerick confirmed these conventions.

48. Outrages in Munster and Newcastle 1762

    Newcastle · town · Limerick · 1762–1812

    Outrages were recorded in Munster, specifically referenced in connection with Newcastle in 1762, with further outrages noted in 1807 and 1812.

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    in 1180, 44. O'Tracies, account of (see Tracy), 33. Outbreak on James's accession, 130. Outrages in ilunster (see Newcastle) in 1762, 626 ; ia

    1807 and 1812, 418, 419; in county (1808), 423, Overtures for peace (1691), 264,

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

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    Newcastle appears in records for outrages in Munster in 1762. Further outrages were noted in 1807 and 1812. The entries give no detail of what happened, only that the place is named in connection with these events.

49. Peace proclaimed in Limerick between England and Spain

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1714

    During the mayoralty of Hezekiah Holland in 1714, peace was proclaimed in Limerick between Queen Anne of England and Philip V of Spain, with the Corporation and public functionaries making a great display.

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    During the mayoralty of Mr. Hezechiah Holland in 1714, peace was proclaimed in Limerick between Anne Queen of England and Philip V. King of Spain. As on all other similar occasions the Coi-poration and public functionaries made a great display .^

    • White's MSS.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 176

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    In 1714, during the mayoralty of Hezekiah Holland, peace was proclaimed in Limerick between Queen Anne of England and Philip V, King of Spain. The Corporation and public functionaries made a great display, as they did on all similar occasions.

50. Peace proclaimed in Limerick with falling prices

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1814

    Peace was proclaimed in London on June 20th, Dublin on the 24th, and Limerick on the 27th. Prices fell daily in Limerick as a consequence, with wheat down to 1s. per stone by July.

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    June 20th.— Peace proclaimed in London—in Dublin on the 24th— 27th in Limerick, —prices daily falling in consequence of the peace. ^ . . , , ,

    Definitive articles of peace were signed and ratified between Great Britain and the several sovereigns of the Continent on the 30th ult.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 246

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    Limerick had peace proclaimed on June 27th, following London on the 20th and Dublin on the 24th. Definitive articles of peace had been signed and ratified between Great Britain and the several sovereigns of the Continent on the 30th. Prices fell daily in Limerick as a consequence, and by July wheat was down to 1 shilling per stone.

51. Priory and lands of Corbally seized, 1600

    Corbally · townland · Limerick · 1600

    A prior who died on 6 September 1600 was seized of the Dominican priory and twenty-four acres of arable land adjacent, as well as the castle, town, and lands of Corbally, held in free and common soccage.

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    who died 6tli September, 1600, was seized of this priory, and of twentyfour acres of arable land adjacent thereto; also of the castle, town, and lands of Corbally, and one caracute of land, in free and common soccage.

    The Dominican Fathers continued to reside in the city in the very worst times of persecution. We have seen by De Burgo, that in the last century they had a regular convent in the city.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 374

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    Somewhere around here, a prior who died on 6 September 1600 was seized of the Dominican priory and twenty-four acres of arable land adjacent to it. He was also seized of the castle, town, and lands of Corbally, and one caracute of land, held in free and common soccage.

52. Public subscription for relief of Limerick's poor

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1837

    In June 1837, considerable sums were raised by public subscription in the city of Limerick for the relief of the poor.

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    June 7th Considerable sums raised by public subscription in the city for the relief of the

    poor.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 278

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    In June 1837, the people of Limerick raised considerable sums by public subscription for the relief of the poor. On June 7th, the effort was noted in the city. It was a moment when the community came together to help those in need.

53. Rathbane held by heirs of Pierce Creagh

    Rathbane · electoral division · Limerick

    Rathbane, comprising part of a ploughland, was in the possession of White and Fanning as heirs of Pierce Creagh, who paid twelve shillings and four pence Irish in rent to the corporation of Limerick.

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    mayor &c. for 15s. Irish ; Eebouge. fths of a ploughland, in possession of Nicholas Arthure, held from ditto, at ditto rent ; Ballysoddo, |ths of a part and held of John Fox from same at same rent ; Dubgish, Ballymoldown, and Eathmichael, one ploughland, held by Nicholas Arthure from same at twenty shillings rent ; Rathbane Jths of a ploughland in possession of White and ifanning, heirs of Pierce Creagh, for which they pay only twelve shillings and four pence, Irish ; Rathuj'n, held by Nicholas Stritch of Limerick, merchant, containing the 3rd part of two ploughlands, for which he pays rent, Irish ; Crewilally, alias Ballincloughe, ^th of a ploughland held by Christopher Artliure for the rent of 5s. ; Cheapman's land, alias Ardnevedoge, half a ploughland, held by Simon ffanning ; the mayor, &c. were said to be seized of the following ploughlands, also being part of the 40 : viz. Castlebank, 1 ploughland, held by Nicholas Arthure for 20s. Kilrush ^ a ploughland held by Nicholas Comyn or David Comyn, alderman, at lOs. yearly rent — Farrengowen, otherwise Smith's land, 1 ploughland, held by David White,* alderman, at

    * The Whites, the Creaghs, and the Stritches have played a remarkable part in the History of Limerick, Clonmel, and Waterford. Sir David White of Eussellstown was married to Sarah Bourk, daughter of John Bourk, who was called Lord of Coshure ; by his wife Catherine Fitzgerald, daughter to John Fitzgerald Earl of Desmond : they had issue — 1st, Solomon White, son and heir to the said David and Sarah — was married to Margaret Walsh, daughter to David Walsh of Ballintober — had issue as follows ; — 1st, David White, son and heir to the said Solomon, was married to Margaret Brien, daughter to Anion Brien of Comraeragh, and had seven children

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 77

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    Rathbane is a place the road passes through in Limerick. In old records it was counted as part of a ploughland, part of 40 ploughlands held from the corporation of Limerick. It was in the possession of White and Fanning, as heirs of Pierce Creagh, and they paid 12 shillings and 4 pence Irish in rent. The same records name other holdings among those 40 ploughlands. Nicholas Arthure held several, including Eebouge, Dubgish with Ballymoldown and Eathmichael, and Castlebank, paying rents from 15 to 20 shillings. Ballysoddo was held by John Fox. Nicholas Stritch, a merchant of Limerick, held the third part of 2 ploughlands at Rathuj'n. Christopher Arthure held Crewilally, also called Ballincloughe, for 5 shillings. Simon Fanning held Cheapman's land, also called Ardnevedoge, half a ploughland. Kilrush was held by Nicholas Comyn or David Comyn, an alderman, at 10 shillings yearly. Farrengowen, otherwise Smith's land, was held by David White, an alderman. The record notes that the Whites, the Creaghs, and the Stritches played a remarkable part in the history of Limerick, Clonmel, and Waterford. Sir David White of Russellstown married Sarah Bourk, daughter of John Bourk, who was called Lord of Coshure. Catherine Fitzgerald, his wife, was daughter to John Fitzgerald, Earl of Desmond. Their first son, Solomon White, married Margaret Walsh, daughter of David Walsh of Ballintober. Solomon and Margaret's first son, David White, married Margaret Brien, daughter of Anion Brien of Commeragh, and had 7 children.

54. Scattery Island annexed to barony of Moyarta, Clare

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1854

    In November 1854, Scattery Island was annexed by order of the Privy Council to the barony of Moyarta in County Clare.

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    November. — Scattery Island was annexed, by order of Privy Council, to the barony of Moyarta, in the comity Clare.

    December. — S. E. d'e Vere, Esq., canvassed the county of Limerick successfully; Mr. Bairington, less so ; Colonel Dickson, a candidate, withdrew from the field.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 292

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    Somewhere around here lies Scattery Island. In November 1854, it was annexed by order of the Privy Council to the barony of Moyarta in County Clare.

55. Spital began to be built in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1622

    In 1622, alongside the rebuilding of Mungret Gate and repairs to St. Mary Church, the spital (hospital) began to be built in Limerick.

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    1622 Mnngret Gate opponed and nowe built, half ye street paved wc. was shut tyrae out of mynde. St. Mary Churcb repayrd, and organ put up there. The spitell bego. to be built. .5. Annals.

    1627 (4 K. Chas.) (ienerall agents sent for England from the pvinces., whoe granted £120,000 subsidy to be granted by parlt., but levied for the souldiers wt. out. pliament. Ibid.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 407

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    In 1622, Limerick saw a good deal of work. Mungret Gate, which had been shut, as the record says, "time out of mynde," was opened and newly built, and half the street was paved. St. Mary Church was repaired, and an organ was put up there. The same year, the spital began to be built in the city.

56. St. Munchin's parish church, patron of Limerick city

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The parish church of St. Munchin, the patron saint of the whole city of Limerick, whose festival was celebrated on the 2nd of January. It was a prebend or canonry, with the vicar and prebend each receiving half of the fruits.

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    The parish church of St. Munchin, the patron saint of the whole city, whose festival is celebrated on the 2nd day of January.

    It is a prebend or canonry. The vicar has one half of the fruits, and the prebend the other half. It pays ... ... 0 9

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 322

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    Limerick takes its patron from St. Munchin, whose festival was celebrated on the 2nd of January. His parish church was a prebend or canonry. The vicar took one half of the fruits, and the prebend took the other half.

57. St. Patrick's preparatory school opened at Bedford Row, 1863

    Bedford Row · street · Limerick · 1863

    The Jesuit Fathers opened St. Patrick's preparatory school at Bedford Row in Limerick in 1863.

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    The Fathers of the Society of Jesus opened a school in Limerick on the 10th of March, ISbd, about three hundred years after Father David Wolf came to reside there as nuncio, and got tlirough Dr. Creagli faculties for the Jesuits to set up schools and a university in Ireland.'' This school was opened at the corner house of the Crescent, which has its entrance at Hartstonge Street. In 1862, the fine house called Crescent House, in the middle of the Crescent, and opposite the O'Connell monument, was purchased by them from Richard Russell, Esq., J.P., and has been occupied since as the College of St. Munchin's. The first rector was the Very Kev. Edward Kelly, S.J., who was succeeded in 1.864 by his brother, the Very Rev. 1 homas Kelly, S.J., the present rector, in the rectorship. The Jesuit Fathers opened St. Patrick's preparatory school at Bedford Row in 1863.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 384

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    A preparatory school, St. Patrick's, on Bedford Row in Limerick. The Jesuit Fathers opened it in 1863, part of their work in the city. They had opened a school in Limerick on the 10th of March, about three hundred years after Father David Wolf came to reside there as nuncio, and got through Dr. Creagh faculties for the Jesuits to set up schools and a university in Ireland. That first school was opened at the corner house of the Crescent, which has its entrance at Hartstonge Street. In 1862, the fine house called Crescent House, in the middle of the Crescent and opposite the O'Connell monument, was purchased by them from Richard Russell, a justice of the peace, and occupied since as the College of St. Munchin's. The first rector was Father Edward Kelly, who was succeeded by his brother, Father Thomas Kelly.

58. Streets and bridges newly paved in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1823

    Ball's Bridge, Mary-street, Nicholas-street, Castle-street, and part of Thomond Bridge were newly paved since the commencement of the year. This represented ongoing civic infrastructure work across several Limerick locations.

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    Ball's Bridge, Mary-street, Nicholas-street, Castle-street, and part of Thomond Bridge, newly paved since the commencement of this year.

    In the Summer Assizes of this year, a change in the route of the Munster Circuit took placesince the Summer Assizes of 1796, when Tipperary and Waterford were added to the Leinster Circuit, the judges began at Ennis, thence to Limerick, thence to Tralee, and finished the judicial career at Cork. This year, they commenced at Cork, thence to Ennis, thence to Limerick, thence to Tralee ; and in consequence of the weight of the criminal business, return again to Cork after all the other business of the Circuit is finished.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 250

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    Limerick in 1823 had new paving laid across several of its streets and bridges. Ball's Bridge, Mary-street, Nicholas-street, Castle-street, and part of Thomond Bridge were newly paved since the start of the year. That same summer, the Munster Circuit changed its route. Since 1796, when Tipperary and Waterford were added to the Leinster Circuit, the judges had begun at Ennis, then Limerick, then Tralee, finishing at Cork. This year they commenced at Cork, then Ennis, then Limerick, then Tralee, and returned again to Cork after all the other business of the Circuit was finished, because of the weight of the criminal business.

59. Thady Clanchy of Ballyrobert martyred for the faith

    Ballyrobert · townland · Cork · 1584

    Thady Clanchy of Ballyrobert in county Limerick was put to death for the faith on 15th September 1584, and was noted for his piety according to the Analecta.

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    1584. Thady Clanchy of Ballyrobert, in the county of Limerick, was for the faith put to deaths 15th September — remarkable for his piety. — Analecta,

    1588. Dermot Mulroony, or Moroney, a native of the county of Clare, and son of the Franciscan Convent of Limerick, was taken at GalbaUy, and

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 68

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    Close to Ballyrobert, in 1584, a man named Thady Clanchy was put to death for the faith. The date was the 15th of September. He was remembered as remarkable for his piety. The record comes from the Analecta.

60. Thomond Estates advertised for sale

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1865

    The Thomond Estates were advertised for sale on September 8th, marking a significant land transaction affecting the Limerick region.

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    September 8th. — Thomond Estates advertised for sale.

    October 23.— A deputation from all the conferences of St. Vincent de Paul waited upon the Right Worshipful Robert Tighe, Esq., chairman of the county and city, to secure his assistance in checking the multiplication of public houses throughout the city.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 294

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    Limerick is a city the road passes through. On September 8th, 1865, the Thomond Estates were advertised for sale. That October, a deputation from all the conferences of St. Vincent de Paul waited upon Robert Tighe, chairman of the county and city, to secure his assistance in checking the multiplication of public houses throughout the city.