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Effin parish church a prebend dedicated to B.V. Mary
Effin · townland · Limerick
The parish church of Effin was a prebend dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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The parish church of Efhn is a prebend, and dedicated to the B. V. Mary, ... ... ... 22 0
The parish church of Athenese, or Beallathenesigh, or Beallananesy, dedicated to St. Athanasius, 2nd day of May, whose rectory belongs to the college of Kilmallock, ... ... 10 0
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323
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Holy Well at Singland
Singland · townland · Limerick
A holy well is noted at Singland, referenced as an early entry in the text.
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Richard confirms charter, 64 ; convent of, 643. Holy Well at Singland, 4. Honan, Mr., corn exportation, 380 ; his letter (1786),
ibid. ; Honan's quay, ibid. ; Martin, election of, 497 ;
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Kilrush ploughland held by the Comyn family
Kilrush · townland · Limerick
A half ploughland at Kilrush was held by Nicholas Comyn or David Comyn, an alderman, at a yearly rent of ten shillings, as part of the corporation lands 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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Monument in St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
A monument was erected in December in the Cathedral of St. Mary's in Limerick, positioned near the burial place of the bishops on the south side of the Communion Table. The inscription begins with a memorial dedication, though the full text is cut off in this section.
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December A monument erected in the Cathedral of St. Mary's, near the burial place of the
bishops, on the south side of the Communion Table, with the following inscription : —
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 248
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Ancient altar stone with incised crosses in north transept
Limerick · city · Limerick
Among fragments of tombs with ancient dates in the north transept of St. Mary's Cathedral is the great altar stone of the ancient cathedral, bearing incised crosses. Outside the transept is a defaced tombstone with the word 'Rice' barely discernible.
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There are several fragments of tombs with ancient dates, lying in the north transept. There is nlso the great altar stone of the ancient cathedral with its incised crosses. Outside tliis transept is a defaced tomb stone Avith the word " Rice" barely discernible. Among the fragments are the following:—
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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 344
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Artillery barracks completed in Limerick, 1807
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1807
The artillery barracks in Limerick were completed in 1807 and made capable of containing a brigade of artillery and 5000 stand of arms.
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The artillery barracks were completed this year (1807) and made capable of containing a brigade of artillery and 5000 stand of arms.
In this year (1807) Surgeon Sylvester O'Halloran, the Historian died. He was a man of genius ; a great lover of the antiquities of his country, and an accomplished gentleman who moved in the first society, where his conversation was esteemed and appreciated. His History of Ireland is a work of great merit, when we consider the comparatively slender materials which were at this period available to the searcher after information concerning the affairs of our country. The death of O^Halloran created deep regret in the literary world.' He had been attached to the county infirmary as surgeon until the time of his death.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 238
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Athlunkard Bridge built 1825
Athlunkard · townland · Clare · 1825
Athlunkard Bridge was constructed in 1825 at Limerick.
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Bridges, new and old, 409 ; Athlunkard, 1825, 457, 469, 472, 474 ; Tliomond, 455, 469.
Bridge at Atblone built, 98.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Athneasy church and fort ruins
Athneasy · parish · Limerick
The Ordnance Survey places the ruins of Athneasy church and Athneasy fort at a short distance to the west of Aghadoon. The fort is distinguished as a fort rather than a moat on the sheet.
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By the ordnance sheet the ruins of Athneasy church, as also Athneasy fort (not moat), are placed at a short distance to the west, and about one mile west of that, a fort of extraordinary size, having three rings, and near it a diminutive moat, are placed on the lands of Ballin Scania.
From Aghadoon to Knockany, a flat, rich tract of land. Knockany hill, a lime-stone ridge, five hundred and thirty-seven feet high, is three miles north of Elton. Near its base is the lower part of a square (tourteenth century) castle.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 433
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Ballingharry parish church dedicated to St. Evanjanus
Ballingarry · town · Limerick
The parochial church of Ballingharry was a parsonage dedicated to St. Evanjanus on 1st August, valued at 20 shillings. Ballingharry gave its name to a deanery also called Gorth or Gayr.
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Parochial Church of Ballingharry. It is a parsonage dedicated to St. Evanjanus, 1st August. ... ... 20 0
Church of Corcomohide. Belongs to the College of Limerick. Dedicated to the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2nd day of February. ... ••• ... 20 0
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 324
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Ballintubber Carmelite or Templar house
Ballintober · townland · Cork
Ballintubber had a Carmelite or possibly Templar house which was later granted to Robert Browne of Baltinglass.
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Ballintubber — Carmelites, some say Templars, granted to Robert Browne of Baltinglass
Convents— 30.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 24
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Birth of Bishop Young in St. John's Parish, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1746
John Young, later Coadjutor-Bishop of Limerick, was born in St. John's parish, Limerick, on 9 April 1746, the son of William Young and Mary Cahill. He was baptized the following day.
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Previously to tlie death of Dr. Conway, and owing to his increasing infirmities, the Holy See appointed the Right Rev. John Young, bishop of Maxula, in pariibus infidelium, and Coadjutor-Bishop of Limerick, and he was consecrated on Whit-Monday, the 20th of May, 1793, at St. Mary's chapel, Limerick, by the Most Rev. Dr. Bray, Archbishop of Cashel, assisted by the Right Rev. Dr. Conway, Bishop of Limerick, Right Rev. Dr. MacMahon, the venerable Bishop of Killaloe, the Right Rev. Dr. Egan, Bishop of Waterford, the Right Rev. Dr. Moylan, Bishop of Cork, the Right Rev. Dr. Teahan, Bishop of Kerry, and the Right Rev. Dr. Coppinger, Bishop of Cloyne. Dr. Young was a native of the city of Limerick, and one of its most distinguished and illustrious citizens, whether we regard his great learning, his extraordinary zeal and piety, or the deep interest he took in every measure calculated to advance the best interests of religion and of his country. He was one of the sons of William Young and of Mary Cahill, respectable citizens of Limerick ; he was born in St. John's parish on the 9th of April, 1746 ; was baptized on the 10th of that month; was sent, after his preparatory studies, to Louvain, where he matriculated in 1765 ; he defended his thesis, and took the degree of A.M. in that university on the 11th October in 1770; was ordained subdeacon in December, 1768; on the 23rd of September, 1769, deacon; September 23rd, 1770, priest; deputed missionary to Ireland, 1771; was curate of St. John's, and Dean and Parish Priest of St. Mary's. His first appointment as parish priest was to that of Bruff, and he was consecrated bishop, as we have just noticed, on the 20th of May, 1793.' Called to the active and onerous duties of the episcopacy in troubled and anxious times — in times of great peril hkewise. Dr. Young at all times acted with prudence, firmness, and independence, which formed the most prominent ieatures of his exalted character. He showed a bold front to the oppressors of his country on the one hand, whilst on the other he resolutely set his face against the wild and delusive schemes which just at this critical juncture were set afloat by the unhappy policy which resulted a few years afterwards in the horrors and atrocities of '98. He subscribed to the defence fund which was raised in Limerick when the French again menaced an invasion of Ireland. He became an active member of the defence committee which was formed for that purpose ; and he thus showed that true and ardent patriotism, the deepest attachment to his religion, the purest piety, and the widest charity, were not inconsistent with loyalty to the throne and a deference to laws which, even yet, scarcely recognized the legal existence of Catholics, and which then proscribed and outraged the Catholic priesthood and hierarchy.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 363
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Birth of Edmond Sexton Pery in Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1719
Edmond Sexton Pery, later Speaker of the Irish House of Commons and projector of the new town of Limerick, was born in Limerick on 9 April 1719. He represented the city for many years and was elevated to the peerage as Viscount Pery.
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On the 9th of April, this year (1719), a highly distinguished Irishman, Edmond Sexton Pery, was born at Limerick.'
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 180
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Brian Duff ancestor of O'Briens of Carrigogunnel
Carrigogunnel · townland · Limerick
Brian Duff was the ancestor of the O'Briens of Carrigogunnel, establishing the family's connection to that place.
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Brian Duff, ancestor of O'Briens of Carrigogunnel, 65.
Brien of Arra (see O'Brien), 96 ; confirmed in possessions, 1570, 99.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Bruff bridge on the 1732 road survey
Bruff · town · Limerick · 1732
The 1732 road survey from Limerick to Ardsheagh Bridge passed through Bruff, measuring from Six-mile-bridge to Ballyhadeen bridge and then to the North End Bruffe bridge, a distance of over 630 perches. Mr. Weeks contracted to repair the section from Knockroe Gap to North End Bruffe bridge.
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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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Bulgaden castle stump and Rathbawn moat
Bulgaden · townland · Limerick
At Bulgaden stands the stump of a square castle and a handsome moat of larger extent than others seen in the area, called Rathbawn. Its height above sea level is 374 feet per the Ordnance Survey.
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Kilballyowen (O'Grady) is about a mile to the west. Turned aside to Baggotstown castle, a double structure, one of the roses, arched naval stairs; and attached to it a Tudor remain. One wall only, with large cross-barred muUioned windows, a bartizan at angle. The chimney shafts handsome, with open ribbed crown. They are, doubtless, of a far later period than the original castle, on whose gables they have been placed. Baggotstown is nearly two miles south of Knockany. Bulgaden, a stump of a square castle, also a handsome moat of larger extent than those seen earlier in the day. It is called Rathbawn, and its height above the level of the sea is three hundred and seventy -four feet, on the ordnance sheet.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 433
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Cahan's Tower built in eastern suburbs
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1428
In 1428, Cahan's Tower was built in the eastern part of the suburbs of Limerick.
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1428 Cahan's Towre in ye east of the suburbs builte. Ibid.
The following are from the Arthur MSS- : —
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 400
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Limerick, there is a piece of its old defences. In 1428, Cahan's Tower was built in the east of the suburbs. That single line is all the record gives us, a tower raised in that year on the eastern edge of the city's outskirts.
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Castle and guard house on Thomond Bridge demolished
Thomond Bridge · street · Limerick · 1760
The castle and guard house on Thomond Bridge were thrown down in 1760 to enlarge the passage of the bridge, part of broader public improvements opening up the city.
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fl In this year George III. was proclaimed in Limerick by the Blayor. The Corporation, guilds of trade, and a company of grenadiers attended the ceremony. The grenadiers fired three rounds each time the proclamation was read ; the streets were lined with three regiments of infantry, who fired three rounds at the conclusion of the ceremonj'. White (iMSS.) states that this year the city of Limerick began to shew much better than it had hitlicrto done, and to have a wholesome air circulating in it, and this by means of throwing down the old walls, and opening all the avenues leading to the city. The throwing down of the houses on the side of Ball's Bridge was of vast use, as were also the other public improvements they were making in and about the city. The castle and guard-house on Thomond Bridge were thrown down tliis year, in order to enlarge the passage of the bridge. At the head of Pump Lane a new pump, worked by machinery, was sunk to a depth of sixty feet at the expense of Mr. Pery ; wlio also caused a canal to be cut nearly two miles in length, to convey the water from Drumbanny to the Irish-town, to cleanse the streets.
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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 196
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Catholic catechisms printed in Quay Lane, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
Bishop Young published a catechism for the children of the diocese, printed in both Irish and English by Messrs. John and Thomas McAuliff of Quay Lane, Limerick. The McAuliff press also published many other Catholic books approved by the bishop.
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^ Dr. Young had these catechisms, etc., printed by Messrs. John and Thomas McAulifF, of Quay Lane, who printed and published, besides, many Catholic books which had the seal of hia lordship'3 approval.
632 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 363
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Chapel of St. Mathologus on hill of Kilmallock
Kilmallock · town · Limerick
The chapel of St. Mathologus was located on the hill of Kilmallock, with its festival celebrated on 26 March.
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The chapel of St. Mathologus, on the hill of Kilmallock, whose festival is celebrated on the 26th day of March.
The chapel of Cattan, alias KiUne or Kilny. It belongs to the bishop's table.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323
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Chapel of St. Thomas near Cratloe
Cratloe · town · Clare
The parish church of Kielinaghta included the chapel of St. Thomas on the Mountain, located at a place called Ballybuchalane, near Cratloe in County Clare.
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The parish church of Kielinaghta, the chapel of St. Thomas on the Mountain, at a place called Ballybuchalane, near Cratloe. [In Dr. Young's English.]
The chapel of Keilrush,^ near the River Shannon ; the chapel of Keilchuain, near Parteen ; it belongs to the treasurer. The patron of this chapel is St. Covanus, Abbot, on the day. ... ... 9 0
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 322
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Church at Longhill built with Bath stone
Longhill · townland · Donegal · 1812
Stone imported from Bath by Stephen Rice, Esq. was used for building a new church at Longhill in County Limerick. The church was consecrated on August 12th, 1812.
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Stone for building a new church at Longhill, in this county, imported from Bath by Stephen Eice, Esq., Church consecrated August 12th, 1812,
On the 28th of August the Cardigan Eegiment of Militia, marched into Limerick to do garrison duty ; this was the first English Regiment of Militia that arrived in the city on the new Interchange .
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 237
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Church of Corcomohide dedicated to Purification of BVM
Corcomohide · parish · Limerick
The church of Corcomohide belonged to the College of Limerick and was dedicated to the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 2nd February, valued at 20 shillings.
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Church of Corcomohide. Belongs to the College of Limerick. Dedicated to the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2nd day of February. ... ••• ... 20 0
Parish Church of Mahounagh. It is a rectory. Dedicated to St. John Baptist, 24th June. ... ... ... 6 0
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 324
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Church of Nantinan dedicated to St. James
Nantinan · townland · Limerick
The church of Nantinan (Neantenan) belonged to the Precentor and was dedicated to St. James the Apostle, with its feast on the 25th of July. It is recorded in the ecclesiastical registry.
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Church of Neantenan. It belongs to the Precentor. Dedicated to St. James Apostle, 25th July. ... ... C G
Church of Asketin, or Asketton, or Ascetiny. Dedicated. A monastery of the Order of St. Francis is extant there.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 325
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Church of Shanagolden assigned as prebend
Shanagolden · town · Limerick · 1207
The Church of Shanagolden (referred to as Sengola in the Black Book) was assigned as a prebend to the chantor of St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, along with the churches of Ardmia and Rathnasa.
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To M. Omelinus, chantor of the same church, the Church of Sengola (Shanagolden), and of Ardmia, and of Rathnasa, in prebend.
To William de KardifiJ", treasurer, the Church of Sengol (Singland), with the land of Rathgarellein, with its appurtenances, and with all spiritual benefices ; Druramoluba^ and its appurtenances, as well of fishes as of all other benefices, in prebend.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 320
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Coal worked at Newcastle and Loughgill
Newcastle · town · Limerick
Coal in County Limerick was observed in six beds, described as soft and slaty in character. It was worked at Newcastle and Loughgill, though iron, copper, and lead ores found elsewhere in the county had not yet attracted capital investment.
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Tlie county of Limerick is situated between 52 and 53 deg. of north lat., and 9 deg. west long, from London. It is bounded on the north by Clare, the estuary of the Shannon, and Tipperary ; on the east by Tipperary, on the south by Cork, and on the west by Kerry. The surface is an imdulating plain, but the boundary over a great part of the south, and part of the east and west, is mountainous. The chief rivers, besides the Shannon, which forms its great boundary line on the north, are the Maig, Deel, and Mulcair. The Mulcair river, flowing from the Slievephelim mountains in the north-east, is greatly increased by the Newport river, which pours a large volume of water into the Shannon, three miles of Limerick. The Feale traces much of the boundary with Kerry. Lakes or ponds are not numerous, those of chief interest and size being, Coolapish, in the barony of Coonah, and Gur in that of Small County. The soil is remarkably fertile, especially in the " Corcasses" along the Shannon, and the Golden Vein, which extends from the borders of Tipperary westward, through the centre of the county, from the sources of the Mulcair to the Maig, forming an area of about 160,000 acres, equally suitable for tillage and grazing, but chiefly used for the latter. Its soil is a rich, mellow, crumbling, calcareous loam. The subsoil of the county, generally, is limestone, trap, and sandstone. The Corcasses extend fifteen miles long, from Limerick to the embrochure of the Deel, and have a soil of yellow or blue clay, thickly covered with a rich black mould. The coal, which has been observed in six beds, is soft and slaty, and was worked at Newcastle and Loughgill. Iron, copper, and lead ores occur in various parts of the county, but they have not as yet attracted the investment of capital. The occupations are chiefly agricultural ; pasturage and dairy farming are most cultivated, tillage less attended to. Large quantities of produce are exported. The manufactures are coarse woollens, flour, meal, tanning, lace, linen, and flax, the latter having lately received an additional stimulus. A good cider is still made in various districts, particularly round Adare, Rathkeale, and Croom.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 415
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Collections for repair of St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1501
In 1501, collections were made by the mayor to place the Cathedral of St. Mary's in repair.
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1501 This year there were collections made by the mayor to place the cathedral of St. Mary's la repair.
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Corbally described
Corbally · townland · Limerick
Corbally is described in the text.
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494, 638, 639, 658, 683, 678. Convictions in 1798, 401 to 410. ' Conway, Bishop, notice of, 625, 627, 629, 630. Coonagh, barony of, 3, 4. Coote, Chidley: lawsuit, 3-32. Copley, J. S., family of, 344. Cor or Balbeyn, his gift, 235. Corbally described, 473, 475. Corbally castle, grant of, 651. Corcomroe (see Curcumroe). Cork surrendered to English, 36, 100, 251, 502. Cork, Earl of (see Boyle). Cormac, king of Munster, 3, 6 ; his Psalter of Cashel,
6; death, 7. Corn, ale, and oats, 69, 296. Corn statistics, 464; markets, 505, 611, 512. Cornwallis, Lord, in Ireland. 412. Coroner, election of (1340), 62. Corporation book, in British Museum, 200, JOl ; «x-
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Corbally townland villas and river views
Corbally · townland · Limerick
The townland of Corbally contains many handsome villas and residences running parallel with the Abbey River, offering beautiful views of the city, river, and the Clare and Tipperary mountains.
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The suburbs of Limerick have been very greatly improved within the last thirty or forty years. The townland of Corbally contains many handsome villas and residences, which range at a short distance parallel with the Abbey river, and from which the views of the city and river, the Clare and Tipperary mountains, and the scenery generally, are extremely beautiful. The North Strand, and the townland of Little Kilrush, the property of Thomas Revington, Esq., have become a favourite place for building, ' This return is up to 31st of March, 1865, and includes whiskey .£2,293 16s.
534 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 308
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Cork surrendered to the English
Cork · city · Cork
The city of Cork was surrendered to the English.
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494, 638, 639, 658, 683, 678. Convictions in 1798, 401 to 410. ' Conway, Bishop, notice of, 625, 627, 629, 630. Coonagh, barony of, 3, 4. Coote, Chidley: lawsuit, 3-32. Copley, J. S., family of, 344. Cor or Balbeyn, his gift, 235. Corbally described, 473, 475. Corbally castle, grant of, 651. Corcomroe (see Curcumroe). Cork surrendered to English, 36, 100, 251, 502. Cork, Earl of (see Boyle). Cormac, king of Munster, 3, 6 ; his Psalter of Cashel,
6; death, 7. Corn, ale, and oats, 69, 296. Corn statistics, 464; markets, 505, 611, 512. Cornwallis, Lord, in Ireland. 412. Coroner, election of (1340), 62. Corporation book, in British Museum, 200, JOl ; «x-
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Cork, the records note only that this city was surrendered to the English. No detail survives in the source about who surrendered it, when, or under what terms. The entry is a bare line in an index, pointing to pages 36, 100, 251, and 502 of a history of Limerick. Nothing more is given.
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Corporation rentals from remaining lands
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1843
The Corporation of Limerick's remaining rental income from its once-enormous landed property was listed, including Gortaklins, part of Clino bog, Corkanree, Rhebogue Island, Scattery Island, Lime Kilns, and the Lax Weir, totalling £876 15s. 2d., plus additional rents of £146, for a total of £1,022 15s. 2d. The Lime Kilns lease was the only one successfully broken.
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the small remnant of the enormous property in land, etc., which the Corporation once enjoyed, and even this rental, some few years afterwards, was mortgaged for a loan of £20,000.
The great question of a Repeal of the legislative Union, being now paramount, a petition to parliament in favour of Repeal was adopted by the Corporation, by a majority of 28 to 6. Six members were absent. The Corporation adopted a petition also against certain proposed amendments in the Poor Law, and against Electoral Divisions. On this occasion Mr. W. S. O'Brien, M.P., wrote a long letter, refusing to support the petition of the Corporation for Repeal. Sir David Roche, M.P., presented the petition to the House of Commons, and supported its prayer.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 286
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Corporation tolls at John's Gate, Limerick, 1745
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1745
The Corporation of Limerick exacted tolls on goods passing through John's Gate, including charges for cloak baggat, boots and shoes, household goods, potatoes, and even saddle horses coming from the suburbs. The city streets were in a fearfully neglected and wretched state.
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Custom taken for Cloak baggat John's Gate in July, 1745 ... ... 4d.
The like for Boots and Shooes in August, 1745 ... ... ... 3d.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 189
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Croom flour mills and residences
Croom · town · Limerick
The extensive flour mills of Sir David V. Roche and Henry Lyons give considerable employment in Croom. There are several handsome residences in the neighbourhood including Carass Court, Islandmore, and Croom House.
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The very extensive flour mills of Sir David V. Roche, Bart., and Henry Lyons, Esq., give considerable employment. There are several handsome residences in the neighbourhood, including Carass Court, Islandmore, Croom House, etc., etc.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 429
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Dermot Mulroony taken at Galbally
Galbally · town · Limerick · 1588
Dermot Mulroony (Moroney), a native of county Clare and son of the Franciscan Convent of Limerick, was taken at Galbally in 1588.
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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
obtained from Gregory XIII. a yearly subsidy for supporting Irish students for the mission, and •was very intent on encouraging the Jesuits to come to Ireland. He was buried in the Tower of London.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 68
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Despatch dated from Carlow Castle
Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1542
A despatch relating to the affairs of Ireland and the submission of Irish chiefs was dated from the castle of Catherlaghe, now Carlow, on the last day of March in the 33rd year of Henry VIII's reign.
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The despatch is dated from the castle of Catherlaghe (Carlow), the last day of March, in the 33rd of the reign of Henry VIII.
In the expedition to O'Brien^s Bridge, so often referred to, Sexten was desired in the following letter which appears in the Arthur MSS.* to give his assistance : —
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 52
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Doonass House and Clare-side seats
Doonass · townland · Clare
On the Clare side of the Shannon opposite Castleconnell stand several seats including Doonass House (Sir Hugh Dillon Massy), Landscape (Standish Thomas O'Grady), Erinagh House (late Admiral O'Grady), and others.
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Seats — Island House (Sir Richard Donnellan De Burgo, Bart., D.L.), Woodlands (Captain Rich), Hermitage (Lord Massy), Stradbally Cottage (John Stephen Dwyer, Esq., J. P.), Prospect (Eyre Lloyd, Esq.), Castle View (Thomas Spunner White, Esq.), Belmont (George Sampson, Esq., J.P.), Shannon VicAV (Helenus White, Esq., J. P.), World's End Cottage (Thomas Grove Grady, Esq), Lacka House (Edward G. Bell, Esq), The Grange (Edward Gonne Bell, Esq., R.M.), Rock Lodge (Major Thomas Gillie), Upper Coolbawn House (Captain Spencer Vansitart), Lower Coolbawn House (William Corbett, Esq , whose collection of the rarest foreign and Irish birds, and of falcons, is said to be the largest in Ireland). All these seats are on the Limerick side of the Shannon. The seats at the Clare side of the river are — Landscape (Standish Thomas O'Grady, Esq.), Doonass House (Sir Hugh Dillon Massy, D.L., Bart.), Summer Hill (Berkley Vincent, Esq.), Water Park (John N. Phelps, Esq.), Rose Hill (James O'Grady, Esq.), Erinagh House (the residence of the late Admiral O'Grady), Erinagh (Thomas Smith O'Grady, Esq.).
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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 428
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Dr. Laurence Nihill appointed parish priest of Rathkeale
Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1762
On 5 August 1762, Dr. Laurence Nihill, who later became Bishop of Kilfenora, was appointed parish priest of Rathkeale. He subsequently exchanged parishes with Rev. Denis Conway.
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In this year, on the 5th of August, Dr. Laurence Nihill, afterwards Bishop of Kilfenora,^ was appointed parish priest of Eathkeale. In 1764, White^ marks the following incidents : —
" This year a sumptuous City Courtliouse was commenced on tlie ground where the old Courthouse stood in Quay Lane, opposite to the JMayoralty House. The first assize held in it in the summer of 1765, and the Quay was finished from the East side of Ball's Bridge, and joined the bank of the canal. This year also was finished the famous mill on the north side of the canal above the lock nearest the city ; therein six pair of mill-stones for corn, four boultiug mills, four tucking mills, and all loads were raised to the top of the house, and all that performed by two water-wheels and at the same time. Famous stores were likewise built for the reception of corn over the mill dam."
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 199
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Dr. Ryan's origins in Thurles, County Tipperary
Thurles · town · Tipperary
Dr. Ryan was a native of the parish of Thurles, County Tipperary, and received the rudiments of his education there before being sent to Maynooth College by Archbishop Bray of Cashel.
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A few years previous to the death of Dr. Tuohy, his lordship had called on the Court of Rome to issue a mandate for the election of a coadjutor to assist him in the weighty cares which had pressed so severely and anxiously on him. Dr. Tuohy desired that the Very Rev. W. A. O'Meara, Provincial of the Franciscan order, a native of Limerick, but then resident in Cork, should be his coadjutor, and forwarded his name to Rome. Finally, however, after some demurring on the part of a portion of the secular clergy, the Holy See thought fit, after due deliberation, to refer the question to the Most Rev. Dr. Laffan, Archbishop of Cashcl, who selected for the high dignity the Rev. John Ryan, a priest of the archdiocese of Cashel, and a native of the parish of Thurles, county of Tipperary, and who had been parish priest of Doon. Dr. Ryan received the rudiments of his education in Thurles, and at an early age Avas sent by the Most Rev. Doctor Bray, Archbishop of Cashel, to ]\Iaynooth College, where he became a distinguished contemporary of many of those admirable ecclesiastics who were destined in after years to fill exalted places in the church. Called to the episcopacy as coadjutor bishop to the Right Rev. Dr. Tuohy, the consecration of the Right Rev. Dr. Ryan took place in the old parish Church of St. John's on the 11th of December, 1825.^ Tliough his predecessors had done much for the advancement of religion, it remained for Dr. Ryan not only to perfect the glorious work in which
' In 1821, Bishop Jebb, who might often he seen arm-in-arm with some Catholic priest or other, addressed the people after Mass from the altar of the Roman Catholic church of Murroe, with a view to dissuade them from secret societies. The congregation were affected to tears.— Forster's Life of Jebb.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 366
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Drumdeely recorded as bishop's land
Drumdeel · townland · Tipperary
Drumdeely was listed in the Black Book as the bishop's land, confirmed by entries in the offices of inquisition quoted by Bishop Adams.
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With respect to the property of the cathedral in its ancient state, there can be no question of its extent, and of the jealous care with which it was preserved. Grants of land were frequently made to the cathedral ; whilst, as we perceive by the Black Book, the possessions in mortmain of all the churches of Limerick have been taken into account in the Patent and Close Rolls of Chancery in several successive reigns. These lands were most frequently leased out to tenants. The bishop's manors, of which Mungret, containing six large plow-lands, was one, Kilmallock another, which " hath been ever the bishop's manor", where the bishop was lord paramount, when it (Kilmallock) was a strong walled town ; where tlie bishop had a fair which he purchased for £10 from David Lord BaiTy ; where he held a court twice a year, had a mill, a bake-house, and a shambles; where all persons should grind at the bishop's mill, bake at his bake-house, and pay for the shambles according to custom ; and whcj-e the burgesses and townsmen were called and impannelled as juries in the bishop's court.' Ardagh, as we have above seen, Avas another bishop's manor in which bishops held courts and received rents ; Drumdeely was another ; and there is an entry in the little Black Book^ (quoted by Bishop Adams),
' See Black Book and Bishop Adams's MSS., account of the property, etc. ' See also folio 7, p. 2, of the Black Book, and folio 8, p. 1, in the two offices of inquieition, where Drumdeely is found to he the bishop's land.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 325
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Earl of Thomond monument in Limerick cathedral
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1624
On the north side of the communion table in Limerick cathedral stands a large monument originally erected to the Earl of Thomond, who died 4 September 1624. It consists of three compartments of black, red, and white marble.
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On the north side of the communion table is a very large monument which was originally erected to the Earl of Thomond, who died Sep. 4, 1624. It consists of three compartments, the entire of the back being black marble, the divisions or compartments red and white marble, with joint
' State P.ipers of Oliver Cromwell.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 341
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Edmund Sexton seized castle chamber for riot
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1615
In 1615 Edmund Sexton, sheriff of County Limerick for the fourth time, had the corporation seized in the Castle Chamber for a riot.
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1615 Edm. Sexton 4 time sheriff of ye county of Limke., whoe had ye corporation seised in the Castele chamber for a riott. Saxteris Annals,
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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 406
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Edward VI grants charter to city of Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1547–1553
Edward VI, though accused of doing no good for Limerick, endeavoured to show his partiality for the city by granting it a charter.
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If Edward VI. did no good to Limerick, he endeavoured to show his partiaUty for it by granting a charter to the city.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 55
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Ellen Hanly seen at Kilrush quay
Kilrush · town · Clare · 1819
A witness testified that about seven weeks before the inquest, Ellen Hanly had been seen in the company of certain men at the Quay of Kilrush in County Clare, and also at Carrigafoyle in County Kerry.
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Thos. Bennett. Ellen Walsh sworn — States that a person, a woman named Ellen Hanly, whom they saw about seven weeks since in company with certain men, at the Quay of Kilrush, in this county,
and also at Carrigafoil, in the county of Kerry — whose names will be hereafter stated and
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 258
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English arrive at Wexford, 1169
Wexford · town · Wexford · 1169
The English arrived at Wexford in 1169, marking the beginning of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland.
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Wexford, English arrive at [1169], 35.
AVhig and Tory disputes, 317.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Excise district of Ennis annexed to Limerick
Ennis · town · Clare · 1824
On 12 March 1824, the Excise district of Ennis was annexed to Limerick, resulting in one chief collector, one surveyor, and some subalterns losing their offices.
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March 12th. — The Excise district of Ennis, annexed to Limerick, by which one Chief collector, one surveyor, and some subalterns are out of office.
March 22nd James Bridgeman, aged 22 years, executed in front of the county gaol for the
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 262
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First bell erected at St. Michael's Church, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1815
On 1 January 1815, a bell was for the first time erected in the parochial church of St. Michael's, which though built thirty-six years before had never been furnished with a bell.
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But It was not in his public acts as protesting against the conduct of the government and its partizans, that Dr. Tuohy signalized himself One of the greatest boons that ever had been conferred on the Catholics of Limerick was mainly attributable to his exertions. He conceived the design of calling to the aid of the education of the poor the invaluable services of the Christian Brothers. The order had been for some few years established in Waterford by its eminent founder, Mr. Edmond Rice ; and the jjrcat benefit it had conferred on that city was sufficient to induce the blsliop to invite Mr. Rice to Limerick, in order that he might establish his order in the city. Accordingly, In June, 1816, the Schools in Sexton Street- and in Clare Street, Limerick, were established by JNIr. Rice, who sent Mr. Grace and other Christian Brothers to take charge. The year previous, namely on the 1st of January, 1815, a bell was for the first time erected in the parochial church of St. Michael's, which, though built thirty-six years before, had not been furnished with a bell, though six or seven years before a bell was hung over the dwelling of the Franciscan Fathers In Newgate Lane.
Dr. Tuohy lived to witness many great changes in the position and prospects of the people of Ireland, and it must be said that he aided the
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 365
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Foynes Railway projected
Foynes · town · Limerick
A railway line to Foynes was projected, part of the broader railway development connecting Limerick to regional destinations.
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Fovnes Railway projected, 512. Raleigh, Sir Walter, 96, 737, Raleighs of Raleghstown, 748. Rapparee, meaning of (1690), 213, 234; (statute in
1.56i). Rates on Limerick (1598), 121 ; on St. Munchin's,401. Ratlikeale, deanery in tlilrteenth century, 563 ; notice
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Franciscan friary at Askeaton
Askeaton · townland · Limerick
The Conventual Franciscans had a convent at Askeaton, listed among the Franciscan houses associated with the order in the Limerick region.
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The Conventual Franciscans had convents also at Askeaton, Ballinabraher (Friarstown) fr. plan-Gibbons, Alem. Cent. 13, granted to Robert Browne of Baltinglass. — Ware, vol. ii. p. 276. Ballinwillin, fr. granted to Robert Browne of Baltinglass. — Ibid. Island near Limerick, founded by Bourke, Baron of Castle Connell (Alem.) — Ibid. Franciscans of third order, Kilshane, fr. (quere if not mistaken for a Cistertian Convent at
' The Most Rev. Dr. M'Hale, Archbishop of Tuam, ou one occasion preached a charity sermon for the Poor Clares of Limerick. 3 The present beautiful schools in front of the street wero built by the Poor Clarea.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 377
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Franciscan friary on island near Limerick
Castleconnell · town · Limerick
An island near Limerick had a Franciscan convent founded by Bourke, Baron of Castle Connell, according to Ware's records.
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The Conventual Franciscans had convents also at Askeaton, Ballinabraher (Friarstown) fr. plan-Gibbons, Alem. Cent. 13, granted to Robert Browne of Baltinglass. — Ware, vol. ii. p. 276. Ballinwillin, fr. granted to Robert Browne of Baltinglass. — Ibid. Island near Limerick, founded by Bourke, Baron of Castle Connell (Alem.) — Ibid. Franciscans of third order, Kilshane, fr. (quere if not mistaken for a Cistertian Convent at
' The Most Rev. Dr. M'Hale, Archbishop of Tuam, ou one occasion preached a charity sermon for the Poor Clares of Limerick. 3 The present beautiful schools in front of the street wero built by the Poor Clarea.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 377
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Franciscan monastery at Askeaton
Askeaton · townland · Limerick
A monastery of the Order of St. Francis was extant at Askeaton. The parish church of Askeaton is listed as dedicated in the ecclesiastical registry of the Diocese of Limerick.
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Church of Asketin, or Asketton, or Ascetiny. Dedicated. A monastery of the Order of St. Francis is extant there.
Church of Lismakiry or Lismhickiry. It is a rectory. Dedicated.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 325
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Godfrey de Rupe constable of Limerick Castle, 1216
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1216
Godfrey de Rupe or Roche served as constable of the Castle of Limerick in 1216. The King furnished the Castle with constables, chaplains, and every requisite for defence of the newly acquired city.
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3 Godfrey de Rupe or Roche was constable of the Castle of Limerick in the year 1216.~ Arthur JiJSS.
Before the regular list of these begins, there are scattered notices to be found of the constables of the Castle of Limerick. — See Liber Munerum Hib.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 35
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Grant of Corbally Castle
Corbally · townland · Limerick
A grant of Corbally Castle was made.
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494, 638, 639, 658, 683, 678. Convictions in 1798, 401 to 410. ' Conway, Bishop, notice of, 625, 627, 629, 630. Coonagh, barony of, 3, 4. Coote, Chidley: lawsuit, 3-32. Copley, J. S., family of, 344. Cor or Balbeyn, his gift, 235. Corbally described, 473, 475. Corbally castle, grant of, 651. Corcomroe (see Curcumroe). Cork surrendered to English, 36, 100, 251, 502. Cork, Earl of (see Boyle). Cormac, king of Munster, 3, 6 ; his Psalter of Cashel,
6; death, 7. Corn, ale, and oats, 69, 296. Corn statistics, 464; markets, 505, 611, 512. Cornwallis, Lord, in Ireland. 412. Coroner, election of (1340), 62. Corporation book, in British Museum, 200, JOl ; «x-
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Great distress and call for embankment employment
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1844
The Corporation forwarded memorials highlighting the great distress of the people in Limerick owing to want of employment, which the King's Island embankment would furnish. All measures including the embankment, floating docks, and distress relief were carried.
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Memorials were forwarded by the Corporation in favour of floating docks, the King's Island embankment, and on the subject of the great distress of the people, owing to the want of that employment which the embankment would furnish. All these measures were carried.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 287
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Great fire at Delany's pawn-office in Broad Street
Broad Street · street · Limerick · 1860
On 9 January 1860 a great fire broke out at Mr. William Delany's pawn-office in Broad Street, Limerick. The event is noted among the significant occurrences of that year.
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January 9, I860.— Great fire at Mr. William Delany's pawn-office, in Broad Street.
Lord Derby withdraws or declines acting on his notice to quit, served on his Doon tenants on account of the murder of Mr. Crowe.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 300
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Great mills on the Canal, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1786
The great mills on the Canal in Limerick, noted in a footnote, were at the time of writing in the possession of Messrs. J. N. Russell and Sons. In 1786, the Mayor and Mr. Pery called a meeting of millers and merchants to determine whether these mills would grind oats for the city.
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• The great mills on the Canal, now in the possession of Messrs. J. N. Russell and Sons.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 217
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John Croker of Ballyneguard buried at Cahercarney
Cahercarney · townland · Cork · 1795
John Croker of Ballyneguard was elected Member for Fethard in 1768. He died in Newtown Pery on 11th February 1795, aged 65, and was buried at Cahercarney.
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ttT Elected Member for Fethard in 1768 ; died in Newtown Pery, 11th February, 1795, aged 65, being born Jn 1730; buried at tahercarney.
ttt Edward barter Wilson, of Bilboa, eldest branch of Sir Ralph Wilson's family, married Frances Anne, daughter of the second Lord Caibery, and had issue an only child, mairied to Sir John Kouse. The Wil-on estate being settled on him, he bequeathed it to his son by a second marriage, who sold the greater part tn the year 18o0, to the Honble. Waller O'Grady, second son ot Cliief Baron Viscount Guiilamore. The mansion house of Bilboa was a large pile, (built of brick imported fi oni Holland, about the year 1740.) with an extensive well timbered demesne, deer park, containing 400 acres, etc. Ihe insurgents attacked Bilboa Court in 1798, and carried away large quantities of li ad and copper from the roof.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 441
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Joseph Stepney of Abington denounced by Lord Clarendon
Abington · townland · Limerick · 1679
Joseph Stepney of Abington, who served as sheriff, was described by Lord Clarendon as 'false to his king, his country, and his neighbours.' His estate in Limerick later belonged to Lord Cloncurry.
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* Lord Clarendon, in his diary, says : " He was false to his king, his country, and his neighbours". His estate in Limerick now belongs to Lord Cloncurry.
t Elected member for Askeaton, 1692, 1695, 1703, and 1713.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 441
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Keeper Hill covered with snow in May
near Slievekimalta or Keeper Hill · mountain or mountain range · Tipperary · 1827
Keeper Hill was observed covered with snow on 30 May, an unusual weather event.
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May 30th. — Keeper Hill covered with snow.
The revenue establishment at Kilrush and Scattery Island done away with.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 262
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Kilpeacon cemetery: Tuthill, Villiers, and Westropp burials
Kilpeacon · townland · Limerick
The cemetery adjoining Kilpeacon Church contains the tomb of John Tuthill, the last of the Tuthill family of the Island, burials of the Villiers family, and the mausoleum of the Westropps of Attyflin.
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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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Limerick-Dublin railway opened
Limerick · city · Limerick
The railway line between Limerick and Dublin was opened, connecting the city to the capital by rail.
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502; between Limerick and Dublin opened, 508;
Fovnes Railway projected, 512. Raleigh, Sir Walter, 96, 737, Raleighs of Raleghstown, 748. Rapparee, meaning of (1690), 213, 234; (statute in
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Mac I Brien castle ruins at Ballina
Ballina · town · Tipperary
A footnote notes that one of the castles of the Mac I Brien, or the ruins of it, could still be seen at Ballina at the time of writing.
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' One of the castles of the Mac I Brien, or the ruins of it, may yet be seen at Ballina.
® Sir .John Davis says, the first occasion of his rebellion grew from his attempt to charge the Decies in the county of Waterford with coiyii and livery, black rents and cosheries, after the Irish manner, when he was resisted by the said earl, who fought him a pitched battle at Affane* in th.it county, on the 15th of February, 15(J1, when he was taken prisoner and lost a considerable number of his followers. — Smith's History of Kerr ij^ p. 254. *
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 57
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