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Tir Glas identified as Terryglass
Terryglass · townland · Tipperary
The index identifies the ancient place name Tir Glas with Terryglass, preserving an early Irish territorial or settlement name.
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Tir Glas, Terry Glass, 4.
Tithes introduced in Ireland (1152), 28; not enforced until English invasion in 1172, 28; bill as to [1816] address of Bishops, 437 ; affray at Newcastle [1834], 488 ; debate and act, 488.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Somewhere around here is a place the old records call Tir Glas, the name preserved today as Terryglass. The index links the ancient Irish name to the modern one, keeping alive a settlement or territorial name from early Ireland. No story attaches to it in the record beyond that identification.
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Tradition of Williamite camp at Kilpeacon
Kilpeacon · townland · Limerick · 1689–1691
Local tradition records that a military camp was established at Kilpeacon during the Williamite wars, and that Sir William King entertained the officers and soldiers there at his own expense.
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Tradition states that there was a camp at Kilpeacon during the Williamite wars, and that Sir William King entertained the officers and soldiers at his own expense.
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,-"
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 170
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Somewhere around here, tradition says there was a camp during the Williamite wars, from 1689 to 1691, and that Sir William King entertained the officers and soldiers at his own expense. 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 with Christopher Barnwell in England. Having no issue, his property descended to his grand nephews Richard and Edward Villiers. It was possessed for some time by the family of Tuthill of the Island, the last of whom, John Tuthill, is entombed in the cemetery adjoining the church, where the Villiers are also buried. In this cemetery is the mausoleum of the Westropps of Attyflin. Kilpeacon became the property of Joseph Cripps of Edwardstown, who took the name of Villiers. From him it descended to his grandson, Edward Cripps Villiers, who built Kilpeacon Court at a cost of £12,000.
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Women who fought in Sarsfield's sortie at Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1690
During the fierce sortie at Limerick, women fought alongside the city's sons and shed their blood. The poem commemorates their sacrifice, saying their glorious names shall never die while the Shannon runs.
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But had crossed it for the last : Red ran the flood with women's blood.
Who fought with Limerick's sons. Their glorious names shall never die, While ever that river runs.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 139
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Limerick in 1690. During the sortie, women fought alongside the city's sons and shed their blood. The poem says their glorious names shall never die, while ever the Shannon runs.
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Adare parish church dedicated to St. Nicholas
Adare · townland · Limerick
The parochial church of Adare was dedicated to St. Nicholas, Bishop and Confessor, on 6th December, and was valued at 21 shillings. Adare served as the centre of its own deanery.
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Parochial church of Adare, dedicated to St. Nicholas, Bishop and Confessor, 6th day of December. ... ... 21 0
Church of Kilnaghan or Keilinoghtan, belongs to mensal of the bishop. 2 (J
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 324
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Somewhere around here stood the parochial church of Adare, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, Bishop and Confessor, whose day was the 6th of December. It was valued at 21 shillings. Adare was also the centre of its own deanery.
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Ancient statutes of Church and Chapter of Limerick, 1295
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1295
The ancient statutes of the Church and Chapter of Limerick were dated 1295, serving as a confirmation of preceding conventions. Along with these was recorded the charter of Thomas de Wodeford of the land and buildings within the precincts of 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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Limerick holds church records from the early 1200s. Between 1204 and 1207, Donat, Bishop of Limerick, issued an ordinance on the divine office to be performed in the church of Limerick, with regulations respecting masses and benefices. Alongside it was the charter of Thomas de Wodeford, covering land and buildings within the precincts of the Dean's Close. Then came the ancient statutes of the Church and Chapter of Limerick, dated 1295, a confirmation of preceding conventions.
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Bruree parish church dedicated to St. Munchin
Bruree · town · Limerick
The parish church of Bruree belonged to the Dean of Limerick and was dedicated to St. Munchin, Bishop.
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The parish church of Brury (Bruree). It belongs to the Dean of Limerick. Dedicated to St. Munchin, Bishop. ... 5 0
The parish church of Ahaleacagh. It is a rectory, and dedicated to St. John Baptist, 24th of June, ... ... 12 0
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323
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The parish church of Bruree belonged to the Dean of Limerick. It was dedicated to St. Munchin, a bishop. That is what the old record gives us — a church, a dedication, a man who held it. The rest has gone.
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Church of Kildimo assigned as prebend to archdeacon of Limerick
Kildimo · townland · Limerick · 1207
The Church of Kildimo, along with the Church of Kildecolum and all the spiritual benefices of Ardagh, was assigned to the archdeacon of St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, as part of Bishop Donat's establishment of secular canons.
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To M. the archdeacon, the Church of St. John, below the city of Limerick, with its appurtenances ; the Church of Kildecolum and the Church of Kildimo, with lands and other appurtenances, and all the spiritual benefices of Ardagh, with its appurtenances.
To M. Omelinus, chantor of the same church, the Church of Sengola (Shanagolden), and of Ardmia, and of Rathnasa, in prebend.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 320
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Somewhere close to Kildimo, a church stood in 1207, when Bishop Donat was establishing secular canons at St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick. The Church of Kildimo, along with the Church of Kildecolum and all the spiritual benefices of Ardagh, was assigned as prebend to M., the archdeacon, with its lands and appurtenances.
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Coach service from Limerick to Grand Canal
Nenagh · town · Tipperary · 1813
On 19 April 1813, a coach commenced running between Limerick and the Grand Canal, travelling through Nenagh, Birr, and Tullamore, and meeting the boat at Gallen, five miles from Shannon Harbour and 58 from Dublin.
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1813, April 19th. — A Coach commenced running between Limerick and the Grand Canal, through Nenagh, Birr, Tullamore, meeting the boat at Gallen, five miles from Shannon harbour, and 58 from Dublin.
April 28th. — An elephant, the first of the genus, brought to Limerick, and exhibited.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 246
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Nenagh was on a new coach route. On 19 April 1813, a coach began running between Limerick and the Grand Canal, passing through Nenagh, Birr, and Tullamore. It met the boat at Gallen, five miles from Shannon Harbour, and 58 from Dublin.
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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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Somewhere around here stood the parish church of Effin. It was a prebend, and it was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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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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Somewhere close to Singland, a holy well is noted in the records of Limerick. The book on Limerick's history and antiquities lists it among its early entries. Nothing more is said of it than that it is there.
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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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Somewhere close to Kilrush, land was once part of the corporation lands of Limerick. A record lists forty ploughlands that the mayor and corporation were said to be seized of, and Kilrush was among them. Kilrush was held by Nicholas Comyn or David Comyn, an alderman, at a yearly rent of ten shillings. The same record names other corporation ploughlands and their holders. Nicholas Arthure held several: a share of a ploughland at Eebouge for fifteen shillings Irish, one ploughland at Dubgish, Ballymoldown, and Eathmichael for twenty shillings, and one ploughland at Castlebank for twenty shillings. Christopher Arthure held a share of Crewilally, also called Ballincloughe, for five shillings. Simon Fanning held half a ploughland of Cheapman's land, also called Ardnevedoge. White and Fanning, heirs of Pierce Creagh, held a share of Rathbane for twelve shillings and four pence Irish. Nicholas Stritch of Limerick, a merchant, held the third part of two ploughlands at Rathuj'n. David White, another alderman, held Farrengowen, otherwise Smith's land, one ploughland. A note says 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. Sarah was daughter of John Bourk, called Lord of Coshure, by his wife Catherine Fitzgerald, daughter of John Fitzgerald, Earl of Desmond. Sir David and Sarah had a son and heir, Solomon White, who married Margaret Walsh, daughter of David Walsh of Ballintober. Solomon and Margaret had a son and heir, David White, who married Margaret Brien, daughter of Anion Brien of Comeragh, and had seven children.
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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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As you pass through Limerick, there is a monument in St. Mary's Cathedral. It was put up in December, near the burial place of the bishops, on the south side of the Communion Table. An inscription was carved on it, though only the opening dedication survives in the record.
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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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In Limerick, St. Mary's Cathedral holds fragments of tombs with ancient dates in its north transept. Among them is the great altar stone of the ancient cathedral, bearing incised crosses. Outside the transept lies a defaced tombstone with the word Rice barely discernible on its surface.
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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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In Limerick, the artillery barracks were completed in 1807, built to hold a brigade of artillery and 5000 stand of arms. That same year the city lost Surgeon Sylvester O'Halloran, the historian. He was a man of genius and a great lover of the antiquities of his country, 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, given the comparatively slender materials available at that period to anyone searching after information concerning the affairs of the country. He had been attached to the county infirmary as surgeon until the time of his death. His passing created deep regret in the literary world.
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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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Somewhere close to Athlunkard, a bridge was built in 1825. The record names it among the bridges of Limerick, new and old, and gives the year it was made. That is what the book holds: a name, a year, and a place among bridges.
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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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The parish of Athneasy holds ruins of a church and a fort. The Ordnance Survey marks them west of Aghadoon and notes the fort is a fort, not a moat. One mile further west, on the lands of Ballin Scania, stands a fort of extraordinary size with three rings, and near it a small moat. From Aghadoon to Knockany the land is flat and rich. Knockany hill rises 537 feet, three miles north of Elton, with a 14th century castle at its base.
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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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The parish church of Ballingarry was dedicated to St. Evanjanus, whose feast fell on the 1st of August. It was a parsonage valued at 20 shillings. Ballingarry also gave its name to a deanery, known as Gorth or Gayr.
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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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Somewhere close to Ballintober there was a religious house. The Carmelites had it, though some say it was the Templars instead. Later it was granted to Robert Browne of Baltinglass.
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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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Limerick is where John Young was born, in St. John's parish, on the 9th of April, 1746. He was baptized the following day. His parents were William Young and Mary Cahill, respectable citizens of the city. After his early studies he was sent to Louvain, where he matriculated in 1765. He was ordained subdeacon in December 1768, deacon on the 23rd of September 1769, and priest on the 23rd of September 1770. The next year, 1771, he was deputed as a missionary to Ireland. He served as curate of St. John's, and became Dean and Parish Priest of St. Mary's. His first appointment as parish priest was to Bruff. Before the death of Doctor Conway, whose health was failing, the Holy See appointed Young bishop of Maxula, in partibus infidelium, and Coadjutor-Bishop of Limerick. He was consecrated on Whit-Monday, the 20th of May, 1793, at St. Mary's chapel, by Doctor Bray, Archbishop of Cashel, assisted by Doctor Conway, Bishop of Limerick, Doctor MacMahon, Bishop of Killaloe, Doctor Egan, Bishop of Waterford, Doctor Moylan, Bishop of Cork, Doctor Teahan, Bishop of Kerry, and Doctor Coppinger, Bishop of Cloyne. The book calls him one of the city's most distinguished citizens, for his learning, his zeal and piety, and his deep interest in religion and his country. He was called to the episcopacy in troubled and anxious times. He showed a bold front to the oppressors of his country, while setting his face against the wild and delusive schemes which resulted in the horrors of '98. He subscribed to the defence fund raised in the city when the French again menaced an invasion of Ireland, and became an active member of the defence committee. He showed, the book says, that patriotism, attachment to religion, piety, and charity were not inconsistent with loyalty to the throne and deference to laws which scarcely recognized the legal existence of Catholics, and which proscribed and outraged the Catholic priesthood and hierarchy.
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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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Limerick, 1719. On the 9th of April, Edmond Sexton Pery was born in this city. He would become Speaker of the Irish House of Commons, represent it for many years, and be elevated to the peerage as Viscount Pery. He was also projector of the new town of this place.
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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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Somewhere close to Carrigogunnel, Brian Duff is remembered as the ancestor of the O'Briens of this place. The old record gives his name and that connection, and almost nothing more.
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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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In 1732 a road survey measured the route toward Bruff, from Six-mile-bridge to Ballyhadeen bridge and on to the North End Bruffe bridge, a distance of over 630 perches. Mr. Weeks contracted to repair the section from Knockroe Gap to that bridge in Bruff.
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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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Somewhere close to Bulgaden there is the stump of a square castle, and a handsome moat called Rathbawn. The moat is of larger extent than others seen in the surrounding area. Its height above sea level is 374 feet, according to the Ordnance Survey.
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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
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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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In 1760, the castle and guard house on Thomond Bridge were thrown down in order to enlarge the passage of the bridge. It was part of a wider change in Limerick that year. George the Third was proclaimed in the city by the Mayor, with the Corporation, the guilds of trade, and a company of grenadiers attending 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. According to White, the city of Limerick began to show much better than it had hitherto 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. At the head of Pump Lane a new pump, worked by machinery, was sunk to a depth of 60 feet at the expense of Mr Pery, who also caused a canal to be cut nearly 2 miles in length, to convey the water from Drumbanny to the Irish-town, to cleanse the streets.
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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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Limerick was a place where Catholic books were printed. Bishop Young had catechisms printed for the children of the diocese, in both Irish and English, by Messrs. John and Thomas McAuliff of Quay Lane. Their press turned out many other Catholic books as well, all bearing the bishop's seal of approval.
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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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As you pass through Kilmallock, there was once a chapel of St. Mathologus on the hill. Its festival was celebrated on the 26th of March. The records also speak of the chapel of Cattan, also called KiUne or Kilny, which belonged to the bishop's table.
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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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The parish church of Kielinaghta included the chapel of St. Thomas on the Mountain, at a place called Ballybuchalane, near Cratloe. The chapel of Keilrush was near the River Shannon. The chapel of Keilchuain, near Parteen, belonged to the treasurer. Its patron was St. Covanus, Abbot.
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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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Somewhere around here at Longhill, a new church was built with stone imported from Bath by Stephen Rice, Esq. The church was consecrated on August 12th, 1812.
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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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The parish of Corcomohide has a church that once belonged to the College of Limerick. It was dedicated to the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on the 2nd of February, and was valued at 20 shillings.
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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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Somewhere around here is the church of Nantinan. It belonged to the Precentor, and was dedicated to St. James the Apostle. Its feast fell on the 25th of July. That is what the old ecclesiastical registry records.
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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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Shanagolden in Limerick was a church town. In 1207 the Church of Shanagolden, called Sengola in the records, was assigned as a prebend to M. Omelinus, chantor of St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick. The churches of Ardmia and Rathnasa were assigned with it.
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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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Newcastle is a town the road passes through in County Limerick. Coal was worked here, and at Loughgill. The coal in this county was observed in six beds, and it was soft and slaty in character. That is what the record tells us about what was taken from the ground in this place. The subsoil of County Limerick generally is limestone, trap, and sandstone. The soil itself 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 about 160,000 acres equally suitable for tillage and grazing, though chiefly used for the latter. The Corcasses extend 15 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. Iron, copper, and lead ores also 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 include 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.
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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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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 402
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Limerick holds the Cathedral of St. Mary's. In 1501 the mayor called for collections across the city to place the cathedral in repair. That is all the record gives: a year, a mayor, and the need to mend a church.
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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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Somewhere around here, Corbally is written about in a history of Limerick. The book's index points to two pages where Corbally is described, and another page noting a grant of Corbally castle. The entries themselves are bare references, so I can tell you only that a castle here changed hands by grant, and that someone thought Corbally worth describing in print. The pages hold the rest.
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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.
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Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 308
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Somewhere around here, the suburbs of Limerick saw great improvement over thirty or forty years. Close to Corbally, many handsome villas and residences stand at a short distance parallel with the Abbey River. From those houses the views are extremely beautiful, taking in the city and the river, the Clare and Tipperary mountains, and the scenery generally.
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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
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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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In 1843, the Corporation of Limerick held only a small remnant of the enormous property it once enjoyed. The remaining rents came from Gortaklins, part of Clino bog, Corkanree, Rhebogue Island, Scattery Island, the Lime Kilns, and the Lax Weir, totalling £876, with additional rents of £146, for a total of £1,022. The Lime Kilns lease was the only one broken. Some few years afterwards, this rental was mortgaged for a loan of £20,000. The Corporation adopted a petition for Repeal of the legislative Union, by 28 to 6, with six members absent. Mr. W. S. O'Brien wrote a long letter refusing to support it. Sir David Roche presented the petition to the House of Commons and supported its prayer.
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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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Limerick, in 1745. The Corporation took tolls at John's Gate on goods passing through. The record shows 4 pence charged for cloak baggat in July, and 3 pence for boots and shoes in August. The city streets at this time were in a fearfully neglected and wretched state.
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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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Croom is a town the road passes through in Limerick. Sir David V. Roche and Henry Lyons run very extensive flour mills here, and they give considerable employment. Several handsome residences stand in the neighbourhood, among them Carass Court, Islandmore, and Croom House.
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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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The road passes near Galbally. In 1588, Dermot Mulroony, or Moroney, from county Clare and son of the Franciscan Convent of Limerick, was taken there. He had obtained from Gregory XIII a yearly subsidy for supporting Irish students for the mission, and was intent on encouraging the Jesuits to come to Ireland. He was buried in the Tower of London.
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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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Somewhere close to Carlow, a despatch was sent from the castle of Catherlaghe on the last day of March, in the 33rd year of Henry the Eighth's reign. It concerned the affairs of Ireland and the submission of Irish chiefs. The castle the writers named Catherlaghe is the place now called Carlow.
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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.).
CROOM.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 428
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Somewhere around here, on the Clare side of the Shannon, several country houses once stood. Doonass House was the seat of Sir Hugh Dillon Massy, a baronet and Deputy Lieutenant. Nearby stood Landscape, the seat of Standish Thomas O'Grady, and Summer Hill, belonging to Berkley Vincent. Water Park was John N. Phelps's residence. Rose Hill belonged to James O'Grady. Erinagh House was the residence of the late Admiral O'Grady, and Erinagh was Thomas Smith O'Grady's seat. Across the river on the Limerick side stood many more seats, from Island House, Sir Richard Donnellan De Burgo's, to Lower Coolbawn House, where William Corbett kept what was said to be the largest collection of rare foreign and Irish birds and falcons in Ireland.
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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."
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The town of Rathkeale has a history tied to the church. On the 5th of August 1762, Dr. Laurence Nihill was appointed parish priest here. He would go on to become Bishop of Kilfenora. He did not stay long in Rathkeale, though. He exchanged parishes with the Reverend Denis Conway, and so his time as parish priest passed to another man. The year 1764 brought other changes to the area. A new courthouse was begun on the ground where the old one had stood in Quay Lane, opposite the Mayoralty House. The first assize was held there in the summer of 1765. The Quay was finished from the east side of Ball's Bridge and joined the bank of the canal. A famous mill was also completed on the north side of the canal, above the lock nearest the city, with six pairs of millstones for corn, four bolting mills, and four tucking mills, all powered by two water wheels.
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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.
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Thurles in County Tipperary is a town worth knowing for the people who began life here. One of them was a priest named John Ryan. He was a native of this parish, and it was in Thurles that he received the first rudiments of his education. At an early age, the Most Rev. Doctor Bray, Archbishop of Cashel, sent him to Maynooth College. There he became what the record calls a distinguished contemporary of many admirable ecclesiastics who would go on to fill exalted places in the church. He had served as parish priest of Doon, in the archdiocese of Cashel. His rise to bishop came through a dispute. A few years before the death of Dr. Tuohy, his lordship had asked the Court of Rome to issue a mandate for the election of a coadjutor, someone to help him carry the heavy cares of his office. Dr. Tuohy wanted the Very Rev. W. A. O'Meara, Provincial of the Franciscan order, a native of Limerick then resident in Cork, and he forwarded O'Meara's name to Rome. But a portion of the secular clergy demurred. After deliberation, the Holy See referred the question to the Most Rev. Dr. Laffan, Archbishop of Cashel, and he chose Ryan instead. Ryan was consecrated on the 11th of December, 1825, in the old parish Church of St. John's, as coadjutor bishop to Dr. Tuohy. The record says that though his predecessors had done much for the advancement of religion, it remained for Dr. Ryan to perfect the glorious work in which they had laboured.
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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.
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Somewhere near here lies Drumdeely, land that once belonged to the bishops of Limerick. The cathedral's property in ancient times was extensive, and it was preserved with jealous care. Grants of land were frequently made to the cathedral, and the possessions in mortmain of all the churches of Limerick were taken into account in the Patent and Close Rolls of Chancery across several successive reigns. These lands were most frequently leased out to tenants. The bishop held a number of manors. Mungret was one, containing six large plow-lands. Kilmallock was another, described as having ever been the bishop's manor. When Kilmallock was a strong walled town, the bishop was lord paramount there. He had purchased a fair for £10 from David Lord Barry, held a court twice a year, and kept a mill, a bake-house, and a shambles. All persons were required to grind at the bishop's mill, bake at his bake-house, and pay for the shambles according to custom. The burgesses and townsmen were called and impanelled as juries in the bishop's court. Ardagh was another bishop's manor, where bishops held courts and received rents. Drumdeely was another bishop's manor. There is an entry in the little Black Book, quoted by Bishop Adams, and it is also recorded in folio 7 page 2 of the Black Book and folio 8 page 1 in the two offices of inquisition, where Drumdeely is found to be the bishop's land.
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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.
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In Limerick, the cathedral holds a large monument on the north side of the communion table. It was first raised to the Earl of Thomond, who died on the 4th of September 1624. The monument is built in three compartments: the back is black marble, and the divisions are red and white marble.
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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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In 1615, in Limerick, Edmund Sexton was sheriff of the county for the fourth time. He had the corporation seized in the Castle Chamber for a riot.
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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.
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Limerick city once drew a gesture from a young king. Edward VI was accused of doing no good for the place, yet he tried to show his favour by granting it a charter, sometime between 1547 and 1553.
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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
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Kilrush in County Clare. In 1819, a witness named Ellen Walsh was sworn and testified that about seven weeks before the inquest, a woman named Ellen Hanly had been seen in the company of certain men at the Quay of Kilrush, and also at Carrigafoyle in County Kerry.
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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.
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Wexford is a town the road passes through or near. In 1169 the English arrived here, the beginning of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. The record gives no more than the year and the fact of their arrival.
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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
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Ennis lost its excise district in 1824. On the 12th of March that year, the Excise district of Ennis was annexed to Limerick. One chief collector, one surveyor, and some subalterns were put out of office by the change.
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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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Limerick has a story about a bell, and a bishop who made things happen. Dr. Tuohy was a man who did not limit himself to protesting against the conduct of the government and its partisans. One of the greatest boons ever 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, Edmond Rice, and the great benefit it had conferred on that city was enough to induce the bishop to invite Rice to Limerick. In June 1816, the schools in Sexton Street and Clare Street were established by Rice, who sent Mr. Grace and other Christian Brothers to take charge. The year previous, 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 he aided them.
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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
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Foynes, in Limerick, was once marked as a place where a railway was projected. The book records it only as that — a line planned, a line that pointed toward this town. Nothing more of the story survives in the page it names.
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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.
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Somewhere around here, the Conventual Franciscans once had a convent. It appears in a list of Franciscan houses in the Limerick region, recorded by Ware. The same record names other convents of the order at Ballinabraher, Ballinwillin, and an island near Limerick founded by Bourke, Baron of Castle Connell. Some of these houses were later granted to Robert Browne of Baltinglass. Nothing more is said about what stood here or what became of it.
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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.
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Castleconnell sits along this road, a town with an older name attached to its story. The Conventual Franciscans once had a convent on an island near Limerick, and Ware records that it was founded by Bourke, Baron of Castle Connell. That is nearly all that survives in the record. Ware lists it among other Franciscan houses, places like Askeaton and Ballinabraher, but gives this island only the one line. The baron's name and the order's name are what remain. The island itself is not named in the passage, and the record says nothing of what stood there or how long it lasted.
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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.
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Somewhere around here was a church of Askeaton, listed as dedicated in the ecclesiastical registry of the Diocese of Limerick. A monastery of the Order of St. Francis was extant there. The old record spells the place Asketin, or Asketton, or Ascetiny, but says little else.
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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.
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Limerick in 1216 was a newly acquired city. The King furnished its castle with constables, chaplains, and everything needed for defence. Godfrey de Rupe, also called Roche, served as constable of the Castle of Limerick that year. The records of these constables survive only in scattered notices.
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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-
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Somewhere around here, a grant of Corbally Castle was made. That is all the record holds: a line in an index, pointing to a page where the grant is noted, and another where Corbally itself is described. No name of who granted it, no name of who received it, no year. Just the fact that it happened, set down in a book on Limerick's history.
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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.
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Limerick in 1844 saw great distress among its people, owing to want of employment. The Corporation forwarded memorials calling for the King's Island embankment, which would furnish that work, and for floating docks. All these measures were carried.
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