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Limerick, its history and antiquities; ecclesiastical, civil, and military,from the earliest ages, with copious historical, archaeological, topographical, and genealogical notes

Maurice Lenihan (1811–1895) · 1884 · history

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  1. Dr. Nihill's letters held at Moher, County Clare

    Moher · townland · Limerick

    Several letters of Father David Magee and Dr. Nihill were in the possession of Mrs. Macnamara of Moher, County Clare, who lent them to the late Dr. O'Renehan.

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    ' Several letters of bis aud of Dr. Nihill's were in the possession of Mrs. Macnamara of Moher, County Clare, who lent them to the late Dr. 0 Renehan.

    674 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 383

  2. Dr. Ryan served as parish priest of Doon

    Doon · town · Limerick

    Before his consecration as coadjutor bishop of Limerick, Dr. Ryan held the position of parish priest of Doon, in the archdiocese 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

  3. Fedamore and Baillione parish church

    Fedamore · town · Limerick

    The parish church of Feadamuir (Fedamore) and Bailione was dedicated to the decollation of St. John Baptist, celebrated on 29 August.

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    The parish church of Feadamuir (Fedamore) and Bailione. Dedicated to decollation of St. John Baptist, 29th day of August,

    The parish church of Ballinanhiny, or Fanningstown.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323

  4. Fire engine imported for St. Michael's Parish, Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1812

    A fire engine for St. Michael's Parish in Limerick was imported by John Norris Russell, Esq., reflecting civic provisioning for the parish.

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    August A fire engine for St. Michael's Parish, imported by John Norris Russell, Esq.

    October 11th. — The Earl of Limerick visited this city after an absence of three years, and was drawn into town from Rich Hill, attended by a meeting of the most respectable citizens, and the severd guilds of the trades, with their banners and formalities.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 240

  5. Foundation stone of St. John's New Cathedral laid

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1856

    The first stone of St. John's New Cathedral in Limerick was laid by Bishop Ryan on the 1st of May, 1856.

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    " The first stone of St. John's New Cathedral was laid by the Right Kev. Pr. Ryan, on the 1st of May, a.d. 185G",

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 391

  6. Gallen described and castle besieged

    Gallen · townland · Offaly · 1600

    Gallen is described in the text, and its castle was besieged in the year 1600. The siege is referenced across multiple pages of the work.

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    Gllii described, 731 ; castle beseiged (1600), 124, 125.

    Glove trade in 1698, 296

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  7. George's Street in 1810

    near George's Street · street · Waterford · 1810

    George's Street in Limerick is noted as it appeared in the year 1810.

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    George's Street in 1810, 425.

    Gille, or Gilbert, Bishop, noticed, 544.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  8. Gunpowder explosion in Limerick (1837)

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1837

    A gunpowder explosion occurred in Limerick in the year 1837, causing civic disruption in the city.

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    Gunpowder explosion (1837), 490.

    Gurtenshegore castle, attack on, 173.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  9. Influenza epidemic in Limerick, February 1837

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1837

    Influenza was most prevalent in Limerick in February 1837, noted in the city's chronicle.

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    February 8th, 1 837. — Influenza most prevalent in Limerick.

    1837 March 25th. — The Postmaster-General acceded to the request of the Chamber of

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 278

  10. Inquisition of 1623 concerning James Gould and Limerick monastery lands

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1623

    An inquisition taken on 23 August 1623 found that James Gould held possessions related to the former Dominican monastery in Limerick.

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    And an inquisition taken 23rd August, 1623, finds that James Gould, ' St. Domiaiek's Well is uear where the ditch ran.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 373

  11. Insurgents defeated at Bruff in bloody engagement

    Bruff · town · Limerick · 1641

    In 1641 the insurgents were defeated by the English at Bruff after a bloody engagement.

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    1641. The insurgents defeated by the English here, after a bloody engagement.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 424

  12. Jeremiah Bourke executed for firing at magistrate Robert H. Ivers

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1822

    On August 10th, Jeremiah Bourke was executed at the new gaol for firing at Robert H. Ivers, Esq., a magistrate of County Limerick.

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    August 10th Jeremiah Eourke executed at the new gaol, for firing at Robert H. Ivers,

    Esq., a magistrate of this county.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 260

  13. John Mauncell of Court Brown Castle and Askeaton

    Askeaton · townland · Limerick · 1637

    John Mauncell, a citizen and gentleman of London, formerly of Court Brown Castle and Askeaton, County Limerick, made his will dated 18th March 1637.

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    John jMauncell, citizen and gentleman, of London, late of Court Brown Castle, and Askeaton, Co. Limerick: will dated 18th March, 1637,

    Peter, citizen of Limerick

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 462

  14. John Reilly bequest to the Blue School

    Mungret Street · street · Limerick · 1782–1818

    John Reilly, a blacksmith who died in 1782, left a house in Mungret Street to the Blue School. By 1818 the property produced £21 per annum for the institution.

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    John Reilly, a blacksmith, who died in the year 1782, left a house in Mungret-street to tha Blue School, which, in 1818 produced i:21 per annum. — MSS. Notes of Mr. Ouaky

    370 HISTORY OF LIMERICk.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 207

  15. Kenry, ancient estates of O'Donovan and allied families

    Kenry · barony · Limerick

    Cairbre-Aodhbha, now called Kenry in County Limerick, was the ancient estate of the O'Donovan, O'Clerine, and O'Flanery families. The territory preserved its Gaelic name through the barony designation.

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    Cairbre-Aodhbha, now called Kenry, in the county of Limerick, the ancient estates of O'Donovan, O'Clerine, and O'Flanery.

    Callain, in the county of Clare, the territory of O'Hehir.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 29

  16. Limerick Barracks completed 1807

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1807

    Military barracks in Limerick were completed in 1807, with new barracks later described.

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    mercial, 488; Provincial, 488. Banks, Mrs., liberality of, 429. Baptisms in eleventh century, 21. Bardwell, Mr., his improvements in Cathedral, GOO. Barracks, completed lSii7, 418; new, described, 4C5. Barrington, Daniel, monument to, 600. Barrington, Sir Jonah, noticed, 386. Barrington's Hospital, act for, 469 ; established, 473. Barrington, Sir Mathew, notice of, 477; memorial to

    him and his wife, 603. Barrington, Sir Joseph, notice of, 478. Barrington, Samuel, monument to, in 1C93 596. Barron, Geofl'i ey, death> in 1651, 181, 182 ; execution

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  17. Limerick City Militia headquarters at Ballyshannon, 1807

    Ballyshannon · town · Donegal · 1807

    At the beginning of 1807 the headquarters of the Limerick City Regiment of Militia were stationed at Ballyshannon.

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    In the beginning of 1807 the head quarters were at Ballyshannon.

    In August, 1808, they were at Cavan, and in June, 1809, were removed to Naas, where they continued until the spring of 1811, when they were in Dublin.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 450

  18. Limerick City Militia stationed at Ballinrobe, 1804

    Ballinrobe · town · Mayo · 1804

    In 1804 the Limerick City Regiment of Militia was stationed at Ballinrobe, having been re-embodied in March 1803 after its disembodiment in May 1802.

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    In 1804, the regiment was stationed at Ballinrobe ; in July, 1805, at Boyle; and in August, 1805, the head quarters were at Enniskillen.

    In January, 1800, the regiment was augmented to 100 men per company.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 450

  19. Limerick City Militia stationed at Boyle and Enniskillen, 1805

    Boyle · town · Roscommon · 1805

    In July 1805 the Limerick City Militia was stationed at Boyle, and in August 1805 the headquarters were moved to Enniskillen.

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    In 1804, the regiment was stationed at Ballinrobe ; in July, 1805, at Boyle; and in August, 1805, the head quarters were at Enniskillen.

    In January, 1800, the regiment was augmented to 100 men per company.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 450

  20. Limerick population and housing census figures

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1792–1821

    Dr. Beaufort estimated Limerick's population at 40,000 with 4,900 houses in 1792. The 1821 census recorded 7,208 houses, 12,419 families, and a total of 59,045 inhabitants in the city.

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    In 1823 an act was passed for remodelling the Corporation of Limerick, wliich for so very long a time, had been so obnoxious to the citizens of every party 'and persuasion, and so injurious to the best interests of the city in general. In the samel year the Wellesley Bridge Act was passed. In 1825, another bill was passed for the erection of a bridge across the Shannon, at or near Athlunkard, and for making approaches thereto. The historical place selected for the erection of this bridge is near the spot where the army of William III. crossed in 1690 and 1691. In 1825, the exports consisted of 2654 tierces and 258 barrels of beef, 4417 tierces and 9100 barrels of pork, 19,750 cwt. of bacon, 65,000 firkins of butter, 61,000 barrels of wheat, 364,000 barrels of oats, and 12,500 barrels of barley. In 1792 the population, as estimated by Dr. Beaufort, was 40,000, with 4,900 houses. In 1821, as was ascertained under Act 55 George III. c. 120, the city contained 7,208 houses, 12,419 famihes, 28,117 males, 30,928 females, making a total of 59,045 inhabitants. During these and subsequent years, the conduct of the Corporation had continued to bring down upon it the indignation of the public. Mr. Eice grappled with the enormities of that body, but was unable to check its extravagance, which went on from day to day without

    November 4th Three men eentenced in the County Court to transportation under the

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 261

  21. Mahounagh parish church dedicated to St. John Baptist

    Mahoonagh · parish · Limerick

    The parish church of Mahounagh was a rectory dedicated to St. John Baptist on 24th June, valued at 6 shillings.

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    Parish Church of Mahounagh. It is a rectory. Dedicated to St. John Baptist, 24th June. ... ... ... 6 0

    Church of Cluoineilty, It belongs to the College of Limerick. Dedicated. ... ...

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 324

  22. Men transported from special sessions at Rathkeale and Limerick

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1822

    On June 15th and 24th, men were transported from special sessions held in Rathkeale and in the city of Limerick, reflecting ongoing disturbances and the use of the Insurrection Act.

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    June 15th and 24th. — Men transported from special sessions held in Rathkeale and in city of Limerick.

    July 5th On this day the hearth and window taxes expired in Ireland — the former took

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 260

  23. Negotiations for Commercial Buildings as Town Hall

    Rutland Street · street · Limerick · 1844

    The Corporation of Limerick entered into negotiations for the purchase or letting of the Commercial Buildings in Rutland Street to serve as a Town Hall. This was part of a broader programme of civic improvements including floating docks and the King's Island embankment.

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    Negociations were entered into for the purchase of or letting of the Commercial Buildings in Rutland Street, for a Town Hall.

    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

  24. New church built at Kilmurry in East Liberties

    Kilmurry · townland · Limerick · 1811

    A new church with a spire and steeple was built in the East Liberties at Kilmurry, on the site of a former church. The Reverend Henry J. Ingram was the rector.

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    A new Church, with a spire and steeple, built in the E. Liberties at Kilmurry, on the former site — Rev. Henry J. Ingram, Rector.

    • In this month an African black arrived in Limerick in an American brig to which he was cook ; he asserted that he had acquired the power of reading the Bible by " intuition," tbat the had struggled eight whole days with the Almighty God, that he never read any other book but the Bible and uttered many such absurdities. It is scarce credible what a multitude attended him

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 237

  25. New church of Chapel Russell, West Pallaskenry, consecrated

    Pallaskenry · town · Limerick · 1822

    On September 17th, the new church of Chapel Russell, West Pallaskenry, County Limerick, was consecrated.

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    Sept. 17th. — The new church of Chapel Russell, West Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, consecrated.

    By the Census taken in 1821, there were 8,268 houses within the separate jurisdiction of the city— population, 66,042 ; in the city of Waterford, 4052 houses— 28,782 inhabitants. The report signed by W. S. Mason.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 260

  26. O'Brien's Bridge references from 1534

    O'Briensbridge · townland · Clare · 1534

    O'Brien's Bridge is referenced multiple times in connection with events of 1534, indicating its significance as a crossing point and strategic location in the Shannon area.

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    O'Brien's Bridge, notices of (1534), 80, 84, 86, 172.

    O'Bryans of Clare aid (ioverument against insurrection of 1666, 20.5.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  27. O'Gorman family settles in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1724–1736

    After losing his property at Bunratty, James O'Gorman moved to Limerick in 1724, where he married Christina Harold, third daughter of Thomas Harold and Alicia Enraght. He died in 1736.

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

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 232

  28. Park inhabitants and William's passage

    Park · townland · Limerick · 1690–1691

    The Park area is noted for its inhabitants and for William's passage through it, linking the place to the Williamite campaign.

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    Park, 473 ; inhabitants of, ibid. ; William's passage through, ibid.

    Park iridge (see Bridges).

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  29. Parteen residence near the great Lax Weir

    Parteen · townland · Clare

    George Gloster, J.P., had an excellent residence adjoining the Church of Parteen, close by the great Lax Weir on the Shannon.

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

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

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 308

  30. President marches via Bruff leaving garrison

    Bruff · town · Limerick · 1600

    The President marched from Cork to near Mallow, then near Kilmallock, arriving at Bruff on the 24th where he left a garrison, and reached Limerick on the 25th of May 1600.

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    On the 21st of May, the President marched from Cork to near Mallow, and the next night near Kilmallock, the 24th to Bruff, where he left a garrison ; on the 25th he came to Limerick. On the 23rd, James Galdy,

    > Arthur MSS.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 68

  31. Public fountains erected for Limerick's poor

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1855

    In 1855, fountains were erected in Limerick city for the use of the poorer classes of the city.

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    1855. Fountains were in this year erected for the use of the poorer classes of the city.

    1 Mr. Roche, owing to advanced age, did not act, upon which Eugene 0'Callaghan,Esq., was substituted.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 293

  32. Revenue establishment abolished at Kilrush and Scattery Island

    Kilrush · town · Clare · 1827

    The revenue establishment at Kilrush and Scattery Island was done away with.

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    The revenue establishment at Kilrush and Scattery Island done away with.

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

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 262

  33. Ruins of ancient hermitage near Ballinacurra said to be leper hospital

    Ballinacurra (Bowman) · townland · Limerick

    Near the eastern borders of the parish, opposite Ballinacurra, are the ruins of an ancient hermitage, which was afterwards said to have been an hospital for lepers. The connection to St. Nessan's surname 'the Leper' is noted as coincidental.

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    * The festival of this saint is celebrated on the 25th Jvily, and as a coincidence with his surname we may mention that near the eastern borders of the parish, opposite Ballinacurra, are the ruins of an ancient hermitage, which was aftervviirdti suid to have been an hospital for lepers.'

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    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 310

  34. Ruins of the great Dominican Convent

    Peter's Cell · street · Limerick

    North of Peter's Cell stand the ivy-covered remains of the great Dominican Convent, including a north transept wall with high lancet windows. A cemetery now occupies the place of the former sanctuary.

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    remains of anotlier modern ruin, the old chapel of the Augustinian Eremites. The water fonts are still in good preservation. The roof and all the rest but the walls are gone. The ancient position of the house of the Eremites is not given by White. Ferrar says it was on the site of the old city court house, that is, where a school of the Christian Brothers stands at present, facing the south entrance of St. Mary's Cathedral in Quay Lane, now more generally called Bridge Street. Fitzgerald states that the civic privileges of the Canons were ceded to the Eremites about the year 1736, but there could have been no Canons then. Perhaps, however, he means that the claims of the Eremites as inheriting of these privileges were then admitted. Archdall distinctly states these civic privileges belonged to the Eremites ; and says that it appears from an inquisition taken in the thirty-seventh year of Elizabeth, that this right of privileged voting for the Mayor, etc., belonged to the head of the Augustinians, meaning no doubt the Eremites. Battersby, in his history of the order, places the site of the monastery of the Eremites in the same locality where the canons lived. But this must be a mistake, for we have not any authority for believing that they succeeded the Canons in their monastery, though it appears they did in their civic privileges. Of the house of the Knights Templars, placed by White in Quay Lane, I have not been able to find any vestiges. Proceeding still in a northerly direction, and passing to the left of the present parish chapel of St. Mary's, we come to Peter's Cell, a partly enclosed space, once the site of the convent of the Canonesses of St. Augustine, and subsequently occupied by Dominican nuns, as would appear from the map in White's MSS. Here was Madame O'Dell's house and garden, and more recently the Catholic College of Peter's Cell. North of Peter's Cell, and separated from it by the old burial ground of the Society of Friends and the Convent National School, are the interesting ivy-covered remains of the great Dominican Convent, of which the north transept wall still remains almost entire, with its high lancet windows, and looking venerably ancient in comparison with the modern convent of the Sisters of Mercy, now standing within its precincts. The beautiful little cemetery of these admirable nuns, overshadowed by a magnificent drooping ash, now occupies the place of what was once the sanctuary. Still further north, in St, Thomas's Isle, are some traces of another Dominican house, but so few as will scarcely repay a visit. There were, however, large ruins, and many ancient monuments, some said to have belonged to the ancient bishops of Limerick ; but they were all destroyed when the island was occupied by Mr. Tuthill. We next proceed with

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 378

  35. Sale of Ardagh lands in Connello, Limerick

    Ardagh · town · Limerick · 1703

    Sir Thomas Southwell purchased 29 acres in Ardagh, barony of Connello, County Limerick, for £116 in June 1703, formerly the estate of King James II.

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    Sir Thomas Southwell, bart., 22nd June, 1703; consideration, £116 — in Ardagh, 29a. 32p.; barony Connelloe, Co. Limerick — the estate of the late King James II. Inrolled 30th June, 1703.

    John Bury of Ballynecarrigy, Co. Limerick, Esq., 22nd April, 1703 ; consideration, £131. In

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 168

  36. Standish O'Grady born at Mount Prospect

    Mount Prospect · street · Cork · 1767

    Standish O'Grady of Mount Prospect, afterwards Chief Baron of the Exchequer, was born on 20 January 1767. He was appointed Attorney-General in 1803 and Chief Baron in 1806.

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    On the 20th of January, 1767, Standish O'Grady of Mount Prospect, afterwards Chief Baron, was bom.^

    1 An Analysis of the various trades, professions, &c. in the city at this time ia interesting.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 204

  37. St. Peter's church of Canonesses of St. Augustine

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The temple of St. Peter in Limerick was that of the Canonesses of St. Augustine.

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    The temple of St. Peter, which was that of the Canonesses of St. Augustine,

    The parenthesis is ray own. 2 These brackets are in the orighial.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323

  38. Swallows gather at Lang's Quay

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1813

    On 25 August 1813, two or three hundred swallows gathered on the rigging of a vessel at Lang's Quay, Limerick. This was noted as the first rendezvous of that bird in the neighbourhood that had been remarked.

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    August 25th Two or three hundred swallows gathered on the rigging of a vessel at Lang's

    Quay. This is the first rendevous of that bird in this neighbourhood that has been remarked.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 246

  39. Unprecedented salmon take in the Shannon by Malcomson's boats

    Shannon · town · Clare · 1862–1865

    An unprecedented take of salmon in the river Shannon was recorded by Mr. Malcomson's boats. A Fishery Commission subsequently sat in Limerick.

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    Unprecedented take of salmon in the Shannon by Mr. Malcomson s boats.

    Fishery Commission sits in Limerick. „ , ^ , . ., -t e a^ r.i,-i

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 303

  40. Well Abbey, Kilmallock, 1768

    Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 1768

    Well Abbey in Kilmallock is referenced in 1768. No further details about the abbey's condition or history are given in this index entry.

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    at St, Thomas's Island, 650 ; inquiry [1865], 535. Well Abbey in 1768, 363. Wellesley Bridge Act [1823], 469; opened [1835],

    489. Wellesley, Lord (see Wellijigton), freedom to, 417;

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  41. Augustinian monastery at Kilmallock

    Kilmallock · town · Limerick

    A monastery of the Regulars of St. Augustine was established at Kilmallock. The entry lists it among the ecclesiastical foundations connected to the Limerick diocesan structure.

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    The monastery of the Eegulars of St. Augustine at Kilmallock.

    The monastery of St. Saviour of the Dominicans.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 324

  42. Church of the Holy Rood near Quay Lane, Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The Church of the Holy Rood was located near Quay Lane in Limerick city.

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    There was also in Limerick, near Quay Lane, the Church of the Holy Kood.

    The Decanate of Kilmallock.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323

  43. Bath stone imported to Limerick in 1811

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1811

    Bath stone was imported to Limerick in 1811, likely for building improvements including the Cathedral.

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    Batli stone, imported in 1811, 416.

    Battles of (see each place) Limerick Cathedral 5 • of

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  44. Castle of Mungret noticed

    Mungret · town · Limerick

    The Castle of Mungret is mentioned in the index, indicating a substantive account exists in the referenced page.

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    Castle of Mungret, 542.

    Castle Beagh noticed, 366.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  45. Charter of Donald, King of Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    A charter of Donald, King of Limerick, was recorded among the episcopal deeds of Limerick, documenting a grant or confirmation by a native Irish king associated with the city.

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    [Charter of Donald King of Limerick.]

    XXVII. Quieta clamantia Epi. Laonensis super tra. de Divenathinor".

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 321

  46. Charters granted to Askeaton borough

    Askeaton · townland · Limerick · 1610–1613

    Askeaton borough received royal charters in 1610 and 1613, establishing its civic privileges and corporate status under the crown.

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    ■ Mai-ch 30, 1613, set out. , . {: . June 10, 1610 '■,,■'■.- . •' / ,i. - • ./ •.. ■ ■■■%

    • Ifl addition, there, are charters for fairs at Adare. Andpatrlck. feallybroodi Ufirbertatown, Kfiocktorati, Kik> mallocK Kilinoie, lulteely, I'allasgreape, Patn^ksweU, ami Tur*fih. ^ TUere are tlir««s patents iori«e«fc«stle"

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 437

  47. Church of Croagh, a prebend

    Croagh · townland · Limerick

    The church of Croagh was a prebend within the Ballingharry deanery and was dedicated as part of the diocesan structure.

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    Church of Croagh. It is a prebend. Dedicated. ...

    Church of Keilfiny. It belongs to the Precentor. Dedicated.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 324

  48. Church of Kildimo belonging to the archdeacon

    Kildimo · townland · Limerick

    The church of Kildimo belonged to the archdeacon and was dedicated, forming part of the Adare deanery's ecclesiastical network.

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    The church of Keldimo. It belongs to the archdeacon. Dedicated.

    The church of Ardcanthy. It is a prebend. Dedicated.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 324

  49. Country people travelling to Dublin for conversion papers

    Dublin · city · Dublin

    Many country people, including those from County Limerick, travelled to Dublin to perfect their conversion papers from Catholicism to Protestantism. Because of this, they were often described as being "of Dublin" in the official records.

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    and many Country people came up to Dublin to perfect their papers, and are so described as of

    Dublin. A County Limerick man can read the names easily.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 211

  50. Cromlechs at Ballenacaellagh hill

    Ballycahill · townland · Limerick

    Cromlechs, described as sepulchral monuments used before the Christian era, were located at Ballenacaellagh hill, with two others near it.

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    Cromlechs at Ballenacaellagh hill, and two others near it.

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

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 416

  51. Curraghmore in 1575

    Curraghmore · townland · Cavan · 1575

    Curraghmore is noted in the year 1575.

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    Curraghmore in 1575, 100.

    Curriers and tanners incorporated, 323.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  52. Dispute over church presentation at Nanteuan (Nantinan)

    Nantinan · townland · Limerick

    The Black Book records a dispute between Henry Motyng as querent and Robert, Bishop of Limerick as impedient, concerning the presentation of the church of Nanteuan, identified with the parish of Nantinan in County Limerick.

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

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 320

  53. Dominican monastery of St. Saviour in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    A Dominican monastery dedicated to St. Saviour existed in Limerick. It is listed among the monastic foundations recorded in the ecclesiastical valuation.

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    The monastery of St. Saviour of the Dominicans.

    The chapel of Keilbruoiny, between Athlacca and TuUorby.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 324

  54. Friarstown chapel commonly called Ballynabrair

    Friarstown · townland · Limerick

    The chapel or temple of Friarstown, commonly called Ballynabrair, is listed among the ecclesiastical dependencies of the Limerick area.

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    The chapel or temple of Friarstown, commonly called Ballynabrair.

    The chapel of Sen na ghauil, perhaps Knock na ghauil. ... 2 0

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323

  55. Independent clubs established (1828)

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1828

    Independent clubs were established in 1828, reflecting political organisation and protest activity in Limerick.

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    Independent clubs established (1828), 483.

    Ingoldsby, grants to, and family of (1666), 191, 193.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  56. Inis Lua church

    Inishloe · townland · Clare

    A church at Inis Lua is noted in the text as a named ecclesiastical site.

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    Inis Lua church, 538,

    Inniscatha, notice of, thirteenth century, 564.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  57. Ionic portico erected at Augustinian Chapel, George's Street

    near George's Street · street · Waterford · 1815

    In the summer of 1815, a vestibule or portico supported by four wooden Ionic columns was erected over the entrance to the new Augustinian Chapel on George's Street, Limerick.

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

    Dec. 12th In the Court of King's Bench the will of the late Mrs. Hannah Villiers, of tliis

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 252

  58. Kilmoney Abbey founded

    Kilmoney · townland · Cork · 1194

    Kilmoney Abbey was founded in 1194. The index entry records its establishment as an ecclesiastical foundation.

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    Kilmoney Abbey founded (1194), 80.

    Kilmore or Killmurry church, 320.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

  59. King's Island walks and approaches laid out

    King's Island · townland · Limerick · 1844

    On 5 February 1844, it was resolved to lay out £1,030 on the approaches and walks around King's Island, with one approach at Thomond Bridge and the other at Park Bridge. Memorials were also forwarded regarding floating docks, the King's Island embankment, and the great distress of the people.

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    On«the 5tb of February, 1844, it was resolved to lay out £,1030 on the approaches and walks around the King's Island — one of the approaches at Thomond Bridge ; the other at Park Bridge.

    Negociations were entered into for the purchase of or letting of the Commercial Buildings in Rutland Street, for a Town Hall.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 287

  60. Leper House Master's residence on Mongret Street, 1414

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1414

    A footnote records that the Master of the Leper House of Limerick resided in Mongret Street in 1414, documented in the Arthur MSS. This establishes a specific medieval ecclesiastical institution's presence in the city.

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    * The Master of the Leper House of Limerick resided in Mongrct street, in 1414.

    Arthur MSS.

    Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 76

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