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Castleconnell chalybeate spa
Castleconnell · town · Limerick
A chalybeate spa was noted as a natural curiosity at Castleconnell, providing mineral spring waters at the site.
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Natural Curiosities. — Castleconnell chalybeate spa, sulphuric spring at Montpellier, parish of KilnegarifF.
ADARE.
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Castleishin ruins near Knocktemple
Knocktemple · parish · Cork
Castleishin is described in the Hibernia Pacata as near the great fastness of Connelloe. Its ruins are still visible in the townland of Knocktemple, county Cork, not far from the bounds of county Limerick.
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* Castleishin is described in the Uibernia Pacata as near the great fastness of Connelloe. Its ruins are still visible in the townland of Knocktemple, county Cork, not far from the bounds of the county Limerick. •
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Cemetery movement on King's Island
King's Island · townland · Limerick · 1846
On 21 September 1846, a movement was started to establish a cemetery on a portion of King's Island. The cemetery later came to be used by the military only.
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Sept. 21st. — A movement was got up for a cemetery on portion of King's Island. This cemetery is now used by the military only.
October 30th.— Memorial for a loan of £10,000 to Lords of Treasury for embankment of Arthur's Quay, and erection of places for public corn markets, etc.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 289
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Church of Mungret assigned as prebend to cathedral canon
Mungret · town · Limerick · 1207
The Church of Mungret was assigned in prebend to a canon named Oolimiregan as part of Bishop Donat's establishment of secular canons at St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick. The text notes that Mungret later became part of the deanery.
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To Oolimiregan, canon, the Church of Mungret (now part of the deanery) with its appurtenances, in prebend.
To Ricollus, chaplain, canon, the Church of St. Manchin, with its appurtenances, in prebend.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 320
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Consecration of new church at Drehidtarsna near Adare
Drehidtarsna · townland · Limerick · 1807
A new church at Drehidtarsna, near Adare, was consecrated on August 13th. The event is noted among the remarkable occurrences of the year.
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August 13th.— New church at Drehidtarsna, near Adore, coBsecrated.
420 uisroRY OF limerick.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 240
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Cromwell's Fort in Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
Cromwell's fort is mentioned in the text.
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Cromwell's fort, 477.
Cruise's hotel and O'Connell, 483.
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Desmond Memorial at Newcastle
Newcastle · town · Limerick
A Desmond memorial is located at Newcastle.
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Desmond memorial, Newcastle, 736.
Desmond, Earl of, 731.
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457
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Dominican monastery of St. Saviour, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
The monastery of St. Saviour, belonging to the Dominican order, was located in Limerick city.
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The monastery of St. Saviour, of the Dominicans,
The Monastery of St. Francis [in the place commonly called the Abbey 2] .
Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 323
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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".
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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