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Limerick and its sieges

James Dowd · 1890 · history

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Each story keeps the passage it was read from. Open one to read the passage as the book has it, and, where the companion has written its own telling, that too.

  1. Creagh Lane chimney piece exposed by demolition

    Creagh Lane · street · Limerick

    At the head of Creagh Lane, the demolition of some houses revealed a beautiful chimney piece still standing in a gable wall.

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    quaint curved gables turned towards the street, give certain portions of the English Town a peculiarly foreign look. Some few years ago Mary-street might almost he mistaken for a piece of some old continental city, hut the resemblance is now almost obliterated. The existing brick houses have been built upon the foundations of still older structures, whose materials have been liberally utilised by the modern builder. The fall of the more recent portions often brings to light and exposes to view some relics and traces of the earlier occupant of the site. Whittamore's castle, between Mary-street and the river, is a striking example of the old fortified residences, strongly built of cut limestone and apparently constructed so as to stand a siege. The wall towards the river is still standing almost entire and the doors and windows are in very good preservation. It is popularly called the castle of Limerick and also Sarsfield's castle, from a tradition that it was occupied by that distinguished general during the two last sieges. At the head of Creagh Lane the demolition of some houses has brought

    116 OLD LIMEllICK.

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  2. French landing at Killala Bay prompts militia deployment

    near Killala Bay · bay · Mayo · 1798

    Upon the landing of French forces under General Humbert at Killala Bay, the Limerick City Militia under Colonel Vereker was ordered to march to Sligo as part of the military response to the 1798 invasion.

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    On the landing of the French under General Humbert at Killala Bay, the regiment, under the

    186 LIMERICK CITY MILITIA.

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  3. Sir Peter Tait clock at Baker Place

    Baker Place · street · Limerick · 1867

    A public clock on a lofty pedestal of ornamented stonework was erected in 1867 at Baker Place to recognise Sir Peter Tait's energy and enterprise. It stood on the way to the Railway Station, with the Dominican Church and Havergal Memorial Hall nearby.

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    Sir Peter Tait's energy and enterprise have been recognised by a public clock standing on a lofty pedestal of ornamented

    148 MODERN LIMERICK.

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  4. Cannon fire directed at the Cathedral tower

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1691

    The chief fire was directed at the Cathedral tower, where a gun had been placed, dismounting the gun and killing the gunner before the cannons were turned away.

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    On the twelfth the chief fire was directed on the Cathedral toAver where a gun

    92 SIEGE BY GINKLE.

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  5. Papal Nuncio's departure from Galway

    Galway · city · Galway

    After leaving Kilkenny, the Papal Nuncio traveled to Galway. He departed from the kingdom from Galway, having failed in his mission to unite the Irish forces against the Parliamentarians.

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    Soon however the result of the mutual animosities became apparent. Ormond delivered up Dublin to the Parliament and left the kingdom. Jones was appointed governor, and marching out, defeated Preston and the Leinster army. Lord Inchiquin took Cashel by assault and put the inhabitants to the sword, and destroyed the Munster army under Taafe at Knockanos, near Kanturk. The Marquis of Ormond now returned to Ireland with power to treat with the supreme council. There were therefore two royalist leaders, Ormond and O'Neill, and these two hated one another more cordially than either hated the Puritans. Ormond' s overtures were accepted in spite of the bitter opposition of the Nuncio. The council and Inchiquin united their forces and marched to crush O'Neill. The Nuncio hurled the sentence of excommunication against the council and their forces, and laid an interdict on all places which should receive them. Seeing all his efforts in vain the Nuncio left Kilkenny, repaired to Galway, and departed from the kingdom, his mission having ended in failure. A peace was proclaimed between Ormond and the

    LIMEMCK 1641—1651. 37

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  6. St. Manchin, patron saint of Kilmanaheen at Ennistymon

    near Ennistimon · town · Clare · 440–460

    St. Manchin, who may have been consecrated by St. Patrick, was Abbot of the Church of Ennistymon and is still venerated as the patron saint of the parish of Kilmanaheen.

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    * St. Manchin was Abbot of the Church of Ennistymon, where he is still venerated as patron saint of the parish of Kilmanaheen (Cill Mainchinne.) All that is known about St. Manchin will be found in Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicurn, edited by Right Rev. Dr. Moran, Bishop of Ossory, in a very copious note on pp. 82—85.

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  7. Limerick Artillery Militia marches from Limerick to Kinsale

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1855

    On 28 September 1855 the re-embodied Limerick artillery regiment marched from Limerick to Kinsale, where it had been stationed forty years before, continuing its movements from there.

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    The regiment marched from Limerick to Kinsale (where it had heen stationed forty years before) on the 28th September, 1855, and from Kinsale to

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  8. Limerick City Militia stationed at Ballinrobe

    Ballinrobe · town · Mayo · 1804

    In 1804 the Limerick City Regiment of Militia was stationed at Ballinrobe during the Peninsular War period, when the regiment was quartered in various parts of Ireland.

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    In May, 1802, after the delusive peace of Amiens the regiment was disembodied, but next year it again assembled, and in the month of October was inspected by Brigadier General Affleck, who reported very favourably of the Corps. During the Peninsular war we find the regiment quartered in various parts of Ireland. In 1804 the regiment was stationed at Ballinrobe, in July, 1805, at Boyle, and in the next month the head-quarters were at Enniskillen. In January, 1806. the regiment was still further augmented by 100 men. In the beginning of 1807 the head-quarters were at Ballyshannon, in the following year at Cavan, thence they removed in June, 1809, to Naas, where they continued till the spring of 181 1, when they were in Dublin. In July, 181 1, the regiment was thanked by his H.R.H. the Duke of York for " the zealous offer of their extended services," made by all the officers and nearly 400 men.- The regiment marched to Cavan, in June, 1812, when the following was the roll of officers : —

    Colonel — Charles Vereker.

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  9. Limerick Militia's first march to Parsonstown

    Birr or Parsonstown · town · Offaly · 1793

    The first route of the newly enrolled Limerick City Militia was from Limerick to Parsonstown, undertaken shortly after the regiment was raised in 1793.

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    The first route we find to have been from Limerick to Parsonstown shortly after they were enrolled. In that terrible year, 1798, the regiment was variously stationed in the province of Ulster, and was

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  10. Newcastle fortified residence and William III legend

    Newcastle · town · Limerick · 1690

    The old fortified residence known as Newcastle is said, with little probability, to have been occupied by King William during the siege of 1690. Its builder is unknown; it was probably one of many such edifices built in the late fifteenth century.

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    The old fortified residence known as Newcastle is said, with little probability, to have been occupied by King William

    * See a paper by the Rev. Michael Malone in the journal of the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of

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  11. Limerick City Militia headquarters at Enniskillen

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1805

    In August 1805 the headquarters of the Limerick City Regiment of Militia were at Enniskillen, continuing the regiment's movement around Ireland.

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    In May, 1802, after the delusive peace of Amiens the regiment was disembodied, but next year it again assembled, and in the month of October was inspected by Brigadier General Affleck, who reported very favourably of the Corps. During the Peninsular war we find the regiment quartered in various parts of Ireland. In 1804 the regiment was stationed at Ballinrobe, in July, 1805, at Boyle, and in the next month the head-quarters were at Enniskillen. In January, 1806. the regiment was still further augmented by 100 men. In the beginning of 1807 the head-quarters were at Ballyshannon, in the following year at Cavan, thence they removed in June, 1809, to Naas, where they continued till the spring of 181 1, when they were in Dublin. In July, 181 1, the regiment was thanked by his H.R.H. the Duke of York for " the zealous offer of their extended services," made by all the officers and nearly 400 men.- The regiment marched to Cavan, in June, 1812, when the following was the roll of officers : —

    Colonel — Charles Vereker.

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  12. Limerick City Militia stationed at Boyle

    Boyle · town · Roscommon · 1805

    In July 1805 the Limerick City Regiment of Militia was stationed at Boyle, as part of its movements around Ireland during the Peninsular War.

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    In May, 1802, after the delusive peace of Amiens the regiment was disembodied, but next year it again assembled, and in the month of October was inspected by Brigadier General Affleck, who reported very favourably of the Corps. During the Peninsular war we find the regiment quartered in various parts of Ireland. In 1804 the regiment was stationed at Ballinrobe, in July, 1805, at Boyle, and in the next month the head-quarters were at Enniskillen. In January, 1806. the regiment was still further augmented by 100 men. In the beginning of 1807 the head-quarters were at Ballyshannon, in the following year at Cavan, thence they removed in June, 1809, to Naas, where they continued till the spring of 181 1, when they were in Dublin. In July, 181 1, the regiment was thanked by his H.R.H. the Duke of York for " the zealous offer of their extended services," made by all the officers and nearly 400 men.- The regiment marched to Cavan, in June, 1812, when the following was the roll of officers : —

    Colonel — Charles Vereker.

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  13. Limerick City Militia headquarters at Ballyshannon

    Ballyshannon · town · Donegal · 1807

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

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    In May, 1802, after the delusive peace of Amiens the regiment was disembodied, but next year it again assembled, and in the month of October was inspected by Brigadier General Affleck, who reported very favourably of the Corps. During the Peninsular war we find the regiment quartered in various parts of Ireland. In 1804 the regiment was stationed at Ballinrobe, in July, 1805, at Boyle, and in the next month the head-quarters were at Enniskillen. In January, 1806. the regiment was still further augmented by 100 men. In the beginning of 1807 the head-quarters were at Ballyshannon, in the following year at Cavan, thence they removed in June, 1809, to Naas, where they continued till the spring of 181 1, when they were in Dublin. In July, 181 1, the regiment was thanked by his H.R.H. the Duke of York for " the zealous offer of their extended services," made by all the officers and nearly 400 men.- The regiment marched to Cavan, in June, 1812, when the following was the roll of officers : —

    Colonel — Charles Vereker.

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  14. Limerick City Militia headquarters at Cavan

    Cavan · town · Cavan · 1808–1812

    In 1808 the headquarters of the Limerick City Regiment of Militia were at Cavan. The regiment later returned to Cavan in June 1812 with a full roll of officers.

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    In May, 1802, after the delusive peace of Amiens the regiment was disembodied, but next year it again assembled, and in the month of October was inspected by Brigadier General Affleck, who reported very favourably of the Corps. During the Peninsular war we find the regiment quartered in various parts of Ireland. In 1804 the regiment was stationed at Ballinrobe, in July, 1805, at Boyle, and in the next month the head-quarters were at Enniskillen. In January, 1806. the regiment was still further augmented by 100 men. In the beginning of 1807 the head-quarters were at Ballyshannon, in the following year at Cavan, thence they removed in June, 1809, to Naas, where they continued till the spring of 181 1, when they were in Dublin. In July, 181 1, the regiment was thanked by his H.R.H. the Duke of York for " the zealous offer of their extended services," made by all the officers and nearly 400 men.- The regiment marched to Cavan, in June, 1812, when the following was the roll of officers : —

    Colonel — Charles Vereker.

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  15. Limerick City Militia stationed at Naas

    Naas · town · Kildare · 1809–1811

    In June 1809 the Limerick City Regiment of Militia removed to Naas, where they continued until the spring of 1811, when they were in Dublin.

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    In May, 1802, after the delusive peace of Amiens the regiment was disembodied, but next year it again assembled, and in the month of October was inspected by Brigadier General Affleck, who reported very favourably of the Corps. During the Peninsular war we find the regiment quartered in various parts of Ireland. In 1804 the regiment was stationed at Ballinrobe, in July, 1805, at Boyle, and in the next month the head-quarters were at Enniskillen. In January, 1806. the regiment was still further augmented by 100 men. In the beginning of 1807 the head-quarters were at Ballyshannon, in the following year at Cavan, thence they removed in June, 1809, to Naas, where they continued till the spring of 181 1, when they were in Dublin. In July, 181 1, the regiment was thanked by his H.R.H. the Duke of York for " the zealous offer of their extended services," made by all the officers and nearly 400 men.- The regiment marched to Cavan, in June, 1812, when the following was the roll of officers : —

    Colonel — Charles Vereker.

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  16. Augustinian Canon Priory at Ball's Bridge

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1227

    The Priory of the Canons of St. Augustine was founded in 1227 by Simon Minor, a citizen of Limerick, situated near Ball's Bridge between it and the Mall. At the suppression the convent property was granted to Edmond Sexton, and no trace of the building now remains.

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    The first regular religious community established in Limerick was that of the Canons of St. Augustine. According to Ware the Priory was founded in 1227 by Simon Minor, a citizen of Limerick. This establishment was situated near Ball's Bridge, between it and the Mall, but not a trace of it now remains. The head of this house had the first vote in the election of the Mayor and occupied a seat in the Court next the Mayor. At the time of the suppression the property of the Convent was granted to Edmond Sexton, in the hands of whose descendants it has since remained. Near the site of this building it may be remembered an Irish battery was erected which annoyed William's army on their march through Park. The Hermits of St. Augustine possessed an establishment in Quay Lane, on the site of the old City Courthouse. Some traces

    110 OLD LIMERICK.

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  17. 1088 northern invasion ravages heights above Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1088

    The great northern army of invasion in 1088 swept across the heights overlooking Limerick, ravaging and burning the greater part of the country. They returned north carrying the head of their leader O'Buarc, surnamed the Cock, who had fallen in battle.

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    time of the sieges and as having supplied Sarsfield with fruit during that time. Prom the corner occupied hy the Black Battery there may he obtained a fine view of the surrounding heights and of the ground occupied hy the operations conducted during the last two sieges. This line of hills has from time immemorial been intimately connected with the history of the city. Here St. Patrick is said to have seen the vision of an angel, and his well and rocky "bed" are still pointed out and held in reverence. Here he baptized Catha or Carthen, chief of a neighbouring distrct. Many conflicts with the Danes, as previously stated, were waged on these heights during the centuries in which these foreign aggressors were endeavouring to push their conquests farther and farther inland. Here swept by the great northern army of invasion in 1088, which ravaged and burned the greater part of the country. They returned home to the north bringing with them the head of one of their leaders, O'Buarc, surnamed the Cock, who had fallen in battle a short time before and whose head was exposed

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  18. 1641 Confederates take Limerick, castle holds out

    near King John's Castle · castle · Louth · 1641–1642

    In 1641 the confederates marched on Limerick, whose citizens opened the gates and received the Irish army. For the first time in four hundred years Limerick ceased to own allegiance to England. The castle garrison under Captain Courtenay refused to admit the insurgents and held out with about sixty regular soldiers.

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    Early in the movement, the confederates having obtained possession of Kilkenny and Waterford, marched on Limerick, for whose security no provision had been made. The citizens opened the gates and received the Irish army with open arms. Eor the first time for four hundred years Limerick ceased to own allegiance to England, The garrison in the castle alone refused to admit the insurgents. Captain Courtenay, relying on help from England, which never came, determined to hold out to the last. He had but sixty regular soldiers under his command; but with

    30 LIMERICK 1641—1651.

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  19. Battle of the Glen of Aherlow

    near Aherlow · population centre · Tipperary

    Diarmid, King of Leinster, defeated Donogh in a great battle in the Glen of Aherlow after ravaging the county of Limerick. This was part of the ongoing feud between Brian Boru's descendants.

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    as the one or the other gained some slight advantage. The unhappy town learned by sad experience that there were others as cruel and as destructive as the Danes. At length, after some years of civil war, Teige was found murdered, and the suspicion was rife that Donogh instigated the bloody deed in hope of getting his dominions. Teige, however, left a son, Turlogh, who succeeded to the vacant throne, in which he had the support of Diarmid, King of Leinster, son-in-law of Donogh. Turlogh and Diarmid invaded the territory of the latter, and stormed Limerick. Many engagements took place between the relatives, till at last Diarmid, after ravaging the county of Limerick, defeated Donogh in a great battle in the Glen of Aherlow. Turlogh a^ain defeated his kinsman in 1063, and reduced Limerick to ashes. Overwhelmed by repeated misfortunes, Donagh at last submitted to his fate, resigned his crown, and spent the remainder of his days in monastic seclusion at Rome.

    Turlogh, the grandson of Brian Boru, died in 1086, and was succeeded in the

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  20. Brian Boru retakes Scattery and burns Limerick

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 975

    In 975, Brian Boru, having succeeded to the throne after Mahon's murder, attacked Scattery Island, slew Ivar and his two sons, and slaughtered the garrison of eight hundred. Limerick was then taken and burned again.

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    Though defeated here the Danes were victorious elsewhere, and fresh hordes arriving, the city rose from its ashes again to become more formidable. In 973, reinforced by the men of the Orkneys, they seized Scattery Island, which they plundered, converting it into an arsenal. They formed alliances with the Eugenians, the hereditary rivals of the Dalcassians. But in vain. In 975 they were again defeated by Mahon and Brian. Mahon was shortly after betrayed by 0' Donovan and put to death; but this only hastened the doom of the Northmen. Brian, who succeeded to the vacant throne, attacked Scattery, slew Ivar and his two sons, and slaughtered the garrison, to the number of eight hundred. Limerick was taken and burned,

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  21. Danes seize Scattery Island as arsenal

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 973

    In 973, reinforced by men from the Orkneys, the Danes seized Scattery Island, plundered it, and converted it into an arsenal. They also formed alliances with the Eugenians, hereditary rivals of the Dalcassians.

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    Though defeated here the Danes were victorious elsewhere, and fresh hordes arriving, the city rose from its ashes again to become more formidable. In 973, reinforced by the men of the Orkneys, they seized Scattery Island, which they plundered, converting it into an arsenal. They formed alliances with the Eugenians, the hereditary rivals of the Dalcassians. But in vain. In 975 they were again defeated by Mahon and Brian. Mahon was shortly after betrayed by 0' Donovan and put to death; but this only hastened the doom of the Northmen. Brian, who succeeded to the vacant throne, attacked Scattery, slew Ivar and his two sons, and slaughtered the garrison, to the number of eight hundred. Limerick was taken and burned,

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  22. Desmond followers seize Limerick Castle

    near King John's Castle · castle · Louth · 1331

    In 1331 a number of followers of the Earl of Desmond, who had been imprisoned in the castle, suddenly overpowered their guards and seized possession of it.

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    In 1331 a number of the followers of the Earl of Desmond, who had been imprisoned in the castle, suddenly overpowered their guards and seized possession

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  23. Donald drives the English from Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    After Henry II's departure, Donald renounced his allegiance and drove the English from Limerick. Strongbow advanced to crush the revolt, assisted by the Danes of Dublin.

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    Donald's somewhat hasty submission is only to be explained by the usual jealousy. Roderick O'Connor, King of all Ireland, belonged to the family which fifty years before wrested the Sceptre from the degenerate Kings of Thomond. Hence the unnecessary haste. No sooner however had the English King departed than Donald saw the consequence of his act, renounced his allegiance, and drove the English from Limerick. Strongbow himself advanced to crush a revolt which threatened to become general. The English, assisted by the Danes of Dublin, had proceeded as far as Thurles, when Donald and his Dalcassians fell upon them, and by a vigorous night attack almost annihilated the whole expedition. Strongbow fled from the field and shut himself up in Waterford.

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    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Limerick now. After Henry the Second left Ireland, Donald renounced his allegiance and drove the English from this city. His earlier submission had been hasty, born of jealousy toward Roderick O'Connor, King of all Ireland, whose family had taken the sceptre from the Kings of Thomond fifty years before. Once the English King departed, Donald saw what he had done and turned on the occupiers. Strongbow himself advanced to crush a revolt that threatened to become general. The English, assisted by the Danes of Dublin, got as far as Thurles when Donald and his Dalcassians fell upon them in a vigorous night attack and almost annihilated the whole expedition. Strongbow fled the field and shut himself up in Waterford.

  24. Donald O'Brien burns Limerick to the ground

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    Entrusted with the city of Limerick by Raymond le Gros, King Donald instead broke down the bridges and burned the entire place to the ground. He vowed it should never again become a nest for foreigners.

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    recalled with the army to secure Leinster and the Capital. Before setting out, he entrusted the city to Donald, to be held for the English King, reminding him of his recent allegiance, and that he was nowr one of Henry's Barons. Raymond had no sooner departed from the city that the bridges are broken down, the whole place burned to the ground — Donald vowing it should never again become a nest for foreigners.

    Owing to various causes the English hold upon the island was gradually becoming weaker; and in order to recover some of the ground which had been lost, Henry conferred on his youngest son, John, the title of Lord of Ireland, and appointed De Lacy Chief Governor. The Kingdom of Limerick was bestowed upon two noblemen who declined the gift. It was then granted to Philip de Braosa, with the exception of the city, which was reserved to the King and his heirs. Braosa collected an army and departed to take possession of his new dominions. He had no confidence

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  25. Donald O'Brien entrenched near Cashel

    Cashel · town · Tipperary

    After raising the siege of Limerick, King Donald entrenched his Dalcassian forces near Cashel to face the approaching Norman and Irish armies. A long and obstinate battle ensued, ending in Donald's defeat.

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    and Irish forces, Donald raised the siege and entrenched himself near Cash el, there to await the arrival of his foes. A long and obstinate engagement took place. The Dalcassians were animated with the remembrance of the victory gained near that spot two years before. The English fought with the courage of despair, for they knew that if once the tide of victory turned against them their own Irish allies would complete their destruction. At length victory decided for Raymond, and Donald's troops were routed with great slaughter.

    The brave Monarch, convinced at last of the hopelessness of fighting singlehanded against the English, and seeing Irishmen deserting the national flag for that of their enemies, gave up the hopeless task. He surrendered to Raymond, renewed his engagements to Henry, and gave hostages for his future allegiance.

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  26. Donald of Limerick submits to Henry II at Cashel

    Cashel · town · Tipperary

    Among the first chieftains to do homage to Henry II at Cashel was Donald, King of Limerick, who consented to surrender the city and hold his kingdom as a fief from the English King.

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    numerous Chieftains. Amongst the first who attended to do homage at Cashel was Donald, King of Limerick. He consented to surrender the city to Henry, and hold his kingdom as a fief from the English King.

    Donald's somewhat hasty submission is only to be explained by the usual jealousy. Roderick O'Connor, King of all Ireland, belonged to the family which fifty years before wrested the Sceptre from the degenerate Kings of Thomond. Hence the unnecessary haste. No sooner however had the English King departed than Donald saw the consequence of his act, renounced his allegiance, and drove the English from Limerick. Strongbow himself advanced to crush a revolt which threatened to become general. The English, assisted by the Danes of Dublin, had proceeded as far as Thurles, when Donald and his Dalcassians fell upon them, and by a vigorous night attack almost annihilated the whole expedition. Strongbow fled from the field and shut himself up in Waterford.

    Internet Archive limerickitssiege00dowd, Chapter 7

  27. Donald's night attack at Thurles annihilates Strongbow's force

    Thurles · town · Tipperary

    Strongbow's expedition, assisted by the Danes of Dublin, proceeded as far as Thurles when Donald and his Dalcassians fell upon them in a vigorous night attack, almost annihilating the whole expedition.

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    Donald's somewhat hasty submission is only to be explained by the usual jealousy. Roderick O'Connor, King of all Ireland, belonged to the family which fifty years before wrested the Sceptre from the degenerate Kings of Thomond. Hence the unnecessary haste. No sooner however had the English King departed than Donald saw the consequence of his act, renounced his allegiance, and drove the English from Limerick. Strongbow himself advanced to crush a revolt which threatened to become general. The English, assisted by the Danes of Dublin, had proceeded as far as Thurles, when Donald and his Dalcassians fell upon them, and by a vigorous night attack almost annihilated the whole expedition. Strongbow fled from the field and shut himself up in Waterford.

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  28. Edward Bruce holds court in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1316–1317

    Edward Bruce entered Limerick on 21 September 1316 and held his court there until the following Easter. He was endeavouring to win a kingdom for himself, having been crowned King of Ireland at Dundalk.

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    In 1316 Edward Bruce entered Limerick on the 21st of September, and held his court here till the following Easter. The gallant Scot endeavoured to win a kingdom for himself as his brother did at Bannockburn. He was crowned King of Ireland at Dundalk, and many Irish and English nobles joined his train. The enterprise was not successful. On the arrival of Sir Roger Mortimer, the Justiciary, and fearing a hostile coalition of the Anglo- Irish nobles, he moved northward. His little army was wasted with famine and pestilence, and in 13 18, near Dundalk, was completely routed by Bermingham, and Bruce himself was amongst the slain.

    In 1331 a number of the followers of the Earl of Desmond, who had been imprisoned in the castle, suddenly overpowered their guards and seized possession

    Internet Archive limerickitssiege00dowd, Chapter 11

  29. Irish Confederate siege of Bunratty Castle

    near Bunratty · parish · Clare

    Irish levies were sent to recover Bunratty Castle from a Parliamentary expedition. After a twelve-day siege, the castle fell into the hands of the Irish forces.

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    sent to recover Bunratty Castle, which had fallen into the hands of a Parliamentary expedition. The post was a most important one; but the Irish troops failed to recover possession of it and were pursued to the very gates of Limerick. The supreme council determined to succeed at all hazards, and both they and the Nuncio moved to Limerick in order to carry on operations with more vigour. After a siege of twelve days the Castle of Bunratty fell into their hands.

    About the same time a splendid victory was gained in the Northern provinces. O'Neill encountered Munro and the Scottish army at Benburb, on the Blackwater, near Armagh. The result was a crushing defeat of the Scots, who fled, leaving their camp, artillery, and baggage, in possession of the Irish leader. Thirty-two stand of colours were captured and sent to the Nuncio as a trophy of the victory. They reached Limerick on the 13th of June, 1616, a week after the battle. A magnificent demonstration was organised. The colours were carried in triumph through the streets to St. Mary's Cathedral, where a solemn Te Deum was chanted.

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  30. King Donald erects Killaloe Cathedral

    near Killaloe · townland · Clare

    King Donald of Thomond erected the Cathedral of Killaloe and was buried within its walls. He was remembered as a munificent patron of the Church, founding numerous abbeys during his reign.

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    banner of St. George, the so-called conquest might have been delayed till much later times. Donald was by far the most remarkable leader of his time in Ireland. He was an astute statesman — an able ruler — a brave soldier. If he was rather brisk in submitting to Henry II and just as ready to renounce his allegiance as opportunity served, it must be borne in mind that submission did not mean much on either side, and that the King of Thomond was not the only offender in that respect. Donald is memorable also for his munificent gifts to the Church. Numerous Abbeys owe their foundation to him. He erected the Cathedral of Killaloe, and within its walls he was buried. He founded St. Mary's Cathedral, bestowing his own palace for the site, and endowing the Church with ample grants.

    In the confusion that followed upon the death of: Donald the English got possession of Limerick. John, on his accession to the throne five years after, renewed his father's grant of Thomond to Braosa, and committed the custody of the city to William de Burgho. From this

    Internet Archive limerickitssiege00dowd, Chapter 10

  31. King Donald founds St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    King Donald of Thomond, who died in 1194, founded St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick. He bestowed his own palace for the site and endowed the Church with ample grants.

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    banner of St. George, the so-called conquest might have been delayed till much later times. Donald was by far the most remarkable leader of his time in Ireland. He was an astute statesman — an able ruler — a brave soldier. If he was rather brisk in submitting to Henry II and just as ready to renounce his allegiance as opportunity served, it must be borne in mind that submission did not mean much on either side, and that the King of Thomond was not the only offender in that respect. Donald is memorable also for his munificent gifts to the Church. Numerous Abbeys owe their foundation to him. He erected the Cathedral of Killaloe, and within its walls he was buried. He founded St. Mary's Cathedral, bestowing his own palace for the site, and endowing the Church with ample grants.

    In the confusion that followed upon the death of: Donald the English got possession of Limerick. John, on his accession to the throne five years after, renewed his father's grant of Thomond to Braosa, and committed the custody of the city to William de Burgho. From this

    Internet Archive limerickitssiege00dowd, Chapter 10

  32. King John builds castle and bridge in Limerick

    near King John's Castle · castle · Louth · 1210

    In 1210 King John visited Limerick, the only English monarch ever to do so, and was greatly pleased with its situation. He erected the castle which still bears his name and caused Thomond Bridge to be built, a structure that lasted down to 1838.

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    In 1210 King John resolved on visiting Ireland for the purpose of restoring order if possible. D uring his stay the conquered portions were divided into twelve counties, Limerick being one of them. He visited the city during his sojourn and was greatly pleased with its situation. He erected the castle which still bears his name, and caused Thomond Bridge to be built, a structure which lasted down to the year 1838. King John's was the only visit ever paid by an English Monarch to Limerick. Large numbers of English now nocked to the city and made it their residence. During all the troubles of the

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  33. Murtagh demolishes Aileach in revenge for Kincora

    near Aherlow · population centre · Tipperary · 1086–1119

    In revenge for the burning of Kincora, Murtagh led his Dalcassians into Ulster and demolished Aileach, the celebrated palace of his rival Donald MacLaughlin. The stones were carried back to Limerick.

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    kingdom of Thomond by his son Murtagh. This Monarcli levied war against Donald MacLaughlin, who claimed the chief sovereignty of Ireland as head of the Hy Nialls, and for twenty years hostilities raged between the North and South. In revenge for the burning of Kincora, Murtagh led his Dalcassians into Ulster and demolished Aileach, the celebrated palace of his rival. He ordered his soldiers to carry the very stones to Limerick, and with them built a parapet on his own royal residence, situated where St. Mary's Cathedral now stands. Murtagh died in 1119, and was the last of his family who held the supreme power bequeathed to them by Brian Boru. Henceforth the O'Briens are simply Kings of Thomond, and as Limerick was their chief seat, their dominion is generally called the Kingdom of Limerick.

    The reigns of the subsequent Monarchs were feeble in the extreme, powerless for good, and one savage scene of conflict and rebellion. At last an able and capable leader appeared in Donald, who came to the throne in 1164. He was a brave

    Internet Archive limerickitssiege00dowd, Chapter 7

  34. Norman adventurers land at Waterford

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1169

    In 1169 the first party of Norman adventurers landed in Waterford at the invitation of Dermot, King of Leinster. The Normans quickly made themselves masters of the kingdom.

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    In 1169 the first party of Norman adventurers landed in Waterford at the invitation of Dermot, King of Leinster. The Irish seem to have been paralysed by this unexpected danger. The local feuds of centuries had borne their bitter fruit. Split up into rival bands and factions they could not unite even in the face of this terrible foe. The brilliant tactics— the glittering armour— the long shining spears— the close serried ranks of the Norman Knights — struck terror into a people who met no warlike enemies since Clontarf, one hundred and fifty years before. In a short time the Normans made themselves masters of the kingdom, and Henry II on his arrival found he had only to receive the submission of

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  35. Stoney Thursday riot at Limerick market cross

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    A royal proclamation was violently interrupted by a mob at the market cross in Limerick. The event became popularly known as 'Stoney Thursday' due to the showers of stones thrown by the populace.

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    Limerick was received with violence. The Herald, attired in his coat of office, and attended hy the Mayor and several Aldermen, hegan to read the proclamation at the market cross. The populace, headed by Alderman Fanning and Father Wolfe, a Dominican, made a furious attack upon the party. Such showers of stones were thrown upon the occasion that the anniversary of the day was popularly called Stoney Thursday. The Herald and Mayor, wounded and bleeding profusely, with difficulty escaped with their lives from the fury of the people, and no further attempt was made to proclaim the peace in Limerick, In consequence of his action on this occasion, the Mayor was deposed, and Alderman Fanning was elected by popular vote to fill the vacant post.

    On the faith of some secret negotiations between Charles and the confederates, an Irish army was levied to assist the royal cause. But in the meantime the English Royalists had been utterly defeated at Naseby, and the King himself was a prisoner in the hands of the Scots. The Irish levies were therefore detained and

    Internet Archive limerickitssiege00dowd, Chapter 13

  36. Thomond Bridge built by King John's order

    Thomond Bridge · street · Limerick · 1210–1838

    King John caused Thomond Bridge to be built during his 1210 visit to Limerick. The structure lasted down to the year 1838.

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    In 1210 King John resolved on visiting Ireland for the purpose of restoring order if possible. D uring his stay the conquered portions were divided into twelve counties, Limerick being one of them. He visited the city during his sojourn and was greatly pleased with its situation. He erected the castle which still bears his name, and caused Thomond Bridge to be built, a structure which lasted down to the year 1838. King John's was the only visit ever paid by an English Monarch to Limerick. Large numbers of English now nocked to the city and made it their residence. During all the troubles of the

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  37. Turlogh and Diarmid storm Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    After Brian Boru's death, a feud arose between his sons Teige and Donogh. Turlogh (Teige's son) and Diarmid, King of Leinster, invaded Donogh's territory and stormed the city of Limerick.

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    as the one or the other gained some slight advantage. The unhappy town learned by sad experience that there were others as cruel and as destructive as the Danes. At length, after some years of civil war, Teige was found murdered, and the suspicion was rife that Donogh instigated the bloody deed in hope of getting his dominions. Teige, however, left a son, Turlogh, who succeeded to the vacant throne, in which he had the support of Diarmid, King of Leinster, son-in-law of Donogh. Turlogh and Diarmid invaded the territory of the latter, and stormed Limerick. Many engagements took place between the relatives, till at last Diarmid, after ravaging the county of Limerick, defeated Donogh in a great battle in the Glen of Aherlow. Turlogh a^ain defeated his kinsman in 1063, and reduced Limerick to ashes. Overwhelmed by repeated misfortunes, Donagh at last submitted to his fate, resigned his crown, and spent the remainder of his days in monastic seclusion at Rome.

    Turlogh, the grandson of Brian Boru, died in 1086, and was succeeded in the

    Internet Archive limerickitssiege00dowd, Chapter 7

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