The neighborhood of Dublin : its topography, antiquities and historical associations

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1. Dalkey as chief port for Dublin-bound wine shipments

   Dalkey · townland · Dublin · 1306

   In 1306 the King complained that wines shipped from Bordeaux via Dalkey to Skinburness arrived sour; an inquiry found the deterioration was caused by the tempestuous secondary voyage, not by fault of merchants at Dalkey.

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   In 1306, it appears that the King made a complaint that the wines sent to him from Ireland arrived in a sour and deteriorated condition, and an inquiry upon oath was thereupon instituted to ascertain the cause. The commissioners found that the wines in question were shipped from Bordeaux to Dalkey w^here they were reshipped to Skinburness on the Solway Firth, and that the deterioration complained of was caused, not by any default

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2. Dalkey Atmospheric Railway engine house and line

   Dalkey · townland · Dublin · 1843–1854

   The old Dalkey station and engine house of the Atmospheric Railway once stood near the village, with portions of the masonry still visible on the railway cutting. The line ran 9,200 feet, roughly following the modern railway, with a granite bridge still visible near Castlepark Road.

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   small reservoir adjoining, supplied water for the engine, and immediately beyond this was the old Dalkey station, about five minutes walk from the village. Portion of the masonry connected with the engine house, may still be seen on the railway cutting, adjoining the site.

   For a short period prior to the supersession of the atmospheric by the locomotive system on this line, both systems worked concurrently, and at one stage of the transition period when some dithculties arose which necessitated the stopping

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3. Dalkey Island's healing spring

   Dalkey Island · townland · Dublin

   Dalkey Island contains several springs of fresh water, one of which near the western shore was formerly believed to have valuable sanative properties and was resorted to for curing scurvy and skin diseases.

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   Dalkey Island, so conspicuously in view from all points along this coast, is of nearly oval form, with a long reef of rocks extending in a north-westerly direction, and has a very irregular surface, partly rocky and partly consisting of fertile pasture land. It contains several springs of fresh water, one of which, within a few yards of the shore on the western side, was in former years considered to possess valuable sanative properties, and was much resorted to for the cure of scurvy and cutaneous diseases. On the verge of the cliffs, and often washed by the spray from the raging surf, is the ruin of an ancient church dedicated to St. Begnet or Benedict, the patron saint of the parish. At the south-eastern extremity of the island there is a dismantled battery, and adjoining, on high ground, is a Martello tower, the entrance to which was originally constructed on the top with a view to affording extra security, but was subsequently altered to the side.

   To the northward of the island are three small rocky islets called Lamb Island, Clare Rock, and Maiden Rock, and to the north-east is the group of rocks known as the Muglins, on which, in 1766, were hung in chains, tlie bodies of the pirates MacKinley and Gidley, who were executed for the murder of Captain Cochrane, Captain Glass, and other passengers of the s\i\p Sandzvich, on the high seas in the previous year.

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4. Decline of Drumcondra's fashionable tea houses and gardens

   near Drumcondra · townland · Dublin · 1780–1819

   In the late 18th and early 19th centuries Drumcondra was a fashionable resort with tea houses and gardens, but as the city expanded these establishments were overtaken by rowdyism and drunkenness and eventually closed.

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   The district around Drumcondra was, about the latter end of the i8th and the beginning of the 19th century, not only the residence, but the resort of many fashionable and distinguished people, and a number of tea houses and gardens were, during that period, established there, in the hope of attracting their patronage. After some years, however, in consequence of the extension of the city in this direction, these places came to be frequented by a different class from those for whom the originators had intended them ; the amusements degenerated into rowdyism and drunkenness, and it at length became necessary to close all these resorts in consequence of the disorderly scenes enacted there.

   In a poem by Thomas Dermody, published in 1806, the following reference is made to Drumcondra : —

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   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere around here, between 1780 and 1819, Drumcondra was a fashionable resort where distinguished people came to visit tea houses and gardens established to attract their patronage. As the city extended in this direction, a different class of people began frequenting these places, and the amusements degenerated into rowdyism and drunkenness. Eventually it became necessary to close all these resorts because of the disorderly scenes enacted there. The poet Thomas Dermody, writing in 1806, made reference to Drumcondra in one of his poems.

5. Du Noyer's 1835 geological explanation of the Three Rock granite bosses

   near Three Rock Mountain · mountain or mountain range · Dublin · 1835

   G. V. Du Noyer, in a memoir published in 1835 by the Geological Society of Ireland, scientifically explained the granite bosses on Three Rock and Two Rock Mountains as natural weathering of solid granite along vertical and horizontal joints, not perched blocks as some believed.

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   The three groups of rocks which give name to this mountain are nearly in a line, running south-east bv east, and are only partially visible from the Dublin plain. The following scientific description of them, by Mr. G. V. Du Noyer, an eminent archaeologist and painter, is taken from a memoir published in 1835 t)y the Geological Society of Ireland, to explain their map of the Dublin district : — "' The remarkable-looking bosses " of granite on the summits of the Three Rock and Two Rock " Mountains are not perched blocks, but the solid granite '■ weathering in places ; and this weathering is solely the result '■ of long-continued atmospheric action — rain, frost, and snow. " The rock being evenly jointed in vertical as \\ ell as horizontal '■ planes, has weathered on the line of separation ; and some of

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6. Fairy Castle cairn on Two Rock Mountain

   near Two Rock Mountain · street · Dublin

   On the summit of Two Rock Mountain is a cairn of loose stones called 'Fairy Castle' on the Ordnance Survey maps, which changes shape from year to year according to the actions of summer excursionists who visit it.

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   From the Three Rocks a long and easy slope of about a mile conducts us to the top of the Two Rock Mountain, 1,763 feet high, the rocks from which the mountain derives its name, lying about half a mile to the south-east, at an elevation of 1,699 ^^^t, and consequently not being visible from the Dublin side. On the summit is a earn of loose stones, called " Fairy " Castle " on the Ordnance Survey maps, which assumes varying shapes from year to year according to the vagaries of the summer excursionists who find their way up here. The view, although more extended towards the west and southwest, is, on the whole, less pleasing and varied than that from the Three Rocks.

   The walk from here to Tibradden along the ridge between the two mountains should not be attempted except in thoroughly dry weather, as the ground is inclined to be swampy, and after rain is often impassable. If it be decided to visit Tibradden, keep along a mearing running westward from the summit of the Two Rock Mountain for a considerable distance, and when it ends, bear to the right towards a plantation of firs and larches ; and from this, take a straight course through what will be found to be a very rough and difficuJ*^ piece of country, to the top of Tibradden, now immediatel}' in front. The ground to be traversed immediately before reaching the rocks on the summit is very boggy, and in a pool which forms here in wet weather small lizards or newts are occasionally to be seen. The narrow defile of Glendoo appears from this point darker than it really is, deeply shadowed by its woods, with the brown slopes of Cruagh Mountain rising on the opposite side, while to the left will be seen the open valley of Glencullen and the road extending away over the hill beyond Glencullen Bridge.

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   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere about Two Rock Mountain, on its summit, stands a cairn of loose stones marked on the Ordnance Survey maps as Fairy Castle. The mountain rises to 1,763 feet, and the two rocks that gave it its name lie about half a mile to the south-east, at 1,699 feet, hidden from view on the Dublin side. The cairn itself never stays the same. It changes shape from year to year, shaped by the hands of summer excursionists who find their way up here and shift the stones about as they please. The view from the summit reaches further to the west and south-west, though it is less pleasing and varied than the one from the Three Rocks, which lie a mile away along an easy slope. The ridge running from here to Tibradden should not be walked except in thoroughly dry weather. The ground is inclined to be swampy, and after rain is often impassable. A mearing runs westward from the summit for a considerable distance, and where it ends, you bear right towards a plantation of firs and larches. From there a straight course leads through rough and difficult country to the top of Tibradden. The ground just before the summit rocks is very boggy, and in a pool that forms there in wet weather, small lizards or newts are occasionally seen. The defile of Glendoo appears from this point darker than it truly is, shadowed by its woods, with the brown slopes of Cruagh Mountain rising opposite, while to the left lies the open valley of Glencullen and the road stretching over the hill beyond Glencullen Bridge.

7. Founding of Blessington by Archbishop Boyle

   Blessington · town · Wicklow · 1660–1685

   Blessington, of comparatively modern origin, had both its town and church erected in the reign of Charles II by Archbishop Boyle, who gave the church a set of plate and a fine chime of bells dated 1682. A monument in the churchyard commemorates his benefaction.

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   Blessington is of comparatively modern origin, both town and church having been erected in the reign of Charles II., by Archbishop BoA'le, who presented to the church a ?et of plate, as well as the fine chime of bells at present in use, the latter bearine: the date of their presentation in 1682. /\

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   As the companion tells it

   Up ahead is Blessington in County Wicklow, a comparatively modern place. Both the town and its church were built in the reign of Charles the Second by Archbishop Boyle, who gave the church plate and a fine chime of bells bearing the date 1682. A monument in the churchyard still commemorates his gift.

8. Jewish cemetery near Ballybough Bridge

   near Ballybough · townland · Dublin

   Not far from Ballybough Bridge stands a Jewish cemetery enclosed by a high wall, containing headstones with Hebraic inscriptions.

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   Crossing the Tolka at Annesley Bridge, we pass on our left the unattractive locality known as Ballybough, once an isolated village, situated on the old coast line, and washed by the sea waves when thev rolled in pure and undefiled upon the open Fairview Strand. The bridge here is of rather ancient design, consisting of five plain low arches, evidently constructed more with a view to strength than elegance, and adjoining, down }o a few years ago, might be seen some portions of the old sea wall originally built to protect the village of Ballybough from the inroads of the sea. Not far from the bridge is a Jewish cemetery, enclosed by a high wall, and containing a number of headstones bearing Hebraic inscriptions.

   Long before the establishment of the Vitriol Works here, their site was occupied by a famous flint glass factory, wher-e plate glass for coaches was made and polished, and so high a degree of artistic excellence attained by the artificers in the manufacture of fancy articles, that considerable demand existed for their goods, even on the Continent. This factory was established a few years after the Treaty of Limerick by Captain Philip Roche, an Irishman of good family and conconsiderable property, who. in consequence of being included in the Articles to the Treaty, was enabled to retain his estates. Participating for a time in the fortunes of the Irish Brigade abroad, he at length returned to his native land, and finding himself debarred by his religion from obtaining Government employment, he turned his attention to commercial pursuits with a success beyond his expectations.

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   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere around here, not far from Ballybough Bridge, there's a Jewish cemetery enclosed by a high wall, with a number of headstones bearing Hebraic inscriptions. Ballybough itself was once an isolated village sitting on the old coastline, washed by sea waves that rolled in pure and undefiled upon the open Fairview Strand. The bridge nearby is an old one, five plain low arches built for strength rather than elegance. Long before the Vitriol Works stood here, the site was occupied by a famous flint glass factory where plate glass for coaches was made and polished. The artificers reached such a degree of artistic excellence in fancy articles that demand for their goods existed even on the Continent. The factory was established a few years after the Treaty of Limerick by Captain Philip Roche, an Irishman of good family and considerable property. Being included in the Articles to the Treaty, he was able to retain his estates. He participated for a time in the fortunes of the Irish Brigade abroad, then returned to his native land. Finding himself debarred by his religion from obtaining Government employment, he turned his attention to commercial pursuits, with a success beyond his expectations.

9. Kilmashogue Spa popular with Dublin folk c.1750

   near Kilmashogue · street · Dublin · 1748–1757

   A chalybeate spa near Kelly's Glen enjoyed considerable popularity among Dublin folk about 150 years before the book's writing, identifiable by a reddish-yellow deposit. Dr Rutty's 1757 Natural History records the spring was first noticed about 1748 and considered superior to Templeogue Spa.

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   The spa here came into vogue about 1750, immediately after the decline of Templeogue Spa at Spavvell House, but its ■distance from town and the height at which it stood, greatly militated against its popularity. Dr. Rutty in his Natural History of the County of Dublin {iJSl) ^^^ the following interesting notice of it : — " This spring was first taken notice of about " the year 1748, being in my opinion superior to that of Temple- ■" ogue, even when this last was in its utmost perfection, though " not so easy of access. It is a perennial spring, about nine ■" inches deep, and about twelve inches over, situate in a small " glyn on Kilmashoge Hill, a mile south from Kilmashoge, " and five miles from Dublin, and consequently, Templeogue ^' spring now failing, is the nearest of any to the city, and not "■ unworthy the notice of our citizens, who though probably " by the badness of the road they may be deterred from going *' to the fountain, may be daily supplied with this water con- *' veyed to them early in the morning in bottles \vell corked, ■" and so it deserves a cover from the rain."

   Dr. Rutty himself took this water for three seasons, and gives a detailed account of the beneficial effects he experienced from it. For some years it was brought to the city dailv, and

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   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere about Kilmashogue, a spa came into vogue about 1750, right after the decline of Templeogue Spa at Spavell House. Its distance from town and the height at which it stood worked against its popularity, but for a time it drew plenty of Dublin folk. Dr. Rutty, in his Natural History of the County of Dublin in 1757, left this account of it. The spring, he says, was first taken notice of about 1748, and in his opinion it was superior to Templeogue, even when Templeogue was at its utmost perfection, though not so easy of access. It was a perennial spring, about nine inches deep and twelve inches over, set in a small glen on Kilmashogue Hill, a mile south from Kilmashogue and five miles from Dublin. With Templeogue spring now failing, it was the nearest of any to the city. Rutty notes that citizens, though deterred by the badness of the road, may be daily supplied with this water conveyed to them early in the morning in bottles well corked. Dr. Rutty himself took this water for three seasons and gives a detailed account of the beneficial effects he experienced from it. For some years it was brought to the city daily.

10. Last burial at St. Crispin's churchyard was a drowned sailor

    Rathdown · barony · Wicklow · 1800–1830

    The ruined church of St. Crispin near Rathdown Lane, thickly covered in ivy, was once surrounded by a graveyard; the last known interment there was the body of a sailor washed ashore early in the 19th century.

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    Near the end of the lane will be seen in a field a little to the southward, the ruins of the church of St. Crispin, thickly enveloped with ivy. The adjacent ground now shows no indication of having been a graveyard, although it certainly was such during the period when the church was in use, and the last interment known to have taken place there was that of the bodv of a sailor which was washed ashore early in the last century. When the ancient village of Rathdown in course of time disappeared, the local proprietor removed all the tombstones, disinterred the bones, and buried them in one heap at the eastern end of the church. Some tradition of this act of vandalism survived when Eugene O'Curry visited the place in 1838.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through the barony of Rathdown, there is a place worth hearing about. Near the end of a lane, in a field, stand the ruins of St. Crispin's church, thickly covered in ivy. The ground around it shows no sign now of ever having been a graveyard, but it was one when the church was in use. The last known burial there was the body of a sailor, washed ashore early in the 1800s. When the ancient village of Rathdown disappeared over time, the local proprietor removed every tombstone, disinterred the bones, and buried them in one heap at the eastern end of the church. Some memory of that act of vandalism was still alive when Eugene O'Curry visited the place in 1838.

11. Leinster Aqueduct carries Grand Canal over the Liffey at Sallins

    Sallins · town · Kildare

    Near Sallins, the Grand Canal crosses the River Liffey by the Leinster Aqueduct, constructed at a cost of £7,500.

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    The Grand Canal was commenced in IJS'^> and in 1807 the depot for passenger traffic was established at Portobello, where a palatial hotel — now a hospital — was erected for the thousands of passengers, who, it was anticipated, would be constantly going and returning by the boats ; while James's Street Harbour was as now, the headquarters of the Company and the goods traffic. At the Bog of Allen this canal divides into two branches, one going to the Barrow at Athy, and the other to the Shannon near Banagher. Near Sallins it crosses the Liffey by the Leinster Aqueduct, which was constructed at a cost of ^7,500.

    Some forty years later, work was commenced on the Royal Canal, which was really an offspring of the other, originating in a dispute among the directors. Both canals were rather unfortunate at their inception, having been, as stated, constructed on too expensive a scale for the amount of traffic. One of the most costly items in connection with the Royal Canal was the great aqueduct over the valley of the Rye Water at Leixlip, which cost no less than ^^30,000, and by the time the canal had reached Kilcock, only 20 miles from Dublin, about j^200,ooc had been spent ! More capital had then to be raised, and, as in the case of the Grand Canal, the difficulty of paying interest on the total amount drove the directors to levying tolls so high as to constitute a severe check upon the commercial success of the undertaking.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Sallins in Kildare, the Grand Canal crosses the River Liffey here by the Leinster Aqueduct, which was constructed at a cost of 7,500 pounds. The Grand Canal itself was begun years earlier, and by 1807 a passenger depot was established at Portobello in Dublin, where a palatial hotel was erected for the thousands of passengers expected to travel by boat. James's Street Harbour served as the headquarters of the company and the goods traffic. Farther west, at the Bog of Allen, the canal divides into two branches, one running to the Barrow at Athy and the other to the Shannon near Banagher. Both the Grand Canal and the later Royal Canal were rather unfortunate at their inception, having been built on too expensive a scale for the amount of traffic they attracted. The Royal Canal was really an offspring of the Grand, originating in a dispute among the directors. Its great aqueduct over the valley of the Rye Water at Leixlip cost no less than 30,000 pounds, and by the time that canal reached Kilcock, only 20 miles from Dublin, some 200,000 pounds had been spent. The directors then had to raise more capital and, as with the Grand Canal, levied tolls so high they checked the commercial success of the whole undertaking.

12. Leopardstown originally named Leperstown

    near Leopardstown · street · Dublin · 1821

    On Duncan's 1821 map, Leopardstown is correctly given as Leperstown, its original form, believed to be a translation of the Irish name Ballinalower.

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    Considerable spaces of open country are shown in this, as also in Taylor's map, both on the north and south sides of the city, within the compass of the Circular Road. Two villages appear at Clontarf — Clontarf and Clontarf Sheds. A lake is shown south of Sandymount Tower, on the low ground south of and adjoining the present Sydney Parade Avenue. Rathmines Road has " Mt. Anthony " and " William's Park," and Rathgar Road — then new — has no buildings shown on it. A building, however, is shown at the top of Rathgar Avenue, probably " The Thatch " {see p. 171). Castlewood Avenue extends only a few hundred yards in length from Rathmines Road, " Three Rocks " are marked at the summit of the Three-rock Mountain, the Two-rock Mountain is called " Three Rock Mountain," and its southeastern side is called " Black Mountain." Leopardstown is correctly given as Leperstown, the original form, which is no doubt a translation of the Irish, Ballinalower. On the line of road now known as Bath Avenue and Londonbridge Road, only one house is shown — the Umbrella House {see p. 22). The present Londonbridge was erected in 1857, and was preceded by a wooden bridge, a water-colour drawing of which by Du Noyer may be seen in the National Gallery, Dublin. This road was laid out in 1800. In De Gomme's map of 1673, its site is all covered by water. No thoroughfare beyond Mount Street bridge over the canal is shown on Duncan's Map, and the road from town to Ballsbridge was Baggot Street and the present Pembroke Road.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere about Leopardstown, there is a name that has changed over the centuries. On Duncan's 1821 map of Dublin and its surroundings, this place is correctly given as Leperstown, its original form, which is no doubt a translation of the Irish name Ballinalower. The map shows considerable spaces of open country on both the north and south sides of the city, within the compass of the Circular Road. Two villages appear at Clontarf, called Clontarf and Clontarf Sheds. A lake is shown south of Sandymount Tower, on low ground adjoining what is now Sydney Parade Avenue. Rathmines Road has Mount Anthony and William's Park marked on it, while Rathgar Road, then new, has no buildings shown. A building appears at the top of Rathgar Avenue, probably The Thatch. Three rocks are marked at the summit of Three-rock Mountain, and the Two-rock Mountain is called Three Rock Mountain, with its southeastern side called Black Mountain. On the line of what is now Bath Avenue and Londonbridge Road, only one house is shown, the Umbrella House. The present Londonbridge was erected in 1857, and was preceded by a wooden bridge. This road was laid out in 1800, and in De Gomme's map of 1673 its site is all covered by water.

13. Lucan Spa's fashionable heyday

    near Lucan · town · Dublin · 1758

    In 1758 the medicinal qualities of the Lucan spa were discovered, making the town a fashionable resort for a number of years before it fell back into obscurity. Dr. Rutty documented over fifty cases of diseases cured by the waters.

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    In 1758, the medicinal qualities of the spa having been discovered, this place at once came into notice, and for a number of years was quite a fashionable resort, until the proverbial fickleness of fashion consigned it to its original obscurity.

    Dr. Rutty, in his Natural History of the Coimtv Dublin, gives

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Lucan, this was once a fashionable spa town. In 1758 the medicinal qualities of its waters were discovered, and the place became quite a resort for a number of years. Dr. Rutty documented over fifty cases of diseases cured by the waters in his Natural History of the County Dublin. Fashion was fickle, though, and Lucan fell back into obscurity.

14. Mirage phenomenon near Phoenix Monument

    Phoenix Park · electoral division · Dublin

    A remarkable mirage is visible in bright warm weather approaching the Phoenix monument from the Dublin side, appearing only since tarring of the road for motor traffic.

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    It may be mentioned that in bright warm weather a remarkable mirage is at times visible on approaching the Phoenix monument from the Dublin side. The road on these occasions assumes the appearance of a pool of water in which reflections of passing objects are seen. This phenomenon has appeared only since the road was treated with tar to mitigate the dust raised by motor traffic, and is caused by refraction resulting from the heating of the layer of air next the road surface, the tar on which is easily heated by the sun.

    The King's House at Chapelizod, acquired about 1670, as already stated, falhng into decay in the 1 8th century, the Irish Viceroys ceased to use it, and about 1758 it was finally abandoned as a viceregal residence. For many years afterwards, the viceroys had to find quarters for themselves, as had other officials on appointment here, but this proving inconvenient nnd unsatisfactory, negotiations were opened for the acquisition of a suitable residence, and in 1 78 1 the Government purchased the house of Mr. Robert Clements, then a plain brick structure, which, with the additions made by Lord Hardwicke, the Duke of Richmond and Lord Whitworth, developed into the present Viceregal Lodge.

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    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Phoenix Park now, approaching the Phoenix monument from the Dublin side. In bright warm weather, a remarkable mirage is at times visible on this road. The road on these occasions assumes the appearance of a pool of water, in which reflections of passing objects are seen. This phenomenon has appeared only since the road was treated with tar to mitigate the dust raised by motor traffic. It is caused by refraction resulting from the heating of the layer of air next the road surface, the tar on which is easily heated by the sun.

15. Ormonde plants artillery on Gallows Hill (Mount Street)

    Mount Street · street · Mayo · 1649

    Observing Jones's troop movements, Ormonde drafted the bulk of his troops toward Baggotrath and planted artillery on Gallows Hill, now known as Mount Street.

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    When Jones recognised the object of the besiegers' movements near the castle, he considered the risk of delay so great that he determined to strike at once, and with that object deployed a large force of cavalry and infantry behind his fortifications at Lowsy Hill, now Townsend Street. Ormonde, observing this movement, drafted the bulk of his troops over towards Baggotrath, planted some artillery on Gallows Hill (now Mount Street), and issued orders to the whole army to prepare for action. He then assigned posts to his commanding officers, and, having been up all the previous night writing despatches, rode back to his camp, which he reached about 9 o'clock, to take some rest, in order that he might be ready for the action which he expected that day. (Ormonde's letters to King Charles II.)

    Meanwhile Jones, by making the utmost haste with his preparations, was enabled to commence his advance by 9 o'clock, and about an hour later, suddenly attacked and utterly routed the rio-ht wing of Ormonde's army at the castle, some of the fugitives living towards the main body and others towards the mountains ; Ormonde, awakened by firing, which as he states himself, he judged to be much nearer than Baggotrath, n shed from his tent, but before he coula even mount his horse, learned that his men had been beaten out of Baggotrath, that Sir William Vaughan had been killed, and the cavalry under his command who were supporting the operations at the castle, routed. This body of cavalry. Sir Lewis Dyve in his letter states, had been stationed " upon a large plowed " field looking towards the Castle of Dublin."

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16. Owen Roe O'Neill's forces encamp at Brazeel, 1647

    near Brazeel · street · Dublin · 1647

    In 1647 Owen Roe O'Neill and Sir Thomas Esmonde, commanding a Royalist force, defeated Parliamentary forces, captured Castleknock, and marched to Brazeel where they encamped for the night.

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    In 1647 Owen Roe O'Neill and Sir Thomas Esmonde, in command of a force of Royalists, after defeating a Parliamentary force and capturing Castleknock, marched to Brazeel and encamped there that night.

    The road past this place by Ballyboghil and Naul is the most direct road to Drogheda, and was the route by which many of the Jacobites retreated to Dublin after their defeat at the Boyne. On the night of the battle, the Duke of Berwick rallied 7,000 infantry at this spot, and sent word to King James (his father) who had preceded him to Dublin, to send him some cavalry to enable him to continue his retreat safely to the metropolis. The King accordingly sent nine troops of cavalry to march to the Duke's relief, and the whole force shortly afterwards broke up their camp and marched away.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere about Brazeel, in 1647, Owen Roe O'Neill and Sir Thomas Esmonde led a Royalist force that defeated Parliamentary troops, captured Castleknock, then marched here and encamped for the night. The road past this place was also the route many Jacobites took retreating to Dublin after their defeat at the Boyne. That night, the Duke of Berwick rallied 7,000 infantry on this spot and sent word to his father, King James, already in Dublin, to send cavalry. James sent nine troops of cavalry, and shortly after, the whole force broke camp and marched away.

17. Picturesque insanitary cottages removed for Howth tram line

    Howth Road · street · Dublin

    A group of dilapidated but picturesque cottages stood on the shore near where the tram sheds now stand; they were insanitary but frequently painted, and were demolished during construction of the Howth tram line.

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    A group of dilapidated cottages, insanitary, no doubt, but picturesque, as insanitary dwellings frequently are, stood on the shore near the position now occupied by the tram sheds, but were all taken down during the alterations consequent on the construction of the line. This group formed the subject of many a picture, both in public galleries and private collections ; but it is doubtful if its identity was frequently recognised.

    From the Howth road the reader can either return to Clontarf, take the train back from Raheny, or continue his journey to How'th or elsewhere as desired.

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18. 'Plucking the Pigeons' - customs fees at the Pigeonhouse

    Pigeon House · site · Dublin

    The practice of exacting fees and payments on various pretexts from passengers landing at the Pigeonhouse was nicknamed 'Plucking the Pigeons' by locals.

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    The process of exacting fees and payments on various pretexts, from the passengers at the Pigeonhouse, was known to the initiated as " Plucking the Pigeons."

    The statement as to the duration of the passage from Holyhead— twenty-three hours — may perhaps be considered an exaggeration, but a perusal of the newspapers of the period will show that this was not by any means an extravagantly long time for crossing ; indeed, our forefathers thought themselves rather lucky if the voyage was accompHshed in that time, instances not having been at all uncommon in stormy weather or with contrary winds where it extended to a week or ten days. When we consider the limited accommodation in these frail vessels, and the prolonged miseries of sea-sick passengers, can we wonder that none but the most enthusiastic travellers cared to leave their own shores in those days >

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19. Sandymount Martello Tower erected as coastal landmark

    near Sandymount · townland · Dublin · 1806

    The Sandymount Martello tower was erected in 1806 and became a well-known landmark on the shore of the suburb. It was later sold to the Dublin Tramways Company.

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    The tower on Dalkey Island was built in the summer of 1804, and on its completion, the signalling station at Dalkey was transferred to it from the semaphore tower on the top of Dalkey Hill {see p. 63). Sandymount Martello tower — a well-known landmark on the shore of that suburb — was erected in 1806, and was, some years ago, sold to the Dublin Tramways Company.

    The name Martello is said to be a corruption of Mortella, and to have originated with the celebrity acquired by a fortified tower in Corsica, in consequence of the extraordinary resistance it offered to an attack by a British force in the French Revolutionary wars. In 1793 Corsica was in insurrection against the French, and the British Government, r.s a matter of policy, decided to support the insurgents. It was arranged to begin operations by taking a tower, held by the French, in a strategic position on Cape Mortella, a headland dominating the only safe anchorage in the Gulf of San Fiorenzo. This structure was armed with one 24 pounder

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 194

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here stands the Sandymount Martello tower, a well-known landmark on the shore of this suburb, erected in 1806. It was later sold to the Dublin Tramways Company. The name Martello is said to be a corruption of Mortella, originating with a fortified tower in Corsica that earned celebrity for the extraordinary resistance it offered to a British force during the French Revolutionary wars. In 1793 Corsica was in insurrection against the French, and the British Government decided to support the insurgents as a matter of policy. Operations were to begin by taking a tower held by the French on Cape Mortella, a headland dominating the only safe anchorage in the Gulf of San Fiorenzo. That structure was armed with one 24-pounder.

20. Sarah Bridge built at Kilmainham after 1787 flood

    Kilmainham · townland · Dublin · 1577–1787

    A bridge erected at Kilmainham in 1577 was swept away by a flood in 1787; the existing structure built afterward became known as Sarah Bridge because its first stone was laid by Sarah, Countess of Westmoreland.

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    In 1577 a new bridge was erected in lieu of that at Kilmainham, and this having been swept away by a flood in 1787, the existing fine structure was built, which in consequence of the first stone having been laid by Sarah, Countess of Westmoreland, was for many years afterwards generally known as Sarah Bridge.

    Resuming our journey, we presently pass, on our left, the dilapidated locality known as Goldcnbridge, so called from the original name of the bridge by which the main road crosses the Camac, a little river which rises at the head of the Slade of Saggart. After passing under the railway bridge, the Inchicore Railway Works will be seen on the left, adjoining \\hich, near the road, are a number of the employees' cottages. Turning

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 150

21. St Begnet's ruin used as workmen's dwelling

    Dalkey Island · townland · Dublin

    About a hundred years before writing, masons building the tower and battery found it inconvenient to cross the Sound to lodgings and instead fitted up the ruined St Begnet's Church as a dwelling house, adding a fireplace and enlarging windows.

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    The ruined Church of St. Begnet, apart from these proceedings, was subjected to very irreverent treatment about a hundred years ago, when the tower and battery were being constructed on the island. The masons and other workmen finding it inconvenient and often dangerous to cross the Sound to their lodgings, fitted up the ruin as a dwellinghouse, added a fireplace, and enlarged a doorway and some of the windows.

    Distances — From Dundrum to Carrickmines Station, \^ miles ; Carrickmines Station to Killiney Village, 3-1- miles (approximately by route described above); Killiney Village over the hill to Dalkey by Torca Road, about i^- miles.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 36

22. St. Moshacra founds monastery at Saggart

    Saggart · town · Dublin · 680–700

    About the close of the seventh century, St. Moshacra founded a monastery at the place thereafter known as Teach-Sacra, the house of the saint or priest, a name later corrupted into Tassaggard and abbreviated to Saggart.

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    " Moshacra, Abbot of Clonenagh and of Teach Sacra, in the " vicinity of Tallaght." About the close of the seventh century he founded a monastery in this place, thereafter known as Teach-Sacra (the house of the saint or priest), a name which in time became corrupted into Tassaggard, and was subsequently abbreviated to the modern form of Saggart.

    Saggart was one of the four royal manors in the County Dublin^ and lying so far out from the city, on the verv border of a wild mountainous region, suffered greatly during the centuries of guerilla warfare between the hardy colonists of the Pale and their resolute opponents in the hills. In 1312 the O'Byrnes and O'Tooles invaded all this district and struck terror among the inhabitants, no less by their numbers than by their skill in adapting the arts of warfare to the nature of the country.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 108

    As the companion tells it

    Up ahead is Saggart, a town whose name hides an older story. About the close of the seventh century, St. Moshacra, abbot of Clonenagh and of Teach Sacra, founded a monastery here. The place became known as Teach-Sacra, the house of the saint or priest, a name later corrupted into Tassaggard and then abbreviated to Saggart. Saggart was one of the four royal manors in County Dublin. It lay far out from the city, on the border of a wild mountainous region, and suffered greatly during centuries of guerilla warfare between the hardy colonists of the Pale and their resolute opponents in the hills. In 1312 the O'Byrnes and O'Tooles invaded all this district and struck terror among the inhabitants, no less by their numbers than by their skill in adapting the arts of warfare to the nature of the country.

23. Stones for Kingstown Harbour drawn from Dalkey Hill via 'The Metals'

    Dalkey Hill · electoral division · Dublin

    The stones used to construct Kingstown Harbour were drawn from Dalkey Hill on lorries running along a tramway still known locally as 'The Metals', a project that greatly reduced the hill's bulk and required a small army of workmen.

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    The stones for this great work were drawn from Dalkey Hill on lorries running on a tramway, still owned by the Harbour Commissioners, and locally known as " The Metals." The immense amount of stone taken from the hill materially decreased its bulk and quite altered its appearance, and so ex-

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    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 29

24. Swords episcopal palace and its ruinous state by 1326

    Swords · town · Dublin · 1326

    The ancient episcopal palace or castle at Swords was built as a defence against the Danes and could shelter the whole town population; visitors can see the Constable's residence, soldiers' quarters, and St. Columbkille's Chapel, though records show it was already ruinous by 1326.

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    At the northern end of the street stands the ancient episcopal palace or castle, designed as a defence against the Danes or other marauders, and sufficiently extensive to shelter the whole population of the town and their chattels within the circuit of its formidable walls. Admission to these ruins can be obtained on application at an adjoining house. The visitor is still shown the Constable's residence, the soldiers' quarters, and the Warder's walk, as also •• St, Columbkille's Chapel," to the right of the entrance gate, with several watch towers, one of which looking north, is in excellent preservation. A full description of this ancient establishment is to be found in Alan's Liber Niger, and according to the inquisition recorded therein, it would appear that the place was in a ruinous condition so early as 1326,

    A short distance north of the castle is an elevation known as Spital Hill, where, as the name indicates, there stood in ancient times a hospital, probably for lepers — an institution to be found in every town of importance during the period when that terrible scourge was prevalent in the country. In this connection, it should be mentioned that St. Einian, the Abbot of Swords, who was appointed by St. Columbkille in the 6th century, was himself a sufferer from this disease, and is, in fact, usually referred to as " St. Einian the Leper." The ecclesiastical establishment here was founded about 550 A.D. by St. Columbkille, who soon afterwards retired in exile to lona, off the west coast of Scotland.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 131

25. Swords repeatedly burnt by the Danes

    Swords · town · Dublin · 1012–1185

    According to ancient records, Swords was burnt by the Danes in 1012, 1016, 1130, 1138, 1150, and 1166, and in 1185 was taken and sacked by O'Melaghlin, King of Meath.

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    According to the ancient records. Swords was burnt by the Danes in 1012, 1016, 1130, 1138, 1150, and 1166 A.D. ; and in 1 185 it was taken and sacked by O'Melaghlin, King of Meath. It must, consequently, have been a much more livelv place of residence in those days than at the present time.

    In 1578 a Royal mandate was issued for the better establishment of the Corporation of Swords, and for the purpose of determining the limits of its franchises and liberties. Com-

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 130

26. Templeogue Castle absorbed into later houses

    Templeogue · townland · Dublin · 1700–1800

    A mediaeval castle at Templeogue was too strongly built to demolish, so a portion remained incorporated into the successive dwellings built on its site, including one where Charles Lever the novelist resided.

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    STARTING from Terenure, our route lies along the straight, uninteresting road to Templeogue village, beyond which, to the right, is Templeogue House, the ancient residence of the Domvile family, and for some time the residence of Charles Lever, the novehst. A mediaeval castle stood here until the beginning of the i8th century, when it was taken down, and a dwelhnghouse erected on its site by Sir Thomas Domvile, and this in turn was replaced by the present edifice in the early part of last century. A portion of the old castle yet remains, having been so strongly built as to defy the efforts of the workmen who were employed to take it down, and it had, perforce, to be incorporated in the two dwellinghouses which successively rose over the foundations of this ancient stronghold.

    The Domviles, when proprietors of this place, possessed or assumed the right of diverting the Avater from the old city watercourse which passed through their grounds ; and in connection with this matter, the story is told that Sir Compton Domvile, in 1738, when his nephew. Lord Santry, had been condemned to death for the murder of one of his servants, threatened, when all other means of intercession had failed, to cut off the entire water supply from the city if the sentence were carried out. This threat had the desired effect, and the noble murderer's escape was connived at by the authorities. No doubt the threat might easily have been put into execution, but the prospect of having the whole water supply of Dublin turned into his house and grounds could scarcely

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 100

27. The Bush of Beggarsbush and Its Vagrant Shelter

    near Beggarsbush · townland · Dublin

    An old print of Dublin Bay shows the bush that gave Beggarsbush its name, where beggars sheltered before descending on the city. The bush likely stood north of the modern Beggarsbush Barracks.

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    Lying immediately inland from the coast, though no longer designated by their ancient titles, are the localities formerly known as Beggarsbush and Baggotrath, now almost entirely merged in the suburbs. In the old print of Dublin Bay, already alluded to, which appears to hai'e been sketched from a position somewhere near the present Haddington Road, the origin of the name of Beggarsbush is clearly shown, for there, prominently in the foreground, is the bush under which the beggars of that day used to find a temporary shelter before descending on the metropolis. Three beggars appear in the picture, two of them — a man and a woman — of tattered and disreputable aspect, are standing up, looking towards the city, and apparently in consultation as to the route to be pursued in their campaign. A third, of more placid temperament, is reclining at ease ia this arboreal beggars' rest, and to all appearances, waiting, like Mr. Micawber, for something to turn up.

    Many of the worthies who used to avail themselves of this friendly shelter were doubtless, when opportunity offered, highwaymen, as the neighbourhood had acquired an evil reputation in this respect, and numerous robberies are recorded in the newspapers of the time as having taken place there.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 17

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is where Beggarsbush got its name. An old print of Dublin Bay, sketched from near the present Haddington Road, shows the bush itself in the foreground, the bush where beggars used to find shelter before descending on the city. Three beggars appear in the picture. Two of them, a man and a woman of tattered and disreputable aspect, are standing and looking towards the city, apparently consulting on the route to pursue in their campaign. A third, more placid, is reclining at ease under the bush, waiting, as the book puts it, like Mr. Micawber, for something to turn up. Many who used this friendly shelter were doubtless highwaymen when opportunity offered, as the neighbourhood had acquired an evil reputation in that respect, and numerous robberies are recorded in the newspapers of the time as having taken place there.

28. The hard frost of 1741-2 causes distress among the poor

    Killiney · townland · Dublin · 1741–1742

    The severe winter of 1741-2 caused such distress among the working classes that wealthy proprietors across the country erected fanciful structures merely to provide employment for the poor.

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    The winter of 1 741-2, known as " the hard frost," was a time of such distress and suffering among the working classes^ that wealthy proprietors all over the country erected fanciful structures merely to give employment to the poor.

    The flat, well wooded tract extending along the coast from Killiney to Bray, including portion of the valley of the Loughlinstown river, is known as the Vale of Shanganagh, and owes its attractions to its environment rather than to the possession of picturesque features.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 34

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, the winter of 1741 to 1742, known as the hard frost, brought such distress among the working classes that wealthy proprietors all over the country erected fanciful structures merely to give employment to the poor. The flat, well wooded tract extending along the coast from Killiney to Bray, including part of the valley of the Loughlinstown river, is known as the Vale of Shanganagh, and owes its attractions to its environment rather than to any picturesque features of its own.

29. The Templeogue Intelligencer newspaper

    Templeogue · townland · Dublin

    At the height of its fame, the Templeogue spa supported a weekly eight-page paper called The Templeogue Intelligencer devoted to chronicling the doings of the spa drinkers, copies of which survive in the Haliday Pamphlets.

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    This place was, in its hey-day, of such fashionable importance that there was a -weekly paper of eight pages, called The Templeogue Intelligencer, devoted to the doings and frolicking; of the spa drinkers, which it often chronicled in what would be considered very plain speaking nowadays. A few numbers of this curious production are preserved in the Haliday Pamphlets in the Royal Irish Academy, as also a ballad, of v.'hich the fcUowing verses are extracts : —

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 86

30. Whey-cure boarding house at Dundrum

    Dundrum · townland · Dublin · 1813

    An 1813 newspaper advertisement for the Meadow Brook Boarding House at Dundrum announced the second 'Whey season', inviting ladies and gentlemen to stay for the health cure at reduced terms, reflecting Dundrum's vogue among fashionable invalids.

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    " The second Whey season having commenced. Ladies " and Gentlemen are respectfully informed that there are " a few Vacancies in the House ; the accommodation will " be found agreeable, and terms very much reduced — " respectable Society in the House."

    Not far from Dundrum is Goatstown, which claimed a special excellence for its breed of goats, and where still may be seen some of the houses which accommodated the visitors who resorted thither to drink the " sanative beverage."

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 81

31. Ancient churchyard of Cruagh and its mysterious tower

    Cruagh · townland · Dublin

    The ancient churchyard of Cruagh, now closed as a burial place, is surrounded by a high wall and contains very old, weather-worn granite tombstones. A strongly built low tower stands close by, so close to the site of the old church that it seems unlikely to have coexisted with it, and appears of later construction with a low arched chamber below ground.

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    Immediately to the right, inside the entrance to this old road, lies the ancient churchyard of Cruagh, surrounded by a high wall, and novi^ closed as a burial place. It contains a number of very old tombstones, some of which, made of granite, are so worn and weather-beaten as to be almost illegible. Small portions of the end walls of the church remain, and adjoining is a strongly built, low tower, so close to the site of the old edifice that it is impossible to beheve that it can have existed during the period when the church was in use. The appearance of the masonry would also suggest that this building is of much later date, and portions of it bear evidences of comparatively recent repair. An iron-plated door leads into a low arched chamber some feet below the level of the ground, while above is a similar apartment entered by an upper door, to which there is no access.

    According to local tradition this curious structure was originally erected as a watch-house or shelter for the guards,

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 75

32. Brickfield Town on the site of Sandymount Green

    near Sandymount · townland · Dublin · 1750

    In the mid-18th century there was a village called 'Brickfield Town' on the site now occupied by Sandymount Green, named for Lord Merrion's brickfields extending along the shore.

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    In former times the tract along the sea from Ringsend to Sandymount was known as Scal'd Hill, or Scald Hill. In the middle of the 1 8th century there was a village called " Brick- " field Town " on the site now occupied by Sandymount Green, deriving its name from Lord Merrion's brickfields, which extended along the shore from there to Merrion. A well-known inn called " The Conniving House " then stood where the modern Seafort Avenue West, meets the shore. It was a famous old hostelry, noted for its dinners of fish and its excellent ale, and is referred to as follows in The Life of John Buncle, Esq. [Thomas Amory], Vol. I., p. 87 : — " I set " forward (ist May, 1725), and in five days arrived from the " western extremity of Ireland at a village called Rings-end " that lies on the Bay of Dublin. Three days I rested there, " and at the Conniving House, and then got my horses on " board a ship that was ready to sail, and bound for the land " I was born in, I mean Old England. . . . The Conniving

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 15

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, in the middle of the 18th century, there was a village called Brickfield Town, on the site now occupied by Sandymount Green. It took its name from Lord Merrion's brickfields, which extended along the shore from there to Merrion. The tract along the sea from Ringsend to Sandymount was then known as Scal'd Hill. A well-known inn called the Conniving House stood where Seafort Avenue West now meets the shore. It was a famous hostelry, noted for dinners of fish and excellent ale. Thomas Amory, in The Life of John Buncle, describes arriving at Ringsend on the 1st of May, 1725, and resting three days at the Conniving House before getting his horses aboard a ship bound for England.

33. Bullock as a fortified self-contained settlement

    Bullock · townland · Dublin

    In early times Bullock was a self-contained settlement enclosed by a wall and strongly fortified, equipped with its own church so residents could avoid risks travelling to worship elsewhere.

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    Bullock in early times seems to have been a self-contained settlement, enclosed by a wall, strongly fortified, besides being equipped with a church, so as to avoid any unnecessary risks to the inhabitants entailed by attendance at places of worship outside. (Ball's History of the County Dublin.)

    In 1402, Prince Thomas of Lancaster, the King's son, landed at Bullock as Lord Lieutenant, and in 1559 the Earl of Sussex, as Lord Deputy. In 161 1 the town and lands of Bullock are described as consisting of one castle, one ruinous tower, thirty dwelling-houses, 10 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture and furze, with the fishing and haven to the main sea. (Dalton's History of the County Dublin).

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 29

34. Castlekelly named for vanished castle guarding mountain pass

    Castlekelly · townland · Dublin · 1837

    The hamlet of Castlekelly takes its name from an old castle that formerly defended the mountain pass, whose foundations can still be traced in the masonry of some cottages. Eugene O'Curry visited the place in 1837 while working on the Ordnance Survey.

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    On reaching the extremity of the upper lake we emerge from the territory of the Rathmines Commissioners, and pass through the turnstile out on the pubHc road at Castlekelly bridge, which bears an inscription stating that it was rebuilt in 1906, and that its predecessor was destroyed the previous year by a flood. In about half a mile from this we reach the secluded hamlet of Castlekelly, taking its name from an old castle which formerly defended this pass through the mountains, and whose foundations may still be traced in the masonry of some of the cottages. Eugene O'Curry visited this place in 1837, ^^<^ ^^'^ letters in connection with the Ordnance Survey, now in the Royal Irish Academy, afford most interesting reading as to the conditions of Hfe in Glennasmole in the early part of last century. He obtained his information from an old man, eighty-four years of age, who spoke Irish fluently, and who stated that forty years previously, L'ttle English was spoken in this sequestered glen, the only persons having any considerable knowledge of it being the carmen whose business took them regularly to Dublin.

    As an alternative to going by the waterworks pathway, Castlekelly can be reached more directly either by taking the road past Bohernabreena chapel, up the steep hill, or by entering Friarstown glen, and following the course of the stream which flows through it, until the road is met at the little hamlet of Glassamucky, situated in a deep dell and sheltered by a grove of trees. Higher up the slope of the valley above

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 172

35. Delgany's thatched cottages and straw hat industry, 1815

    near Delgany · town · Wicklow · 1815

    Atkinson's 1815 account describes Delgany as composed principally of thatched cottages in the English style, with a parsonage house and ornamental church, and notes a straw hat and bonnet factory in the village selling goods from one to thirty shillings.

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    Atkinson, in The Irish Tourist" (18 15), above quoted, makes the following reference to Delgany : — " The village of Delgany, " situate about fifteen miles south of Dubhn, and ten north " of Wicklow, forms a feature too significant to render its in- " significant extent an adequate apology for wholly neglecting " it, in a description of the beauties of this county. It is " composed principally of thatched cottages in the English " style (something similar to the village of Abbeyleix), and of " these, in which the parsonage house, a large stone edifice, and " the church of Delgany, a very ornamental structure, are not " included, there may be from fifteen to twenty habitations in

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    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 49

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Delgany, this was a village that caught the eye of travellers long before this road was here. In 1815 Atkinson described it as composed principally of thatched cottages in the English style, something similar to Abbeyleix, with a large stone parsonage house and a very ornamental church. There were only fifteen or twenty habitations, but the village also had a straw hat and bonnet factory, selling goods from one to thirty shillings. Not a grand place, but as Atkinson wrote, it forms a feature too significant to neglect.

36. Demolition of the Tallaght palace and Dominican monastery, 1821-1842

    near Tallaght · town · Dublin · 1821–1842

    The archiepiscopal palace at Tallaght fell into ruin and in 1821 an Act of Parliament divested the See of responsibility for it; it was sold to Major Palmer who demolished it to build his own house. In 1842 the site was leased to the Dominicans, who built a monastery and later a church memorializing Father Burke.

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    The palace having fallen into ruinous condition early in the last centur\-, and there being no funds wherewith to repair it, an Act of Parliament was passed in 1821 divesting the See of the responsibility for its maintenance. It was thereupon sold to a Major Palmer, \\\\o took it do^vn and built himself a large house out of the materials. In 1842 the site was leased to the Dominicans, who established a large monastery here, and in more recent times erected the handsome Church as a memorial to Father Burke, the eloquent and distinguished member of that Order.

    Tallaght village or t()\\n as an outpost of the Pale, was, in early times, enclosed bv a wall, towards the construction of

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 96

37. Dundrum Castle ruin

    Dundrum · townland · Dublin · 1280–1300

    The ancient castle of Dundrum, hidden within private grounds and almost concealed by trees, is believed to have been erected by a member of the Fitzwilliam family who acquired the lands towards the close of the 13th century. The ruin is well kept and covered in ivy.

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    Near the southern end of the village of Dundrum, within private grounds, and almost entirely concealed by trees from the eye of the wayfarer, is the ancient castle of Dundrum, believed to have been erected by one of the Fitzwilliam family, \\\\o came into possession of these lands towards the close of the 13th century. The ruin is kept in excellent order, and is almost covered with ivy.

    From Dundrum the road rises almost continuously to Sandvford, where it branches right and left, either way leading to Stepaside, and taking the right hand turn as being the most direct, the country presently becomes more open, and we come into view of the Three Rock Mountain in front, with the straggling village of Barnacullia scattered irregularlv along its slopes about half way up the mountain, while farther off and

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 81

38. Harold's sept and gallows at Harold's Cross

    near Haroldscross · population centre · Dublin

    Harold's Cross formed part of the possessions of the powerful Harold sept, whose house or castle stood at Harold's Grange near Kilmashogue Mountain; a common existed here with a gallows maintained by the Archbishop of Dublin for executions.

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    THE earliest information available concerning Harold's Cross would go to show that it formed portion of the possessions of the powerful sept of the Harolds, whose house or castle stood at Harold's Grange, near the foot of Kilmashogue Mountain, and that from ancient times a common or green existed here on which a gallows was maintained by the Archbishop of Dublin for the execution of criminals.

    After the invasion, as soon as the countrv lying immediately outside the city walls had become sufficiently settled to live in, this neighbourhood began to be colonised by some of the poorer classes from the citv, whose descendants, for hundreds of years afterwards, lived in the manner of the original settlement— viz., with their cabins all round the common, on which they reared their children, their cattle, their goats, and their poultry.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 94

39. Howth as mail packet station and construction of the Howth Road

    Howth · townland · Dublin · 1809

    Howth became the mail packet station in 1809, prompting construction of a costly high road to Dublin by the engineer Telford, who also built the Holyhead road, making it effectively a continuation of that great highway.

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    It has been the subject of remark that this road, which in \vidth and mode of construction, presents the appearance of a great highway, is strangely out of proportion to its actual importance as a thoroughfare, and that the existence of a mere fishing village at its extremity could not have been sufficient reason for constructing it in so costly and elaborate a fashion. It should, however, be remembered that Howth, when it was constituted the mail packet station in 1809, thereby became entitled to rank as a port of the l;rst importance, and the construction of a high road to Dublin was at once rendered necessary to enable the mails and Government despatches to be forwarded to the city with as little delay as possible. This work, which consisted mainly of improving and altering the old road, was entrusted to Telford, the eminent engineer who constructed the great Holyhead and London Road, of which the Howth Road was, for postal purposes, regarded as a continuation. The two roads were, indeed,

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    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 141

40. Human bones unearthed at Kilnamanagh monastery site

    Kilnamanagh · townland · Dublin

    Kilnamanagh House, an old-fashioned residence built onto the remains of an ancient castle, stands where a monastery with a church and churchyard once existed, accounting for the quantity of human bones unearthed there over time by farming.

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    church and churchyard, which probably accounts for the quantity of human bones unearthed from time to time near the house by agricultural operations. No doubt this place saw some fighting during the wars of the 17th century, when nearly all the strongholds and castles of the Pale were on their defence against enemies and marauders of every description.

    From this point the lane winds in a very irregular fashion until it meets the road from Tallaght to Clondalkin, opposite the entrance to Belgard, a place of considerable historic interest, where, in a commanding position on the summit of a wooded eminence, the modern Castle of Belgard rises majestically on the site of its ancient predecessor, a structure which for 600 years withstood the ravages of time no less than the assaults of war. The locality is inseparably associated with a branch of the Talbot family, known as the Talbots of Belgard, who, so far back as the 15th century, were in occupation of the castle, and had frequently to defend it against forays by ::he mountaineers.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 104

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Kilnamanagh, a monastery once stood with its church and churchyard, and the bones that keep turning up in the soil here were buried in that sacred ground. Kilnamanagh House was built onto the remains of an ancient castle, and over the years farming has unearthed a quantity of human bones near the house. This place likely saw fighting during the wars of the 17th century, when nearly all the strongholds and castles of the Pale were defending themselves against enemies and marauders of every kind.

41. Killincarrig Castle and its Cromwellian tradition

    Killincarrig · townland · Wicklow · 1641–1642

    An old ivy-clad mansion known as Killincarrig Castle, dating from the Elizabethan period, stands at the entrance to the village. Local tradition held that Cromwell slept a night there, possibly connected to troop skirmishes in the area during 1641-2.

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    mansion popularly known as " Killincarrig Castle," which appears to date from about the Elizabethan period. There was a tradition current that Cromwell slept a night in it, which may have had some foundation in fact, as his troops were engaged in several skirmishes in this neighbourhood during the troubled times of 1641-2.

    Killincarrig stands upon a considerable eminence, com^ manding views both of the sea and of the mountains inland, and although the village is of considerable antiquity, the old houses have nearly all disappeared, and have been replaced by dwellings of a modern type.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 48

42. Knights Hospitallers commandery established at Kilteel by Maurice Fitzgerald

    Kilteel · parish · Kildare · 1335

    A commandery or settlement of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem was established at Kilteel by Maurice Fitzgerald in the 13th century. In 1335 the Prior of Kilmainham appointed Robert Clifford as porter to the Commandery, provided with clothing, an annual allowance for shoes, and apartments near the castle gate.

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    to the authority quoted at end hereof, a commandery or settlement of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem was established here by Maurice Fitzgerald in the 13th century. It is recorded that in 1335 the Prior of Kilmainham appointed one Robert Clifford to be porter to the Commandery, with suitable clothing and half a mark annually for shoes, together with the use of apartments near the castle gate.

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    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 166

43. Lambay's declining population of husbandmen and fishermen

    Lambay Island · townland · Dublin · 1800–1921

    In the early 19th century Lambay Island maintained a population of about 100 who lived by husbandry and fishing, but they gradually died out or left the island until only a few families and coastguards remained.

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    THE island of Lambay which is so conspicuous n feature off tlie north Dublin coast, lies three miles due east off Portrane Point, and is about a square mile in ■area. In the early part of last century it maintained a population of about lOO who eked out a precarious livelihood by husbandry and fishing, but they gradually died out or left the island, until in recent years there were only some two or three families and the coastguards residing there. Near the shore, on the western side, is the chapel, a small whitewashed building, where Mass is celebrated twice or three times a year by a priest from the mainland.

    Almost concealed by the grove of trees near the landing place is the castle— a curiously designed building with thick walls and loopholed angle towers, the splayed walls of which give the structure a polygonal appearance. When or by whom it was erected, is not known for certain, but if we allow for some alterations, it probably represents the castle which the notorious John Tiploft, Earl of Worcester, was commissioned to erect, while Lord Deputv, for the defence of the island against the king's enemies.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 209

44. Legend of St. Ailba founding community at Clane

    Clane · town · Kildare · 500–1162

    There is a legend that in the 6th century St. Ailba of Ferns, who like Romulus and Remus is fabled to have had a wolf for foster mother, founded a religious community at Clane; in 1162 a diocesan synod was held there.

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    At a distance of twenty miles from Dublin, we enter Clane, a neat village with a wide street running nearly north and south, and possessing modern churches for both the Catholic and Protestant denominations, as well as the ruins of an ancient ecclesiastical establishment. There is a legend that in the 6th century St. Ailba of Ferns, who, like Romulus and Remu?,^ is fabled to have had a wolf for foster mother, founded a religious community at Clane ; and in 1162 a diocesan synod was held there. In this, as in other communities throughout the

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    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 111

45. Monkstown named in the 'Kilruddery Hunt' song, 1744

    Monkstown · townland · Dublin · 1744

    Monkstown is mentioned in the 18th-century hunting song 'The Kilruddery Hunt' as one of the places through which the fox passed during a hunt in the winter of 1744, indicating the area was then thoroughly rural.

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    Monkstown is mentioned in that famous hunting song of the 1 8th century, "The Kilruddery Hunt" (see Index), as being one of the places through which the fox passed during an exciting hunt in the winter of 1744. Needless to say, the locality must have been thoroughly rural at that tim.e, when the fox considered it safe to make his route through it, and the huntsmen were able to follow him in hot pursuit across the country.

    Close to the Castle is the old Monkstown or Carrickbrennan Churchyard, where are buried many of the victims of the shipping disaster of 1807.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 26

46. Ormonde's abandoned plan to fortify Drimnagh Castle in 1649

    Drimnagh Castle · castle · Dublin · 1649

    Immediately before the Battle of Rathmines in 1649, the Marquess of Ormonde considered occupying and fortifying Drimnagh Castle as part of his operations against the Parliamentarians, but was dissuaded by his officers.

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    In 1649, immediately before the Battle of Rathmines, the Marquess of Ormonde was about to occupy and fortify this castle in pursuance of his operations against the ParHamentarians who held the city, but was ultimately dissuaded from the project by his principal oflicers. Leaving Drimnagh and turning back a few paces along the road towards town, we turn to the right along a road, which, in conjunction with that passing through Dolphin's Barn, formed the ancient highway to Tallaght for hundreds of years before the construction, in the early part of last century, of the more direct route, from the southern side, through Terenure and Templcogue. A xrross-roads is presently passed, after which a long ascent commences, and the road at length attains a height of over 200 feet, affording a comprehensive view of the flat country to the north and west. Up to about twenty-liA e

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 94

    As the companion tells it

    Right here at Drimnagh Castle, in 1649, the Marquess of Ormonde was about to occupy and fortify this place as part of his operations against the Parliamentarians, who held the city. This was immediately before the Battle of Rathmines. His principal officers talked him out of it, and the plan came to nothing. The castle stands here beside the road, where that abandoned scheme left no mark on the stones themselves.

47. Phoenix Park lands acquired and enclosed

    Phoenix Park · electoral division · Dublin · 1660

    The Phoenix Park was formed from lands at Chapelizod, Grangegorman, Castleknock and Ashtown, originally including Kilmainham and Chapelizod. About 1660 a boundary wall costing £6,000 was built by a swindling contractor.

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    acquired at Chapelixod, Grangegorman, Castleknock, and Ashtown, as well as the land extending to the site of the present Viceregal Lodge, the cost in all amounting to over ^40,000. The Phoenix Park, as thus constituted, was of considerably greater area than at present, including as it did, the lands of Kilmainham and Chapelizod, and a connecting strip between them on the south of the river. About 1660 the limits of the Park having been sufficiently extended, the Government considered it advisable to enclose it, and, accordingly, the sum of £6,000 wa? expended on the erection of a boundary wall, but the contractor proved to be little better than a swindler, and in the absence of proper supervision the work was executed in sorry fashion.

    In 1680 a Royal Warrant having been issued for the erection of the Royal Hospital, and for the appropriation to its use of 64 acres from the lands of the Park, it became necessary to re-adjust the southern boundary, and opportunity was at the same time taken to detach all the lands at the south side of the river from the Park, which thereupon assumed its . modern shape and dimensions.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 179

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Phoenix Park here in Dublin. The park was formed from lands at Chapelizod, Grangegorman, Castleknock, and Ashtown, and it was originally larger than it is now, including Kilmainham and Chapelizod and a connecting strip south of the river. About 1660 the government decided to enclose it, and £6,000 was spent on a boundary wall. The contractor turned out to be little better than a swindler, and without proper supervision the work was done in sorry fashion. In 1680 a Royal Warrant was issued for the erection of the Royal Hospital, and 64 acres were taken from the park lands for its use. The southern boundary had to be readjusted, and all the lands on the south side of the river were detached from the park, which then took on its modern shape and dimensions.

48. Pigeonhouse packet station and hotel established

    Pigeonhouse · townland · Offaly · 1790–1813

    When the Packet station was established at the Pigeonhouse, a harbour was built where packets landed and embarked passengers, with a hotel erected in 1790 for their accommodation; the Government purchased the buildings in 1813 after the service moved to Howth.

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    When the Packet station was established here, it was found necessary to build the Pigeonhouse harbour, where the packets landed and embarked passengers, for whose accommodation a hotel was erected in 1790. After the transfer of the regular service to Howth, the Pigeonhouse harbour continued in use as an occasional landing place, especially for the Liverpool packets. The Pigeonhouse Packet station in time becoming superseded by that at Howth, the Government in 18 13, purchased the hotel and other buildings, and commenced the construction

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49. Royal Forest of Glencree abandoned after English withdrawal

    near Glencree · valley · Wicklow · 1300–1320

    Following the withdrawal of English forces from Ireland for wars in Scotland and Flanders, the Royal Forest of Glencree was abandoned and demolished by the Irish along with its game. Remains of the ancient forest trees can still be found in the bogs near Lough Bray and on the slopes of nearby hills.

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    after this, and it seems probable tliat in consequence of the withdrawal of numbers of the English from Ireland for the purpose of the war in Scotland, and to join Edward the First's expedition to Flanders, the forest had to be abandoned, and the Irish demolished it and its game. In any case it is pretty certain tliat no successful attempt could have been made to hold it during the rising of the Irish tribes and general dis-

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    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 161

50. Ruined church of St Begnet on Dalkey Island

    Dalkey Island · townland · Dublin

    On the cliffs of Dalkey Island stands the ruin of an ancient church dedicated to St Begnet or Benedict, patron saint of the parish, often washed by sea spray.

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    Dalkey Island, so conspicuously in view from all points along this coast, is of nearly oval form, with a long reef of rocks extending in a north-westerly direction, and has a very irregular surface, partly rocky and partly consisting of fertile pasture land. It contains several springs of fresh water, one of which, within a few yards of the shore on the western side, was in former years considered to possess valuable sanative properties, and was much resorted to for the cure of scurvy and cutaneous diseases. On the verge of the cliffs, and often washed by the spray from the raging surf, is the ruin of an ancient church dedicated to St. Begnet or Benedict, the patron saint of the parish. At the south-eastern extremity of the island there is a dismantled battery, and adjoining, on high ground, is a Martello tower, the entrance to which was originally constructed on the top with a view to affording extra security, but was subsequently altered to the side.

    To the northward of the island are three small rocky islets called Lamb Island, Clare Rock, and Maiden Rock, and to the north-east is the group of rocks known as the Muglins, on which, in 1766, were hung in chains, tlie bodies of the pirates MacKinley and Gidley, who were executed for the murder of Captain Cochrane, Captain Glass, and other passengers of the s\i\p Sandzvich, on the high seas in the previous year.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 36

51. Ruins of Shanganagh Castle, home of the Walsh family

    Shanganagh · townland · Dublin

    On the bank of the Loughlinstown river stand the ruins of the ancient castle of Shanganagh, ancestral home of the Walsh family for over three centuries.

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    the ruins of the ancient castle of Shanganagh, the ancestral home of the Walsh family, whose connection with the locality lasted over three centuries.

    The name Shanganagh, which should be accented on the first syllable, the other two being pronouced very short, means a place abounding in ants, and at the present day these insects are found in great abundance in the district, especially along the sandy banks of the river. (See Joyce's Irish Names of Places," Vol. II., p. 293.)

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 34

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here are the ruins of the ancient castle of Shanganagh, the ancestral home of the Walsh family, whose connection with this locality lasted over three centuries. The name Shanganagh means a place abounding in ants, and to this day these insects are found in great abundance in the district, especially along the sandy banks of the river.

52. Santry's toll-gates and the Turnpike Field

    Santry · townland · Dublin · 1788

    Santry once had toll-gates at the north end of the village on the roads to Swords and Ballymun, removed in 1788; the old toll-house survives near Santry demesne, and a nearby field is still called 'The Turnpike Field'.

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    Santry had, at the northern end of the village, toll-gates across the roads to Swords and Ballymun ; they were removed in 1788, but the toll-house, an old red brick cottage, may still be seen at the angle of Santry demesne, and the field opposite the forge is to the present day called " The Turnpike Field."

    The district around Drumcondra was, about the latter end of the i8th and the beginning of the 19th century, not only the residence, but the resort of many fashionable and distinguished people, and a number of tea houses and gardens were, during that period, established there, in the hope of attracting their patronage. After some years, however, in consequence of the extension of the city in this direction, these places came to be frequented by a different class from those for whom the originators had intended them ; the amusements degenerated into rowdyism and drunkenness, and it at length became necessary to close all these resorts in consequence of the disorderly scenes enacted there.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 119

53. Suppression of the Moll Rooney pattern at Tallaght, 1874

    near Tallaght · town · Dublin · 1874

    St. Maelruan's patron or 'pattern' was celebrated annually at Tallaght on 7th July, later corrupted to 'Moll Rooney', involving an effigy carried house to house with music, dancing, and drinking, until it was suppressed in 1874 due to drunkenness and debauchery.

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    St. Maelruan's patron, or " pattern," was every year celebrated here from a remote period on the 7th July, but in later years the original Saint's name was lost sight of altogether, and replaced by the coirupted form, " Moll Rooney," under \\hich title the " pattern " continued to be annually held, until it came to be such a nuisance, owing to drunkenness and debaucher\ , that it was suppressed in 1874.

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    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 97

54. Swords named from St. Columbkille's holy well

    Swords · town · Dublin

    The town of Swords derives its name from the Celtic word 'sord' meaning pure, originally applied to St. Columbkille's well, a principal water source concealed beneath a modern pump.

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    PASSING through Drumcondra, Santry, and Cloghran, we enter the ancient town of Swords, consisting of a long, wide street, situated on the great northern road, at a distance of eight miles fom the metropolis. It derives its name from the Celtic word, sord, meaning pure, originally applied to St. Columbkille's well, which from time immemorial has been one of the principal sources of water supply in the town. This well is on the by-road to the left as we enter the village, but is now concealed from view, a pump having been erected over it during the past few years to preserve it from contamination.

    One of the most notable events in the history of Swords is the funeral of King Brian Boru and his son Morrough, after the Battle of Clontarf, when the bodies of these warriors were conveyed in solemn procession from Dublin, and deposited for the night in the ancient monastery here, on the way to their final destination in Armagh.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 130

55. Walking Sunday tradition after the Fair's end

    Donnybrook · parish · Dublin · 1855–1880

    The Sunday before Fair week, known as 'Walking Sunday,' saw city people gather at the Fair Green and visit the village's public houses for some years after the fair's suppression, though the custom eventually died out.

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    The Sunday immediately preceding Fair week, which commenced on 26th August, was called " Walking Sunday," and for some years after the suppression of the Fair, a number of people from the city used to assemble at the Fair Green and do the round of the public houses in the village, but nothing like the scenes of former years were enacted, and in time even this practice fell into disuse.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 202

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Donnybrook parish, you're crossing ground that once held a lingering echo of the famous fair. The Sunday before fair week, which began on 26 August, was called Walking Sunday. For some years after the fair's suppression, city people still gathered at the Fair Green and did the round of the village's public houses, but nothing like the old scenes took place, and in time even this practice died out.

56. Walsh family residence at Old Connaught House

    near Old Connaught · population centre · Dublin · 1500–1691

    Early in the 16th century the lands of Old Connaught came into possession of the Walsh family of Shanganagh, who maintained a residence there until after the Treaty of Limerick, when they left Ireland.

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    Early in the i6th century the lands of Old Connaught came into possession of the Walsh family of Shanganagh, who maintained a residence on the site of the present Old Connaught House until after the Treaty of Limerick, when they finally severed their connection with the locality and went abroad.

    As we reach the higher portion of the road above Old Connauglit, a stile will be seen on the left, from which a pathway leads down to the secluded glen of Ballyman or Glenmunder watered by a little stream that rises in the Scalp and here forms the boundary between the counties of Dublin and Wicklow. This glen is well wooded, and on portions of its southern slopes may be seen in the springtime such a wonderful profusion of primroses that their pale, delicate tint quite dominates the colouring of the banks on which they grow. At the bottom of the glen, not far from the stream, is the ruin of a very ancient church, dating probably from a period not later than the I2th century. Only the eastern portion of the

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 37

    As the companion tells it

    Up ahead through Old Connaught, the Walsh family of Shanganagh held these lands from early in the 1500s. They kept a residence on the site of what is now Old Connaught House, staying on through decades of upheaval. After the Treaty of Limerick in 1691, they finally broke their tie to the place and went abroad, leaving the house behind.

57. Abbey of St Canice at Finglas and its ruined church

    Finglas · parish · Dublin

    An early Abbey dedicated to St. Canice was founded at Finglas, with the saint's festival formerly celebrated on 11th October. A later church built on the site was used until 1843 when a new church replaced it and mural monuments were moved.

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    In early times an Abbey was founded here and dedicated to St. Canice, whose festival was formerly celebrated in the village on the nth October. At a later date, which cannot be definitely ascertamed. the church whose ruins now remain, was erected on the site of this ancient establishment, and used until 1843, when the new church was built, and the mural monuments belonging to local families moved thither from the older edifice. One of these is to the memory of the Rev. Robert Walsh, LL.D., through whose exertions, as stated, the village cross was discovered.

    From some documents of the 13th century as to the rights of turbary at Finglas, it would appear that there was then a considerable supply of turf in the neighbourhood.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 124

58. Arthur Young lands at Dunleary in 1776

    near Dún Laoghaire · town · Dublin · 1776

    Arthur Young, in his Tour in Ireland, described embarking at Holyhead on 19 June 1776 aboard The Claremont packet and arriving at Dunleary the next day, evidence of its early use as a packet port.

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    This neighbourhood was in vogue as a summer wateringplace so far back as the beginning of the i8th century, and although communication with England was, at that time, principally made from Ringsend direct, a considerable number of packets also sailed from Dunleary. Arthur Young, in his Tour in Irela7id, relates how on 19th June, 1776, he embarked at Holyhead on board The Claremont packet, and arrived the next day at Dunleary. A hotel and coffee-house for the re-

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    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 28

59. Baron of Ophaly dies at Rathmore of battle wounds, 1286

    Rathmore · townland · Kildare · 1286

    In 1286 Gerald FitzMaurice oge Fitzgerald, 4th Baron of Ophaly, died at Rathmore from wounds received in battle, and was buried at Kildare.

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    In 1286 Gerald FitzMaurice oge Fitzgerald, 4th Baron of Ophaly, died at Rathmore of wounds received in battle, and was buried at Kildare.

    In 1356 the King sent a letter to Maurice Fitzgerald, 4th Earl of Kildare. reproving him for neglecting his manor of Rathmore, and ordering him, under penalty of its forfeiture, forthwith, to repair thither, accompanied by five esquires, twelve hobillers (horsemen), forty bowmen, and a suitable number of foot soldiers, fully armed and accoutred, to take the necessary steps for resisting the incursions of the O'Byrne? and their allies.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 165

60. Blackrock Cross saved from replacement in 1865

    Blackrock · townland · Dublin · 1865

    In 1865 there was a proposal to replace an old cross in Blackrock with a new one, but local public opinion strongly opposed this act of vandalism and the project was abandoned.

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    In 1865 it was proposed to replace the cross by a new one, but public opinion in the locaHty declared itself in so unmistakable a fashion against such an act of vandalism, that the project was abandoned.

    Blackrock in the i8th century was a great social centre, and the residence or resort of many distinguished people. Conway's Tavern, the scene of many a brilliant function, stood in the main street, on the right-hand side entering George's Avenue, and the annual melon feast held there was an event of great local interest, gold and silver medals being awarded to the producers of the best melons grown in the neighbourhood.

    Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 22

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here in Blackrock, there's an old cross that nearly didn't survive. In 1865 it was proposed to replace the cross with a new one, but local people spoke out so strongly against what they called an act of vandalism that the plan was dropped. Blackrock in the 18th century was a great social centre, home or resort to many distinguished people. Conway's Tavern stood in the main street, on the right-hand side entering George's Avenue, and hosted brilliant functions. Its annual melon feast was a big local event, with gold and silver medals awarded to those who grew the best melons in the neighbourhood.