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Ancient Celtic town believed to have existed near Ben of Howth
Howth · parish · Dublin
Dr. Petrie and the Rev. J. F. Shearman believed a very ancient Celtic town of Howth had existed in the Cross Garvey field, close to the Ben of Howth.
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A very ancient Celtic town of Howth was believed by Dr. Petrie and the Rev. J. F. Shearman to have existed in tlie Cross Garvcy field, close to the Ben of Howth.
Following the path across Blackheath, we at length reach Shelmartin, which presented a dismal spectacle for some years after it was burnt in 1905, looking as bare and arid as a desert. From its summit one sees to the northward the precipitous height overhanging the demesne, known as Carrickmore, to the left of \\hich is the isthmus, so low and narrow that it looks from here as if the sea could easily wash over it. It has been stated, though without any reliable authority, that King Criffan, who died at Duncriifan, now the Bailey promontory,
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Bohernabreena Bridge, disfigured but scenic
Bohernabreena · townland · Dublin
Bohernabreena Bridge, once picturesque, was disfigured in recent years by an iron water main and the loss of its ivy, though only about 80 years old, and offers a fine view up the Glennasmole valley.
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From the Chapel a steep descent conducts us to Bohernabreena Bridge, formerly a picturesque structure, but disfigured in recent years by an iron water main laid across it, and by the consequent loss of its ivy, which gave it an appearance of respectable antiquity, although it is only about 80 years old. There is a remarkably pretty view from this bridge looking up the Glennasmole valley, with its wooded and furze-clad river slopes, the towering form of Seechon, and the little cottages nestling along the mountainside.
On the left is Friarstown House, in the grounds of which a little stream descends through a densely wooded glen, abounding in miniature grottoes and cascades, and having at its head an artificial lake.
Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 88
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Bohernabreena Bridge over the Sheep Hole
Bohernabreena · townland · Dublin · 1837
A picturesquely situated bridge built about 1837 crosses a very narrow part of the River Dodder called the Sheep Hole. Beyond it lies the entrance to the Rathmines and Rathgar township waterworks.
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cascade and ruined grotto, which are so densely shaded by trees that scarcely a ray of sunlight reaches them in the summertime. This place will well repay a visit if arrangements permit. A steep descent from the chapel leads to the picturesquely situated Bohernabreena bridge, built about 1837, 'icross a. very narrow part of the river called the Sheep Hole, a short distance beyond which is the entrance to the waterworks of
The Dodder and Glennasmole from Boliernabrcena Bridge (1902.)
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Limekiln Well's false reputation for supplying the Cathedral
Balrothery · townland · Dublin
A spring called the Limekiln Well near Balrothery was reputed in ancient times to supply water to St. Patrick's Cathedral, though this was only because its stream joined a watercourse that flowed past the Cathedral.
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To the east of Balrothery hill is a spring Avell called the Limekiln well, originating a stream of water which flows into the old city watercourse. This well, in ancient times, enjoyed the reputation of supplying St. Patrick's Cathedral with water, although the only possible ground for such a claim was the fact that the citv watercourse, which received the stream from the well, flowed beside the Cathedral.
A little to the west of this well there was formerly an oblong enclosure, about an acre in extent, surrounded by a fosse, and traditionallv reputed to be the site of a castle and village, of which all trace has now disappeared.
Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 100
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Memorial to Dr Alcock on Carrickgollogan mountainside
near Carrickgollogan · hill or hills · Dublin
On the mountainside of Carrickgollogan, a marble slab was placed by friends to commemorate a Dr Alcock, near two cottages and a gateway on the ascent to the cairn.
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Retracing our steps to the road, we continue along it, until, at a distance of nearly a mile from Old Connaught, we meet a narrow lane on the right, the enclosing banks and hedges of which are so high as to shut out all view, the foliage in places meeting overhead. After about half-a-mile, the lane sweeping to the right, affords a view of the rounded rocky " hump " of Carrickgollogan (popularly corrupted into " Katty Gollagher "), and just at this point two cottages will be seen on the right, opposite which is a gateway opening in on the mountainside, where a marble slab, bearing an inscription to that effect, has been placed by some friends to commemorate a Dr. Alcock. By a short, steep ascent through the bracken and heather we arrive at the cairn which marks the top, 912 feet high, from which a fine view is obtained of Bray, Howth, Dalkey, and Killiney,the vale of Shanganagh, and Bray Head and town. Between the observer and the sea will be seen LoughHnstown, looking very closely built from this point, Hke the towns of mediaeval times, which were built within as small an area as possible, so as to reduce the circuit of the enclosing wall. To the westward will be seen the wooded hill of Barnaslingan, forming the eastern side of the Scalp, beyond that the Two and Three
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Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 38
As the companion tells it
As you pass Carrickgollogan, you are near a hill the locals call Katty Gollagher, a rounded rocky hump rising to 912 feet. On the mountainside, beside two cottages and a gateway, friends placed a marble slab to commemorate a Dr Alcock. From the cairn at the top the view takes in Bray, Howth, Dalkey, and Killiney, the vale of Shanganagh, and Bray Head and town. Loughlinstown lies between the observer and the sea, looking closely built, like the towns of mediaeval times, which were built within as small an area as possible, so as to reduce the circuit of the enclosing wall. To the west stands the wooded hill of Barnaslingan, forming the eastern side of the Scalp.
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Old coach road and vanished forge at Tallaght
near Tallaght · town · Dublin
Before the modern road from Terenure was built, the coach road to Blessington passed north of Tallaght near the old palace grounds, where a turnpike and a long-standing blacksmith's forge once stood; the forge site is still identifiable by cinder deposits in the soil.
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road, at this point, there stood for generations a blacksmith's forge, whose long career of usefulness came to an end when the road was altered. The site is, however, easily identified by the deep deposit of cinders to be seen on raising the soil.
There is nothing further worthy of notice along the main road until we reach the small group of cottages called Jobstown, where we take the turn to the left, known as the Killinardan road, up the steep slope of Knockannavea Mountain or Tal.hght
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Old ford crossing the Dodder near Rathgar Avenue, per Rocque's map
near Rathgar · townland · Dublin · 1756–1770
On Rocque's mid-18th century maps, little is shown in Rathmines and Rathgar, but Rathgar Avenue and its continuation to the Dodder (now Orwell Road) appear as a high road, with the Dodder then crossed by a ford at that point.
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John Rocque's maps of the City and County, in several editions, circa 1 756-1 770, are excellent maps, showing such an advance on their predecessors, that it is quite possible to identify most of the main roads and many of the by-roads. They were issued in various scales. On the 1762 edition the Grand Canal is shown as " Part of the New Canal." Very little is shown in Rathmines and Rathgar, but Rathgar Avenue and its continuation as far as the Dodder, now known as Orwell Road, appear as a high road. The Dodder was then crossed by a ford near this point. The site of the modern Sandymount village is occupied by " Brickfield Town," and Lord Merrion's brickfields extend thence along the shore to Merrion. Sandymount Avenue and Serpentine Avenue are recognisable, as also Simmonscourt Road. Many of the mountains are showni with their present names, but
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Ownership succession of Kilteel Castle through centuries
Kilteel · parish · Kildare · 1669–1838
In 1669 Kilteel castle was leased by the Earl of Tyrconnell to Daniel Reading; after the Earl's estate was forfeited in 1703, it was assigned to the Hollow Sword Blade Company, passing to Sir William Fownes in 1706, then to the Tighes in 1773, and purchased by the Kennedy family in 1838.
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In 1669 tlie castle Avas leased by the Enrl of T\rconn(?ll to Daniel Reading, and in 1703 the property having been forfeitc-d
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Savage's Lane near Finglaswood House
Finglaswood · townland · Dublin
A narrow shady path called Savage's Lane leads up to Finglas from Finglaswood House, named after a family who occupied the house about eighty years before writing.
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Due south of Finglas, and situated on the green banks of tlic Tolka, is the conspicuous ruin of Finglaswood House, an ancient structure, which during the Commonwealth was the residence of Henrv Segrave, whose possessions were forfeited to the Government. Adjoining the house, and leading up to Finglas, is a narrow, shady path known as " Savage's Lane," from a family who occupied tlie house
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Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 124
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here is a narrow shady path called Savage's Lane, leading up to Finglas from the ruins of Finglaswood House. During the Commonwealth, Henry Segrave lived in the house, but his possessions were forfeited to the Government. The lane takes its name from a family who later occupied the house.
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Victims of 1807 shipping disaster buried at Carrickbrennan churchyard
Monkstown · townland · Dublin · 1807
Close to Monkstown Castle is the old Monkstown or Carrickbrennan Churchyard, where many of the victims of the 1807 shipping disaster are buried.
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Close to the Castle is the old Monkstown or Carrickbrennan Churchyard, where are buried many of the victims of the shipping disaster of 1807.
The following authorities were consulted in the preparation of this chapter : — " The Antiquities from Kingstown to " Dublin," by the late Rev. Dr. Stokes, published in the Journals of the Royal Society of Antiquaries for 1895 and 1 900 ; Hill's Guide to Blackrock ; Ball's History of the CouJity of Dublin ; Dalton's History of the County Dublin ; Wakeman's Old Dublin ; Slacker's Sketches of Donnybrook and Booterstown ; Brewer's Beauties of Ireland, and various Dublin newspapers and magazines of 1807.
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Atmospheric Road name survives at Castlepark
Castlepark Road · street · Dublin · 1844–1920
The memory of the Atmospheric Railway is perpetuated in the title 'Atmospheric Road' which adjoins the old cutting between Castlepark Road and Barnhill Road.
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interesting little line, and its memory is perpetuated in the title of " Atmospheric Road " which adjoins the cutting from Castlepark Road to Barnhill Road.
For detailed technical information on this subject, see "Stephenson on the Atmospheric Railway system, 1844" ; " Mallet, Kingstown and Dalkey Atmospheric Railway, 1844 "; and " Bergin, Atmospheric Railway, 1843 " — all in National Library, Dublin.
Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 208
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Lead mine opened near Castleknock, 1744
Castleknock · townland · Dublin · 1744
A vein of lead ore was found northeast of Castleknock castle, and a mine was opened there in 1744 by Mr. Edward Ford.
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old tradition avers there is a spring well innocuous to human beings, but poisonous to all the lower animals. No information is now available as to its position, and it remains for some investigator to achieve the fame of its re-discovery by experiment. Adjoining the church is a holy well dedicated to St. Brigid, the patron saint of the parish. A short distance to the north-east of the castle is a vein of lead ore, where a mine was opened in 1744 by a Mr. Edward Ford.
A mile beyond Castleknock is Blanchardstown, near which the road crosses the Midland Railway and the Royal Canal by a high bridge affording extended views along the grden banks of the Tolka, Three hundred years ago there was a
Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 181
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here, a vein of lead ore was found to the northeast of Castleknock castle, and a mine was opened on it in 1744 by a Mr. Edward Ford. Not much else is recorded about how the mine fared, but for a time this quiet ground was worked for lead.
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Lost church ruin on Kilmashogue's northern slope
near Kilmashogue · street · Dublin
Some forty years before writing, a diminutive church ruin stood on the northern slope of Kilmashogue, but a recent search failed to find any trace, suggesting it was likely the original Kil-mashogue, the Church of Saint Moshamhog.
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Some forty years ago there stood on the northern slope of Kilmashogue, a diminutive church ruin with little of the walls standing, but recent search failed to discover any trace of it, and probably it has long since either fallen down or been dismantled for building purposes. In all likelihood it was the original Kil-mashogue (the Church of Saint Moshamhog or Alashoge).
Internet Archive neighborhoodofdu00joyc, Chapter 58
As the companion tells it
Somewhere about Kilmashogue, on the northern slope, there stood a small church ruin some forty years before the author's writing. By his time, recent search had found no trace of it, likely fallen or dismantled for building stone. It was probably the original Kil-mashogue, the Church of Saint Moshamhog.
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Rathfarnham decayed amid skirmishes with mountaineers
Rathfarnham · townland · Dublin · 1641–1660
During this troubled period the village of Rathfarnham was the scene of frequent skirmishes and encounters between Dublin settlers and mountaineers, making it an undesirable place of residence that fell into decay.
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At this period the village was the scene of so many skirmishes and encounters between the Dublin settlers and the mountaineers, that it became a very undesirable place of residence and fell into a decayed condition.
Adjoining Rathfarnham was in former times a village named Butterfield, of which no vestige has been left beyond the name, which still attaches to the lane on the right, at the southern end of Rathfarnham. This village probably stood in Butterfield
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Site of Rathmines Castle identified as 'The Orchards'
Palmerston Park · street · Dublin
The castle of Rathmines stood on the site now occupied by the house known as 'The Orchards' in Palmerston Park, while Rathgar Castle stood near the top of the modern Rathgar Road and start of Orwell Road.
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As stated in the preceding chapter, the castle of Rathmines stood on the site now occupied by the hoxise known as " The Orchards," Palmerston Park, and that of Rathgar, on the ground immediately adjoining the top of the modern Rathgar Road and the beginning of the Orwell Road.
The principal grounds for supposing the site of Ormonde's camp to have been between Palmerston Park and Ranelagh are — (i) the statements of both parties that he encamped at Rathmines, and (2) that his camp was a mile (Irish measure) from Baggotrath Castle. {Irish Remonstrance, Sir Lewis
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St. Moling's holy well near Kilmalin
Kilmalin · townland · Wicklow
Near Kilmalin is St. Moling's holy well, enclosed within the grounds of Powerscourt House, now furnishing the water supply for that establishment.
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Leaving the Reformatory, and commencing our journey down the Glencree Valley, we traverse for some miles a bleak and boggy country with groups ef cottages scattered at intervals over the barren hillsides, almost every homestead sheltered by a few stunted trees, while the characteristic odour of turf smoke from the cottages along the road reminds us that we are in a bog country. As we continue our descent, we obtain a line view of the precipitous heights of Tonduff, with its great pine forest, at the opposite side of the valley. Almost midway is the low, rounded hill of Knockree. completely encircled by a by-road, a short distance beyond which we pass the Curtlestown Catholic Chapel and National School. Near Kilmalin is St. MoHng's holy well, enclosed within the grounds of Powerscourt House, and now furnishing the water supply for that establishment. A mile beyond this point, we descend by one of the steepest hills in the county into Enniskerry, whence we can return to town by the Scalp or Bray as desired.
Glencree. was in ancient times a Ro\-al Park or preserve, almost entirely covered by primeval oak forest, and probably either wholly or partly enclosed by some description of artificial boundary to prevent the wild beasts preserved there from wandering away through the desert wilds of Wicklow. In Stveehnan' s Calendar it is recorded that in 1244 eighty deer were sent from the Royal forest at Chester to stock the King's park at Glencree, and that in 1296 the King sent a present to Eustace le Poer of twelve fallow deer from the Glencree forest.
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Vanished castle and village site near Balrothery
Balrothery · townland · Dublin
West of the Limekiln well an oblong enclosure of about an acre, surrounded by a fosse, was traditionally reputed to be the site of an ancient castle and village, though all trace of it has now disappeared.
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A little to the west of this well there was formerly an oblong enclosure, about an acre in extent, surrounded by a fosse, and traditionallv reputed to be the site of a castle and village, of which all trace has now disappeared.
On the high ground between Talhght and Balrothery, an old thorn tree marks the site of an ancient holy well, which was destroyed many years ago by a local farmer in a fit of irritation at the injurv to his fences by people drawing water from it. He carted a load of slaughterhouse refuse to the place and ordered his men to throw it into the well to spoil it, but none of them could be induced to undertake so unpopular a task, and ultimately he had to do it himself. On the way home, however, his horse ran away, and he was seriously injured by a fall from his cart — a \isitation universally regarded as a punishment from heaven, due to his sacrilegious conduct.
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Tradition of Rathgar Castle's site
near Rathgar · townland · Dublin
Older residents retained a tradition, up to about thirty years before writing, that Rathgar Castle had stood at a particular site near the upper end of Rathgar Road.
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Up to about thirty years ago a tradition remained among some of the older residents, that the castle had stood in this position.
A roadway, now represented by Rathgar Avenue, probably a private avenue in its original form, led to Rathgar Castle from the Harold's Cross Road.
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Ancient church remains near Whitechurch
Whitechurch · townland · Dublin
From very early times a church stood in this locality, variously called Alba, the Church of Balgeeth, or the Church in the Marches, referring to the border lands of the Pale. The remains of the ancient church still stand in a graveyard where certain families retain burial rights.
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From very early times a church stood in this locality, and was variously designated as " Alba," " The Church of Balgeeth,"
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Ancient churchyard and watch-tower of Cruagh
Cruagh · townland · Dublin
Beyond the entrance to the old Military road through Killakee demesne lies the ancient churchyard of Cruagh, notable for its curious watch-tower, described elsewhere in the book.
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Immediately beyond the entrance to this road is the ancient churchyard of Cruagh, with its curious watch-tower described in another chapter. (See Index.)
A short descent from here leads to a bridge, beyond which, after an ascent of about three-quarters of a mile, we enter the picturesque woods of Glendoo, presently crossing another bridge over that turbulent little mountain stream, the Owen Dugher, and turning to the right at the far side where the road branches. A long ascent through the over-arching woods conducts us to the mountain road already mentioned, over 1,000 feet above sea level, from ^\hich there is so striking a view of the plain and Bay of Dublin. Once the higher part of this road is reached, tlie ascent of the mountain may be commenced at almost any point by entering the pine wood on the left, afterwards, however, bearing to the right, until the bed of a little stream is seen, to the left of which the highest point is Cruagh summit. As we ascend through the trackless heather and furze, looking back, our view extends over the top of Mount Pelier to the plains of Meath, Kildare, and Westmeath, and on our left may be observed the bed of the little stream that joins the Owen Dugher at Rock brook, its course marked by stunted rowan and elder trees, amid rank herbage and thickets of bracken. A slight further ascent over some marshy ground takes us to the summit marked as Cruagh on the Ordnance map, 1,714 feet high. From here we may observe to the eastward the Two Rock Mountain, with the earn on its summit and the rocks on its southern slope ; to the left and farther off, the Three Rock Mountain, and through the gap between tlie latter and Kilmashogue, Kingstown and its harbour. Bevond the blue waters of the Bay is the familiar form of Howth, with the Poolbeg, the bright sands of the North and South Bulls, and the Clontarf shores intervening. To the north lies the flat Dublin plain, in which numerous familiar objects may be
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Brittas Inn burnt and rebuilt
Brittas · townland · Wicklow · 1911
Brittas Inn, an old-time hostelry near the junction of the new and old Blessington roads, was accidentally burnt in 1911 but has since been rebuilt.
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The road gradually rising from this point, crosses a high ridge on the western slope of Butter Mountain, and passing for a considerable distance through a pine plantation, descends sharply into the valley, where it joins the road from Ballinascorney. To avoid a needless descent to the bottom of the valley, turn to the left through a gateway beside an unoccupied gate lodge, into an avenue of yews leading up to Talbotstown House — an old country residence, with extensive gardens and orchards, now in a somewhat neglected condition. This avenue leads out upon a by-road, passing through a boggy and sparsely inhabited district, and at length joins the Ballinascorney road about half a mile from Brittas Inn, an old-time hostelry accidentally burnt in 191 1, but since rebuilt. At Brittas, which is the junction of the new and old Rlessington roads, the old road will be observed extending away to the right over Tallaght Hill or Knockannavea.
About a mile and a half further, the pretty police barrackis reached which marks the summit of the picturesque Slade of Saggart, and from here cyclists have an easy journey home via Jobstown and Tallaght to either Dolphin's Barn or Terenure, Tcrording to the part of the suburbs to be reached.
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Coronation Plantation being cut down near Glendoo, 1920
Glendoo · townland · Dublin · 1920
The author notes with regret that Coronation Plantation was being cut down in 1920, fearing Glendoo would meet the same fate, reflecting concern over the changing landscape.
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15 (p. 380). I regret to see that Coronation Plantation is now (1920)
being cut down, and I fear that Glendoo is likely to meet the same fate.
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Decline of Finglas festivities
Finglas · parish · Dublin · 1820–1845
The Finglas festivities began declining in popularity about 1820 despite efforts to revive 'the humours of Finglas,' with almost every vestige of them gone by 1845.
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These festivities began to show signs of declining in
Finglaswood House ("King James's Castle"). (1906.)
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Old Monkstown Church tower demolished 1832
Monkstown · townland · Dublin · 1832
An 1802 illustration of Montpelier Parade also showed the tower of old Monkstown Church, which was taken down in 1832 to make way for a new building on the site.
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In the picture referred to, also appears the tower of old Monkstown Church, taken down in 1832 to make room for the nondescript edifice which now disfigures its site.
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Cairn on Carrickbrack Hill
Carrickbrack Hill · street · Dublin
On the summit of Carrickbrack Hill, adjoining the site called 'The Cross', are the remains of another cairn of considerable size.
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overhanging the sea. Immediately beycmd this we cross a stile, and thence keep to the right by a narrow track around " The Red Rock," where in summ.er time may be observed some splendid colour effects, the bright yellow of the furze blossom mingling with the delicate green of its foliage, while interspersed among the red and yellow tints of the rocks are purple patches of heather. The pathway at length conducts us to the very water's edge, passing a little cove and boathouse, beyond which it crosses a low grassy tract, and at length reaches a stile and iron gate. Ascending again, over the rocks, and rounding Drumleck Point, we come into view of an old wire foot-bridge on the right, constructed many years ago for bathing purposes. The Ordnance Survey mark on their 6 -inch Map the site of a castle at Drumleck Point, but no tradition in regard to it has ever been traced, and it is doubtful if it ever existed. Between Drumleck Point and The Needles is a cave, which some antiquarians claim to liave identified as one of the hiding places of Dermot and Grania. We next pass the group of detached jagged rocks known as " The Needles," and a short distance further, the pathway conducts us to a field, on the opposite side of which will be seen a notice-board bearing the word* " public right of way." Following the route indicated on the notice, ^ve reach a welldefined path passing through a tract of bracken, and ultimately leading us out on the neck of the Bailey promontory-. From this point we make our way along the steep road leading to the summit station of the hill tramwav. where we cross the line beside the station, and turn to the left along a narrow by-road. Keeping still to the left, we at length leave the road near a gateway on the right, and enter a delightful wilderness of furze, bracken, heather, and sward, over which on the left rises a precipitous height, surmounted by a earn called " The Cross," where a cross stood down to 100 \-ear3 ago. On the summit of Carrickbrack Hill adjoining, are the remains of another earn of considerable size. Keeping to the right in the little defile, after a short ascent we reach the summit of Black
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The Whiskey Forge at Claremont
Claremont · townland · Dublin
'The Whiskey Forge' stood at the point of land immediately north of the Claremont Hotel.
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14 (p. 320). "The Whiskey Forge" stood at the point of land im-
mediately north of the Claremont Hotel.
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Doubtful castle site at Drumleck Point
Drumleck Point · point · Dublin
The Ordnance Survey marks the site of a castle at Drumleck Point on their 6-inch map, but no tradition regarding it has ever been traced, and it is doubtful if it ever existed.
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overhanging the sea. Immediately beycmd this we cross a stile, and thence keep to the right by a narrow track around " The Red Rock," where in summ.er time may be observed some splendid colour effects, the bright yellow of the furze blossom mingling with the delicate green of its foliage, while interspersed among the red and yellow tints of the rocks are purple patches of heather. The pathway at length conducts us to the very water's edge, passing a little cove and boathouse, beyond which it crosses a low grassy tract, and at length reaches a stile and iron gate. Ascending again, over the rocks, and rounding Drumleck Point, we come into view of an old wire foot-bridge on the right, constructed many years ago for bathing purposes. The Ordnance Survey mark on their 6 -inch Map the site of a castle at Drumleck Point, but no tradition in regard to it has ever been traced, and it is doubtful if it ever existed. Between Drumleck Point and The Needles is a cave, which some antiquarians claim to liave identified as one of the hiding places of Dermot and Grania. We next pass the group of detached jagged rocks known as " The Needles," and a short distance further, the pathway conducts us to a field, on the opposite side of which will be seen a notice-board bearing the word* " public right of way." Following the route indicated on the notice, ^ve reach a welldefined path passing through a tract of bracken, and ultimately leading us out on the neck of the Bailey promontory-. From this point we make our way along the steep road leading to the summit station of the hill tramwav. where we cross the line beside the station, and turn to the left along a narrow by-road. Keeping still to the left, we at length leave the road near a gateway on the right, and enter a delightful wilderness of furze, bracken, heather, and sward, over which on the left rises a precipitous height, surmounted by a earn called " The Cross," where a cross stood down to 100 \-ear3 ago. On the summit of Carrickbrack Hill adjoining, are the remains of another earn of considerable size. Keeping to the right in the little defile, after a short ascent we reach the summit of Black
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