Place-names and antiquities of S.E. Cork, Ireland (vol. pt.2)

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1. Father Shinnick memorial and burses

   Ballyhennick · townland · Cork · 1791

   A memorial records Father Shinnick, who died in 1791 aged 75, with the letters N.A. (Notary Apostolic) and likely B.S.T. Shinnick is thought to have founded a bursary or bursaries in Louvain for Irish students.

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   The letters N.A. stand for Xotary Apostolic; B.T.D. may be the stonecutter's rendering of B.S.T., i.e., Bachelor of Sacred Theology. Father Shinnick was, I think, the founder of a burse, or burses, in Louvain for the education there of Irish students." Vid. under Ballyhennick, suj^ra.

   S.DD. Father Mathew's Tower (O.M.). A castellated building erected by a local admirer of the Apostle of Temperance to commemorate the fruitful labours of the devoted Capuchin.

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   Somewhere around here is a memorial to Father Shinnick, who died in 1791 aged 75. The stone bears the letters N.A., for Notary Apostolic, and what may be B.S.T., Bachelor of Sacred Theology, though the stonecutter's rendering leaves that uncertain. Shinnick is thought to have founded a burse, or burses, in Louvain for the education of Irish students there.

2. Headstone of John O'Leary, died 1763

   Carrigtohill · town · Cork · 1763

   A small reversed headstone in the churchyard records the death of John O'Leary in 1763, aged 78, with an enigmatic inscription claiming him as 'the Greatest loss the publick here has know.' No further details of his public services are recorded.

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   Close to the last is a second small headstone, also reversed, which tells: —

   " The Greatest

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   Carrigtohill in Cork has a churchyard with a small reversed headstone. John O'Leary died here in 1763, aged 78. His stone calls him, in the words cut upon it, "the Greatest loss the publick here has know." Nothing tells us what he did for that public. Whatever he was, that claim is all that remains.

3. Killawillin church, mill, and lios

   Killavullen · town · Cork

   Killawillin ('Church of the Mill') takes its name from an ancient mill that stood near the present Bride Bridge. A large lios survives only as a small arc, and a curious unnamed boulder stands on O'Connor's farm.

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   The ancient mill, from proximity to which the ceall got its name, stood close to the site of the present Bride Bridge. The ceall itself is really in Deerpark townland, q. v. There was also a single large lios of which only a small arc sur\-ives. Possibly, when he had got thus far, some mishap overtook the demolisher and put an untimely end to his labour. On O'Connor's farm is a curious boulder, which, however, lacks a name.

   S.DD. Poillin Bhriain— "Brian's Little Pool": this is a hole in the river.

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   The town of Killavullen takes its name from Killawillin, the Church of the Mill. The ancient mill stood close to where the Bride Bridge is now, though the church itself is really in Deerpark townland. There was once a large lios there, of which only a small arc survives. Perhaps the demolisher met some mishap when he had got that far, and his labour came to an untimely end. On O'Connor's farm stands a curious boulder, but it has no name. And in the river there is a hole they call Brian's Little Pool.

4. Pillar-stone with rounds at Grange boundary

   near Grange · townland · Cork

   Close to Lady's Well, separated by a fence and thus within the townland of Grange, stands a pillar-stone at which 'rounds' are made. The well rounds appear to have been prolonged to this pillar-stone.

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   traces of vaulting. A curious feature is the outvMvd splay of the opes ; evidently the design was defence rather than light. Ballyroberts was a Barrymore castle in the seventeenth century, and as such it was besieged in 1645 by the Eai-1 of Castlehaven.' Probably destruction and final abandonment of the castle date from the Confederate period. Thenceforward, owing to the development of ordnance, there would be but little inducement to castle-rebuilding. There is a sketch of the castle in the Windele mss., 12 I, 11. E.T.A. p. 239. Close to, and partly underneath, the east boundary fence of the townland is a rather noled Uoly Well, popularly dedicated to the Blessed Virgin under the title of Lady's Well, with devotions on August 15th. The Pattern had degenerated into a scene of drunkenness and faction- Hghting, till it was finally abolished, nearly a century since, by Mr-. Mackey and the local clergy. At date of my visit the well was in a very neglected condition— dirty, bare, and nearly empty. Close to the well, separated, however, from the latter by a fence, and, therefore, within the townland of Grange, is a pillar-stone, at which " rounds " are also made ! perhaps it would be more correct to say that the well " rounds " were prolonged to the pillar-stone.- The lios is a remarkable specimen, covering about an acre of ground, and defended by no fewer than three perfect concentric ramparts, of no great height or strength. This fine monument will be found witliin Mr. Mackey 's lawn close to the entrance lodge. Near the lios there was found in 1838 a fibula of pure gold, which was sold in Dublin for £27.

   S.DD. Poll Buidhe — "Yellow Hole," from the yellowish, marly soil. The name is applied to a field within which is a fox-covert.

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   Close to Grange, somewhere around here, there stands a pillar-stone. It sits near a holy well called Lady's Well, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, with devotions held on the 15th of August. A fence runs between the well and the pillar-stone, placing the stone within Grange itself. People make rounds at this pillar-stone, and the records suggest the rounds of the well were prolonged to it, extending the pattern of devotion from the well to the stone. The pattern at Lady's Well had once degenerated into a scene of drunkenness and faction-fighting. It was finally abolished, nearly a century before the author's visit, by Mr. Mackey and the local clergy. When the author came to see the well, it was in a very neglected condition, described as dirty, bare, and nearly empty. The pillar-stone remains, though, bearing witness to the rounds that were made there. Whatever devotions were practiced at the well spilled over to this stone, separated only by a boundary fence. The connection between the two is left somewhat uncertain in the record. The author writes that perhaps it would be more correct to say that the well rounds were prolonged to the pillar-stone, rather than that rounds were independently made at the stone. The practice itself is given no further detail. What the record tells us is simply that the stone stood, that rounds were made, and that the devotion of the well reached out to it.

5. Ringfort at Kelleher's farm in Ballyrichard

   Ballyrichard · townland · Tipperary

   Ballyrichard contains a small surviving circular ringfort on Kelleher's farm, while another ringfort on Lawton's farm has been levelled.

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   There is one small circular lios still standing on Kelleher's farm, and another, on Lawton's, has been levelled.

   S.DD. " Schrathans." A subdenomination of small extent. Scraitlicdn means coarse land, and the word is of fairly frequent occurrence in placenames. Joyce derives it from scraith, a green sward, or a scraw or coarse sod dried for burning. With this derivation Canon Lyons' disagrees. Joyce, however, though — aliquando dormitat— is much more reliable and saner in his derivations than the worthy canon.

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   Somewhere close to Ballyrichard, a small circular ringfort still stands on Kelleher's farm. A second one once stood on Lawton's land, but it has been levelled. Only one survives. The old name Schrathans marks coarse land here. Joyce traced the word to scraith, a green sward or a coarse sod dried for burning. Canon Lyons disagreed with that, though Joyce was considered the saner judge of such things.

6. Ringmeen — Barry patrimony and Crown forfeiture

   Ringmeen · townland · Cork · 1634–1691

   Ownership of Ringmeen and Ballinterry was litigated in 1634, confirming the lands as ancient patrimony of the Barrys. They were later forfeited to the Crown and granted by James II to the ancestors of Lord Midleton.

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   - Ownership of Ringmeen and Ballinterry was the subject of a lawsuit in 1634, when it was established that these lands were the ancient patrimony of the Barrys. Later on, in the same seventeenth century, the two ploughlands in question were declared forfeit to the Crown, and were granted by King James 11 to the ancestors of Lord Midleton. Dr. Caulfield, by the way, thinks that Ballinterry may be the present Ballyleary. (Cork Archaeol. Journal, voL xxi, p. 178.)

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   Somewhere close to Ringmeen, ownership of these lands and Ballinterry was fought over in a lawsuit in 1634. The court established that they were the ancient patrimony of the Barrys. Later in the same century, the two ploughlands were declared forfeit to the Crown, and King James II granted them to the ancestors of Lord Midleton. Dr. Caulfield thought that Ballinterry may be the present Ballyleary.

7. The Poteen Well in Glenarousk

   Glenarousk · townland · Cork

   A spring in Glenarousk known as 'The Poteen Well' was used by an illicit group who found the water suited to their unlawful distilling activities. The name reflects the clandestine poteen-making tradition associated with the site.

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   " The Poteen Well." An enterprising, but not law-loving, band found the water here suited to their illicit purpose.

   Faukan, Fearann — "A Farm." In place-name usage I find the term favrann often or generally applied to Church-land— a glebe on the tenanted land of an abbey. On O'Brien's farm is a ceall or early church site, close to Bothairiu an 'Atha. Area, in two divisions, 207 a.

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   Somewhere around here is a spring known as The Poteen Well. The name tells what happened at it. An enterprising band, not given to obeying the law, found the water suited to their illicit purpose. That purpose was distilling poteen, the untaxed spirit made in secret. They chose this spot for the water, and the well kept the name of what they made there.

8. Ghost-haunted Seana Bhothar in Ballyregan

   Ballyregan · townland · Cork

   The Seana Bhothar (Old Road) in Ballyregan, on the boundary with Ballinbrittig, was formerly known to be ghost-haunted.

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   Seana Bhothar— "Old Eoad"; ou or near the coterminous boundary with Ballinbrittig. The place was formerly ghost-haunted. My informant, however, never saw anything more fearsome than a cat seated at midnight on the summit of a gate pier !

   Ceall ; an early church site on Mrs. Eoehe's farm, and near the south-west angle of the towulaud. Here a low, circular fence on top of the glen slope encloses a space, half an acre, or so, in area.

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   Somewhere close to Ballyregan, there is an old road the people here once called Seana Bhothar. It runs along the boundary with Ballinbrittig. This road was known to be haunted by ghosts. One informant, though, said he never saw anything worse than a cat sitting at midnight on top of a gate pier.

9. Carrigtohill ruined church and tower

   Carrigtohill · town · Cork

   Carrigtohill was likely a 'Mother Church' given its parish extent of thirty-seven townlands. In the village stand the remains of a large ruined church with a strong square tower. Barryscourt Castle nearby is a fine modified peel tower with courtyard and outworks in tolerable preservation.

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   Caeriotohill Parlsh. Judging from the great extent of its parish, Carrigtohill was priibahly a " Mother Church." The parish contains no fewer than thirty-seven townlands, many of them, however, of less than average area. The region embraced comprises about one-half, arable upland, and one-half, fertile limestone plain. In Carrigtohill village are the remains of a large ruined ehurcli, with a strong, square tower attached, and atKilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second and smaller church, while an early church site has been identified at Ballyregan. There are Holy Wells at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. The castle of Barryscourt, near Carrigtohill village, is a very fine specimen of a modified peeltower, which, with its courtyard and outworks, is in a tolei'able state of preservation. Windele, who was at Mass in Carrigtwohill on Palm Sunday, 1833, describes the congregation as bringing each one his own branch of palm, and holding it up in his hand, to be blessed. The church then existing had, by the way, been designed by the well-known Father Mat Horgan, while he was curate in Carrigtwohill. Over the doorway was an Irish inscription: — "Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Xaomhtha."

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   Carrigtohill in Cork was likely a Mother Church, judging from the great extent of its parish. The parish contains no fewer than 37 townlands, many of them less than average area. The region runs about half arable upland and half fertile limestone plain. In the village stand the remains of a large ruined church, with a strong square tower attached. At Kilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second, smaller church, and an early church site has been identified at Ballyregan. There are holy wells at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. The castle of Barryscourt, near the village, is a fine specimen of a modified peel tower, which with its courtyard and outworks is in a tolerable state of preservation. Windele, who was at Mass in the village on Palm Sunday, 1833, describes the congregation as bringing each one his own branch of palm, holding it up in his hand to be blessed. The church then existing had been designed by Father Mat Horgan while he was curate there. Over the doorway was an Irish inscription: "Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Naomhtha."

10. Fionn Mac Cumhal's stone on Brown Island

    near Brown Island · island or archipelago · Cork

    A large stone on Brown Island in Cork Harbour is said to have been flung there by Fionn Mac Cumhal from some neighbouring parish. A second 'Brown Island' exists in the adjoining parish of Mogeesha, part of the townland of Ballintubrid.

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    " Brown Island." One of tlie many small islands in Cork Harbour. Its Irish name, if it had any, is lost. Here is a large stone which Fionn Mac Cumhal Hung hither from some neighbouring parish. In the adjoining parish of Mogeesha is a second " Brown Island," part of the townland of Ballintubrid.

    Labaun, Laban — " Puddle." Area, 1.3 a.

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    Brown Island is one of the small islands in Cork Harbour. Its Irish name, if it had one, is lost. There is a large stone on the island said to have been flung there by Fionn Mac Cumhal from some neighbouring parish. A second Brown Island lies in the adjoining parish of Mogeesha, part of the townland of Ballintubrid.

11. Bawnanimirish: Cromwellian skirmish site

    Glenarousk · townland · Cork

    Bawnanimirish, meaning 'Field of the Battle,' takes its name from a skirmish between Cromwellian and Irish forces in which the Irish were defeated. The name preserves the memory of this encounter in Glenarousk townland.

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    Bawnanimirish (O.M.), Ban an Imris— "Field of the Battle," from a skirmish here between the Cromwellian and Irish forces in which the latter were defeated.

    " The Barrack Field " ; so called from a cluster of labourers' cottages.

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    Somewhere around here is Bawnanimirish, the Field of the Battle. The name comes from a skirmish between Cromwellian and Irish forces, in which the Irish were defeated. The field also went by another name, the Barrack Field, from a cluster of labourers' cottages that once stood there.

12. Clonmel townland and parish antiquities

    Clonmel · parish · Cork

    The original townland of Clonmel (Cluan Meala, 'Vale of Honey') gives its name to the parish. The parish's antiquities include a ruined church, an abandoned castle, a Holy Well, some lioses, and a primitive church-site, though old place-names are scarce due to the largely suburban and demesne character of the area.

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    there was au original Clonmel (Cluan Meala, i.e. "Yale of Honey ") townland. As may be assumed from character of the parish — largely suburban and demesne — old place-names are not numerous. Modern villa names, of the usual provocative type, abound, but our present work takes no note of them ; they mean nothing, and their study leads nowhere. The antiquities are the ruined church, an abandoned castle, a Holy Well, some lioses, and a primiti\'e church-site.

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    There was an original townland of Clonmel, from the Irish Cluan Meala, meaning Vale of Honey, and it gives its name to the parish. Old place-names here are not numerous, as much of the parish is suburban and demesne land. The antiquities are a ruined church, an abandoned castle, a Holy Well, some lioses, and a primitive church-site.

13. Cross-inscribed stone in Carrigtwohill graveyard

    Carrigtohill · town · Cork

    Windele refers to a peculiar cross-inscribed stone located in the graveyard at Carrigtwohill. The section also mentions a Cotter, noted as an Irish scholar and patron of Irish poets, who was presumably lamented in elegies.

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    Windele refers to a peculiar cross-inscribed stone in Carrigtwohill grave- Cotter is said to have been an Irish scholar ; anyhow he, or his father, was the patron of Irish poets and, as may be presumed, he was lamented in many Irish elegies. (Windele

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    In Carrigtohill, there is a graveyard where Windele noted a peculiar cross-inscribed stone. The same source speaks of Cotter, said to have been an Irish scholar, or else his father was. He was a patron of Irish poets, and as may be presumed, he was lamented in many Irish elegies.

14. Grange pillar-stone and Holy Well association

    near Grange · townland · Cork

    A pillar-stone of the same type as the Ballyhamsherry monument stands near the south-west angle of Grange townland. It is deeply embedded in the earth and is popularly associated with the Holy Well on Ballyrobert. One large lios survives of the original three.

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    On this townland — ^just within its boundary fence, near the south-west angle— is a pillar-stone of the same type as the Ballyhamsherry monument. The present dallan is deeply embedded in the eartli and is, in some way, associated in popular estimation with the Holy "Well on Ballyrobert. A few years since there were three Hoses, but only one — a large specimen — now survives. On Andrew Meade's farm in low-lying, wettish land, are two or three folacht-fiaidhs or prehistoric cooking places.

    S.DD. " The Castle Field." This is on Andrew Meade's farm. Cannonballs have been found here ; also the foundations and other remains of ancient buildings.

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    Somewhere around here stands a pillar-stone, the same type as the Ballyhamsherry monument. It is deeply embedded in the earth, near the south-west angle of Grange, just within the boundary fence. People connect it in popular estimation with the Holy Well on Ballyrobert. There were 3 lios here a few years since, but only 1 survives now, a large specimen. On Andrew Meade's farm, in low-lying wet ground, are 2 or 3 folacht-fiaidhs, prehistoric cooking places. The Castle Field, also on Meade's farm, has yielded cannonballs and the foundations and other remains of ancient buildings.

15. Kilcoolishal church site and graveyard at Caherlag

    Caherlag · parish · Cork

    Kilcoolishal ('Church of the Lower Ridge') takes its name from a primitive Celtic church that occupied the site of the present house known as Dunsland, rather than from Caherlag. Caherlag graveyard and church site are within the townland, with a standing grave-stone bearing a cursive inscription for Fr. Michael Sinnott, 45 years parish priest.

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    KiLCOOLiSHAL ats. FACTORY HiLL, Gill Ciiiliseal— " Church of the Lower Eidge (Low-cornered Church)." I regard CuiUseal as an adjective. It may, however, be, as Mr. Foley suggests, that Cool, the second member of the name, = Conula (Cula), and that the compound, Kilcool (Counla's church), is here qualified by the adjective isecd, lower. The name-giving church was almost certainly not Caherlag (though this latter is also within the townland), but a primitive Celtic church which occupied site of the present house known as Dunsland.* Area, 442 A.

    ' Loc. rif. - "Place-Names of Decies," p. 20.

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    The parish of Caherlag gives its name to this ground. Kilcoolishal means Church of the Lower Ridge, though the name may instead come from Cúla's church, with íseal meaning lower. The church that gave its name was a primitive Celtic church on the site of the house called Dunsland, not at Caherlag itself, though Caherlag lies within the same townland. The graveyard here has a standing gravestone with a cursive inscription for Fr. Michael Sinnott, who served 45 years as parish priest.

16. Ringfort and early church site in Ballyregan

    Ballyregan · townland · Cork

    Ballyregan contains a fine large circular ringfort on Wm. O'Connell's farm, as well as a cill, or early church site.

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    The O.M. records a single, large, circular lios; this is a fine specimen, about an acre in extent, on "Wm. O'Connell's farm, with a single surrounding fence, some 15 feet in height by 20 feet thick.

    There is also a cill, or early church site.

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    Somewhere near here in Ballyregan there is a large circular ringfort, a fine specimen about an acre across. It stands on William O'Connell's farm, with a single surrounding fence about 15 feet high and 20 feet thick. There is also a cill, an early church site, in the same place.

17. Ruined church and cemetery at Clonmel (Dean and Chapter Land)

    Clonmel · parish · Cork · 1698–1713

    On the Dean and Chapter Land townland stands the ruined parish church within the ancient cemetery of Clonmel. The cemetery is extensive and includes a special space where victims of the 'Lusitania' disaster are buried. A standing stone beside the doorway commemorates Stephen Towse (d. 1698) and his wife Elizabeth Towse (d. 1713).

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    On this townland stands the ruined church of the parish within the

    ancient cemetery of Clonmel. The cemetery is now of great extent, and, at

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    There's a ruined church in the parish of Clonmel, standing within an ancient cemetery that has grown to great extent. The cemetery includes a space where victims of the Lusitania disaster are buried. A standing stone beside the doorway remembers Stephen Towse, who died in 1698, and his wife Elizabeth Towse, who died in 1713.

18. Barryscourt Castle near Carrigtohill

    near Barryscourt · street · Cork

    The castle of Barryscourt, near Carrigtohill village, is described as a very fine specimen of a modified peel tower, with its courtyard and outworks in a tolerable state of preservation.

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    Caeriotohill Parlsh. Judging from the great extent of its parish, Carrigtohill was priibahly a " Mother Church." The parish contains no fewer than thirty-seven townlands, many of them, however, of less than average area. The region embraced comprises about one-half, arable upland, and one-half, fertile limestone plain. In Carrigtohill village are the remains of a large ruined ehurcli, with a strong, square tower attached, and atKilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second and smaller church, while an early church site has been identified at Ballyregan. There are Holy Wells at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. The castle of Barryscourt, near Carrigtohill village, is a very fine specimen of a modified peeltower, which, with its courtyard and outworks, is in a tolei'able state of preservation. Windele, who was at Mass in Carrigtwohill on Palm Sunday, 1833, describes the congregation as bringing each one his own branch of palm, and holding it up in his hand, to be blessed. The church then existing had, by the way, been designed by the well-known Father Mat Horgan, while he was curate in Carrigtwohill. Over the doorway was an Irish inscription: — "Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Xaomhtha."

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    Somewhere about Barryscourt stands the castle of Barryscourt, near the village of Carrigtohill. It is a very fine specimen of a modified peel tower, and its courtyard and outworks are in a tolerable state of preservation. Carrigtohill was probably a mother church, judging from the great extent of its parish. The parish contains no fewer than 37 townlands, many of them smaller than average. The region holds about half arable upland and half fertile limestone plain. In Carrigtohill village are the remains of a large ruined church, with a strong square tower attached. At Kilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second, smaller church, and an early church site has been identified at Ballyregan. There are holy wells at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. Windele, who was at Mass in Carrigtohill on Palm Sunday in 1833, describes the congregation as each bringing a branch of palm and holding it up to be blessed. The church then existing had been designed by Father Mat Horgan while he was curate there. Over the doorway was an Irish inscription: Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Naomhtha.

19. Clogher near Dromin earthwork and liss

    Clogher · townland · Limerick

    The text identifies Clogher, near Dromin, as the probable Cloghur named separately from Eimchenli in Corbali in a charter. The site possesses only a small defaced earthwork and a liss, suggesting limited antiquarian remains.

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    In the charter " Eimchcnli in Corbali " and Cloglmr (not Enach Cloghur) are named apart ; the last is probably Clogher, near Dromin, which has only a small defaced earthwork and a liss.

    The " Agallamh na Senoraeh,"' a high authority for topography, with especially minute knowledge of this district, identifies the names, placing between Cullen and Ardpatrick " 'Oenach C'uli mna liechtain, now called . . . 'Oenach sen Clochair." Its allusion to Nechtan, who appears in independent poems at the neighbouring Knoekainey and in the Daleassian pedigree, shows local knowledge in legend as minute as in that of the topography round Cenn Febrat (Slievereagh). The Mesca TJlacl^ places '0. sen Clochair between Knoekainey and Slievereagh. Lastly, Corbally adjoins the townlands in which the group of earthworks are found near Clogherbeg and Clogher Hill. The remains are similar to those at the other great 'Oenach cemeteries- -Tara, Brugh, Slievereagh (Temair Erann), and 'Oenach cairbre at Monasteranenagh. It is most improbable that the Dergthene had two cemeteries in that small well-defined area. 'In face of this cumulative argument I see no reason to revise my former statement for what is evidently a late marginal note inserted out of place in the later text.

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    Somewhere close to Clogher there is a small defaced earthwork and a liss, the only antiquarian remains here. A charter names Cloghur separately from Eimchenli in Corbali, and Cloghur is probably this Clogher, near Dromin. The Agallamh na Senorach, a high authority for topography with especially minute knowledge of this district, places between Cullen and Ardpatrick what it calls "Oenach Cul mna liechtain, now called Oenach sen Clochair." Its allusion to Nechtan, who appears in independent poems at the neighbouring Knockainy and in the Daleassian pedigree, shows local knowledge in legend as minute as in the topography round Cenn Febrat, or Slievereagh. The Mesca Ulad places Oenach sen Clochair between Knockainy and Slievereagh. Corbally adjoins the townlands in which the group of earthworks are found near Clogherbeg and Clogher Hill. The remains are similar to those at the other great Oenach cemeteries: Tara, Brugh, Slievereagh, or Temair Erann, and Oenach Cairbre at Monasteranenagh. It is most improbable that the Dergthene had two cemeteries in that small well-defined area. In face of this cumulative argument the author sees no reason to revise a former statement for what is evidently a late marginal note inserted out of place in the later text.

20. Dunkettle: Citil's vanished fort

    Dunkettle · townland · Cork

    Dunkettle (Dún Citil), 'Citil's Dun,' was likely the residence of the local chieftain. No trace of the fort remains and the name-giving occupant may have been a Dane or of Danish descent.

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    DuNKETTLE, Dim Citil — " Citil's Dun," the former residence, no doubt, of the local chieftain. There is neither trace of Dun nor reference (beyond the place-name) to its quondam and name-giving occupant, who, judging from his name, may have been a Dane or of Danish descent. Area, 413 a.

    The O.M. records a number of the usual modern meaningless, very artificial sub-denominations — Woodville, Eichmond, Woodlands.^

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    Somewhere around here was Dún Citil, Citil's fort, the residence of the local chieftain. No trace of the fort survives. Nothing remains but the place-name itself. Citil, who gave the place its name, may have been a Dane or of Danish descent. The old maps also record modern names here, Woodville, Richmond, and Woodlands.

21. Glenarousk pillar-stone and holy well on Hayes's farm

    Glenarousk · townland · Cork

    A small pillar-stone known as 'The Dallan' stands in a field called Pairc-a-Leasa on Hayes's farm in Glenarousk. A neighbouring field on the same farm has a well with some reputation for sanctity, and three small circular lioses or their traces are also found there.

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    On Hayes's farm, towards west side of the present extensive townlaud, and in a field called Pairc-a-Leasa, is a small pillar-stone, known as " The Dalian." In a neighbouring field, on same farm, is a well to which a reputation for sanctity in some degree attaches. On this farm there are likewise three small circular lioses or traces of them.

    S.DD. Pope's Well (O.M.) ; near south-west angle of townland.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Glenarousk, on Hayes's farm, in a field called Pairc-a-Leasa, stands a small pillar-stone known as The Dallan. In a neighbouring field on the same farm, there is a well with some reputation for sanctity. On this farm as well, three small circular lioses can be found, or traces of them.

22. Holy wells of Carrigtohill parish

    Woodstock · townland · Cork

    Holy Wells are recorded at Woodstock, Ballinbrittig, and Terrysland within Carrigtohill parish.

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    Caeriotohill Parlsh. Judging from the great extent of its parish, Carrigtohill was priibahly a " Mother Church." The parish contains no fewer than thirty-seven townlands, many of them, however, of less than average area. The region embraced comprises about one-half, arable upland, and one-half, fertile limestone plain. In Carrigtohill village are the remains of a large ruined ehurcli, with a strong, square tower attached, and atKilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second and smaller church, while an early church site has been identified at Ballyregan. There are Holy Wells at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. The castle of Barryscourt, near Carrigtohill village, is a very fine specimen of a modified peeltower, which, with its courtyard and outworks, is in a tolei'able state of preservation. Windele, who was at Mass in Carrigtwohill on Palm Sunday, 1833, describes the congregation as bringing each one his own branch of palm, and holding it up in his hand, to be blessed. The church then existing had, by the way, been designed by the well-known Father Mat Horgan, while he was curate in Carrigtwohill. Over the doorway was an Irish inscription: — "Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Xaomhtha."

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere near here are holy wells, recorded at Woodstock, Ballinbrittig, and Terrysland, all within the parish of Carrigtohill. The parish was large, holding no fewer than 37 townlands, and may have been what the book calls a Mother Church. The land was about half arable upland and half fertile limestone plain. In Carrigtohill village itself stood the remains of a large ruined church with a strong, square tower attached. At Kilcurfin Glebe were the insignificant ruins of a second, smaller church, and an early church site was identified at Ballyregan. The castle of Barryscourt, near Carrigtohill village, was a very fine specimen of a modified peel tower, with its courtyard and outworks in a tolerable state of preservation. A man named Windele attended Mass in Carrigtwohill on Palm Sunday, 1833, and described the congregation each bringing a branch of palm, holding it up to be blessed. The church then existing had been designed by Father Mat Horgan while he was curate there. Over its doorway was an Irish inscription: Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Naomhtha.

23. Lysaghtstown or Haymount

    Lysaghtstown · townland · Cork

    Lysaghtstown is scarcely known locally; the popular name is 'Haymount.' O'Donovan gives the Irish name as Baile mhic Giolla lasachta, noting the Lysaghts were said to be a branch of the O'Brien family. Haymount is said to derive from a family named O'Hea, recently but not now resident there.

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    Lysaghtstown, Baile an Aiseadaig. Aiseadach is evidently the local Irish equivalent to Lysaght. The name Lysaghtstowu is scarcely known locally ; the popular name is " Haymount." O'Donovau, however, gives the name as Baile mhie Giolla lasachta, and he adds that the Lysaghts are said to have been a branch of the O'Brien family.' Area, 270 a.

    S.DD. Haymount (O.M.) ; said to be derived from a family named O'Hea, recently, but not now, resident therein.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is a place people call Haymount, though the old name is Lysaghtstown. O'Donovan gives the Irish as Baile mhic Giolla lasachta, and says the Lysaghts were a branch of the O'Brien family. Locally, the name Lysaghtstown is scarcely known. Haymount is said to come from a family named O'Hea, who lived here recently but are there no longer.

24. Poll a Ghliogair cave at Belvelly

    Belvelly · townland · Cork

    Poll a Ghliogair ('Hole of the Empty Noise') is a cave and passage in Belvelly townland in which the tide rises with a gurgling sound.

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    Poll a Ghliogair — " Hole of the Empty Noise " ; a cave and passage in which the tide rises with a gurgling sound.

    Carragan — "Little Eock," a sub-division containing some five acres. Baile'Ard — "High Village (or Homestead)," another sub-division ; it contains, approximately, a hundred acres.

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    As the companion tells it

    Close to Belvelly there is a cave called Poll a Ghliogair, the Hole of the Empty Noise. It is a cave and a passage, and the tide rises into it with a gurgling sound.

25. The Priest's Road on Corrin Hill

    Corrin · townland · Cork

    A road running up the south-east side of Corrin Hill is known as 'The Priest's Road,' a name probably derived from the fact that its construction was due to the efforts or representations of the parish priest.

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    " The Priest's Eoad " ; it runs up the south-east side, or shoulder, of Corrin Hill. The name is probably due, as iu similar cases, to the fact that construction of the road was owing to efforts, or representations, of the parish priest.

    Corrach-na-Druimfhimme (see under Ballyoran, siqrra). This is an extensive bog, lying on east side of the townland and adjoining Ballyoran.

    Internet Archive placenamesantiqu02powe, Chapter 9

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Corrin, a road runs up the south-east side of Corrin Hill. People call it the Priest's Road. The name probably comes from the fact that the road was built through the efforts or representations of the parish priest, as in similar cases elsewhere.

26. Aenach Clochair cemetery near Clogherbeg and Clogher Hill

    Clogherbeg · minor feature · Galway

    The text argues that the ancient cemetery Aenach Clochair (Aenach Culi mna Nechtain) should be identified with earthworks near Clogherbeg and Clogher Hill, adjoining Corbally. The Agallamh na Senorach places it between Cullen and Ardpatrick, and the remains resemble those at other great Aenach cemeteries such as Tara, Brugh, and Monasteranenagh.

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    The " Agallamh na Senoraeh,"' a high authority for topography, with especially minute knowledge of this district, identifies the names, placing between Cullen and Ardpatrick " 'Oenach C'uli mna liechtain, now called . . . 'Oenach sen Clochair." Its allusion to Nechtan, who appears in independent poems at the neighbouring Knoekainey and in the Daleassian pedigree, shows local knowledge in legend as minute as in that of the topography round Cenn Febrat (Slievereagh). The Mesca TJlacl^ places '0. sen Clochair between Knoekainey and Slievereagh. Lastly, Corbally adjoins the townlands in which the group of earthworks are found near Clogherbeg and Clogher Hill. The remains are similar to those at the other great 'Oenach cemeteries- -Tara, Brugh, Slievereagh (Temair Erann), and 'Oenach cairbre at Monasteranenagh. It is most improbable that the Dergthene had two cemeteries in that small well-defined area. 'In face of this cumulative argument I see no reason to revise my former statement for what is evidently a late marginal note inserted out of place in the later text.

    ' " Aonach IMacha " at Eniania (Ann. Four MM.), a.m. :^,o79. - Silva Gadelica, vol. ii, p. 118. ^ Ed. Hennessy, p. 19.

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    An ancient cemetery, Aenach Clochair, also known in the older sources as Aenach Culi mna Nechtain. The Agallamh na Senorach, a text with especially minute knowledge of this district, places it between Cullen and Ardpatrick. It alludes to Nechtan, a figure who appears in independent poems at the neighbouring Knockainey and in the Dalassian pedigree, showing local knowledge of legend as precise as its knowledge of the topography. The Mesca Ulad places Aenach sen Clochair between Knockainey and Slievereagh. Corbally adjoins the townlands where the group of earthworks are found near Clogherbeg and Clogher Hill. The remains are similar to those at the other great Aenach cemeteries, Tara, Brugh, Slievereagh, called Temair Erann, and Aenach Cairbre at Monasteranenagh. It is most improbable that the Dergthene had two cemeteries in that small, well-defined area. In face of this cumulative argument, the author sees no reason to revise a former statement for what is evidently a late marginal note inserted out of place in the later text.

27. Carraig na Cille church-rock site in Deerpark

    Deerpark · street · Cork

    Carraig na Cille, meaning 'The Church Rock,' marks the site of the ceall or early church in Deerpark townland. No remains are now visible at the site, which is associated with the nearby Killawillin graveyard.

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    S.DD. Carraig na Cille. " The (Early) Church Pock " ; site of the Ceall alluded to ; there are no remains.

    ' Since writing the above I have found the legend in the Windele iiss., R-I..\., vol. 12, I, 11, p. 243. The Cam was long ago called Leaba na Lun, from "The Lun," a wonderful animal which abode there. This monstrous creature had four legs, great prominent eyes, and a tail, a single lash of which would uproot an oak. The monster turned itself into a piast for the purpose of milking the Drimin at night. Finn and his hound were, however, sent for ; they came, saw, and conquered ; valiant Bran attacked and killed the Lun.

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    As the companion tells it

    Carraig na Cille, the Church Rock, marks the site of an early church in Deerpark. No remains are visible there now. The name remembers the ceall, the early church, once standing at this place. A legend recorded in the Windele manuscripts tells more. The rock was long ago called Leaba na Lun, from the Lun, a wonderful animal that made its home there. It had four legs, great prominent eyes, and a tail whose single lash would uproot an oak. The monster turned itself into a piast to milk the Drimin at night. Finn and his hound were sent for. They came, they saw, and they conquered. Valiant Bran attacked the Lun and killed it.

28. Kilgarvan — St. Garbhan's church site within Queenstown

    Cobh · municipal district · Cork

    Ceall Garbhain ('St. Garbhan's Church') was the primitive church-site lying within what is now Queenstown. Kilgarvan was at one time another name for the parish, or for part of it.

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    Ceall Garbhain — " St. Garbhan's Church." The primitive church-site lay within what is now Queenstosvn. Kilgarvan was, at one time, another name for the parish, or for part of it.

    Belvelly, Beal a Bliealaigli— " ]\Iouth of tlie Eoadway." Here was practically the only ford lay wliich access could be had to the island from the mainland. O'Donovan gives Beal a Bhile, which is certainly incorrect.

    Internet Archive placenamesantiqu02powe, Chapter 10

    As the companion tells it

    In the Cobh district, the old name Kilgarvan points to St. Garbhan's Church. The primitive church-site lay within what is now Queenstown. Kilgarvan was at one time another name for the parish, or for part of it. That is about all the record leaves us — a saint's name, a vanished church, and a parish that once answered to it.

29. Legendary pig of Gortnamucky

    Gortnamucky · townland · Cork

    Gortnamucky townland ('Tillage-field of the Pig') takes its name from what was probably a legendary creature, akin to the boar that killed Diarmuid O'Duibhne, rather than an ordinary pig.

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    GOKTNAMUCKY, Govt iia Muice— " 'I'illage-field of the Pig." The qualifying term, in the singular, suggests that the eponymous pig was a legendary creature — akin, for instance, to the boar which killed Diarmuid O'Duibhne. Area, 239 A.

    S.D. Pairc Liath— " Grey Field."

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Gortnamucky, the land takes its name from a pig — Gort na Muice, the tillage-field of the pig. The old name uses the singular, which suggests this was no ordinary animal. It was more likely a legendary creature, akin to the boar that killed Diarmuid O'Duibhne.

30. Margarita Douly memorial stone, Carrigtwohill

    Carrigtohill · town · Cork · 1735

    A reversed standing stone near the south side of the chancel in Carrigtwohill churchyard commemorates Margarita Douly (or Donly), who died on 8 June 1735 aged about thirty years.

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    Sir James Cotter, here commemorated, sat as Member for Cork city in King James's Irish Parliament, 1689 ; he was commander-in-chief of the royal forces in Cork, Kerry, and Limerick, and first sovereign of Middleton (1687).' A standing stone (reversed), near south side of the chancel, commemorates : —

    "Margarita Douly (or Donly) quix- QUE Triginta Annos Nata Obiit Octava Die Jujsii Anno Domixi 1735."

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    As the companion tells it

    In the town of Carrigtohill there is a churchyard with a standing stone, set reversed, near the south side of the chancel. It remembers Margarita Douly, also called Donly. She died on the 8th of June 1735, aged about thirty years.

31. Pairc a Lingthe: field of athletic contests in Glenarousk

    Glenarousk · townland · Cork

    A field in Glenarousk called Pairc a Lingthe, meaning 'Field of the Leaping,' derives its name from athletic contests that were once held there. The name preserves the memory of these sporting gatherings.

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    Pairc a Lingthe — "Field of the Leaping"; from athletic contests of which it was once the scene.

    Pairc na Stagiin. I do not know the force of the qualifying term in this or similar names. (See under Ballynagarbrach, parish Caherlag, supra.)

    Internet Archive placenamesantiqu02powe, Chapter 9

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Glenarousk there is a field called Pairc a Lingthe. The name means Field of the Leaping. It comes from athletic contests that were once held there, and the name keeps the memory of those gatherings alive.

32. Coppinger former residence in Bridewell Lane, Cork

    near Bridewell Lane · street · Cork

    The Coppinger family, who became lessees of Barryscourt in the early eighteenth century, had previously resided in old Bridewell Lane on the east side of North Main Street in Cork city.

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    This gives us the initials of the rebuilder— David Barry, 1st Viscount Buttevant. The keep, or castle proper, is c^uadrangular in plan with three flanking towers at the outer angles. The southern flanker is of solid masonry to the height of seven feet. In an upper story is the domestic chapel. There were also three bastions or flanking towers to protect the courtyard. Adjoining the castle is the comparatively modern (1716), but now ruinous, mansion of the Coppingers, who, early in the eighteenth century, became lessees of Barryscourt, as I believe they have ever since continued. Their former residence had been in old Bridewell Lane on east side of North Main Street, Cork. The castle proper has remained uninhabited (except presumably by soldiery) since the days of the last Viscount Buttevant. It was never occupied as a residence by the Barrymores.

    S.DD. Lamanagh (O.M.), Oilean Meadhanach — " Middle Island " ; an extensive sub-division, not geographically an island.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere about Bridewell Lane, the Coppinger family once had a residence. The Coppingers lived in old Bridewell Lane, on the east side of North Main Street in Cork city, before they moved to Barryscourt. Early in the eighteenth century they became lessees of Barryscourt, and they appear to have held it ever since. Adjoining the castle at Barryscourt they built a mansion, dated 1716, though it now stands ruinous. The castle itself, a quadrangular keep with three flanking towers at the outer angles, was rebuilt by David Barry, first Viscount Buttevant, whose initials mark the work. The southern flanker is solid masonry to seven feet, with a domestic chapel in an upper story. The castle proper has remained uninhabited since the days of the last Viscount Buttevant and was never occupied as a residence by the Barrymores.

33. Broken pillar stones at Pairc na gCloch, Clonmult

    Clonmult · townland · Cork

    A field in Clonmult called Pairc na gCloch ('Field of the Pillar Stones') was named after standing stones (dallans) long since broken up. One of the pillars was described by a witness who saw it standing as about 7 feet in height.

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    Pairc na gCloch — " Field of the (Pillar) Stones," from some dallans, long since broken up, which stood there ; one of the pillars is described by a person who saw it standing as about 7 feet in height.

    Tobar a' Chaipin — " Well of the Little Cap " ; from a conical covering of mason work.

    Internet Archive placenamesantiqu02powe, Chapter 11

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    Somewhere around here is a place called Pairc na gCloch, the Field of the Pillar Stones. It took its name from standing stones, dallans, that stood there long ago. They have long since been broken up. One person who saw a pillar still standing described it as about 7 feet in height.

34. Holy well at Pairc na Beice, Belvelly

    Belvelly · townland · Cork

    A field called Pairc na Beice ('Field of the Uproar') on Coffey's holding in Belvelly contains a well where devotional 'rounds' were formerly made.

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    Pairc na Beice — "Field of the Uproar." This is a field, on Coffey's holding, in which is a well where, I was informed, " rounds " were made in times past.

    Crann Mor— " Large Old Tree" ; a place called from a large and venerable ash-tree, long since destroyed.

    Internet Archive placenamesantiqu02powe, Chapter 10

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Belvelly there is a field called Pairc na Beice, the Field of the Uproar, on Coffey's holding. It holds a well where rounds were made in times past. Who came, or what they prayed for, the record does not say — only that the field itself was named for an uproar, and the devotion has long since stopped.

35. Killacloyne early church site

    Killacloyne · townland · Cork

    The church that gave Killacloyne its name was located near the north angle of the townland, on Fenton's farm west of the main road. Foundations of an early church measuring 18 by 9 feet are faintly traceable beside a stream in a boggy hollow.

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    The church which gave the place its name was situated near the north angle of the townland. Its exact site was found, with some difficulty, on Fenton's farm, to west side of the main road— beside a stream in a rather boggy situation at bottom of a shallow glen. Foundations of a building — presumably an early church of oratory type — are faintly traceable ; they measure 18 feet by 9 feet. Part of the townland of Killaclyone lies within the neighbouring (Carrigtohill) parish, which see.

    ' The demand for accommodation on the south side of ancient cemeteries must have struck all who give time to their study. Church symboliRm furnishes the explanation ; I take it to be this — the north was the region of the infidel ; the north portion of the cemetery, at least the portion of the latter to the north of the church, was set apart for interment of heretics and others not entitled to Christian sepulchre. Though its symbolism has been long forgotten, the north side of the ancient graveyard is still popularly avoided as much as possible.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is the place that gave Killacloyne its name. A church once stood near the north angle of this land, on Fenton's farm, west of the main road. Its exact site was found, with some difficulty, beside a stream in a boggy hollow at the bottom of a shallow glen. The foundations are still faintly traceable in the ground. They measure 18 feet by 9 feet, the size of a small building, presumably an early church of oratory type. The writer notes something about the old cemeteries. There was always a demand for burial space on the south side. The explanation lies in church symbolism. The north was the region of the infidel. The north portion of the cemetery, at least the part north of the church, was set apart for heretics and others not entitled to Christian burial. Though the symbolism has long been forgotten, the north side of the ancient graveyard is still popularly avoided as much as possible.

36. Maryborough mansion and 'Fillbelly Hall' nickname

    near Maryborough · townland · Cork

    Maryborough is a modern mansion and grounds name derived from Mrs. Maryanne Palmer. A local synonym 'Fillbelly Hall' was in popular use half a century ago. Other mansion names of similar type include Glenville and Glentown Cottage.

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    S.DD. Maryborough (O.M.); the modern name (derived from a Mrs. Maryanne Palmer) of a mansion and grounds. Other mansion names of similar type are Glenville and Glentown Cottage. A local synonym for Maryborough, scil, " Fillbelly Hall," was in popular use half a century ago.

    Poll Cam, " Crooked Eiver-hole," in bed of the Glashabuidhe Stream.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Maryborough, there's a mansion and grounds that took their modern name from Mrs Maryanne Palmer. The locals had another word for it, though. Half a century ago, people called it Fillbelly Hall. Names of this kind weren't unusual; Glenville and Glentown Cottage were the same type.

37. Disappeared lioses at Longstown

    Longstown · townland · Cork

    The Ordnance Map records two lioses at Longstown, one of them square. Both have disappeared along with a third unrecorded one, all on the present McGrath's holding.

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    The 0. M. records two lioses— one of them square. Botii have unfortunately disappeared, along with a third, which the map has left unrecorded. They were all on the present McGrath's holding.

    S.D. Ciiinne a Chaim — " Corner of (with) the Hollow " ; a dip and bend in the road on the boundary of the present townland with Garranes.

    Internet Archive placenamesantiqu02powe, Chapter 7

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, the old Ordnance Map once marked two lioses, one of them square. Both have disappeared, along with a third that the map never recorded. All of them stood on what is now the McGrath holding.

38. Early church site at Ballyregan

    Ballyregan · townland · Cork

    An early church site has been identified at Ballyregan within Carrigtohill parish, one of three church sites in this extensive parish.

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    Caeriotohill Parlsh. Judging from the great extent of its parish, Carrigtohill was priibahly a " Mother Church." The parish contains no fewer than thirty-seven townlands, many of them, however, of less than average area. The region embraced comprises about one-half, arable upland, and one-half, fertile limestone plain. In Carrigtohill village are the remains of a large ruined ehurcli, with a strong, square tower attached, and atKilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second and smaller church, while an early church site has been identified at Ballyregan. There are Holy Wells at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. The castle of Barryscourt, near Carrigtohill village, is a very fine specimen of a modified peeltower, which, with its courtyard and outworks, is in a tolei'able state of preservation. Windele, who was at Mass in Carrigtwohill on Palm Sunday, 1833, describes the congregation as bringing each one his own branch of palm, and holding it up in his hand, to be blessed. The church then existing had, by the way, been designed by the well-known Father Mat Horgan, while he was curate in Carrigtwohill. Over the doorway was an Irish inscription: — "Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Xaomhtha."

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here in Ballyregan, an early church site has been identified. It is one of three church sites in the parish of Carrigtohill. The parish was large, holding no fewer than 37 townlands, and judging from that great extent, Carrigtohill was probably what was called a mother church. The land it covered was about half arable upland and half fertile limestone plain. In Carrigtohill village itself stand the remains of a large ruined church with a strong square tower attached. At Kilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second and smaller church. The early church site at Ballyregan is the third. There are holy wells at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. The castle of Barryscourt near Carrigtohill village is a fine specimen of a modified peel tower, with its courtyard and outworks in a tolerable state of preservation. Windele, who was at Mass in Carrigtohill on Palm Sunday 1833, described the congregation each bringing a branch of palm and holding it up to be blessed. The church then existing had been designed by Father Mat Horgan while he was curate there. Over the doorway was an Irish inscription reading, in the words of the source, "Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Naomhtha."

39. Early church site at Ceall in Ballyregan

    Ballyregan · townland · Cork

    An early church site, called Ceall, is located on Mrs. Roche's farm in Ballyregan, enclosed by a low circular fence on a glen slope.

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    Ceall ; an early church site on Mrs. Eoehe's farm, and near the south-west angle of the towulaud. Here a low, circular fence on top of the glen slope encloses a space, half an acre, or so, in area.

    " The Gary Eoad." Probably the word is Gaortha— a wooded and streamwatered place.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is Ceall, an early church site. It sits on Mrs. Roche's farm, where a low circular fence runs along the top of the glen slope and encloses a space of half an acre or so.

40. Early church site at Cill na Corra

    Kilcor · electoral division · Cork

    The ceall (church) site of Cill na Corra is located on Pyne's holding, close to Kilcor Castle. It represents an early ecclesiastical foundation in the area.

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    Cill na Corra. The ceall site, on Pyne's holding, close to the castle.

    Pairc a tSeipeil — " The Chapel Field," on Hegarty's farm. The name suggests merely a chapel site of the Penal days, but the tradition of a graveyard attached points to an early Celtic church site.

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    As you pass through Kilcor, there is an old church site called Cill na Corra, on Pyne's holding, close to the castle. Nearby is Pairc a tSeipeil, the Chapel Field, on Hegarty's farm. The name suggests a chapel from Penal days, but the tradition of a graveyard attached points to an early Celtic church site.

41. Ford of the Dead Man at Condonstown

    Condonstown · townland · Cork

    A place in Condonstown called Ath a Duine Mairbh ('Ford of the Dead Man') takes its name from a tradition that a corpse was found in the ford.

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    'Ath a Duine Mairbh — " Ford of the Dead Man," i.e. — Ford in which the corpse was found.

    An Loch — " Tlie Lake," a natural water-tilled basin, an acre or so in extent, situated in a mountain patch.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is a place the old name calls Ath a Duine Mairbh, the Ford of the Dead Man. The name comes down from a tradition that a corpse was found in the ford. No more than that has survived.

42. Holy well and rounds at Carrigane

    Carrigane · townland · Cork

    A reputed holy well on Carter's farm in Carrigane was the site of ritual 'rounds' within living memory. This represents a local tradition of devotional practice at a natural spring.

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    There is a reputed holy well on Carters farm ; " rounds " were made there within living memory.

    S.DD. Mointean na Piaibe — " Little Bog of the Piape Crop."

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Carrigane, there is a holy well on Carter's farm. People made their rounds there, within living memory. That means a natural spring where locals came to pray, walking a set pattern of devotion. The practice was still remembered by people not long gone.

43. O'Dorgan tomb and lios at Fahydorgan

    Fahydorgan · townland · Cork

    Fahydorgan townland takes its name from O'Dorgan's Green. An O'Dorgan tomb of considerable antiquity stands in Carrigtwohill graveyard near its west boundary, and one small circular lios survives on the townland itself.

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    Fahydorgan, Faithche Vi Dhargdin— " O'Dorgan's Green." Faitche, minus the Vi Dargain, is also in common use. In Carrigtwohill graveyard, near west boundary of latter, is an O'Dorgan tomb of considerable antiquity. Area, 147 a.

    There is one small circular lios on the townland.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is Fahydorgan, taking its name from O'Dorgan's Green. The Irish form is Faithche Vi Dhargdin, though Faitche alone is also in common use. An O'Dorgan tomb of considerable antiquity stands in Carrigtwohill graveyard, near its west boundary. One small circular lios also survives in this place.

44. Sarsfield family burial place inscription, 1736

    Carrigtohill · town · Cork · 1736

    An inscribed stone near the south of the choir marks the family burial plot of James Sarsfield, dated March 23, 1736, recording his age as 96. The stone delineates the burial ground from the inscribed stone to the wall.

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    One can only speculate as to the public services rendered ; the inscription unfortunately records no more, though we feel that having made so bold a claim it ought to have gone further. Five yards or so to south of choir, and in line with east gable of the latter, is an inscribed stone in testimony that:—

    " Prom This

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    As the companion tells it

    Carrigtohill holds a family burial plot marked by an inscribed stone. James Sarsfield's family placed it on March 23, 1736, recording his age as 96. The stone stands south of the choir and marks the boundary of the burial ground, running from the inscribed stone to the wall. The inscription tells no more than this.

45. Chapel Field graveyard tradition at Kilcor

    Kilcor · electoral division · Cork

    Pairc a tSeipeil ('The Chapel Field') on Hegarty's farm suggests a Penal-days chapel site, but the tradition of an attached graveyard points to an early Celtic church site.

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    Pairc a tSeipeil — " The Chapel Field," on Hegarty's farm. The name suggests merely a chapel site of the Penal days, but the tradition of a graveyard attached points to an early Celtic church site.

    ' Cork Archaeological Journal, vol. ii, pp. 109, 170.

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    As the companion tells it

    In Kilcor, on Hegarty's farm, there is a field known as Pairc a tSeipeil, the Chapel Field. The name alone might point to a chapel from the Penal days. But local tradition speaks of a graveyard attached, which would suggest something older, an early Celtic church site.

46. Early church site at Springhill

    Springhill · townland · Cork

    An early church site or ceall exists on the townland of Springhill, found on Miss Roche's farm close to her residence, indicated by a still-surviving circular enclosing fence.

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    " The Ceall " (Gill) ; the early church site above alluded to. It will be found on Miss Eoche's farm, close to her residence, and is indicated by the still surviving circular enclosing fence.

    Culach Cam. I find the word cidach of occasional occurrence in place-

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is the site of an early church, known as the Ceall. It sits on Miss Roche's farm, close to her residence. You can still see the circular fence that encloses it, marking where the old church once stood.

47. Killahora church site and circular fence

    Killahora · townland · Cork

    The site of the church that gave Killahora its name is marked on the Ordnance Map and faintly remembered locally. No remains survive but the circuit of the circular surrounding fence is traceable.

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    The site of the eponymous ceall is marked on the Ordnance Map, and is faintly remembered locally; there are no remains, but circuit of tlie cii'cular surrounding fence is traceable.

    S.DD. 'Ai-d na Caillighe — "The Hag's Height"; this is a small subdiv., and equates with the present "Windsor Hill."

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Killahora lies the site of the church that gave this place its name. It is marked on the Ordnance Map, and people here still remember it faintly. No walls or ruins survive, but you can still trace the circuit of the old circular fence that once surrounded it.

48. Labaun field and Kilcurtin graveyard

    Labaun · townland · Cork

    A single large field adjoining Kilcurtin graveyard on the north side, named 'Labaun' meaning 'Puddle.' The name likely perpetuates the memory of the marshy place from which the ancient church was called.

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    This is a single large field adjoining Kilcurtin graveyard on the north side. Its name, in all probability, perpetuates memory of the marshy place from which the ancient church was called.

    Labane (D.S.E.).

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Labaun, there is a single large field next to Kilcurtin graveyard. Its name means Puddle. In all probability, it carries the memory of the marshy place from which the ancient church was called.

49. Lioses and Power mansion at Clonmult

    Clonmult · townland · Cork

    Clonmult townland contains two lioses—one moderate-sized and fairly preserved on Loughlin's farm, another partly ruined covering about an acre on Sweetman's farm. The old mansion-house, kennels, and associated buildings of the Powers of Clonmult also stand on the townland.

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    On the townland are two lioses — one (moderate size, single-fenced, and fairly well preserved), on Loughlin's farm ; another (partly ruined and covering about an acre) on Sweetman's. On this townland are likewise the old mansionhouse, kennels, &c., of the Powers of Clonmult.

    S.DD. " Garrykeal," the sub-division above alluded to.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around Clonmult there are two old ring forts. One sits on Loughlin's farm, moderate in size and fairly well preserved. The other, on Sweetman's farm, is partly ruined and covers about an acre. Close to Clonmult also stand the old mansion-house and kennels of the Powers of Clonmult.

50. Lios on Ivis's farm at Ballytrasna

    Ballytrasna · townland · Cork

    A single circular lios of medium size stands on Ivis's farm in the townland of Ballytrasna. The townland name means 'The Homestead Across the Stream.'

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    There is a single circular lios of medium size on Ivis's farm.

    S.DD. Collatrom (O.M.). This is the name of a stream which forms the eastern boundary of townland, parish, and barony. There is a place of the same name in the parish of Kilbrogan, near Bandon, and in the latter case Canon Lyons^ renders it Caladh-Trom, i.e., " Holm of the Elderbushes." Prof. O'Donoghue thinks it most probable the name is Caladh.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere near here, on Ivis's farm at Ballytrasna, there is a single circular lios of medium size. The name Ballytrasna means the homestead across the stream. That is all the old record gives us. One ring, medium-sized, standing on a farmer's land, with a name that speaks of a dwelling and water.

51. Ballyregan early church site

    Ballyregan · townland · Cork

    An early church site has been identified at Ballyregan within Carrigtohill parish.

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    Caeriotohill Parlsh. Judging from the great extent of its parish, Carrigtohill was priibahly a " Mother Church." The parish contains no fewer than thirty-seven townlands, many of them, however, of less than average area. The region embraced comprises about one-half, arable upland, and one-half, fertile limestone plain. In Carrigtohill village are the remains of a large ruined ehurcli, with a strong, square tower attached, and atKilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second and smaller church, while an early church site has been identified at Ballyregan. There are Holy Wells at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. The castle of Barryscourt, near Carrigtohill village, is a very fine specimen of a modified peeltower, which, with its courtyard and outworks, is in a tolei'able state of preservation. Windele, who was at Mass in Carrigtwohill on Palm Sunday, 1833, describes the congregation as bringing each one his own branch of palm, and holding it up in his hand, to be blessed. The church then existing had, by the way, been designed by the well-known Father Mat Horgan, while he was curate in Carrigtwohill. Over the doorway was an Irish inscription: — "Do Dhia Fo Tharmuin Muire Xaomhtha."

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere near here is Ballyregan, where an early church site has been identified. It lies within the parish of Carrigtohill, a parish of no fewer than 37 townlands, many of them smaller than average. The land around is roughly half arable upland and half fertile limestone plain. Carrigtohill was probably what was called a mother church, judging from the great extent of its parish. In Carrigtohill village itself stand the remains of a large ruined church with a strong square tower attached, and at Kilcurfin Glebe are the insignificant ruins of a second, smaller church. Ballyregan's site is the third identified church connection in the parish. Holy wells stand at Woodstock, Ballmbrithig, and Terrysland. Barryscourt Castle near Carrigtohill village is a fine specimen of a modified peel tower, with its courtyard and outworks in a tolerable state of preservation. On Palm Sunday 1833, Windele attended Mass in Carrigtohill and described the congregation each bringing a branch of palm, holding it up to be blessed.

52. Carrig rock removed by Public Works

    Carrig · townland · Cork

    A point on the road called Carrig or 'The Rock' formerly featured a rock that was cut away during the time of the Public Works.

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    Carrig, or " The Kock," a point on the road where formerly was a rock, cut away " at time of the Public Works."

    Ballixabointra, Baile na Baintreabhaighe — " The Widow's Homestead." Area, .338 a.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is a point on the road once called Carrig, or The Rock. There was a rock there, and it was cut away at the time of the Public Works. Nothing remains of it now but the name.

53. Cloy an Earla – ancient fence at Clyduff

    Clyduff · townland · Cork

    An ancient earthen rampart called 'Cloy an Earla' existed on or near the coterminous boundary of Barrymore and Imokilly baronies at Clyduff, recorded by the antiquary William Hackett of Midleton.

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    Win. Hackett of Midleton, an enthusiastic, and, for his day, careful and capable antiquary, makes allusion' to an ancient claidhe, '-called 'Cloy an Earla,' " on, or near, the coterminous boundary of Barymore and Imokilly.

    S.D. Barr a' Bhaile— " Village Head."

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere near here stood an ancient earthen fence called Cloy an Earla, on or near the boundary where Barrymore and Imokilly meet. William Hackett of Midleton, a careful antiquary for his day, recorded it. Not much else is known about it now.

54. Double-ramparted lios at Condonstown

    Condonstown · townland · Cork

    Condonstown townland contains a single lios that is double-ramparted and circular in plan. The townland also features a natural lake called An Loch, situated in a mountain patch and covering an acre or so.

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    There is one lios — double-ramparted and circular in plan.

    S.DD. Cuoc a tSleibheain — Perhaps " Hill of the Little Mountain"; the name would not be as tautological as the English rendering represents it. Mr. R. A. Foley suggests C. a tSleibhe bhain or C. a tSleibhe mheadoin, and very likely the latter is the correct name.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Condonstown there is a single lios, double-ramparted and circular in plan. That is what the record tells us, and little more.

55. Father Mathew's Tower commemorative castellation

    Carrigtohill · town · Cork

    A castellated building erected by a local admirer of the Apostle of Temperance, Father Theobald Mathew, to commemorate his labours. It is recorded on the Ordnance Map under the sub-denomination heading.

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    S.DD. Father Mathew's Tower (O.M.). A castellated building erected by a local admirer of the Apostle of Temperance to commemorate the fruitful labours of the devoted Capuchin.

    " Boglands " — A sub-den. of inconsiderable extent.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Carrigtohill, there is a castellated building known as Father Mathew's Tower, marked on the Ordnance Map. A local admirer erected it to commemorate the fruitful labours of the devoted Capuchin, the Apostle of Temperance, Father Theobald Mathew.

56. Gownach Well and legendary heifer

    Kilcor · electoral division · Cork

    The Gownach Well derives its name from Gamhnach meaning a yearling heifer. The eponymous bovine may be connected to the legendary Glas Ghaibhleann of Irish mythology.

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    The Gownach Well. Gamhnach = a yearling heifer; the eponymous bovine may be the legendary Glas. G.

    Gleann Caoin — "Pleasant Glen."

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    As the companion tells it

    In Kilcor there is a well called the Gownach Well. The name comes from Gamhnach, meaning a yearling heifer. The creature the well is named for may be the legendary Glas Ghaibhleann of Irish mythology.

57. Small perfect lios on John Leary's farm at Garranes

    Garranes · townland · Cork

    A small but perfectly preserved lios, no more than a quarter acre in area, stands on John Leary's farm at Garranes, with its circular fence about 8 feet high.

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    The O.M. shows four lioses, viz., one of fairly large size and three of smaller area. The larger monument, on Fitzgerald's farm, and now completely destroyed, contained souterrains which were opened, explored, and described many years since by Grofton Oroker and others. On John Leary's farm is a small lios — not more than a quarter acre in area but quite perfect — with its circular fence about 8 feet high. On Thomas Barry's holding is a similar monument, with a well-defined external trench, and on Mulcahy's holding adjoining is yet another about three-quarter acre in area, and with trench and ring-fence perfect. There is also a fine dallan on Fitzgerald's farm near the cross-roads. The megalith is of the local slate, stands 6 feet high by 6 feet 7 inches by 2 feet, and is cut naturally, on the west face, into a series of two steps.

    S-DD. Pairc a Dallaiu— " Field of (in which stands) the Pillar-stone," just referred to.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here at Garranes, the Ordnance Map shows four lioses. The largest stood on Fitzgerald's farm, but it has been completely destroyed. It once held souterrains which were opened, explored, and described many years since by Crofton Croker and others. On John Leary's farm is a small lios, not more than a quarter acre in area but quite perfect, with its circular fence about 8 feet high. On Thomas Barry's holding is a similar monument, with a well-defined external trench. On Mulcahy's holding adjoining is yet another, about three-quarter acre in area, and with trench and ring-fence perfect. There is also a fine dallan on Fitzgerald's farm near the cross-roads. The megalith is of the local slate, stands 6 feet high by 6 feet 7 inches by 2 feet, and is cut naturally, on the west face, into a series of two steps. The field is called Pairc a Dallain, the field in which stands the pillar-stone.

58. Tigh na Glaise hamlet — former watering place for ships

    Ballynoe · townland · Cork

    Tigh na Glaise ('House of the Streamlet') is a hamlet of four or five houses in the south-west of Ballynoe townland. Ships formerly took in fresh water at this place.

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    S.D. Tigh na Glaise — "House of the Streamlet." The name is now applied to a hamlet of four or five houses. At this place (in south-west of the townland) ships formerly took in fresh water.

    ' Irish place-names suggesting Danish or Norwegian association are surprisingly rare, and are practically confined to coastal districts. Their rarity, indeed, suggests that the northnien settlers on the land were comparatively few, and that they were very soon swallowed up in the native population.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is Tigh na Glaise, the House of the Streamlet. It's a hamlet of four or five houses in the south-west of Ballynoe. Ships used to come here to take on fresh water. The book notes that Irish place-names suggesting a Norse connection are rare, confined mostly to coastal spots, which hints that Norse settlers on the land were few and were soon absorbed into the native population.

59. Early church site at An Ceall in Ballyoran

    Ballyoran · townland · Cork

    Towards the north side of Ballyoran townland, on James O'Brien's farm, is a ceall or presumed early church site. No remains, traces, or traditions survive beyond the field-name An Ceall.

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    Towards north side of tlie townland, on James O'Brien's farm, is a ceall,or presumed early church site. There are no remains of the church, nor even traces or tradition beyond the field-name— An Ceall.

    S.DD. Bothain'n an 'Atha— " Little Koad of (to) the Ford."

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60. Ballyleary — possible identification with Ballinterry

    Ballyleary · townland · Cork

    Dr. Caulfield suggested that the historical placename Ballinterry, forfeited by the Barrys in the seventeenth century, may correspond to the present-day townland of Ballyleary in Cork.

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    - Ownership of Ringmeen and Ballinterry was the subject of a lawsuit in 1634, when it was established that these lands were the ancient patrimony of the Barrys. Later on, in the same seventeenth century, the two ploughlands in question were declared forfeit to the Crown, and were granted by King James 11 to the ancestors of Lord Midleton. Dr. Caulfield, by the way, thinks that Ballinterry may be the present Ballyleary. (Cork Archaeol. Journal, voL xxi, p. 178.)

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