Name: Statistical survey of the county of Cork : with observations on the means of improvement ; drawn up for the consideration, and by the direction of the Dublin Society
Author: Horatio Townsend (1750–1837)

Monkstown sea-bathing village

Monkstown · townland · Cork

Below Passage lies the village of Monkstown, occasionally resorted to in summer for the benefit of sea bathing. The parish is an impropriate rectory, the property of Lords De Vesci and Longford.

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from the city in boats. Below Passage is the Tillage of Monkstown, occasionally resorted to in summer for the benefit of sea bathing.
In the village of Douglas, situate at the northeast end of Carigaline parish, which, however, belongs rather to the liberties of Cork than the district under consideration, is an extensive manufac-^ tory of sail-cloth, providing employment for about three hundred people. This business, of long establishment, and very high character for the goodness and durability of the cloth, is conducted by Mr. Besnard in a stile of correct and regular management, which does him great credit. The other works of industrious enterprise, not before specified, are bolting mills, of which this district has now no inconsiderable number, and mostly of recent erection.

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Somewhere around here is the village of Monkstown. People came from the city in boats, and the place was occasionally resorted to in summer for the benefit of sea bathing. The parish was an impropriate rectory, the property of Lords De Vesci and Longford.

Parishes of Ross and Miroes noted for fertility

near Ross · parish · Cork

The parishes of Ross and Miros were the most distinguished for fertility along this sea coast district. The neighbourhood of Ross produced good wheat, though barley was until lately almost the only grain raised on the better soils.

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The grounds adjoining the sea coast are cultivated, end their produce disposed oL> so nearly in the same manner with those of Banyroe, that it ia unnecessary to enter into a minute acoouat frf them. The principal difference is a general inferiority of soil in (he lands, and of skill in the inhabitants of this district The parishes of Boss and Miros are the most distinguished for fertility, the other parts of the sea coast containing a large proportion of rough, rocky, and barren land. The neighbourhood of Ross produces good wheat, but barley is the principal, and till lately was almost the only grain raised upon the better soils of this part of the dis*. trict About thirty years ago, a large boulttng mill* (the first built in this barony) was erected on the estate of Riebard Townsend, Esq. at the head of Castle Townsend harbour* Wheat was then so little cultivated in the vicinity, that the proprietors supposed they should be obliged to resort to Barryroe for a supply. ' But the encouragement of a home market soon procured them an ample provision. The success of the undertaking induced others to fol- 2 Q % low
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Along this stretch of coast, most of the land is rough, rocky, and barren. The parish of Ross is the exception. Together with the neighbouring parish of Miros, it is the most distinguished here for fertility. The land around Ross produces good wheat. But barley is the principal grain, and until lately was almost the only grain raised on the better soils of this part of the district. About 30 years ago, a large bolting mill, the first built in this barony, was erected on the estate of Richard Townsend, at the head of Castle Townsend harbour. Wheat was then so little cultivated in the vicinity that the proprietors supposed they should be obliged to resort to Barryroe for a supply. But the encouragement of a home market soon procured them an ample provision. The success of the undertaking induced others to follow.

Rare char fish in Inchigeelah lake

Inchigeelagh · townland · Cork

The lake at Inchigeelah is noted for the presence of the char, a fish of uncommon rarity in the county. Most other lakes in the area contain only eels and trouts.

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use. The general time of running up the riven it ha autumn, and winter, when the copious falls of rain afford them most facility of passage. A few run in spring, and summer, but, except in the Lee, the running of this fish is almost confined to particular seasons. This circumstance, and the peculiar quality of the Lee fish, seems to shew, that salmon do not range far from the mouth of the rivers they inhabit, and that every river has its own fish. It is probably owing to the rapid current of our rivers, that they do not produce the variety Observable in other places. Eels and trouts are found in all, pike and perch only in a few. These, with salmon, compose the whole catalogue of their contents. In one of the lakes (Inchigeelah) is found the char, a fish of uncommon rarity. Eels and trouts inhabit most of the rest.
The general character of our rivers, as has been observed, is rapidity, a circumstance as unfriendly to navigation, as it is favourable to the erection of mitts. Of this advantage a more than prudent use teems to have been made, particularly in the article of bolting mills, the number of which has greatly multiplied of late. Thirty years ago, I doubt if there were more than three of (bis description in the whole county, and they sent molt of their flour to Dublin. The number now is not easy to be counted, and Cork is the principal noarketrforttieir flcmr. The competition, however,

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Close to Inchigeelagh there is a lake that holds something most of the waters around it do not. The rivers of this part of Cork run fast, and that rapidity shapes what lives in them. Salmon run up the rivers mostly in autumn and winter, when heavy rains make passage easier. A few run in spring and summer, but outside the Lee, the running of salmon is almost confined to particular seasons. The peculiar quality of the Lee fish seems to show that salmon do not range far from the mouths of the rivers they inhabit, and that every river has its own fish. It is probably the rapid current of these rivers that stops them producing the variety observable in other places. Eels and trouts are found in all the rivers and lakes. Pike and perch appear only in a few. These, with salmon, compose the whole catalogue of their contents. But in one of the lakes, Inchigeelah, is found the char, a fish of uncommon rarity in the county. Eels and trouts inhabit most of the rest. The char sets this lake apart.

Shanahan's new bridge over the north channel, Cork

Cork · city · Cork

A handsome new bridge over the north branch of the River Lee, about a quarter mile below the old one, was built by Mr. Michael Shanahan of Cork. The author credits it to his taste and skill.

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The corporation has therefore with great propriety been f<fr<ome years employed in arching over them, an improvement; to which the old town is now indebted for several of its most spacious and elegant streets. Among the later improvements is a very handsome bridge over the north branch of the river, near a quarter of a mile lower than the old one. It was built by Mr. Michael Shanahan, of Cork, and does grcfet credit to his taste and skill. There are also two additional bridges over the south branch (the staaHer of the two) one of which has been lately rebuilt, and consists of one handsome arch of hewn stone. Of the public buildings, the Exchange is the most remarkable for architectural beauty, being a neat and elegant structure, ornamented with columns of the Doric and Ionic orders, but so inconveniently placed among surrounding bouses, as to lose much of its proper effect. It was built by an Italian architect, as was also the Corti -market, a well executed building of the Tuscan order, which labours under similar inconvenience, the street in front being so narrow as hardly to admit two carriages to pass each other. The other public buildings are churches, chapels, m&tmg-honses, hospitals, &c. several of which are spacious and convenient within, but generally destitute of any thing interesting or attractive from - J fc without
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Cork has been reshaping itself in recent years. The corporation has been arching over old channels, and the old town now owes several of its most spacious and elegant streets to that work. Among the later improvements is a very handsome bridge over the north branch of the River Lee, near a quarter of a mile lower than the old one. It was built by Mr. Michael Shanahan of Cork, and does great credit to his taste and skill. There are also two additional bridges over the south branch, the smaller of the two branches. One of those has been lately rebuilt and consists of a single handsome arch of hewn stone. Of the public buildings, the Exchange is the most remarkable for architectural beauty, a neat and elegant structure ornamented with columns of the Doric and Ionic orders, though set so inconveniently among surrounding houses that it loses much of its proper effect. It was built by an Italian architect, as was also the Corn-market, a well executed building of the Tuscan order, which labours under a similar inconvenience, the street in front being so narrow as hardly to admit two carriages to pass each other. The other public buildings are churches, chapels, meeting-houses, hospitals, several of them spacious and convenient within, but generally destitute of anything interesting or attractive from without.

Soft black slate quarry on Whiddy Island

near Whiddy Island · island or archipelago · Cork

On Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay there is a quarry of soft black slate which imparts its colour as freely as blacklead. The section also notes the absence of any coal indication in the surrounding district.

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There are varieties of stones, ochres, and clays, found here, but I know of no metallic veins ever discovered. In the island of Whiddy is a quarry of soft black slate, which communicates that colour as freely as black-lead. There is no indication of coal. , '
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On Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay, there is a quarry of soft black slate. It gives its colour as freely as blacklead. The island has varieties of stones, ochres, and clays, but no metallic veins have been discovered there, and there is no indication of coal in the district.

Stone circle south of Temple Brien church

Templebryan · parish · Cork · 1742

About four hundred yards south of the old church at Temple Brien is a stone circle thirty feet in diameter, with only five stones still upright. Visited by the Bishop of Clogher in 1742 and described in Smith's History of Cork, it was considered a heathen temple.

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About four hundred yards south of the old chufch, is a circle of large stones, thirty feet in diameter, five
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In the parish of Templebryan, about four hundred yards south of the old church, stands a circle of large stones, thirty feet across. Five stones remain upright. The Bishop of Clogher visited it in 1742, and Smith's History of Cork described it as a heathen temple.

Whitehall, seat of Samuel Townsend, with grand bay prospect

Whitehall · townland · Cork

Whitehall, the seat of Samuel Townsend, Esq., stands on the east side of Rincolisky or Roaring Water Bay. Its upper ground commands a grand prospect from Cape Clear to Mizen Head, with ruined castles on several headlands and many islands in the bay, though its situation is unfavourable for growing trees.

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Whitehall, the seat of Samuel Towusend, Esq. stands on the east side of Rincolisky, or Roarings water-bay. It enjoys every advantage of land and water, but from the nature of its situation is unfa* vourably circumstanced for the, growth of trees. The upper part of the ground commands one of the grandest prospects to be found any where, an immense expanse of water extending from Cape Clear on one side to the Mizen-head upon the other. The depth of this great bay is proportioned to its breadtli, its shores are diversified by many jutting4 points and headlands, on several of which are ruined castles, and its ample bosom is inlaid with a great
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Somewhere close to Whitehall is the seat of Samuel Townsend. It stands on the east side of Rincolisky, or Roaring Water Bay. It enjoys every advantage of land and water, but from the nature of its situation is unfavourably circumstanced for the growth of trees. The upper part of the ground commands one of the grandest prospects to be found anywhere, an immense expanse of water extending from Cape Clear on one side to the Mizen Head upon the other. The depth of this great bay is proportioned to its breadth, its shores are diversified by many jutting points and headlands, on several of which are ruined castles, and its ample bosom is inlaid with a great number of islands.

Youghal indebted to Boyle family's munificence

Youghal · town · Cork

Youghal was much indebted to the illustrious Boyle family, who held great possessions in the area and displayed their munificence in works of charity and utility. The Duke of Devonshire, Earl of Shannon, and Lord Ponsonby were the principal proprietors at the time of writing.

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Youghall, as well as many other places in this county, was much indebted to the illustrious family of Boyle, who had great possessions in this quarter, add displayed their usual munificence in works of charity and utility. The duke of Devonshire, who possesses so large a portion of the Burlington estate, the earl of Shannon, and Lord Ponsonby are now the principal proprietors in this quarter.
Cloyne lays claim to considerable antiquity, if the town be coeval with the cathedral, which is said to have been founded by St Colman in the sixth century. It does not, however, seem to have ever advanced beyond the rank of a populous village, having no peculiar advantages of situation, except the fertility of the adjoining grounds. It stands in the southern vale of Imokilly, about two miles west of Cork harbour, and seems to derive its principal consequence and support from the establishments of a cathedral, and the residence of a bishop. The lands of this vale are remarkably good, and the

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Youghal was much indebted to the illustrious Boyle family, who held great possessions in this quarter and displayed their usual munificence in works of charity and utility. Other places in this county were similarly indebted to the Boyles. The principal proprietors were the Duke of Devonshire, possessing a large portion of the Burlington estate, the Earl of Shannon, and Lord Ponsonby. Cloyne claimed considerable antiquity if the town was coeval with the cathedral, said to have been founded by St Colman in the 6th century. It never seemed to advance beyond the rank of a populous village, having no peculiar advantages of situation except the fertility of the adjoining grounds. It stood in the southern vale of Imokilly, about 2 miles west of Cork harbour, deriving its principal consequence and support from the establishments of a cathedral and the residence of a bishop. The lands of this vale were remarkably good.

Ardrum, seat of the Colthurst family

Ardrum · townland · Cork

Ardrum, near Blarney, was the principal seat of the Colthurst family, with handsome grounds and flourishing plantations. The late Sir Nicholas Colthurst added many improvements to the estate, and his loss was severely felt in the neighbourhood.

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In the neighbourhood of Blarney are several handsome seats. That of Mr. Carlton's at Woodside is one of the first for beauty of situation and style of keeping. Ardruin, the principal seat of the Colthurst family, has handsome grounds, and a great deal of flourishing plantation. A long minority deprived it for many years of the advantages accruing from the proprietor's residence. The late Sir Nicholas Colthurst added much in the way of improvement, and, had he lived, would have done a great deal more. The loss of such a man was severely felt in that neighbourhood. Dripsey Castle, the seat of John Colthurst, Esq. a few miles to the west, is boldly situated on the river Pripsey. Mr. Colthurst is a judicious farmer, and 4 s 2 particularly
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Somewhere around here is Ardrum, the principal seat of the Colthurst family. The grounds are handsome, with a great deal of flourishing plantation. For many years a long minority deprived the estate of the advantages that came from having the proprietor in residence. The late Sir Nicholas Colthurst added much in the way of improvement, and had he lived, he would have done a great deal more. The loss of such a man was severely felt in the neighbourhood.

Blarney's manufacturing site advantages

near Blarney · townland · Cork

Blarney was well adapted to many kinds of manufacture due to its great command of water from two nearby rivers, a populous neighbourhood, and the vicinity of a great market. The town had obtained a character for mercantile enterprise sustained over a long period despite occasional failures of individual undertakers.

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It is much to be wished, that all these praise* worthy and useful works may continue to feward the ingenuity and enterprise of the undertakers, it seems indeed probable, from the degree of activity which lias prevailed here so long, that, thof changes may occasionally take place, and individuals suffer loss and disappointment, some persons pf wealth and spirit will never be wanting to succeed to the. -vacancies, that may occur, and keep up the character, which Blarney has obtained. The great command of water, in consequence of two near fivers, a populous neighbourhood, and the vicinity of a great market, were circumstances undoubtedly sufficient to recommend the site as well adapted to many kinds- of manufacture. Time, the ultimate decider of speculating questions, appears to have sanctioned the judiciousness of the choice. In a country like this,,, where many $ie popr, many idltf, sad faw rich, mercantile enterprises experience juoreo^stractipn than those* wjucharis^/rqm situations

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Somewhere around here, Blarney built a name for itself in trade and manufacture. The town had a great command of water, thanks to two nearby rivers, a populous neighbourhood, and the vicinity of a great market. These were circumstances sufficient to recommend the site as well adapted to many kinds of manufacture. Activity had prevailed here for a long time. The survey wrote that though changes might occasionally take place, and individuals suffer loss and disappointment, some persons of wealth and spirit would never be wanting to succeed to the vacancies that may occur, and keep up the character which Blarney had obtained. Time, the survey said, the ultimate decider of speculating questions, appears to have sanctioned the judiciousness of the choice. In a country where many are poor, many idle, and few rich, mercantile enterprises experience more obstruction than those which arise from situations more favoured.

Coal range north of Kanturk

Kanturk · town · Cork

A second argillaceous range parallel to the first and north of Kanturk is also found to contain coal. The coal approaches near the surface where veins are thin but widen as they descend.

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has been hitherto discovered*. The seat of the coal is in those tracts of argitlite, which have been already mentioned. One of them takes its eastern commencement in the barony of Fermoy, between Doneraile and the Blackwater, and, passing on the north side of Mallow, continues its course westward to the mountains, that form the boundary of Kerry. In this tract, and principally in the western part of it, the greatest quantity of coal has been found* Another argillaceous range parallel to this, and north of Kanturk, is also found to contain it. In some places the coal approaches very near the surface, where the veins are usually thin, but widen as they . descend. The position of the strata, which run to great distances east and west, is, as has been already observed, not horizontal, but inclined, rising towards the surface, as they go northward, and dipping or descending in the contrary direction. The coal is enclosed in a cover or case of dark ferruginous slate, some of which splits into laminse, or plates, of a size and form resembling large house slates, but apparently too brittle and tender for that use. As these argillaceous tracts abound with water,
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Kanturk in Cork sits near a band of argillite that holds coal. Two such ranges run through this part of the county. One begins in the barony of Fermoy, between Doneraile and the Blackwater, passes on the north side of Mallow, and continues westward to the mountains forming the boundary of Kerry. The greatest quantity of coal has been found in the western part of that tract. A second argillaceous range, parallel to the first and north of Kanturk, is also found to contain coal. In some places the coal approaches very near the surface, where the veins are usually thin, but they widen as they descend. The strata run to great distances east and west. They are not horizontal but inclined, rising towards the surface as they go northward and dipping in the contrary direction. The coal is enclosed in a cover of dark ferruginous slate, some of which splits into plates resembling large house slates, though too brittle for that use.

Commodious dwelling house on Glandore harbour

near Glandore · population centre · Cork

A large and commodious dwelling house on the harbour of Glandore was built by William Limrick, Esq., a colonel in the East India service who lately returned after a long residence in that country. It is noted as one of the most deserving new houses in West Carbery.

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There are several other seats old as well As new, in west Carbery, of which few aw sufficiently interesting to require a particular description^ A bare catalogue of pames and places can convey little information of importance, and none of enter* tainment Of the new houses, the most deserving of mention seem to be Newcourt* the seal of Becker Fleming, Esq. handsomely situated on the Wen, two miles below Skibbtfreen* and a large and commodious dwelling house on tho harbour of Glandore, built by William Limrick, Epq. <*>lofiel ia the East India service, and lately returofed after a long residence in that country, , »
In enumerating the houses of this barony, it would be improper to pass unnoticed those of the clergy, the increase of which, now unfortunately

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Glandore sits along its harbour in West Carbery. Among the new houses of this barony, the survey calls one of the most deserving of mention a large and commodious dwelling house on the harbour of Glandore. It was built by William Limrick, Esq., a colonel in the East India service, who had lately returned after a long residence in that country. The survey sets it alongside Newcourt, the seat of Becker Fleming, Esq., handsomely situated on the Ilen, two miles below Skibbereen. The writer concedes that a bare catalogue of names and places conveys little of importance, and none of entertainment.

Conna House, formerly Ballyhooly, seat of the Hare family

Conna · town · Cork

Conna (formerly called Ballyhooly) is described as the first establishment in beauty and magnificence among later seats in the area, now the property of Richard Hare, eldest son of Lord Ennismore. The house is adorned with a reputedly first-rate collection of paintings by the best masters, selected with taste and great expense.

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water, in the neighbourhood of which are many other handsome seats. Of the later establishments, for the first in beauty and magnificence is Convaraor?, (formerly Ballyhooly) im>w the property of Riclbrd Hate, Esq. eldest son of Lord Eniusmore. This place was much and justly admired for the singular beauty of its situation, before it derived any adventitious graces from the hind pf art The add-on of a superb bouse, and grounds highly dressed and judiciously planed fully entitle it to the pre-eminence here bestowed. TEis fine mansion is not lew calculated to gratify the accomplished spectator .within than without. Lord Ennismore, and his son, are both distinguished for their skill and love of painting, and have, in consequence, profusely adorned the house with pictures of the best masters, selected with mvch taste and judgment, and procured at great expence. It is reputed to be one of the first collections in the kingdom. Lower down on the river is Craig, occupied by Colonel Stewart, brother-in-law to Mr. Hyde, whose estate it is, a remarkably beautiful situation, but on a 6n?aller scale. Chief of the old establishments is Castlebyde, the seat of John Hyde, Esq. superior \o all in the ex* tent of the grounds and the rich abundance of its timber. Much of this is native woptj, consisting clriefly of oak, great part of it full grown. This 3 x stands
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The town of Conna was once called Ballyhooly, and it holds a house that travellers of this country once ranked first among the later seats for beauty and magnificence. It is the property of Richard Hare, eldest son of Lord Ennismore. The place was much and justly admired for the singular beauty of its situation before any hand of art had touched it. The addition of a superb house and grounds, highly dressed and judiciously planned, earned it that preeminence. What is inside matches what is outside. Lord Ennismore and his son are both distinguished for their skill and love of painting. They profusely adorned the house with pictures of the best masters, selected with much taste and judgment and procured at great expense. It is reputed to be one of the first collections in the kingdom. The house stands near water, and there are many other handsome seats in the neighbourhood. Lower down on the river is Castlebyde, the seat of John Hyde, superior to all in the extent of the grounds and the rich abundance of its timber, much of it native oak, great part full grown.

Dripsey Castle, seat of John Colthurst

Dripsey · town · Cork

Dripsey Castle, situated boldly on the river Dripsey a few miles west of Ardrum, was the seat of John Colthurst, Esq. Colthurst was noted as a judicious farmer, particularly distinguished for his skill in irrigation.

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In the neighbourhood of Blarney are several handsome seats. That of Mr. Carlton's at Woodside is one of the first for beauty of situation and style of keeping. Ardruin, the principal seat of the Colthurst family, has handsome grounds, and a great deal of flourishing plantation. A long minority deprived it for many years of the advantages accruing from the proprietor's residence. The late Sir Nicholas Colthurst added much in the way of improvement, and, had he lived, would have done a great deal more. The loss of such a man was severely felt in that neighbourhood. Dripsey Castle, the seat of John Colthurst, Esq. a few miles to the west, is boldly situated on the river Pripsey. Mr. Colthurst is a judicious farmer, and 4 s 2 particularly
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As you pass through Dripsey in Cork, there is a castle here that was the seat of John Colthurst. It stands boldly on the river Dripsey, a few miles west of Ardrum. Ardrum was the principal seat of the Colthurst family, with handsome grounds and a great deal of flourishing plantation. A long minority deprived that estate for many years of the advantages accruing from the proprietor's residence. The late Sir Nicholas Colthurst added much in the way of improvement, and had he lived, would have done a great deal more. The loss of such a man was severely felt in that neighbourhood. John Colthurst at Dripsey Castle was noted as a judicious farmer, particularly distinguished for his skill in irrigation.

Inundated flatlands from Brinny to Ballinhassig await reclamation

near Ballinhassig · population centre · Cork

The ground between Brinny and Ballinhassig is so flat that the river cannot discharge stagnant waters effectively, causing excess inundation of valuable land. Despite producing coarse hay and summer grazing, the tract could become rich meadow-land if properly drained and banked.

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part of this is so flat, that the river, which runs through it (Awnbuy) would, were it large enough, be navigable for a considerable part of its course. Between Balinhassig and Carigaline, particularly near Ballea-castle, it is more rapid. But for this there would be very little difficulty in constructing a canal communicating with Cork harbour on the east, and reaching to the vicinity of Bandon on the west From the neighbourhood of Brinny to that of Balinhassig, a distance of some miles, the ground is so very flat as to require the concurrent aid of the different land-holders occasionally to clear the bed of the river, and enable it to discharge the stagnant waters. This, however, has never been done with sufficient efficacy to drain the lands, and prevent an excess of inundation. A great extent of valuable land remains in this quarter for the reclaiming hand of future industry. In its present state it produces a copious supply of coarse hay, and summer feeding, but is capable of much more abundant as well as more valuable produce. Were the river confined within sufficient banks, and the springs cut off by proper drains, it would form a tract of the richest meadow-land in the county, all of which might be irrigated in the winter season. The east end of this vale contains a small tract 3 z 2 of
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Near Ballinhassig, the ground stretches flat for miles, from the neighbourhood of Brinny to here. The river Awnbuy runs through it. The land is so level that the river cannot discharge the stagnant waters pooling across it. The different land-holders would need to work together, clearing the river bed, to let the water move off. That has never been done with sufficient efficacy, and a great extent of valuable land remains flooded, waiting for what the survey calls the reclaiming hand of future industry. In its present state the tract produces a copious supply of coarse hay and summer feeding, but it is capable of more abundant and more valuable produce. Were the river confined within sufficient banks, and the springs cut off by proper drains, it would form a tract of the richest meadow-land in the county. All of it might be irrigated in the winter season. The survey notes that between Ballinhassig and Carrigaline, particularly near Ballea Castle, the river runs more rapid, and but for that there would be very little difficulty in constructing a canal communicating with Cork harbour to the east and reaching to the vicinity of Bandon to the west.

Lead ore at Coolmore quarry

Coolmore · townland · Cork

Pieces of lead ore were some years ago taken up in a limestone quarry at Coolmore. The nature of the vein was never examined, and the quarry has been since filled up. It was supposed to be rich.

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Iron excepted, * the district under consideration has hitherto afforded very few symptoms of mineral. Pieces of lead ore were some years ago taken up in a limestone quarry at Coolmore, but the nature of the vein was never examined, and the quarry has been since filled up. It was supposed to be rich. Our limestone is seldom combined with mineral. — Indications of lead are not unfrequent ; its usual
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Somewhere close to Coolmore, pieces of lead ore were found some years ago in a limestone quarry. But the nature of the vein was never examined, and the quarry has since been filled up. It was supposed to be rich.

Shandon church steeple, Cork

near Shandon · locality · Cork

The church of Upper Shandon on the north side of the river has a steeple of several stories gradually diminishing to the top. It stands on high ground and has a good effect as a distant object, though nothing peculiarly elegant in its structure.

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without. The cathedral is well situated, and kept in excellent order, as indeed are all the churches. It has a tower at the west end, supporting a spite of considerable height but very inelegant form'. The rest of the churches* are without any ornament of this kind, except that of upper Shandorr, on the north side of the river, the steeple of which consists of several stories, gradually diminishing to the top. It stands on high ground, and, as a distant object, has a good effect, but has nothing peculiarly pleasing or elegant in the structure. rM the inner ends of the old bridges stood the county and city goals, tinder which were the gates, which led to the town. These are to be removed, and one of them (the county goal) has been already btrilt at a little distance above the town, on the south side. A new city goal is also in contemplation, on the completion of which those old and inconvenient structures are to be taken down.
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As you pass through Shandon, on the north side of the river in Cork, the church steeple there is worth notice. It rises in several stories, each one gradually diminishing to the top. It stands on high ground, and from a distance it has a good effect on the eye. The surveyor who described it noted that there is nothing peculiarly pleasing or elegant in the structure itself. What it has is its setting and its shape, the way the stories step upward and catch the light from far off. The other churches in Cork are without any ornament of this kind, except this one. The cathedral across the river has a tower at its west end with a spire of considerable height, but that too was called very inelegant. So the Shandon steeple, though plain, stands out simply because the others lack anything like it. It draws the eye not by beauty but by being there, rising above the high ground, visible from a long way off.

The Exchange, Cork

Cork · city · Cork

The Exchange is Cork's most remarkable public building for architectural beauty, a neat and elegant structure ornamented with Doric and Ionic columns. However, it is inconveniently placed among surrounding houses, losing much of its proper effect. It was built by an Italian architect.

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The corporation has therefore with great propriety been f<fr<ome years employed in arching over them, an improvement; to which the old town is now indebted for several of its most spacious and elegant streets. Among the later improvements is a very handsome bridge over the north branch of the river, near a quarter of a mile lower than the old one. It was built by Mr. Michael Shanahan, of Cork, and does grcfet credit to his taste and skill. There are also two additional bridges over the south branch (the staaHer of the two) one of which has been lately rebuilt, and consists of one handsome arch of hewn stone. Of the public buildings, the Exchange is the most remarkable for architectural beauty, being a neat and elegant structure, ornamented with columns of the Doric and Ionic orders, but so inconveniently placed among surrounding bouses, as to lose much of its proper effect. It was built by an Italian architect, as was also the Corti -market, a well executed building of the Tuscan order, which labours under similar inconvenience, the street in front being so narrow as hardly to admit two carriages to pass each other. The other public buildings are churches, chapels, m&tmg-honses, hospitals, &c. several of which are spacious and convenient within, but generally destitute of any thing interesting or attractive from - J fc without
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Cork has been busy reshaping itself. The corporation has spent years arching over the old channels, and the old town now owes several of its most spacious and elegant streets to that work. A handsome bridge spans the north branch of the river, near a quarter of a mile lower than the old one. It was built by Michael Shanahan of Cork, and does great credit to his taste and skill. Two more bridges cross the south branch, the smaller of the two; one has been lately rebuilt as a single handsome arch of hewn stone. Of the public buildings, the Exchange is the most remarkable for architectural beauty. It is a neat and elegant structure, ornamented with columns of the Doric and Ionic orders. But it stands so inconveniently placed among surrounding houses that it loses much of its proper effect. It was built by an Italian architect. The same architect built the Corn Market, a well-executed building of the Tuscan order, which labours under a similar inconvenience. The street in front of it is so narrow that hardly two carriages can pass each other.

White clay cliffs at Courtmacsherry

Courtmacsherry · town · Cork

Near Courtmacsherry, several clay cliffs resemble the white cliffs of Dover in appearance but contain no calcareous matter. The author considers this geological feature peculiar to this part of the Cork coast and very uncommon.

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but generally arable. In the neighbourhood of Courtmasherry are several clay cliffs, from their whiteness not unlike those near Dover, but containing no calcareous matter. This is a circumstance of very uncommon occurrence, and, I believe, peculiar to this part of the coast. The base of these, and of the district in general, is an argillaceous slate, which for the most part approaches near the surface.
The population of this barony, in which there is nothing deserving the name of a town, is very considerable. The country in general is full of scattered houses, and in some of the more fertile parts, the roads have the appearance of irregular. streets. According to Smith, it contains 52,905 English acres, and 146 plowlands. A late survey, which is deemed accurate, reduced the plowlands to 144, and the acres to 31,591. The population of East Barryroe is estimated at 10159 inhabitants, and 1 69$ houses; that of West, at 8,639 inhabitants, and 1404 houses. It is believed, however, that the actual number of both exceeds the computation, from the difficulty of obtaining a fair return, in consequence of the apprehension, entertained by the inhabitants, of its rendering them more liable to the tax duty and militia service. Even at this rateage 20 2 it

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Courtmacsherry is a place the road passes through or near, on the Cork coast. Near here are several clay cliffs that from their whiteness look not unlike the cliffs near Dover, but they contain no calcareous matter. The author of the Statistical Survey of the County of Cork calls this a circumstance of very uncommon occurrence, and believes it peculiar to this part of the coast. The base of these cliffs, and of the district in general, is an argillaceous slate, which for the most part approaches near the surface. The barony surrounding Courtmacsherry has no place deserving the name of a town, yet its population is very considerable. The country is full of scattered houses, and in some of the more fertile parts the roads have the appearance of irregular streets. According to Smith, it contains 52,905 English acres and 146 plowlands. A later survey, deemed accurate, reduced the plowlands to 144 and the acres to 31,591. East Barryroe is estimated at 10,159 inhabitants and 1,698 houses, and West Barryroe at 8,639 inhabitants and 1,404 houses. The actual numbers are believed to exceed these figures, as inhabitants feared a fair return would render them more liable to tax duty and militia service.

Bandon cavalry barracks and military expansion

Bandon · town · Cork

Bandon, like most early towns, was provided with a barrack, one of the few in the quarter erected for cavalry and generally occupied by a troop of horse. Bandon later became a more extensive military station capable of accommodating a large body of forces.

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Bandon, like most other towns of early date, was. provided with a barrack, which was one of the few in this quarter erected for the reception of cavalry. It was generally occupied by a troop of horse. Of late, Bandon has become a more extensive military station, and is .now capable of accommodating si
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Like most early towns, Bandon was provided with a barrack. It was one of the few in this quarter erected for cavalry, and was generally occupied by a troop of horse. Of late, it has become a more extensive military station, capable of accommodating a large body of forces.

Castlehyde seat of John Hyde with native oak woods

Castlehyde · townland · Cork

Castlehyde, the seat of John Hyde, Esq., is noted for the extent of its grounds and rich abundance of timber, much of it native oak, full grown. The house, enlarged and modernized at great expense, sits low by the river with a natural crescent of limestone rock guarding it on the north side.

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water, in the neighbourhood of which are many other handsome seats. Of the later establishments, for the first in beauty and magnificence is Convaraor?, (formerly Ballyhooly) im>w the property of Riclbrd Hate, Esq. eldest son of Lord Eniusmore. This place was much and justly admired for the singular beauty of its situation, before it derived any adventitious graces from the hind pf art The add-on of a superb bouse, and grounds highly dressed and judiciously planed fully entitle it to the pre-eminence here bestowed. TEis fine mansion is not lew calculated to gratify the accomplished spectator .within than without. Lord Ennismore, and his son, are both distinguished for their skill and love of painting, and have, in consequence, profusely adorned the house with pictures of the best masters, selected with mvch taste and judgment, and procured at great expence. It is reputed to be one of the first collections in the kingdom. Lower down on the river is Craig, occupied by Colonel Stewart, brother-in-law to Mr. Hyde, whose estate it is, a remarkably beautiful situation, but on a 6n?aller scale. Chief of the old establishments is Castlebyde, the seat of John Hyde, Esq. superior \o all in the ex* tent of the grounds and the rich abundance of its timber. Much of this is native woptj, consisting clriefly of oak, great part of it full grown. This 3 x stands
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Somewhere around here is Castlehyde, the seat of John Hyde, Esquire. Of all the old establishments in this part of the country, it is said to stand above the rest, superior in the extent of its grounds and the rich abundance of its timber. Much of that timber is native wood, chiefly oak, a great part of it full grown. The house itself was enlarged and modernized at great expense. It sits low by the river, and a natural crescent of limestone rock guards it on the north side. Other handsome seats line this stretch of water. Lower down on the river is Craig, occupied by Colonel Stewart, brother-in-law to John Hyde, whose estate it is. Craig is described as a remarkably beautiful situation, though on a smaller scale. Further up, Convara, formerly called Ballyhooly, now the property of Richard Hare, eldest son of Lord Ennismore, is named first in beauty and magnificence among the later establishments. Lord Ennismore and his son are both distinguished for their skill and love of painting, and have profusely adorned that house with pictures of the best masters, selected with taste and judgment, and procured at great expense. It is reputed to be one of the finest collections in the kingdom.

Charitable relief to Cork's poor and paupers

Cork · city · Cork

Cork has many charitable public institutions, mostly dependent on voluntary contribution. Independent of these, the inhabitants frequently afford relief to reduced housekeepers and paupers of every description, and the clergy of all denominations eloquently plead the cause of the fatherless and widow.

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are occasionally employed to raise money for die support of these establishments, an excellent mode Of denying profit from pleasure, and which might be rendered more productive, if more favoured by fashion. But the prevailing taste of present manners leads much less to public than to private parties. The support, however, of so many useful institutions reflects great credit on the benevolence of the inhabitants, by whom also, independent of these regular establishments, relief is frequently afforded to reduced housekeepers, and paupers of «very description. To the exertions of the clergy of all kinds, eloquently and effectually pleading the cause of the fatherless and the widow, great praise is due, as well as for their minuter attention to the wants of the necessitous.
For military purposes, now unfortunately constituting a most important object of public solicitude, two very great and expensive works have been lately erected. A Jarge barrack, capable of accommodating four regiments of infantry and a thousand horse, stands upon a very commanding eminence on the north-east side of the city. The areas are spacious, and the buildings well constructed. Its greatest inconvenience seems to be in the article of water, which is drawn from wells of gteat depth, and no very abundant supply. Abo* three

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Cork is a city of charitable institutions, most of them kept alive by voluntary contribution. The people here raise money for these establishments through occasional entertainments, what the survey calls an excellent mode of deriving profit from pleasure. It notes this could be made more productive if more favoured by fashion, though the prevailing taste of the time leaned more toward private parties than public ones. The support of so many useful institutions reflects great credit on the benevolence of the inhabitants. Independent of these regular establishments, relief is frequently afforded to reduced housekeepers and to paupers of every description. To the exertions of the clergy of all denominations, great praise is due. They eloquently and effectually plead the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and they attend to the minuter wants of the necessitous. The survey records this as a city where charity is not confined to formal institutions but extends through private kindness and the constant advocacy of its clergy.

Cork cathedral and its spire

Cork · city · Cork · 500

Cork cathedral is well situated on an eminence above the south branch of the river and kept in excellent order. It has a tower at the west end supporting a spire of considerable height but very inelegant form.

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without. The cathedral is well situated, and kept in excellent order, as indeed are all the churches. It has a tower at the west end, supporting a spite of considerable height but very inelegant form'. The rest of the churches* are without any ornament of this kind, except that of upper Shandorr, on the north side of the river, the steeple of which consists of several stories, gradually diminishing to the top. It stands on high ground, and, as a distant object, has a good effect, but has nothing peculiarly pleasing or elegant in the structure. rM the inner ends of the old bridges stood the county and city goals, tinder which were the gates, which led to the town. These are to be removed, and one of them (the county goal) has been already btrilt at a little distance above the town, on the south side. A new city goal is also in contemplation, on the completion of which those old and inconvenient structures are to be taken down.
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As you pass through Cork, one building worth noting is the cathedral. It is well situated on high ground, and kept in excellent order, as indeed are all the churches in the city. It has a tower at the west end, supporting a spire of considerable height but, in the words of the survey, very inelegant form. The other churches in Cork are without any ornament of this kind, with one exception. That is the church of upper Shandorr, on the north side of the river. Its steeple consists of several stories, gradually diminishing to the top. It stands on high ground, and as a distant object it has a good effect, though there is nothing peculiarly pleasing or elegant in the structure itself. At the inner ends of the old bridges stood the county and city goals, under which were the gates that led to the town. These are to be removed. The county goal has already been rebuilt at a little distance above the town, on the south side. A new city goal is also in contemplation, and once it is completed, those old and inconvenient structures are to be taken down.

Creagh, seat of William Wrixon Becher

Creagh · townland · Cork

Creagh, pleasantly situated on the east side of the river Ilen, three miles below Skibbereen, is the seat of William Wrixon Becher, Esq. He inherited the estate from his maternal uncle and holds a divided residence between Creagh and Ballygiblin in Duhallow.

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Appertaining to the same family, are HoHybrook, the seat of Richard Becher, Esq. and Creagh, pleasantly situated on the east side of die lien, three miles below Skibbereeo, the seat of William Wrix* on Becher, Esq. Both these gentlemen peases* very considerable estates in this barony. William •W. Becher, a very accomplished young man, is eldest son and heir of William Wrixon, Eaq. of Ballygiblin, in Duhallow, between which place ami Creagh he holds a divided residence. The latter estate he inherit* from his maternal uncle. *
Whitehall, the seat of Samuel Towusend, Esq. stands on the east side of Rincolisky, or Roarings water-bay. It enjoys every advantage of land and water, but from the nature of its situation is unfa* vourably circumstanced for the, growth of trees. The upper part of the ground commands one of the grandest prospects to be found any where, an immense expanse of water extending from Cape Clear on one side to the Mizen-head upon the other. The depth of this great bay is proportioned to its breadtli, its shores are diversified by many jutting4 points and headlands, on several of which are ruined castles, and its ample bosom is inlaid with a great

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Somewhere around here is Creagh, the seat of William Wrixon Becher. It sits pleasantly on the east side of the river Ilen, three miles below Skibbereen. The estate belongs to the same family as Hollybrook, which is the seat of Richard Becher. Both gentlemen hold very considerable estates in this barony. William Wrixon Becher is described as a very accomplished young man, the eldest son and heir of William Wrixon, Esq., of Ballygiblin in Duhallow. He keeps a divided residence between Ballygiblin and Creagh, splitting his time between the two places. The Creagh estate he inherited from his maternal uncle. So the land came to him not through his father's line directly, but through his mother's family. The Becher name runs through both seats, Hollybrook and Creagh, linking the properties within the same barony and the same family's hold on the country around here.

Dromore, seat of the Newman family on the Blackwater

Dromore · townland · Cork

Dromore, one of the principal seats on the south side of the Blackwater, belonged to the Newman family and occupied an elevated position with a commanding view of the river grounds for some miles. Its charms had been greatly enhanced by the taste and assiduity of its owner.

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ness of its scenery, are several handsome seats, the principal of which ar£ Dromore and Newbery, those of the Newman family. The latter belonging to Charles Newman, Esq. by the fullness of its plantations adds much to the general beauty of the prospect, but. is itself too low and flat to derive much advantage from the seats, that surround it. The same may be said of Millfort, the seat of Richard Foot, Esq. and some others situated lower d9wn on the verdant banks of the Blackwater. The more elevated situation of Dromore, besides its own peculiar cWms, which have been greatly enhanced by the taste and assiduity of its worthy owner, enjoys a commanding view of the grounds on either side of the river, for a distance of some miles.
On the north side of the Blackwater, Longueville, the seat of John Longfield, Esq. possessing a similar advantage of situation, surveys nearly the same objects from an opposite point of view. Considered in itself without reference to externals, Longueville is also a fine place, the demesne extensive, fully planted, well hedged and inclosed, and as a farm in a state of good cultivation. In proceeding northwards, a little beyond Lohort-castle, which has been already mentioned, is Ballygiblin, the seat of William Wrixon, Esq. on which the hand of judicious improvement has, within the last twenty-five years,

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Somewhere around here is Dromore, one of the principal seats on the south side of the Blackwater, belonging to the Newman family. It stands on an elevated position, and from it you can see the grounds on either side of the river for a distance of some miles. The charms of the place have been greatly enhanced by the taste and assiduity of its worthy owner. The Blackwater carries several handsome seats along its banks. Dromore and Newbery both belong to the Newman family. Newbery belongs to Charles Newman, and its full plantations add much to the general beauty of the prospect, though it is itself too low and flat to derive much advantage from the seats that surround it. The same may be said of Millfort, the seat of Richard Foot, and others situated lower down on the verdant banks of the Blackwater. On the north side of the river, Longueville, the seat of John Longfield, possesses a similar advantage of situation and surveys nearly the same objects from an opposite point of view. Longueville is a fine place in itself, with an extensive demesne, fully planted, well hedged and enclosed, and in a good state of cultivation as a farm.

Iniscarra glebe on the river Lee

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The rector of Iniscarra, Mr. Beresford, resided on the glebe of that parish, charmingly situated between two romantic hills on the river Lee, just above its junction with the Bride. The natural beauties of the place were heightened by the residence of so respectable an incumbent.

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particularly distinguished for his skill in irrtgatieo, bow beginAi&g to be practised in many parts of Muskerry. Not far from Ardrum* Mr. Beresford, rector of Iniscarra, resides on the glebe of that parish, charmingly situated, between t&Vo romaatk bills, on the rirer Lee, a little abere Us junction with the Bride. The natural beauties of the place hare been much heightened and imprftred by the residence of so respectable an incumbent*
Among the seats of this neighbourhood Dawa» Yown, about two miles north-west of. Blarney} is justly entitled to particular notice for the size and beauty of some of its timber. This place, the festale of Mr. Pudand* who has a large property id the county, has been for a great number of years in the occupancy of the Daw family. Qeetgfe Garis* Esq. the present possessor* is a genttatofcn long distinguished for his attachment to agricultural pursuits, in which he engaged at an early age, and has continued with unabatiog soUckud*. The situation of Dawstown is high, the soil argillaceous, deep* and inclining to tnoist. The aspect declines gently to the eait. The latter circumstances are peculiarly favourable to the growth of most forest trees in this climate ; and I hare Observed that, where shelter can be obtained, as is. the case here m

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Somewhere about Iniscarra, there is a glebe on the river Lee. The rector of the parish, Mr. Beresford, made his residence there. The place sits between two hills, on the Lee, a little above where that river meets the Bride. The writer of the survey called it charmingly situated, and said the natural beauties of the place were much heightened and improved by the residence of so respectable an incumbent. That is all the book gives us of this particular spot. It is a brief praise, but it tells you what mattered to the surveyor. The glebe lay in a handsome stretch of country, between hills, above the joining of two rivers, and the man who lived there gave the landscape an added dignity. The book does not tell us when Mr. Beresford first came to the glebe, or how long he stayed, or what became of him after. It notes only that he was rector, that he lived there, and that his living there improved what was already beautiful ground.

Kerry inhabitants' jealousy of strangers

Kerry · county · Kerry

The people of Kerry are described as viewing strangers with extreme jealousy, to the point that admitting one is considered dangerous. This is noted as a marked difference between the inhabitants of Kerry and Cork.

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poorly people*, in every tone, of the word, the mbabttants being very inferior ia skHl and industry, and having much land to spare* But 'the Kerrymea are said to view a stranger with so much jealousy as to Tender his admission a service of danger. There seems to he a very marked difference between the inhabitants of those counties. * Few, even among the more intelligent (aimers, seem to be aware
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In Kerry, the people are said to view a stranger with so much jealousy that his admission is, in the source's words, a service of danger. This is noted as a marked difference between the inhabitants of Kerry and those of Cork, where the people are described as having much land to spare. The Kerry men are said to be inferior in skill and industry, and few among the farmers seem aware of much beyond their own bounds.

Limestone terminates at Carrigaline Bridge

Carrigaline · town · Cork

A small tract of limestone-land in the east end of the vale appears to be a continuation of that passing through the south side of Imokilly. It terminates near Carrigaline Bridge, beyond which no limestone is found in any direction to the west or south.

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of limestone-land, which appears to be a continuation of that, which passes through the south aide of Imokilly. It terminates near Carigaline-bridge, beyond which, neither in a western direction, nor to the south side of this line, is any limestone found. It seems a remarkable circumstance that, the southern part of the county containing so many deep vales, the situations, in which limestone commonly appears, should possess no portion of calcareous rock. The contiguity of an ocean, abounding with fit matter for its production, would naturally lead one to expect a more than ordinary share, especially as we find in the composition of the interior limestone so large a contribution from its. stores. In the neighbourhood of Doneraile, marble has been found almost entirely composed of cockles, a fish of great abundance on the southern coast, and, I believe, every calcareous tract exhibits vestiges of this shell more or less. It seems, therefore, not a little extraordinary, that so great an extent of coast should be altogether destitute of limestone. I have observed another singular circumstance, respecting the limestone of this county, less imputable, however, to natural than accidental causes. It is found only in contiguity with redstone. Where the grey- Stone district begins, the limestone disappears. Tlie
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Carrigaline sits along a road where the land itself changes. A small tract of limestone runs through the east end of the vale, appearing to be a continuation of the limestone passing through the south side of Imokilly. It terminates near Carrigaline Bridge. Beyond that bridge, no limestone is found in any direction, neither west nor south. The survey calls this a remarkable circumstance. The southern part of the county holds many deep vales, yet the situations where limestone commonly appears possess no portion of calcareous rock. An ocean nearby abounds with matter fit for its production, and one would expect more than an ordinary share. Near Doneraile, marble has been found almost entirely composed of cockles, a fish of great abundance on the southern coast. Every calcareous tract exhibits vestiges of this shell more or less. It is extraordinary that so great an extent of coast should be altogether destitute of limestone. There is another singular circumstance. Limestone is found only in contiguity with redstone. Where the grey-stone district begins, the limestone disappears.

Lord Mountcashel's demesne at Kilworth

Kilworth · townland · Cork

Adjoining Kilworth on the south side is a large house and fine demesne belonging to Lord Mountcashel, watered by the Funcheon river. The demesne possesses great natural advantages with limestone rocks, and the noble proprietors have assiduously improved the situation.

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The towns of the barony of Condon and Clangibbon's, which joins Fermoy on the east side, are Mitchelstown and Kilworth. The latter is a small and poor town, formerly a resting place for travel- ' lers between Cork and Dublin, but now hardly re* sorted to by any but common carriers, in consequence of the superior accommodations of Fermoy. Ac^oining it on the south side, is a large house and very fine demesne of Lord MountcashePs, watered by the Funcheon, which here assumes a very re spectable size. This river, like the Black water, flows in many parts of its course under a range of limestone rocks, various and romantic in their form, and, where wooded, extremely beautiful. The demesne under consideration possesses great advantages of this nature, and the taste of its noble possessors has been assiduously directed to the improvement of so happy a situation. A little below the junction of the Funcheon and Blackwater, and
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Somewhere close to Kilworth there is a large house and a very fine demesne belonging to Lord Mountcashel. Kilworth itself was once a resting place for travellers between Cork and Dublin, but those days are gone. The survey says it is now a small and poor town, hardly resorted to by any but common carriers, because Fermoy offers better accommodations. The Funcheon river runs through the demesne and here takes on a respectable size. Like the Blackwater, it flows in many parts under limestone rocks, varied and romantic in their form, and where wooded, extremely beautiful. The demesne possesses great natural advantages of this kind, and the taste of its noble possessors has been assiduously directed to the improvement of so happy a situation.

New Bandon-Cork road and stone discovery at Kilpatrick

Kilpatrick · townland · Cork

A new road line was laid out between Bandon and Kilpatrick under the Duke of Devonshire's agent due to the steep hills. While cutting through a hill west of Kilpatrick for this new road, two uncommon types of stone were discovered.

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Though a large proportion of this barony is coarse and rough, there are some places of a very different character. As far as it it is watered by the river Bandon, the land on each side is generally fertile and often beautiful. At a little distance from thk, on the north side, is a narrow tract of low land, some of which appears to be of very good quality. As this seems to be a condonation* with some interruptions, of the vale running from Cangaline westward through Ballinhassig, Riggsdale, and Anagb, I have sometimes thought limestone; might be expected, upon sinking pretty deep.— The grounds iu many places, particularly at Anagb* and about Kilpatrick, have something of the look of limestone land, which they nearly equal in verdure and fertility. The road from Bandon to Cork, on the north side of the river, being difficult to pass frpm the number and steepness of the hiUs, particularly between. Bandon and Kilpatrick, a new line has been lately laid out under the direction of the Duke of Devonshire's agent, all that part of the country being the estate of his grace. In cutting through the side of a hill, a little to the westward of Kilpatrick, two uncommon kinds of stone were discovered, contiguous to each other. One is a
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Somewhere close to Kilpatrick, a new road was cut through a hill and turned up two uncommon kinds of stone. The old road from Bandon to Cork on the north side of the river was hard to pass, with steep hills, especially between Bandon and this place. A new line was laid out under the direction of the Duke of Devonshire's agent, all that part of the country being his estate. In cutting through the side of a hill west of here, two uncommon kinds of stone were discovered, contiguous to each other. One is a red stone. The grounds about here have something of the look of limestone land, which they nearly equal in verdure and fertility. The river Bandon waters the country, and the land on each side is generally fertile and often beautiful. On the north side, a narrow tract of low land appears to be of very good quality. This seems to be a continuation, with some interruptions, of a vale running from Cangaline westward through Ballinhassig, Riggsdale, and Anagb. It was thought that limestone might be expected upon sinking deep.

Nursery at Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr · townland · Cork

A very good nursery for young trees exists at Castlemartyr, supplementing the numerous nurseries at Cork. The demand for young trees is considerable, with gentlemen being the chief purchasers.

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A few instances excepted, the usual defects are observable in tiie farmer's domestic establishment. Mud walls, thatched roofs, and ill planned uncomfortable houses are mostly seen. The advantage of ^ a proper farm-yard and offices is equally rare. Though, from the number of gentlemen** demesnes and handsome seats, a good deal of local plantation appears, all tracts of common farm land exhibit the usual display of bare unsheltered nakedness. Nature, however, affords to most parts of tlie district every encouragement the planter can desire. The summits of lulls, particularly those adjoining the ocean on the south side, seem to be the only situations of a forbidding nature. Farther in, and more especially on the low limestone tracts, trees of all kinds abundantly flourish: Proper encouragement alone is wanting, and attended with less difficulty here than in many other parts of the county, as, besides the numerous nurseries at Cork, there is a very good one at Castlemartyr. The demand for young trees is at present very considerable in all, but the chief purchasers are gentlemen. Many parts am well situated for orchards, of which there are several, particularly in the parish of Killeagh where very good cider is made.
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Internet Archive statisticalsurv11socigoog, Chapter 218

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Close to Castlemartyr there was a very good nursery for young trees. It stood as a useful addition to the numerous nurseries at Cork, and the demand for young trees was at present very considerable. The chief purchasers were gentlemen, whose demesnes and handsome seats gave the district a good deal of local plantation. Yet all tracts of common farm land exhibited the usual display of bare, unsheltered nakedness. Nature, however, afforded to most parts of the district every encouragement the planter could desire. The summits of hills, particularly those adjoining the ocean on the south side, seemed to be the only situations of a forbidding nature. Farther in, and more especially on the low limestone tracts, trees of all kinds abundantly flourished. Proper encouragement alone was wanting, and it was attended with less difficulty here than in many other parts of the county. Many parts were well situated for orchards, of which there were several, particularly in the parish of Killeagh, where very good cider was made.

Poor housing conditions in Imokilly

Imokilly · barony · Cork

The farmers' domestic establishments in Imokilly mostly consist of mud walls, thatched roofs, and ill-planned uncomfortable houses. Proper farm-yards and offices are equally rare among the lower classes.

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A few instances excepted, the usual defects are observable in tiie farmer's domestic establishment. Mud walls, thatched roofs, and ill planned uncomfortable houses are mostly seen. The advantage of ^ a proper farm-yard and offices is equally rare. Though, from the number of gentlemen** demesnes and handsome seats, a good deal of local plantation appears, all tracts of common farm land exhibit the usual display of bare unsheltered nakedness. Nature, however, affords to most parts of tlie district every encouragement the planter can desire. The summits of lulls, particularly those adjoining the ocean on the south side, seem to be the only situations of a forbidding nature. Farther in, and more especially on the low limestone tracts, trees of all kinds abundantly flourish: Proper encouragement alone is wanting, and attended with less difficulty here than in many other parts of the county, as, besides the numerous nurseries at Cork, there is a very good one at Castlemartyr. The demand for young trees is at present very considerable in all, but the chief purchasers are gentlemen. Many parts am well situated for orchards, of which there are several, particularly in the parish of Killeagh where very good cider is made.
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As the road takes you through Imokilly, most of what you see of the farmers' houses tells the same story. A few excepted, the usual defects show in the farmer's domestic establishment. Mud walls, thatched roofs, and ill-planned uncomfortable houses are mostly seen. The advantage of a proper farm-yard and offices is equally rare. From the number of gentlemen's demesnes and handsome seats, a good deal of local plantation appears, but all tracts of common farm land exhibit the usual display of bare unsheltered nakedness. Nature, however, affords to most parts of the district every encouragement the planter can desire. The summits of hills, particularly those adjoining the ocean on the south side, seem to be the only situations of a forbidding nature. Farther in, and especially on the low limestone tracts, trees of all kinds abundantly flourish. Proper encouragement alone is wanting, and attended with less difficulty here than in many other parts of the county, as besides the numerous nurseries at Cork, there is a very good one at Castlemartyr. The demand for young trees is at present very considerable, but the chief purchasers are gentlemen. Many parts are well situated for orchards, of which there are several, particularly in the parish of Killeagh, where very good cider is made.

Seasonal migration for potato digging

Clear Island · island or archipelago · Cork

During the potato-digging season, inhabitants of Cape Clear Island migrate to the eastern parts of County Cork for employment. Similar seasonal labour migration occurs from all parts of West Carbery, and from Bear and Bantry.

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• In the season of digging potatoes, several of the inhabitants migrate to the eastern parts of the county for employment. They travel tor the same purpose, more or tes, from all parts of wast Carbery, and from Bear and Bantry.
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Clear Island sits off the Cork coast. When the potato-digging season comes, several of its inhabitants leave for the eastern parts of the county, looking for work. The same migration happens from all parts of West Carbery, and from Bear and Bantry. People moving with the harvest, following the work.

Slaty limestone near Leap producing chocolate-coloured lime

Leap · town · Cork

Near Leap, a limestone of slaty appearance produces a chocolate-coloured lime. The vein supplying this stone is very inconsiderable, and many difficulties were encountered in attempts to calcine it into lime by combustion.

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N. B. The greater variety of substances, contained in the ' second last article/ rendered it expedient to vary the process, of which, however, it doe9 not seem necessary to give the detailed account The rein, that supplies this stone, is very inconsiderable, and many difficulties have occurred in the attempts to calcine it into lime by combustion." • "*
Though the foregoing table does riot comprize all the sands used for manure on the south coast, it contains enough to direct the general judgment, as

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Near Leap, in Cork, there is a limestone of slaty appearance that yields a chocolate-coloured lime. The vein supplying this stone is very inconsiderable, and many difficulties occurred in attempts to calcine it into lime by combustion. The stone held a great variety of substances, which made it necessary to vary the process, though the detailed account of that process was not recorded.

Bantry Bay enclosed by siliceous grit ridge

near Bantry Bay · bay · Cork

The highest hills of the county form the principal ridge enclosing Bantry Bay on its north side, consisting chiefly of immense masses of siliceous grit. Iron ore appears throughout these western mountain districts.

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2dly. The mountain districts. These are principally on the west side of the county, besides which there are two extensive ranges inclosing the great calcareous vale on the north side of the Blackwater. The northern range contains, with red argillite, siliceous breccia, none of which I believe is to be found on the south side of this line, either in the county of Cork or the still loftier mountains of Kerry. The stone of our highest hills, of which the principal ridge incloses Bantry Bay op the north side, consists chiefly of immense masses of siliceous grit. The secondary hills contain a coarse slaty argillite with veins of grit intermixed. The eastern mountains have generally a thick covering of clay mixed with small stones. Those of the west are more bare and rocky. Iron ore appears more or less in all ; I have not heard of their discovering any other. Heath and sedgy grass are their chief produce.
3dly. The brown or red stone district, which is found to occupy all the northern side of the county, that is not calcareous. In travelling northwards from the sea, this stone first occurs on the south side of the calcareous tract, in which the city of Cork stands. The breadth of it here may be about a mile ; the longitudinal extent is very great, as it accompanies

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Bantry Bay is enclosed on its north side by the principal ridge of the highest hills in the county, and the stone of those hills consists chiefly of immense masses of siliceous grit. The mountain districts lie principally on the west side of Cork, and besides them there are two extensive ranges enclosing the great calcareous vale on the north side of the Blackwater. The northern range contains red argillite and siliceous breccia, and that breccia is not to be found on the south side of this line, neither in the county of Cork nor in the still loftier mountains of Kerry. The secondary hills hold a coarse slaty argillite with veins of grit intermixed. The eastern mountains generally have a thick covering of clay mixed with small stones, while those of the west are more bare and rocky. Iron ore appears more or less in all of them, and no other ore has been heard of. Heath and sedgy grass are their chief produce. Below these lies the brown or red stone district, occupying all the northern side of the county that is not calcareous. Travelling northwards from the sea, this stone first occurs on the south side of the calcareous tract in which the city of Cork stands. Its breadth there may be about a mile, and its longitudinal extent is very great, as it accompanies the tract.

Barleyfield: new seat of Robert Sealy near Kilbrittain

Barleyfield · townland · Cork

Barleyfield, the seat of Robert Sealy Esq., lies a little to the east of Kilbrittain. The house was built a few years since by the present possessor and is large and commodious, with a well-laid-out demesne adorned with flourishing plantation.

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A little to the east of Kilbritain is Barieyfield, tfie seat of Robert Sealy, Esq. The house, built a few years since by the present possessor, is larga and commodious, the demesne well laid out and adorned with a good deal of flourishing plantation. There are other gentlemen's seats in this part of the barony, which it is less necessary to particularize.
On the northern quarter, the principal places, deserving to be mentioned, are Conorville and Palace Anne. The former, when occupied by the late Roger Connor, Esq. who for many years supported a stile of expensive hospitality, contained a spacious mansion-bouse, with an ample range of complete and appropriate offices. It has since suffered faqch dilapidation, and is at present possessed by

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Somewhere around here is Barleyfield, the seat of Robert Sealy, Esquire, a little to the east of Kilbrittain. The house was built a few years since by the present possessor. It is large and commodious, and the demesne is well laid out, adorned with a good deal of flourishing plantation. The survey notes there are other gentlemen's seats in this part of the barony, but does not particularize them.

Boggeragh Mountains between Lee and Blackwater

near Boggeragh Mountains · mountain or mountain range · Cork

The Boggeragh Mountains, located between the rivers Lee and Blackwater, are described as a high and barren tract with a deep boggy surface that spreads out over a large area rather than rising into sharp summits.

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petually crossing hills* whereas in travelling from east to west they meet much less interruption from acclivity, and might by judicious direction avoid it altogether. The principal deviation frota general character is to be found in the Boggra mountains, a high and barren tract situate between the rivers Lee and Blaokwater. These extend to a considerable distance in every direction, not rising into sharp or narrdw summits like most others, but spreading out into -an ample area of deep boggy surface. The longitudinal ranges of our high lands are so often intersected by glens and gullies, that even in going from North to South many of the steep bills, now so much complained of by travellers, might be "avoided. Through these glens rivulets seek a passage to the lower grounds, and, flowing usually with a rapid descent, form after heavy trains manylittle cascades and waterfalls*
The limestone rocks run in the same general direction of east and west, and are hardly ever found in very elevated situations. The stone is remarkable for the purity of its calcareous produce, very little other matter entering into composition with it. Unlike that of Derbyshire, which the mining labour of two thousand years has not yet exhausted of its lead, it rarely exhibits any kind of metallic mixture. In the character of marble it seems entitled to more regard than it has hitherto obtained,

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The Boggeragh Mountains lie between the rivers Lee and Blackwater. They stand out from the general character of the country's high ground. Most of the high lands run in long ranges, often crossed by glens and gullies, but the Boggeragh do not rise into sharp or narrow summits like most other mountains. Instead they spread out over a considerable distance in every direction, forming an ample area of deep boggy surface. They are a high and barren tract. Through the glens of the high lands, rivulets seek a passage to the lower grounds. They flow usually with a rapid descent, and after heavy rains they form many little cascades and waterfalls. The longitudinal ranges of the high lands are so often intersected by these glens and gullies that even going from north to south, many of the steep hills, now so much complained of by travellers, might be avoided. In travelling from east to west there is much less interruption from the rising ground, and by judicious direction it might be avoided altogether.

Carey'sville: commanding seat of Peter Carey

Careysville · townland · Cork

Carey'sville, the seat of Peter Carey, Esq., stands on the south side of the Blackwater below the junction of the Funcheon and Blackwater. It occupies one of the boldest and most commanding situations the river affords.

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on the south side of the latter, stands Carey'tf* ville, the seat of Peter Carey, Esq. one of tlie boldest and most commanding situations it affords. Higher up on the Funcheon, near the mills already mentioned, Mr. Aldworth built a house, called Rockmill lodge. In this the dry rot, complained of in some other places, has made its appearance in a manner calculated to raise some apprehension of more general injury. The house stands upon a limestone base, a situation by no means likely to encourage the admission of so pernicious a visitant. The whole of the staircase, and the floors of one or two rooms, have been reduced to a soft spungy substance, and what seems most remarkable is, that the part adjoining the back of a chimney experienced the most rapid decay. This is an alarming circumstance, and deserves to be made as public as possible, in the hope of discovering some effectual remedy. It has been said, that washing with a solution of hot lime will prevent it Mr. Aldworth's care was to replace the damaged timber. I owe this communication to the Rev. Dr. Robert Austen, rector of Castletown-roche, to whom I ' have to acknowledge much obligation for the pains he has taken to procure me information of every kind respecting this quarter, and among the rest
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Somewhere around here, on the south side of the Blackwater, below the junction of the Funcheon and the Blackwater, stands Carey'sville, the seat of Peter Carey, Esquire. It occupies one of the boldest and most commanding situations the river affords. Higher up on the Funcheon, near the mills, Mister Aldworth built a house called Rockmill Lodge. The dry rot has appeared there in a way that raises apprehension of more general injury. The house stands on a limestone base, a situation by no means likely to encourage so pernicious a visitant. The whole of the staircase, and the floors of 1 or 2 rooms, have been reduced to a soft spongy substance. What seems most remarkable is that the part adjoining the back of a chimney experienced the most rapid decay. This is called an alarming circumstance, deserving to be made as public as possible, in the hope of discovering some effectual remedy. It has been said that washing with a solution of hot lime will prevent it. Mister Aldworth's care was to replace the damaged timber. This information came from the Reverend Doctor Robert Austen, rector of Castletown-roche, who took pains to procure information of every kind respecting this quarter.

Cork City population and Liberties extent

Cork · city · Cork

The population of Cork city is computed at approximately 80,000 souls. The Liberties, or county of the city, extend from three to four miles in most directions, containing about 23,713 plantation-measure stores according to Smith, with rapid advances in population and improvement throughout.

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The population of this city is computed to aiftbafit to 80,000 souls.
The Liberties, or the county of thd city, are veryconsiderable, extending from three to fouf miles id most directions. The number of stores are, according to Smith, 23713 — plantation measure. In alt parts of this circuit population and improvement have made rapid advances, more particularly along the sides of the river, affording so many inviting situations to the possessors of wealth and taste. Many of thes6 are now adorned with tery neat well buift houses, the far greater part of which have been erected within the last twenty years. The great value of ground necessarily reduces their demesnes to a small compass, so that, though there are many pretty, there are hardly any fine places. The general effect, from such a number df Villas,, is lively sad

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Cork is a city of roughly 80,000 souls. Its Liberties, the county of the city, run from three to four miles in most directions. Smith counted 23,713 stores there, by plantation measure. All through that circuit, population and improvement have made rapid advances, most of all along the sides of the river, where there are many inviting situations for those with wealth and taste. A great number of these are now adorned with very neat, well-built houses, the far greater part put up within the last 20 years. The high value of ground necessarily reduces their demesnes to a small compass, so that though there are many pretty places, there are hardly any fine ones. The general effect, from such a number of villas, is lively.

Dunmore mine in Barryroe yields calcareous shistus

Barryroe · townland · Cork

Mr. Came, undertaker of the Dunmore mine in Barryroe, lately discovered a narrow vein of calcareous shistus producing a dark-coloured lime. The discovery does not appear likely to prove commercially significant.

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mentioned Mr. Came, undertaker of the Dunmore mine in Barryroe, lately discovered a narrow rein of calcareous shistus, which produces a dark* coloured lime. It does not seem likely to turn to much account. I found a sn&all vein of the same kind among the cliffs at Courtmasherry.
To many parts of this barony nature has been sufficiently prodigal of wild and romantic beauties, in many places much impaired • by the destruction or diminution of the native woods. The scenery about the Leap at the bead of Glandore harbour, where a good deal of timber still remains, is extremely beautiful. The Hen in its very winding course from Skibbereen to Baltimore, notwithstanding the general nakedness of its shores, exhibits a great dale of agreeable and striking variety. One of the most remarkable places, which wants nothing but wood to render it as beautiful as it is singular, is a salt-water lake about three miles south-west of Skibbereen, called Loughhine. It is surrounded by hills of different forms and heights, one of which, more steep and lofty than the rest, adds much grandeur to the scene. Near the middle is a small island, rendered more picturesque by the ruins of an old building. Thehills encircle it so closely as to hide all appearance of communication with its source. The outlet, which is at a considerable dis-

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Somewhere around here in Barryroe, Mr. Came, undertaker of the Dunmore mine, lately discovered a narrow vein of calcareous shistus, which produces a dark-coloured lime. It does not seem likely to turn to much account, as the surveyor put it. He also found a small vein of the same kind among the cliffs at Courtmasherry. The same writer described this barony more widely. To many parts of it, he wrote, nature has been sufficiently prodigal of wild and romantic beauties, in many places much impaired by the destruction or diminution of the native woods. The scenery about the Leap at the head of Glandore harbour, where a good deal of timber still remains, is extremely beautiful. The Hen, in its very winding course from Skibbereen to Baltimore, notwithstanding the general nakedness of its shores, exhibits a great deal of agreeable and striking variety. One of the most remarkable places, which wants nothing but wood to render it as beautiful as it is singular, is a salt-water lake about 3 miles south-west of Skibbereen, called Loughhine. It is surrounded by hills of different forms and heights, one of which, more steep and lofty than the rest, adds much grandeur to the scene. Near the middle is a small island, rendered more picturesque by the ruins of an old building. The hills encircle it so closely as to hide all appearance of communication with its source.

Kinsale classical school endowed by Lord De Clifford

Kinsale · town · Cork

A classical school at Kinsale, under the auspices of Lord De Clifford and the corporation, is led by the Rev. John Stewart. The endowment is of long standing, established by the ancestors of Lord De Clifford, with the corporation having lately added to the emoluments.

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* This is not a new but a renewed school. The endowment is of long standing, having been established by the ancestors of Lord Da Clifford, and often well kept. The coiporation has lately added t» the emoluments.
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Kinsale, in Cork, has a classical school under Lord De Clifford and the corporation. The Reverend John Stewart leads it. The endowment is of long standing, established by the ancestors of Lord De Clifford, and the corporation has lately added to the emoluments.

Lady Kingston's mansion and demesne at Mitchelstown

Mitchelstown · townland · Cork

The mansion house at Mitchelstown, belonging to Lady Kingston, was described as a large and magnificent building with beautiful pleasure grounds and gardens. The demesne enclosed thirteen hundred English acres within a wall ten feet high.

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The mansion house at Mitchelstown belonging to Lady Kingston is a large and magnificent building, worthy of its noble possessor. The pleasure ground and gardens beautiful and extensive. This fine and highly improved demesne contains no less than thirteen hundred acres, English measure, enclosed with a capital wall ten feet high.
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Somewhere around here stood Lady Kingston's mansion at Mitchelstown. A survey done for the Dublin Society called it a large and magnificent building, worthy of its noble possessor. The pleasure grounds and gardens were beautiful and extensive. The demesne held thirteen hundred acres, English measure, enclosed by a wall ten feet high.

Longueville, seat of John Longfield north of the Blackwater

Longueville · townland · Cork

Longueville, the seat of John Longfield, Esq., on the north side of the Blackwater, possessed an elevated situation surveying nearly the same objects as Dromore from an opposite point of view. The demesne was extensive, fully planted, well hedged and inclosed, and maintained as a farm in good cultivation.

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On the north side of the Blackwater, Longueville, the seat of John Longfield, Esq. possessing a similar advantage of situation, surveys nearly the same objects from an opposite point of view. Considered in itself without reference to externals, Longueville is also a fine place, the demesne extensive, fully planted, well hedged and inclosed, and as a farm in a state of good cultivation. In proceeding northwards, a little beyond Lohort-castle, which has been already mentioned, is Ballygiblin, the seat of William Wrixon, Esq. on which the hand of judicious improvement has, within the last twenty-five years,
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Somewhere around here is Longueville, the seat of John Longfield, on the north side of the Blackwater. It holds an elevated position, surveying nearly the same objects as Dromore, but from an opposite point of view. Considered on its own, Longueville is a fine place. The demesne is extensive, fully planted, well hedged and enclosed, and kept as a farm in good cultivation.

Native woodland along the Blackwater in Barrymore

near River Blackwater · river · Cork

The most copious native timber grows on the Barrymore side of the Blackwater, though it technically falls outside the district being discussed. It primarily benefits the area of Fermoy.

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On die common farm lands- of this district, the usual want of timber and living fences is generally observable. The smaller demesnes are, for the most part, furnished with trees and orchards, and the large ones profusely adorned with flourishing . plantation. There is also a very considerable quantity of native wood, little of which, comparatively, stands upon the calcareous tract. It is chiefly found on the sides of the hills adjoining the limestone, along its eastern and southern boundaries. The timber of the latter, indeed, which is the most copious, growing on the Barrymore side of the JMackwater, does not properly belong to this district ; however, as the proprietors for the most part do, and as both in use and ornament Fennoy
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The country here runs thin on timber. The common farmland shows the usual want of trees and living fences. The smaller demesnes do better, furnished with trees and orchards, and the large ones are profusely adorned with flourishing plantation. There is a considerable quantity of native wood, though little of it stands on the limestone tract. It is chiefly found on the sides of the hills adjoining the calcareous ground, along its eastern and southern boundaries. The most copious native timber of all grows on the Barrymore side of the River Blackwater. Strictly speaking it falls outside the district. But the proprietors for the most part belong to it, and Fermoy benefits from it both in use and ornament.

New gentleman's seats on the Blackwater: Clifford and Carrigacunna

Carrigacunna · townland · Cork

Several new gentleman's seats grace the banks of the Blackwater between Mallow and Fermoy, including Clifford, the seat of Richard Martin Esq., and Carrigacuine, that of Richard Foot Esq. Clifford is richly planted while Carrigacuine enjoys a remarkably fine situation.

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grwt variety of bold* and beautiful forms. Qii many of these, appropriate situations for strength anil security, appear the ruins of castles, which, happily no longer necessary for habitation, serve only to adorn the prospect. Situations so inviting have naturally induced many gentlemen, of fortune to reside on its banks, from whose improvement the native beaotie* of the country have derived' inatierial addition. Among these, some of the principal deserve to be particularly mentioned; The new seats are, Clifford, the seat of Richard Martin, Esq. and Carrigacuine, that of Richard Foot, Esq. the fcaner riclily planted, the situation of the. latter remarkably fine. Bridgtowo, the seat of Johsv Maosergh* Esq, hut now: occupied by the Rev. Thomas H^are, curate oft the parish, of Castletown - Roche. Renny, the seat of. the Rev. Ch*i*»pker Watfis, granny situated or obe of the rocks overbanging the Biackwafter, and highly planted ■ and improved by it? pftmtt Qwner- Ca«ele WidwhjWIfe . ttaff Qbajje* ¥fi4e^h»H^ E*q> deUgte&tty #»- afedt nw? Mve $9&fl#ertqe;of tte Awt>«g auA 81^-f
•' a^ne of tffe awst sifcgttfer it KHIamUane roctr, weaf naif wdf ! fetsseen, MaHuw vtf Fennojr. It bangs. ot*b tip £tac^»afe^; mfyci) , has onderworn it in tuch a manner, that from tome points of view it seem* absolutely pfcftdnlou* limestone reck* various and unequal in the lolidity of their text ore, derive great irregularities of form from the constant attrition of water. This it curiously exesapli- •ed in numberless instances at KiHamey.

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Somewhere around here, the banks of the Blackwater between Mallow and Fermoy present a great variety of bold and beautiful forms. On many of these, the ruins of castles appear in situations once chosen for strength and security, happily no longer necessary for habitation, serving only to adorn the prospect. These inviting situations naturally induced many gentlemen of fortune to reside along the river, and from their improvement the native beauties of the country have derived material addition. Among the new seats, Clifford is the seat of Richard Martin, richly planted, and Carrigacunna is the seat of Richard Foot, its situation remarkably fine. Other seats grace these banks. Bridgetown, the seat of John Muskerg, is now occupied by the Reverend Thomas Hare, curate of the parish of Castletown-Roche. Renny, the seat of the Reverend Christopher Watts, is situated on one of the rocks overhanging the Blackwater, and is highly planted and improved by its present owner. One of the most singular rocks near halfway between Mallow and Fermoy hangs over the Blackwater, worn by the water so that from some points of view it seems absolutely perpendicular.

Polled cattle breed at Castlemartyr from Marquis of Townshend

Castlemartyr · townland · Cork

Castlemartyr maintained a large and handsome breed of polled cows procured some years earlier from the late Marquis of Townshend. Lord Shannon also kept Leicester and North Devon milch cows, favouring the Leicester as the best milkers.

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kind, finds them improving. He has one now, that gives eight pottles per day, and several, that exceed six. There is also at Castlemartyr a large and
. handsome breed of polled cows, procured some years ago from the late marquis of Townshend.

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Somewhere close to Castlemartyr, there was a large and handsome breed of polled cows, procured some years ago from the late Marquis of Townshend. They were found improving. One gave eight pottles of milk a day, and several exceeded six.

Rostellan, most beautiful seat in Imokilly

Rostellan · townland · Cork

Rostellan, on the harbour of Cork, was considered the most beautiful place in Imokilly, commanding a noble view of the harbour which formed its western boundary. It was the seat of the Marquis of Thomond, a resident proprietor.

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A little to the west of Cloyne is Castleraary, the residence of Lord Longueville, a fine and extensive demesne, inclosing much variety of ground, and large plantations. Beyond this on the harbour of Cork stands RostelIan,in point of situation the most beautiful place in Imokilly, as with the advantage of rich, extensive, and well planted grounds, it commands a noble view of the harbour of Cork, which forms its western boundary. It is the seat of the marquis of Tbomond, and now enjoys the happiness of a resident proprietor. In this respect Imokilly is comparatively fortunate, as well as in the regards paid by its great landed proprietors to the encouragement of agriculture, as well by their countenance and support of the art in others, as by their own practice and example. t
At no great distance from Rostellan, and near the entrance of .the harbour is Corkbeg, the seat of Robert Uniacke Fitzgerald, Esq. a gentleman long and eminently distinguished among the agriculturists of this county for superior knowledge, and judicious as well as successful practice. Mr. Fitzgerald adopts what is commonly known by the name of Norfolk husbandry, and which, with some occasional changes in the rotation, appears to be the mode most consonant

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Close to Rostellan, on the harbour of Cork, stands a place described as the most beautiful in Imokilly. It carries the advantage of rich, extensive, and well planted grounds, and commands a noble view of the harbour of Cork, which forms its western boundary. It is the seat of the Marquis of Thomond, and at the time of this survey it enjoyed what was called the happiness of a resident proprietor. The author notes that in this respect Imokilly is comparatively fortunate, not only because its great landed proprietors live on their lands, but because they pay regard to the encouragement of agriculture. They give countenance and support to the art in others, and they practice it themselves, setting an example. At no great distance from Rostellan, and near the entrance of the harbour, is Corkbeg, the seat of Robert Uniacke Fitzgerald, a gentleman long and eminently distinguished among the agriculturists of this county for superior knowledge and judicious as well as successful practice. He adopts what is commonly known by the name of Norfolk husbandry.

Tide flows from Courtmacsherry harbour to Timoleague

Timoleague · town · Cork

The tide from the harbour of Courtmasherry flows over a large strand up to the town of Timoleague. This geographical feature is noted as part of the description of the Courtmasherry demesne's situation.

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me with his villa at Courtmasherry, consisting of a house, and upwards of a hundred acres including this woods, a roost acceptable acquisition to one wholly unprovided with house or land. The gift was still further enhanced by the uncommon beauty of the situation, on, which the taste and judgment of its noble proprietor had conferred additional graces. The demesne consists of a projection of land, elevated but not high, washed on one side by the bay, on the other by the harbour of Courtma* sherry, from which the tide flows over a large strand up ta the town of Timoleague. Near the point of the peninsula his lordship had erected a handsome octagonal building, commanding a most extensive view of the river and country on one side, and of the bay of Courtmasherry and the ocean on -the other. In this delightful retreat, which professional as well as domestic considerations have since induced me to leave, I passed many happy years. I had there the first opportunity of practising on a small scale, but sufficiently suited to my situation, an art, which, even in theory, had always been productive of entertainment. Without introducing new or expensive implements, as one of ray objects was to shew the people that important improvements were attainable without cost or parade, I commenced my innovations. For the slow and
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As you pass through Timoleague, you are passing a town the tide reaches. The water comes from the harbour of Courtmacsherry, flowing over a large strand right up to the town itself. The strand lies between the harbour and Timoleague, and the tide crosses it to meet the place. This is part of what made the Courtmacsherry demesne across the water so prized. That demesne sits on a projection of land, elevated but not high, washed on one side by the bay and on the other by the harbour. The noble proprietor had given it to a man wholly unprovided with house or land, a house and upwards of 100 acres including woods. The beauty of the situation was uncommon, and its owner's taste had added to it. Near the point of the peninsula his lordship had erected a handsome octagonal building, commanding a most extensive view of the river and country on one side, and of the bay of Courtmacsherry and the ocean on the other. The man who received this gift passed many happy years there, and began practising improvements on a small scale without new or expensive implements, to show the people that important improvements were attainable without cost or parade.

Unreclaimed moorlands west of Kanturk

Kanturk · town · Cork

The moorlands west of Kanturk were largely unreclaimed and proportionately lower in value than the better-quality lands on the east side of the district, though improvement was advancing towards these ruder quarters.

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The size of farms varies from fifty to one-hundred acres, according to the quality of the land, and the preference of pasture or tillage, the latter of which has increased considerably of late, in consequence of increased population. Thirty years ago all the gentlemen of this, and the adjoining baronies on the north-east quarter, held large tracts of land under die grazing system Thfr mode is now changed, and they retain only demesnes of moderate size, which are much better dressed and cultivated than heretofore. The remaining lands are occupied by farmers, who on large farms combine pasture and tillage. Estates have hereby risen greatly ih value, land now letting from two guineas to three pounds per Irish acre. This iB to be understood only as referring to those of better quality on the east side of the district, the moorlands west of Kanturk, a great part of which is yet unreclaimed, as well as in some other places, being proportionably low^r. Improvement, however, is advancing towards the ruder quarters in this, as well as in all
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As you pass through Kanturk, the land tells two different stories. On the east side of the district, the better-quality ground lets from two guineas to three pounds per Irish acre. Farms there run from fifty to one hundred acres, depending on whether the holder prefers pasture or tillage. Tillage has spread considerably of late, driven by a growing population. Thirty years ago the gentlemen of this and the adjoining baronies on the north-east quarter held large tracts under a grazing system. That mode has changed. They now keep only demesnes of moderate size, better dressed and cultivated than before, and the remaining lands are worked by farmers who combine pasture and tillage on the larger holdings. Estates have risen greatly in value as a result. But west of Kanturk, a great part of the moorland is yet unreclaimed, and the land there is proportionably lower in value. Improvement, however, is advancing towards these ruder quarters, as it is in all other parts.

Courtmacsherry harbour as wheat export point

Courtmacsherry · town · Cork

Wheat from the surrounding agricultural district was annually purchased on commission and shipped from Courtmacsherry harbour to Cork. The harbour served as a key export point connecting local farmers to the larger Cork market.

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The produce of corn is fully proportionate to that of potatoes. In and near this little district there are now no less than nine bolting mills, most of them upon a pretty large scale, and easify capable of manufacturing yearly from three to four thou* sand barrels of wheat each. A considerable part of their supply is the growth of this district Barley is cultivated in pretty nearly the same proportion as wheat, each taking the lead occasionally, as the quantum of price influences the views of the farmer. The greatest part of the barley is bought up on commission for the Cork market ; the rest goes to Bandon and Clogbmkilty, in which towns there, are now extensive breweries. Of wheat also a very large quantity is annually purchased on commission, and shipped for Cork, at the harbours of Ringe and Courtma§herry. Sometimes, but of late less frequently, it has been sent to more distant markets. The oats raised here, barely suffice for internal
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Around Courtmacsharry, corn was grown as fully as potatoes. In and near this district there were no less than nine bolting mills, most of them on a large scale, each capable of manufacturing yearly from 3,000 to 4,000 barrels of wheat. A considerable part of their supply was the growth of the district itself. Barley was cultivated in pretty nearly the same proportion as wheat, each taking the lead occasionally as price influenced the views of the farmer. The greatest part of the barley was bought up on commission for the Cork market. The rest went to Bandon and Clonakilty, towns with extensive breweries. Of wheat also, a very large quantity was annually purchased on commission and shipped for Cork at the harbours of Ringe and Courtmacsharry. Sometimes it was sent to more distant markets, though of late less frequently. The oats raised here barely sufficed for internal use.

Ballygiblin, seat of William Wrixon near Lohort Castle

Ballygiblin · townland · Cork

Ballygiblin, the seat of William Wrixon, Esq., lay a little north of Lohort Castle and had been improved by judicious investment over the preceding twenty-five years. The text indicates ongoing improvement works at the time of writing.

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On the north side of the Blackwater, Longueville, the seat of John Longfield, Esq. possessing a similar advantage of situation, surveys nearly the same objects from an opposite point of view. Considered in itself without reference to externals, Longueville is also a fine place, the demesne extensive, fully planted, well hedged and inclosed, and as a farm in a state of good cultivation. In proceeding northwards, a little beyond Lohort-castle, which has been already mentioned, is Ballygiblin, the seat of William Wrixon, Esq. on which the hand of judicious improvement has, within the last twenty-five years,
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Somewhere close to Ballygiblin, a little beyond Lohort Castle, is the seat of William Wrixon, Esq. The hand of judicious improvement has been at work here within the last twenty-five years, and the text suggests that work was still going at the time of writing. Not much more is recorded of the place itself, but what is noted is the steady effort put into it, year after year, by one man with a plan for his land.

Bandon housing and population in 1807

Bandon · town · Cork · 1807

In 1807 Bandon contained 1,765 houses, and at an average of eight persons per house its population was computed at 14,120 inhabitants. This made Bandon the second-largest town in the county after Cork.

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BandQn, in 1807, contained 1765 houses, making, at eight to a house, which at a computation of a certain number of booses in different streets was found to afford a just average, 14120 inhabitants.
Skibbereen contains 624 houses. As most of the bouses are small, eight seems a full allowance for for each. Its inhabitants may therefore be computed at 4992.

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Bandon in 1807 contained 1765 houses. At eight persons to a house, a figure found by averaging across different streets, the population was reckoned at 14120 inhabitants, making it the second-largest town in the county after Cork.

Bandon's weekly markets and fairs

Bandon · town · Cork

Bandon holds two weekly markets, on Wednesdays on the north side and Saturdays on the south side. Saturday's market is one of the largest in the county and notably cheaper than Cork or Kinsale, with butcher's meat often two pence per pound less. The town also has three good fairs.

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Here are two weekly markets, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the former on the north, the latter on the south side of the town. , Saturday's market is by far the best, and one of the largcpt in the county. It is also one of the most reasonable,
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Bandon has two weekly markets, Wednesdays on the north side and Saturdays on the south. Saturday's is one of the largest in the county, and far cheaper than Cork or Kinsale. Butcher's meat is often two pence per pound less. The town also has three good fairs.

Boyle family of Castlemartyr, patrons of County Cork

Castlemartyr · townland · Cork

The dedication identifies the noble house of Castlemartyr as the seat of the Boyle family, long honoured for virtues and distinguished for zealous attachment to the interests of County Cork. The author acknowledges deep obligations to the Lord of Castlemartyr and his excellent father.

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the interests of this great county, justly enjoys the first place in the respect and affections of its inhabitants. ^Public as well as private considerations therefore direct me to your Lordship as the pfoperest protector of an undertaking, the object of \irhich is to promote their welfare. I have only to fear, that the work offered is unworthy the patronage it has been permitted to claim. The assistance, so liberally imparted hy many respectable and intelligent friends, allows me to entertain a hope of having contributed something to the stock of Useful information, though perhaps too little to justify the presumption of the present address. Whatever may be its fate with the public, my own gratification is most highly consulted in the opportunity hgrb given of acknowledging the many and great obligations I owe to the noble house of Castlemartyr. To yoar Lord*
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Close to Castlemartyr, the Boyle family held their seat. A survey of County Cork, written for the Dublin Society, opens with a dedication to the Lord of Castlemartyr. The author calls the noble house of Castlemartyr a name long honoured for virtues and distinguished for its zealous attachment to the interests of the county. He says that public as well as private considerations direct him to the Lord as the properest protector of the undertaking, whose object is to promote the welfare of the inhabitants. He fears the work offered may be unworthy of the patronage it has been permitted to claim. The assistance of many respectable and intelligent friends, he says, allows him to hope he has contributed something to the stock of useful information. He closes by acknowledging the many and great obligations he owes to the noble house of Castlemartyr, and to the Lord's excellent father.

Calcareous shistus vein in cliffs at Courtmacsherry

Courtmacsherry · town · Cork

A small vein of calcareous shistus, similar to that found at the Dunmore mine in Barryroe, was discovered among the cliffs at Courtmacsherry. The find was noted but not considered significant.

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mentioned Mr. Came, undertaker of the Dunmore mine in Barryroe, lately discovered a narrow rein of calcareous shistus, which produces a dark* coloured lime. It does not seem likely to turn to much account. I found a sn&all vein of the same kind among the cliffs at Courtmasherry.
To many parts of this barony nature has been sufficiently prodigal of wild and romantic beauties, in many places much impaired • by the destruction or diminution of the native woods. The scenery about the Leap at the bead of Glandore harbour, where a good deal of timber still remains, is extremely beautiful. The Hen in its very winding course from Skibbereen to Baltimore, notwithstanding the general nakedness of its shores, exhibits a great dale of agreeable and striking variety. One of the most remarkable places, which wants nothing but wood to render it as beautiful as it is singular, is a salt-water lake about three miles south-west of Skibbereen, called Loughhine. It is surrounded by hills of different forms and heights, one of which, more steep and lofty than the rest, adds much grandeur to the scene. Near the middle is a small island, rendered more picturesque by the ruins of an old building. Thehills encircle it so closely as to hide all appearance of communication with its source. The outlet, which is at a considerable dis-

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Courtmacsherry is a place the road passes through on the Cork coast. Among the cliffs here, a small vein of calcareous shistus was found, the same kind that Mr. Came had lately discovered at the Dunmore mine in Barryroe, where he was the undertaker. That vein produced a dark-coloured lime, though it did not seem likely to turn to much account. The one at Courtmacsherry was small, a narrow seam of the same stone, and it drew little attention. The surveyor who recorded it moved on to other matters, noting the wild and romantic beauties of the wider barony, much of it impaired by the loss of native woods. He wrote of scenery around Glandore harbour, and the winding course of the river from Skibbereen to Baltimore, and a salt-water lake called Loughhine, three miles south-west of Skibbereen, ringed by hills with ruins on a small island near its middle. But the vein at Courtmacsherry was a small thing, noted and passed over.

Castlemartyr a borough before the Union

Castlemartyr · townland · Cork

Castlemartyr, like Midleton, was a borough before the Union, having lost its parliamentary representation. Youghal continued to send one member to the United Parliament.

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summer visitants, and the circumstance of a mail coach to Cork adds much $o the facility of intercourse. The town was incorporated at an early date by, Edward the fourth, . through the interest of die great earl of Desmond, sp called from those vast possessions, -of which the family were subse- - quently deprived by their turbulence. It received charters also from succeeding sovereigns, the last of which is from James the first, who confirmed some and added other privileges. The corporation has since consisted of mayor, burgesses, and commonalty. It sends one mjeipber to the United Parliament. Middle ton and Castlemartyr were also boroughs before the Union. Among occurrences apparently trivial, but rendered memorable by succeeding utility, is the honour it claims of having produced die first potatoes grown in Ireland. They* were brought over from Virginia by the celebrated Sir Walter Raleigh, who passed some time in this neighbourhood, and experienced from the earl of Cork such a measure of generous assistance and hospitable reception as called forth his most grater ful acknowledgments. The person who first planted the potatoes, taking the seed or apple for the es* culent part, was much disappointed, it is said, at the result of his experiment. The roots, however, being
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Somewhere close to Castlemartyr is a place that was a borough before the Union. Midleton was too. Both had lost their parliamentary representation, while Youghal continued to send one member to the United Parliament. The record spends most of its words on Youghal. It was incorporated at an early date by Edward the Fourth, through the interest of the great earl of Desmond, so called from those vast possessions of which the family were subsequently deprived by their turbulence. It received charters also from succeeding sovereigns, the last from James the First, who confirmed some and added other privileges. The corporation has since consisted of mayor, burgesses, and commonalty. Among occurrences apparently trivial but rendered memorable by succeeding utility, Youghal claims the honour of having produced the first potatoes grown in Ireland. They were brought over from Virginia by the celebrated Sir Walter Raleigh, who passed some time in that neighbourhood. He experienced from the earl of Cork such a measure of generous assistance and hospitable reception as called forth his most grateful acknowledgments. The person who first planted the potatoes, taking the seed or apple for the esculent part, was much disappointed, it is said, at the result of his experiment.

Castlemartyr corporation and town

Castlemartyr · townland · Cork · 1663

Castlemartyr, four miles east of Middleton, was a neat and well-built town, more remarkable for the respectability than the number of its inhabitants. It was erected into a corporation in 1663 through the interest of the first Earl of Orrery, who and his heirs held the power of nominating to the principal offices.

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Castlemartyr, four miles east of Middleton, a very
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Somewhere around here is Castlemartyr, four miles east of Middleton, a neat and well-built town, more remarkable for the respectability than the number of its inhabitants. It was made a corporation in 1663 through the interest of the first Earl of Orrery, who and his heirs held the power of nominating to the principal offices.

Castlemary, Lord Longueville's demesne near Cloyne

Castlemary · townland · Cork

A little west of Cloyne stood Castlemary, the residence of Lord Longueville, described as a fine and extensive demesne enclosing much variety of ground and large plantations.

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A little to the west of Cloyne is Castleraary, the residence of Lord Longueville, a fine and extensive demesne, inclosing much variety of ground, and large plantations. Beyond this on the harbour of Cork stands RostelIan,in point of situation the most beautiful place in Imokilly, as with the advantage of rich, extensive, and well planted grounds, it commands a noble view of the harbour of Cork, which forms its western boundary. It is the seat of the marquis of Tbomond, and now enjoys the happiness of a resident proprietor. In this respect Imokilly is comparatively fortunate, as well as in the regards paid by its great landed proprietors to the encouragement of agriculture, as well by their countenance and support of the art in others, as by their own practice and example. t
At no great distance from Rostellan, and near the entrance of .the harbour is Corkbeg, the seat of Robert Uniacke Fitzgerald, Esq. a gentleman long and eminently distinguished among the agriculturists of this county for superior knowledge, and judicious as well as successful practice. Mr. Fitzgerald adopts what is commonly known by the name of Norfolk husbandry, and which, with some occasional changes in the rotation, appears to be the mode most consonant

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Somewhere close to Castlemary, Lord Longueville had his residence. The house and grounds sat a little to the west of Cloyne, and the demesne was described as fine and extensive. It enclosed a good deal of variety in the ground, along with large plantations. The survey that records this was drawn up for the Dublin Society, which took an interest in the improvement of the county of Cork. The landowners of the wider district around here were noted for encouraging agriculture, both by supporting others in the practice and by their own example. Castlemary itself is noted simply for its scale and its planted grounds, a substantial estate belonging to Lord Longueville.

Doneraile village and Lord Doneraile's demesne

Doneraile · townland · Cork

Doneraile, six miles north-east of Mallow, is a neat and regular village of one spacious street with several good houses and a pretty church surrounded by lofty trees. Its great ornament is Lord Doneraile's park and demesne, through which the Awbeg river winds, and whose verdant lawns, soft swelling hills, and luxuriant woodland scenery make it almost without a rival.

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Doneraile, six miles N.E. from Mallow, hardly
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Somewhere around here is Doneraile, six miles north-east of Mallow. It was hardly considerable enough to be classed among towns. The village has one spacious street with several good houses and a pretty church surrounded by lofty trees. Its great ornament is Lord Doneraile's park and demesne, through which the Awbeg river winds, with verdant lawns and soft hills.

Kilbrittain: principal seat of the barony with sea views

near Kilbrittain · street · Cork

Kilbrittain, belonging to Sampson Stawell Esq., is situated at the eastern extremity of what was formerly called the cantred of Kilbrittain. The house is a spacious and handsome building, enlarged and modernized by its present possessor.

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At the head of the principal seats of this barony is Kilbritain, belonging to Sampson StaweJl, Esq. situated at its eastern extremity in what was formerly called the cantred of Kilbritain. The house is a spacious and handsome building, having beeq enlarged and modernized by its present possessor^
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Somewhere about Kilbrittain stood the principal seat of the barony, belonging to Sampson Stawell. It sat at the eastern edge of what was once called the cantred of Kilbrittain. The house itself was a spacious and handsome building, enlarged and modernised by its present possessor.

Statistical survey of the county of Cork : with observations on the means of improvement ; drawn up for the consideration, and by the direction of the Dublin Society

The stories, best first

Monkstown sea-bathing village

Parishes of Ross and Miroes noted for fertility

Rare char fish in Inchigeelah lake

Shanahan's new bridge over the north channel, Cork

Soft black slate quarry on Whiddy Island

Stone circle south of Temple Brien church

Whitehall, seat of Samuel Townsend, with grand bay prospect

Youghal indebted to Boyle family's munificence

Ardrum, seat of the Colthurst family

Blarney's manufacturing site advantages

Coal range north of Kanturk

Commodious dwelling house on Glandore harbour

Conna House, formerly Ballyhooly, seat of the Hare family

Dripsey Castle, seat of John Colthurst

Inundated flatlands from Brinny to Ballinhassig await reclamation

Lead ore at Coolmore quarry

Shandon church steeple, Cork

The Exchange, Cork

White clay cliffs at Courtmacsherry

Bandon cavalry barracks and military expansion

Castlehyde seat of John Hyde with native oak woods

Charitable relief to Cork's poor and paupers

Cork cathedral and its spire

Creagh, seat of William Wrixon Becher

Dromore, seat of the Newman family on the Blackwater

Iniscarra glebe on the river Lee

Kerry inhabitants' jealousy of strangers

Limestone terminates at Carrigaline Bridge

Lord Mountcashel's demesne at Kilworth

New Bandon-Cork road and stone discovery at Kilpatrick

Nursery at Castlemartyr

Poor housing conditions in Imokilly

Seasonal migration for potato digging

Slaty limestone near Leap producing chocolate-coloured lime

Bantry Bay enclosed by siliceous grit ridge

Barleyfield: new seat of Robert Sealy near Kilbrittain

Boggeragh Mountains between Lee and Blackwater

Carey'sville: commanding seat of Peter Carey

Cork City population and Liberties extent

Dunmore mine in Barryroe yields calcareous shistus

Kinsale classical school endowed by Lord De Clifford

Lady Kingston's mansion and demesne at Mitchelstown

Longueville, seat of John Longfield north of the Blackwater

Native woodland along the Blackwater in Barrymore

New gentleman's seats on the Blackwater: Clifford and Carrigacunna

Polled cattle breed at Castlemartyr from Marquis of Townshend

Rostellan, most beautiful seat in Imokilly

Tide flows from Courtmacsherry harbour to Timoleague

Unreclaimed moorlands west of Kanturk

Courtmacsherry harbour as wheat export point

Ballygiblin, seat of William Wrixon near Lohort Castle

Bandon housing and population in 1807

Bandon's weekly markets and fairs

Boyle family of Castlemartyr, patrons of County Cork

Calcareous shistus vein in cliffs at Courtmacsherry

Castlemartyr a borough before the Union

Castlemartyr corporation and town

Castlemary, Lord Longueville's demesne near Cloyne

Doneraile village and Lord Doneraile's demesne

Kilbrittain: principal seat of the barony with sea views