A topographical dictionary of Ireland; exhibiting the names of the several cities, towns, parishes and villages, with the barony, county, and province, to which they respectively belong ... Collected from the most authentic documents, and arr. in alphabetical order. Being a continuation of the topography of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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1. Kinsale: Charles Fort, White Friars ruins and town

   Kinsale · town · Cork

   Kinsale, on the River Bandon with a commodious harbour, is defended by Charles Fort built by King Charles II on the eastern entrance. The town contains about 10,000 inhabitants, is built on the side of Com'as-hill, and in its north end stand ruins of a White Friars house whose foundation is unknown.

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   is valued in the King's Books at <£3. sterling : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House, in a ruinous state: Glebe Land: The Rev. Samuel Beamish, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls : the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Kinsale is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 136m. S. W. from Dublin. It is situate on the River Bandon, at the Northern extremity of a commodious and secure Harbour, to which it gives name, on St. George's Channel. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of May, 4th of September, and 21st of November. This town sends one Member to Parliament; Patronage, in the family of Southwell. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, Recorder, and Town Clerk. It is defended by a strong fort, built by King Charles II, called Charles Fort, on the Eastern entrance of the harbour; the Military establishment of which is under a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Fort Major. It gives title of Baron to the ancient family of de Courcey, lineally descended from John de Courcey, Earl of Ulster, who from him have the privilege to be covered in the presence of the King of England. Here is a Royal Dock-yard. It has six Post-days in the week. The town, which contains at least 10,000 inhabitants, is built on the side of ComVas-hill, and close to the water's edge. According to Mr. Archdall, St. Gobban was Patron of the Monastery of Kingsalc. We liave no information about the foundation of the house of White Friars: part of the ruins of which still remain in the North end of the town.

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2. Knights Hospitallers commandery at Hospital of Any

   Hospital · town · Limerick · 1199–1216

   A Commandery for Knights Hospitallers was founded at the Hospital of Any under the invocation of St. John the Baptist in the reign of King John by Geoffrey de Mariscis, chief governor of Ireland in 1215. Queen Elizabeth granted the hospital to Sir Valentine Browne, who erected a magnificent castle on the site, now in ruins; the ancient church walls remain with a knight's tomb in alto relievo.

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   HOSPITAL, in the Barony of Small County, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Any. Hospital is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 9 rn. W. S. W. from Tipperary. The Fairs are holden on the l()th of May, 9th of July, 8th of September, and 30th of October. This parish contains 2190 acres of land. See, Any. — " In the Records this is always called, The Hospital of Any, although it is a full mile North of that village. A Commandery for Knights Hospitallers was founded here, under the Invocation of St. John the Baptist, in the reign of King- John, by Geoffrey de Mafiscis; who was chief Governor of Ireland in the year 1215. Queen Elizabeth granted this hospital and its possessions to Sir Valentine Browne, who erected a magnificent Castle on the site of the same, which castle is now in ruins. The walls of the ancient church yet remain : and in a nich on the North side of the high altar is the tomb of a Knight, in alto relievo, which is said to be the tomb of the founder." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. pp. 420. ct seq.

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3. Knights Hospitallers' remains at Cappagh, Waterford

   Cappagh · townland · Waterford

   At Cappagh in the barony of Decies without Drum, County Waterford, there are remains of an ancient building said to have belonged to the Knights Hospitallers.

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   CAPPAGH, in the Barony of Decies without Drum, Co. of WATERFOBD, and Province of Munster; in the parish of White Church. It is 3£m. W. from Dungarvan. — " Here are the remains of an ancient building, said to have belonged to the Knights Hospitallers."— Arclulall's Monast. Hilern. p. 685.

   CAPPOGE, in the Barony of Ikeath and Oughterany, Co. of KILDARK, and Province of Leinster. It is 3j m. N. W. from Kilcock. A village.

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4. Knights Templar Preceptory at Templetown (Kilcloghan)

   Templetown · townland · Wexford · 1326

   A Preceptory was founded at Templetown (also called Kilcloghan) in Co. Wexford by O'More for the Knights Templars. Upon the abolition of the Templars, it was given to the Hospitallers, and in 1326 John Fitz David served as Commendator.

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   TEMPLETOWN, otherwise KILCLOGHAN, in the Barony of Shelburne, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : an Impropriate Cure, valued in the King's Books at £33..6..8 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Feathard. Templetown is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is l£ m. S. W. from Feathard. It is situate upon Waterford Harbour. This parish contains 2017 acres of land. See, Feathard. — C'A Preceptory was founded here by O'More, for Knights Templars, on whose abolition it was given to the Hospitallers, and in 1326' John Fitz David was Commendator." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 748.

   TEMPLETRINE, in the Barony of Courceys, Co. of CORK, and Province of Minister : a R., valued in the King's Books at <£4. sterling, and holden, by Faculty, with the Prebend of Iniskenny. Templetrine is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 3|- m. S. W. from Kinsale. It is situate near the Seacoast. See, Iniskenny.

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5. Knights Templars castle and walled town at Newcastle, Co. Limerick

   Newcastle · town · Limerick

   The Knights Templars erected a castle at Newcastle in County Limerick, giving the place its name. A walled town grew up adjoining the castle and became a Corporation, but eventually fell into decay and was in ruins by the time of writing.

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   been always hoklen with the Rectory and Vicarage of Monegea, but are considered to be only Episcopally united : a Church, in good repair, in Newcastle: no Glebe House, but one has been ordered to be built at Newcastle: a Glebe, in two divisions, at Newcastle, half a mile from the church, one of them being 9a. Or. 24p., and the other 27 a. 1 r. 38p. : and a Glebe, of 53a. 1 r. 34 p., at Monegea, close to the old church : The Rev. Thomas Lock, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls in each parish, is resident in Newcastle, and performs the duties in person, assisted by a Curate. Newcastle is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 114 m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 3d of May, 20th of August, and 1st of October. It has three Post-days in the week. The church, which was finished in the year 1777, was built at the sole expense of Lord Courtenay. The parishes in the Union of Newcastle are contiguous, and contain 8000 acres of land. — "The Knights Templars erected a Castle here, hence its present name, adjoining which a walled town insensibly sprung up, and at length became a Corporation. But in process of time it fell to decay, and is now in ruins." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 435.

   NEWCASTLE, in the Barony of Shrowle, Co. of LONGFORD, and Province of Leinster. A village, situate near the River Inny.

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6. Knights Templars house and O'Brien stronghold at Carrigogunnel

   Carrigogunnel · townland · Limerick · 1530–1691

   A house for Knights Templars existed in the village of Carrigogonill on the River Shannon. In 1530 it was the seat of Donogh O'Brien, lord of Poble O'Brien, and in 1691 it was described as a place of great strength.

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   CARRIGOGONILL, or, CARRICKAQUICY, in the Barony of Poblebrien, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster. It is situate on the River Shannon, 6 m. W. from Limerick. — " There was an House for Knights Templars in this village, which, in the year 1530, was the seat of Donogh O'Brien, lord of Poble O'Brien. In 1691 it was a place of great strength," — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 419.

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7. Knights Templars house in Limerick

   Limerick · city · Limerick

   The Knights Templars had a house near the Augustinian Friary in Limerick. No remains of this house are now discoverable.

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   This Priory, situated near BallVBridge, was granted at the Suppression to Edmund Sexton.— A Dominican Friary was founded here under the Invocation of St. Saviour, by Donogh Carbrcach O'Brien, king of Thomond. He was interred here in the year 1241, in a tomb with his statue placed over it. We are. told by another writer, that he was interred at Killaloe. Part of the Friary is now converted into a tan-yard, and a large barrack has been erected on the other part : some small remains of the church, walls, &c., may yet be seen — A Gray Friary was founded in the reign of King Henry III, by O'Brien, a lineal descendant of the kings of Limerick and Thomond. This Friary stood without the town wall, and where the County court-house is now erected. The oltl church has been since converted into the County hospital. Wadding says, that another Franciscan Monastery was founded here in the year 1293, in the King's Island near Limerick.— The August-, inian Friary, generaHy called The House of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of The Holy Gross, was founded in the 13th century by O'Brien. It is supposed that this Friary was situated near Quay -lane ; but even a trace of it is not now to be found. —The Knights Templars had an House near to the Augustinian Friary, of which the smallest remains are now not discoverable." — Archdalfs Motiast. Hibern. pp. 426. ct seq.

   LIN ALLY, in the Barony of , Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulstef.

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8. Lambert Simnel crowned at Holy Trinity, 1487

   Christ Church Cathedral · ecclesiastical site · Dublin · 1487

   In 1487, Lambert Simnel was crowned King in the Priory of the Holy Trinity by the name of Edward. The crown used was borrowed from the statue of the Blessed Virgin in the Nunnery of St. Mary les Dames.

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   sufficient for repairing the priory, before they would repair their own dwellings which had suffered by the fire. In the year 1300, a final and amicable agreement was made between the Prior and Canons of The Holy Trinity and the Dean and Chapter of St. Patrick's Cathedral, which was strengthened by the Common Seal of each Chapter. The principal heads of it were, That the Archbishop should be consecrated and enthroned in Christ Church; that each church should be called Cathedral and Metropolitical ; that Christ Church as being the greater, the mother, and the elder church, should have the precedence in all. rights and concerns of the church; that the cross, mitre, and ring of every Archbishop, in whatever place he died, should be deposited in Christ Church; and that each church should have their turn in the interment of the bodies of their Archbishop, unless otherwise ordered by their wills. In 1538, St. Patrick's Stpjf, that was brought hither from Armagh, as a relique of high estimation, was publicly committed to the flames. The Prior of the Holy Trinity always sat as a Baron in Parliament. In 1541, King Henry the Eighth, by Letters Patent, dated the 10th of May, changed the Priory into a Dean and Chapter, confirming their ancient estates and immunities, and made Payneswick, who was the last Prior, the first Dean ; but it is to be remarked, that in some leases of lands, dated the 4th of Der cember 1540, he is named Dean. — In the year 1 146, Dermot, the son of Murchard, King of Leinster, founded an Abbey, for Nuns following the Rule of St. Augustin, in a village called Tlogges, adjoining the East end of the City of Dublin, and near the present church of St. Andrew. No women were admitted into this house, till they were past the age of thirty years. — It is supposed, that the Knights Templars had a Priory in a place, called Casgot, in the South suburbs of the city ; and that Walter de Fernsfield was a great benefactor to it. Probably this is the place, where now stands the palace of the Archbishop, in St. Kevin's Street. —The Nunnery of St. Mary les Dames was situated without the East gate of the city, which from thence was called, The Gate of St. Mary les Dames, and the avenue leading from the Castle to the University acquired the name of Dame Street. In 148?, the person, called Lambert Simnell, being supported by divers of the Nobility, was crowned King in the Priory of The Holy Trinity, by the name of Edward; the crown made use of, on this occasion, was borrowed from the statue of the Blessed Virgin, which stood in the church of this Nunnery. — King Henry the Second having granted the City of Dublin to a Colony from Bristol, they built the Abbey of St. Olave for such of their countrymen as should be inclined to embrace the order of St, Augustin, and called it from the abbey of the same order and name in their native town. — Very little is known of the monastery of Witeschan.— The Priory of All Hallows, or All Saints, was situated on Hoggin-Green, now called College-Green, and was founded about the year 1 166, for Canons of the Order of Aroasia, by Diarmit, the son of Murchard, King of Leinster. In 15<p, in Easter Holy days, the city, at the persuasion qf

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9. Lanesborough on the Shannon and the Butler earldom

   Lanesborough · town · Longford

   Lanesborough is situated on the River Shannon, with a bridge crossing into County Roscommon. It gives the title of Earl to the Butler family.

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   LANESBOROUGH, in the Barony of Rathliue, Co. of LONGFORD, and Province of Leinster; in the parish of Rathline. It is 623 m. W. N.'W. from Dublin. The Fair is holden on the 12th of February. It gives title of Earl to the family of Butler. It is situate upon the River Shannon, over which here is a bridge, into the County of Roscommon.

   LANGFIELD, LOWER, in the Barony of Omagh, Co. of ^YRONE, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V. ; a Church, old, but in repair : a Glebe House ; one Glebe of 90 acres, on which the Glebe House stands, near the church; and a mountain Glebe of 1520 acres, two miles from the other Glebe: The Hon. and Rev. Edmund Knox, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, but being beneficed in the Diocese of Armagh, he does duty there; the duties here are discharged

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10. Larne on the sea-coast and Larne Lough

    near Larne · town · Antrim

    Larne is situated upon the sea-coast of County Antrim and gives its name to an extensive lough called Larne Lough. It had six post-days per week and fairs on 31 July and December.

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    LARNE, in the Barony of Glenarm, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster : a Perpetual Cure : a Church, in tolerable repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. John Dobbs, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Larae is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 97 m. N. b. E. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 31st of July, and December. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate upon the Sea-coast, and gives name to an extensive Lough, called Lame Lough.

    LATERAGH, in the Barony of Upper Onnond, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster: an entire Rectory, united, at a period long prior to any known Record, to the R. and V. of Inniscladrom, being the Corps of the Precentorship of Killaloe, which is valued in the King's Books at ,£l..6..8 sterling; and with which is holden, by a separate title, the Rectory of Monsea : no Church : no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 3 a. 1 r. 22 p., in the parish of Kilmore, and nearly six miles distant from the site of the old church of Lateragh : The Rev. Samuel Jocclyn Otway, A. B., the Precentor (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and performs the occasional duties in person : the duty of Innisdadrom is performed

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11. Leaning round tower and holy well at Kilmacduagh

    Kilmacduagh · townland · Galway

    Kilmacduagh possesses an ancient round tower leaning 17½ feet from its perpendicular, exceeding the lean of the celebrated Tower of Pisa at 13 feet. The site also includes a holy well with a circular enclosure and an old wall traditionally associated with penance.

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    to the See of Clonfert in 1602. The Members of the Chapter are a Dean, a Provost, a Chancellor, an Archdeacon, and two Prebendaries. See, Clonfert. — "St. Colman, the son of Duach, founded an Abbey here about the year 620, and Maurice, Bishop of this See, who died in 1283, erected on the ancient site, a Monastery for regular Canons of the Order of St. Augustine. This abbey is situated to the North West of the Cathedral (which is now in ruins), on a neck of land between two Loughs, which, according to some authors, evacuate themselves in summer into whirlpools ; however, this rarely happens, as the water never goes off but in a very dry season. The church, though small, is a very neat building, the pillars and arches, from the entrance to the altar part, and those of the East window, are finished in an elegant style, and the angles at the East end are worked in pillars. To the South of the church is a Sacristy, and adjoining to that a room, where was probably deposited the valuable effects belonging to the church, and which being arched, they call the Jail ; on the South of these, is a Chapel and the Refectory ; from the whole of this we may infer, that the Canons of the Monastery dwelt in separate houses. To the North, about two feet from the church, is an old wall ; an ancient tradition still exists at Kilmacduagh, of its being once a place of penance. There is also an Hoi}' Well here, with a circular inclosure. Here is an ancient Round tower, which leans 17^ feet from its perpendicular. It may not be improper to remark, that the Tower at-Pisa, so universally celebrated, leans but 13 feet. At the general suppression, this monastery was granted to Richard Earl of Clanricarde." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 291.

    KILMACDUANE, in the Barony of Moyferta, Co. of CLAHE, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£0..10..0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilmurry. Kilmacduane is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 5f m. N. b. E. from Kilrush. See, Kilmurry.

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12. Lea parish on the River Barrow

    Lea · townland · Laois

    Lea (or Ley) is a parish in Queen's County situated on the River Barrow, two miles east-south-east of Portarlington. Its church was inconveniently situated and in bad repair as of 1806.

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    LEA, or, LEY, in the Barony of Portnehinch, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£4. Irish Money : a Church, in the parish of Lea, inconveniently situated, and .in bad repair: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 25^ acres, contiguous to the. church : The Rev. William Maunsell, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident, according to a dispensation, obtained in 1791: the duties are performed by his Resident Curate, The Rev. John Jones, at a Salary of <£90. per annum. Lea is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 2 m. E. S. E. from Portarlington. It is situate on the River Barrow. See, Portarimgton.

    LEAMCHUILL, in the Barony of Portnehinch, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster. — " St. Fintan-Chorach was Abbot here towards the close of the

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13. Leck parish on the River Swilly

    Leck · parish · Donegal

    Leck is a parish in County Donegal situated upon the River Swilly, one mile east of Letterkenny. Its rectory and vicarage have been consolidated from time immemorial, forming but one parish.

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    LECK, in the Barony of Raphoe, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., being one of the six parishes which constitute the Deanery of Raphoe : a Church. It is 1 m. E. from Letterkenny. It is situate upon the River Swilly. Leek is in the Diocese of Raphoe, and Province of Armagh. The Rectory and Vicarage have been consolidated from time immemorial, and form but one parish.

    LECKEN, in the Barony of Corkery, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Leny. Lecken is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 7£ m. N. N. W. from Mullingar. This parish contains 1351 acres of land. See, Leny. — "St. Crumin, or Crumain, was Bishop here in the time of St Fechin, who died A. D. 664, in his 180 year. His Festival is holden on the 28th of June. It is now a parish church." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 7'22.

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14. Leixlip Castle on the River Liffey

    Leixlip · town · Kildare

    Leixlip Castle, the property of the Right Honourable Thomas Conolly, is beautifully situated on the banks of the River Liffey and described as magnificent. The town lies eight miles west of Dublin with six post-days per week.

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    LEIXLIP, in the Barony of Salt, Co. of KILDAKE, and Province of Leinster : a V., united by Act of Council, at a time not known, to the Curacies of Confoy, and Stacumnie, and the Vicarages of Alderg, St. Catherine's, Esker, Lucan, and Westmorestown : a Church, at Leixlip, in good repair: a Glebe House, in the parish of Esker, and 28 acres of Glebe, two miles from the church : The Rev. Edward Berwick, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. George Crane, at a Salary of £70. per annum. Leixlip is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 8 m. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of May, and o,th of October. The Castle, the property of The Right Honourable- Thomas Conolly, is beautifully situate on the banks of the River Liffey : Itisamagni-

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15. Letterkenny on the River Swilly with bridge and fairs

    Letterkenny · town · Donegal

    Letterkenny is situated on the River Swilly, over which there is a bridge, and has six post-days in the week. Fairs are held on the first Friday in January, 12th May, 10th July, the third Friday in August, and 8th November.

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    LETTERKENNY, in the Barony of Kilmacrenan, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster; in the parish of Conwall. It is 1 13 m. N. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate on the River Swilly, over which there 4« a bridge here. The Fairs are holden on the first Friday in January, 12th May, 10th July, third Friday in August, and 8th November. See, Conwall.

    LETTERMACWARD, in the Barony of Boylagh and Banuogh, Co. of DONE- GAL, and Province of LUster : a 11. and V. : a Church : It is one of the six parishes, which constitute the Deanery of Raphoe. Lettermacward is in the Diocese of Raphoe, and Province of Armagh. The Rectory and Vicarage have been consolidated from time immemorial, and form but a single parish. It is 32 m. W. from Strabane. It is situate upon the River Guibarra.

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16. Lifford, capital of Donegal, on the Foyle

    Lifford · townland · Donegal

    Lifford, situate on the River Foyle, is the capital of the county of Donegal. It gives the title of Viscount to the Hewitt family and lies one mile west of Strabane.

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    LIFFORD, in the Baron}' of Raphoe, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 1 m. W. from Strabane, and 101 m. N. b. W. from Dublin. It gives title of Viscount to the Family of Hezvitt. It is situate on the River Foyle. Lifford is the Capital of the county of Donegal.

    LIGANE, or, LEGAN, in the Barony of Fermoy, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a Particle, constituting part of the Union of Glaumore. It is in the Diocese ofCloyne, and Province of Cashel. See, Glanmore. According to Mr. Archdall, there was a Monastery here, of which John de Comp.ton was Prior in the year 1301.

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17. Limerick Cathedral and Bishop's Palace

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The Cathedral of Limerick is described as an ancient and venerable pile. The Bishop's Palace is a comfortable modern house pleasantly situated on the River Shannon at the west end of the city.

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    Limerick is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. ' The Right .Rev. Charles Warburton, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1810. It is 9-t in. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Markets are on Wednesday, and Saturday. The Fairs are holden on Easter Tuesday, 4th of July, 4th of August, and 12th of December. There is a Privilege annexed to the Fair, which is holden on the 4th of August, that, during fifteen days, no person can be arrested in the City or Liberties, on any Process issuing out of the Tkolsel Court of Limerick. This City sends one Member to Parliament, The Magistrates are a Mayor, two Sheriffs, a Recorder, Town Clerk, Aldermen, and Burgesses; it hath also u Military Governor, Constable, and Town Major. It is composed of the Irish and English town ; the latter standing on the King's Island, which is formed by the River Shannon, and which admits Ships of 500 tons burden* to its Quays. It is the Chief town in the county; and gives title of Viscount to the family of Hamilton. The population is estimated at upwards of Forty thousand. The Bishoprick of Limerick (valued in the King's Books at ,£40. sterling) was united, according to Dr. Beaufort, in 1663, to those of Ardfert and Aghadoe, which had long been so incorporated, as to form but one Diocese. Ardfert, or, Ardart, was established in the Fifth century, and Limerick before the Thirteenth. The latter extends in length, from East to West, 27 miles in the County of Limerick, and 17 miles in breadth; taking in a small part of Clare. The Bishoprick of Ardfert, which includes the whole county of Kerry, and a portion of Cork, is 52 miles long from North to South, and 48 miles broad. There are 71 miles from one extremity of the Union to the other. The Chapter of Limerick consists of a Dean, Precentor (see, Nantinan), Chancellor (see, Ruthkeale), Treasurer (see, St. Patrick's), and Archdeacon, and 11 Prebendaries. The Cathedral of Limenck is an ancient and venerable pile. The Bishop's Palace is a comfortable modern house, pleasantly situate on the Shannon, at the West end of the City; about 30 miles from the bounds of the Diocese of Limerick, and 80 miles from some parts of Ardfert. — " About the time of the arrival of the English (in 1174), an House was founded here for Black Nuns of the Order of St. Augustin, by Donald O'Brien, King of Limerick, who dedicated it to St. Peter. — In the reign of King John, a Friary was founded under the Invocation of St. Mary and St. Edward the King, by Simon Minor, a citizen of Limerick, for Regular Canons of the Order of St. Augustin.

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18. Limerick's Irish and English towns on King's Island

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The city of Limerick is composed of the Irish and English towns, with the English town standing on King's Island. The island is formed by the River Shannon and allows ships of 500 tons to access its quays.

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    Limerick is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. ' The Right .Rev. Charles Warburton, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1810. It is 9-t in. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Markets are on Wednesday, and Saturday. The Fairs are holden on Easter Tuesday, 4th of July, 4th of August, and 12th of December. There is a Privilege annexed to the Fair, which is holden on the 4th of August, that, during fifteen days, no person can be arrested in the City or Liberties, on any Process issuing out of the Tkolsel Court of Limerick. This City sends one Member to Parliament, The Magistrates are a Mayor, two Sheriffs, a Recorder, Town Clerk, Aldermen, and Burgesses; it hath also u Military Governor, Constable, and Town Major. It is composed of the Irish and English town ; the latter standing on the King's Island, which is formed by the River Shannon, and which admits Ships of 500 tons burden* to its Quays. It is the Chief town in the county; and gives title of Viscount to the family of Hamilton. The population is estimated at upwards of Forty thousand. The Bishoprick of Limerick (valued in the King's Books at ,£40. sterling) was united, according to Dr. Beaufort, in 1663, to those of Ardfert and Aghadoe, which had long been so incorporated, as to form but one Diocese. Ardfert, or, Ardart, was established in the Fifth century, and Limerick before the Thirteenth. The latter extends in length, from East to West, 27 miles in the County of Limerick, and 17 miles in breadth; taking in a small part of Clare. The Bishoprick of Ardfert, which includes the whole county of Kerry, and a portion of Cork, is 52 miles long from North to South, and 48 miles broad. There are 71 miles from one extremity of the Union to the other. The Chapter of Limerick consists of a Dean, Precentor (see, Nantinan), Chancellor (see, Ruthkeale), Treasurer (see, St. Patrick's), and Archdeacon, and 11 Prebendaries. The Cathedral of Limenck is an ancient and venerable pile. The Bishop's Palace is a comfortable modern house, pleasantly situate on the Shannon, at the West end of the City; about 30 miles from the bounds of the Diocese of Limerick, and 80 miles from some parts of Ardfert. — " About the time of the arrival of the English (in 1174), an House was founded here for Black Nuns of the Order of St. Augustin, by Donald O'Brien, King of Limerick, who dedicated it to St. Peter. — In the reign of King John, a Friary was founded under the Invocation of St. Mary and St. Edward the King, by Simon Minor, a citizen of Limerick, for Regular Canons of the Order of St. Augustin.

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19. Lisburn church made cathedral for Down and Connor

    near Lisburn · town · Antrim · 1662

    The former church at Lisburn, originally called Lisnagarvy, was elevated to cathedral status for the united dioceses of Down and Connor by patent in 1662, because the cathedrals of both dioceses were in ruins.

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    •LISBURN, formerly LISNAGARVY, in the Barony of Massareen, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster : a R. : a good Church : the Cathedrals of Down and Connor being in ruins, this Church was made a Cathedral for both Dioceses by Patent, 17th October 1662 : a Glebe House, in Lisburn, near the church, but no Glebe: S. Cupples, D. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £.75. per an?ium. Lisburn is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 73 in. N. b. E. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 23d of July, and 5th of October. It has six Post-days in the week. This Town sends one Member to Parliament: one half of the Patronage of this Borough is in the Marquis of Hertford. It gives title of Earl to the Family of Vaughan. It is situate on the River Lagan. It possesses particular Privileges for its fidelity, in 164). It is large and handsome, and is equally noted for the neatness of its buildings, and the urbanity of its inhabitants.

    LISCARROL, in the Barony of Orrery and Kilmore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£5..10..0 sterling, and holden with the V. of Kilbrin. Liscarrol is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel-. It is 7^ in. S. W. from Charleville. The Fairs are holden on the 1st and 31st of May, 31st of August, and 29th of November. The Castle is in ruins. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, Kilbrin, and Cooliney.

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20. Lisburn granted privileges for fidelity in 1641

    near Lisburn · town · Antrim · 1641

    Lisburn received particular privileges in recognition of its loyalty during the conflicts of 1641. The town, situated on the River Lagan, also gives the title of Earl to the Vaughan family.

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    •LISBURN, formerly LISNAGARVY, in the Barony of Massareen, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster : a R. : a good Church : the Cathedrals of Down and Connor being in ruins, this Church was made a Cathedral for both Dioceses by Patent, 17th October 1662 : a Glebe House, in Lisburn, near the church, but no Glebe: S. Cupples, D. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £.75. per an?ium. Lisburn is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 73 in. N. b. E. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 23d of July, and 5th of October. It has six Post-days in the week. This Town sends one Member to Parliament: one half of the Patronage of this Borough is in the Marquis of Hertford. It gives title of Earl to the Family of Vaughan. It is situate on the River Lagan. It possesses particular Privileges for its fidelity, in 164). It is large and handsome, and is equally noted for the neatness of its buildings, and the urbanity of its inhabitants.

    LISCARROL, in the Barony of Orrery and Kilmore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£5..10..0 sterling, and holden with the V. of Kilbrin. Liscarrol is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel-. It is 7^ in. S. W. from Charleville. The Fairs are holden on the 1st and 31st of May, 31st of August, and 29th of November. The Castle is in ruins. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, Kilbrin, and Cooliney.

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21. Liscarroll Castle in ruins

    Liscarroll · town · Cork

    The castle at Liscarroll, in the barony of Orrery and Kilmore, County Cork, stands in ruins. The parish was valued modestly in the King's Books and was considered too small to support a resident incumbent.

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    LISCARROL, in the Barony of Orrery and Kilmore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£5..10..0 sterling, and holden with the V. of Kilbrin. Liscarrol is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel-. It is 7^ in. S. W. from Charleville. The Fairs are holden on the 1st and 31st of May, 31st of August, and 29th of November. The Castle is in ruins. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, Kilbrin, and Cooliney.

    LISCARTEN, in the Barony of Navan, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at «£9..6..0 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ardbraccan. Liscarten is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^ in. N. W. from Navan. This parish contains 706 acres of land. See, Ardbraccan. The Castle here was the birth place of the first Lord Cadogan, to which family it belongs.

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22. Liscarten Castle, birthplace of first Lord Cadogan

    Liscartan · townland · Meath

    The castle at Liscarten, in the barony of Navan, County Meath, was the birthplace of the first Lord Cadogan and belonged to the Cadogan family. The parish contained 706 acres of land.

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    LISCARTEN, in the Barony of Navan, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at «£9..6..0 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ardbraccan. Liscarten is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^ in. N. W. from Navan. This parish contains 706 acres of land. See, Ardbraccan. The Castle here was the birth place of the first Lord Cadogan, to which family it belongs.

    LISCLEARY, or, LISLEY CLERRIGGE, in the Barony of Kinalea and Kerricurrihy, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a Prebend, valued in the King's Books at ,£3. sterling: no Church : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. William Waller, the Prebendary (in 1806), who has cure of souls : the occasional duties are performed by a Curate, who is resident in an adjoining parish, at a Salary of £\Q. Liscleary is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 6 m. S. S. E. from Cork. It is situate upon the River Airinboy. This parish consists of two separate parts, between which other parishes intervene : and, according to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parts, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent.

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23. Lismore Bridge over the Blackwater

    Lismore · town · Waterford

    A fine bridge over the River Blackwater at Lismore was erected at great expense by the Duke of Devonshire. It is notable for its principal arch, which has a span of 90 feet.

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    tent requires at least two churches) ; And being in indifferent repair, is about to undergo a thorough renovation: no Glebe House, or Glebe: the duties are performed by one of the Vicars Choral, who always resides iu Lismore, at a Salary of<£50. per annum. The parishes in the Union of Lismore are contiguous, and are very large. Lismore is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashe!. The Dean of Lismore has a Peculiar jurisdiction over the three parishes of Lismore. Tallow, and Macollop. It is 101 m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs art: holden on the 25th of May, and September, and l<ith of November. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is a Free School. The Castle was built by King John, on the ruins of the Abbey of St. Carthagh: It belonged to the Duke of Devonshire, and gave birth to the great philosopher, Robert Boyle : It is boldly seated on the verge of a rocky hill, which rises almost perpendicularly, to a considerable height, over the River Blackwater. It was for many years an Episcopal residence, until Myler Magrath, Archbishop of Cashel, and Bishop of this See, granted the Manor of Lismore to that celebrated scholar and soldier, Sir Walter Raleigh, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, at the yearly rent of <£l3..<5..8 : But this estate being lopped off with his head, in the reign of King James the First, it afterwards came into the hands of Sir Richard Boyle, who purchased all Sir Walter's lands. Here is a fine bridge over the River Blackzvatcr, which was erected at a very great expense by the Duke of Devonshire; and which is remarkable for the extent of its principal arch, the span of it being 90 feet. Below the town is a rich fishery for salmon, which is the greatest branch of trade here. The public road to Cork was formerly through this town. The Bishoprick of Lismore, according to Dr. Beaufort, was founded in the beginning of the Seventh century. It was united to the See of Waterford, in the year 1536'. The Chapter of Lismore consists of a Dean (see, Tubrid), Precentor (see, Ardmore), Chancellor (see, Derrygrath\ Treasurer (see, Nezvcastle), and Archdeacon (see, Ballybacon\ and ten Prebendaries. The Cathedral is spacious, and handsome. There are some parts of the Diocese of Lismore 35 miles distant from the city of Waterford. See, Waterford.- — " Some writers affirm, that there was neither Church nor City here before the time of St. Mochuda; yet we find, that John was Bishop of Lismore in the time of St. Senan, who lived about the year 540. — An Hospital for Lepers was founded here under the Invocation of St. Brigid, to which several lands did belong, as appears from a Registry compiled some time after 1467, when the Master of the Hospital, styled Prior of Lismore, was in his 120th year: At the time of the general suppression, these lands were unknown. — A Cell for an Anachorite, belonged to the church of Lismore, which was endowed with the lands of Ballyhaufy or Anchoret's town, a burgage in Lismore, six stangs of land, afield called Gortrimenyearty, and two small gardens, the whole of the annual value of £ 10." — Arclidall's Monast. Hibern. pp, 6'91. et seq.

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24. Lismore Castle on site of St. Carthagh's Abbey

    Lismore · town · Waterford · 1199–1216

    Lismore Castle was built by King John on the ruins of the Abbey of St. Carthagh. It belonged to the Duke of Devonshire and was the birthplace of the philosopher Robert Boyle, seated on a rocky hill above the River Blackwater.

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    tent requires at least two churches) ; And being in indifferent repair, is about to undergo a thorough renovation: no Glebe House, or Glebe: the duties are performed by one of the Vicars Choral, who always resides iu Lismore, at a Salary of<£50. per annum. The parishes in the Union of Lismore are contiguous, and are very large. Lismore is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashe!. The Dean of Lismore has a Peculiar jurisdiction over the three parishes of Lismore. Tallow, and Macollop. It is 101 m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs art: holden on the 25th of May, and September, and l<ith of November. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is a Free School. The Castle was built by King John, on the ruins of the Abbey of St. Carthagh: It belonged to the Duke of Devonshire, and gave birth to the great philosopher, Robert Boyle : It is boldly seated on the verge of a rocky hill, which rises almost perpendicularly, to a considerable height, over the River Blackwater. It was for many years an Episcopal residence, until Myler Magrath, Archbishop of Cashel, and Bishop of this See, granted the Manor of Lismore to that celebrated scholar and soldier, Sir Walter Raleigh, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, at the yearly rent of <£l3..<5..8 : But this estate being lopped off with his head, in the reign of King James the First, it afterwards came into the hands of Sir Richard Boyle, who purchased all Sir Walter's lands. Here is a fine bridge over the River Blackzvatcr, which was erected at a very great expense by the Duke of Devonshire; and which is remarkable for the extent of its principal arch, the span of it being 90 feet. Below the town is a rich fishery for salmon, which is the greatest branch of trade here. The public road to Cork was formerly through this town. The Bishoprick of Lismore, according to Dr. Beaufort, was founded in the beginning of the Seventh century. It was united to the See of Waterford, in the year 1536'. The Chapter of Lismore consists of a Dean (see, Tubrid), Precentor (see, Ardmore), Chancellor (see, Derrygrath\ Treasurer (see, Nezvcastle), and Archdeacon (see, Ballybacon\ and ten Prebendaries. The Cathedral is spacious, and handsome. There are some parts of the Diocese of Lismore 35 miles distant from the city of Waterford. See, Waterford.- — " Some writers affirm, that there was neither Church nor City here before the time of St. Mochuda; yet we find, that John was Bishop of Lismore in the time of St. Senan, who lived about the year 540. — An Hospital for Lepers was founded here under the Invocation of St. Brigid, to which several lands did belong, as appears from a Registry compiled some time after 1467, when the Master of the Hospital, styled Prior of Lismore, was in his 120th year: At the time of the general suppression, these lands were unknown. — A Cell for an Anachorite, belonged to the church of Lismore, which was endowed with the lands of Ballyhaufy or Anchoret's town, a burgage in Lismore, six stangs of land, afield called Gortrimenyearty, and two small gardens, the whole of the annual value of £ 10." — Arclidall's Monast. Hibern. pp, 6'91. et seq.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 369

25. Lismore salmon fishery below the town

    Lismore · town · Waterford

    Below the town of Lismore lies a rich salmon fishery, described as the greatest branch of trade in the area. The fishery is situated on the River Blackwater.

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    tent requires at least two churches) ; And being in indifferent repair, is about to undergo a thorough renovation: no Glebe House, or Glebe: the duties are performed by one of the Vicars Choral, who always resides iu Lismore, at a Salary of<£50. per annum. The parishes in the Union of Lismore are contiguous, and are very large. Lismore is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashe!. The Dean of Lismore has a Peculiar jurisdiction over the three parishes of Lismore. Tallow, and Macollop. It is 101 m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs art: holden on the 25th of May, and September, and l<ith of November. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is a Free School. The Castle was built by King John, on the ruins of the Abbey of St. Carthagh: It belonged to the Duke of Devonshire, and gave birth to the great philosopher, Robert Boyle : It is boldly seated on the verge of a rocky hill, which rises almost perpendicularly, to a considerable height, over the River Blackwater. It was for many years an Episcopal residence, until Myler Magrath, Archbishop of Cashel, and Bishop of this See, granted the Manor of Lismore to that celebrated scholar and soldier, Sir Walter Raleigh, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, at the yearly rent of <£l3..<5..8 : But this estate being lopped off with his head, in the reign of King James the First, it afterwards came into the hands of Sir Richard Boyle, who purchased all Sir Walter's lands. Here is a fine bridge over the River Blackzvatcr, which was erected at a very great expense by the Duke of Devonshire; and which is remarkable for the extent of its principal arch, the span of it being 90 feet. Below the town is a rich fishery for salmon, which is the greatest branch of trade here. The public road to Cork was formerly through this town. The Bishoprick of Lismore, according to Dr. Beaufort, was founded in the beginning of the Seventh century. It was united to the See of Waterford, in the year 1536'. The Chapter of Lismore consists of a Dean (see, Tubrid), Precentor (see, Ardmore), Chancellor (see, Derrygrath\ Treasurer (see, Nezvcastle), and Archdeacon (see, Ballybacon\ and ten Prebendaries. The Cathedral is spacious, and handsome. There are some parts of the Diocese of Lismore 35 miles distant from the city of Waterford. See, Waterford.- — " Some writers affirm, that there was neither Church nor City here before the time of St. Mochuda; yet we find, that John was Bishop of Lismore in the time of St. Senan, who lived about the year 540. — An Hospital for Lepers was founded here under the Invocation of St. Brigid, to which several lands did belong, as appears from a Registry compiled some time after 1467, when the Master of the Hospital, styled Prior of Lismore, was in his 120th year: At the time of the general suppression, these lands were unknown. — A Cell for an Anachorite, belonged to the church of Lismore, which was endowed with the lands of Ballyhaufy or Anchoret's town, a burgage in Lismore, six stangs of land, afield called Gortrimenyearty, and two small gardens, the whole of the annual value of £ 10." — Arclidall's Monast. Hibern. pp, 6'91. et seq.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 369

26. Londonderry founded by London citizens under James I

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1603–1625

    Londonderry was built by the citizens of London during the reign of James I and takes its name from becoming the property of the Twelve Trades or Corporations of London. It is a handsome walled town on the River Foyle with about 10,000 inhabitants whose principal commerce is with America and the West Indies.

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    LONDONDERRY, or, DERRY, within the County of the City of LONDON- DERRY, and Province of Ulster: The Hon. and Right Rev. William Knox, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1806": a Chapel of Ease, in repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. H. Mardock, the Resident Incumbent, in 1806'. Londonderry is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 115m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of June, 4th of September, and 17th of October. It has six Post-days in the week. This City sends one Member to Parliament. The Magistrates are a Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder, Chamberlain, two Sheriffs, and a Town Clerk. It hath also a Military Governor, and Town Major. It was built by the citizens of London, in the reign of James the First ; and takes its name from having become the property of the Twelve Trades or Corporations of London. The family of Pitt take title of Earl from this City ; and the family of Stewart that of Baron. It is a handsome town, situate upon the River Foyle, and contains about 10,000 inhabitants, whose principal commerce is with America, and the West Indies. It is still surrounded with walls, and is the Metropolis of the County. The Military Governor of Londonderry is Commander of Culmore Fort. The celebrated dramatic writer, George Farquhar, was born here in the year 1678. The Bishoprick of Derry (valued in the King's Books at ,£250. sterling) was constituted, according to Dr. Beaufort, in the year 1158: Its greatest length is 47 miles, and its greatest breadth 43, extending into the Counties of Antrim, Donegal, Londonderry, and Tyrone. The Chapter consists of a Dean (see, Templemore), an Archdeacon (see, Dundee"), and three Prebendaries. There are in the city of Londonderry the Cathedral, and a large Palace erected at the expense of Bishop Barnard. It is only 32 miles distant from the remotest part of the Diocese.— " St. Columb, of noble extraction, was born at Gartan, in the county of Donegal, in the year 521, and was educated under St. Finian in the great school of Clonard. The Noblesse of Kinell-conuill (the county of Donegal) granted Dorecalgach to their relation St. Columb in the year 535; but as the Saint could not at that time be sixteen years old, the foundation of the Abbey cannot be placed before the year 546, when he may be supposed to have founded it for Canons Regular under the Rule of St. Augustin : This Abbey was a daughter of that of St. Peter

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 372

27. Lord Eyre's seat and castle ruins at Eyrecourt

    Eyrecourt · town · Galway

    Eyrecourt in County Galway features the fine seat of Lord Eyre alongside the ruins of a castle. The town holds fairs and has six post-days per week.

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    EYRECOURT, in the Barony of Longford, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught; in the parish of Donanaghta. It is 72 in. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the Monday after Easter-Monday, 9th of July, 8th of September, and 20th of December. It has six Post-days in the week.. Here is the fine seat of Lord Eyre : And also the ruins of a Castle. See, Donanaghta.

    EYRKE, in the Barony of Gallmoy, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £8. Irish Money : a Church, in good repair: a Glebe House, built at the sole expense of the present Incumbent: a Glebe, of about 15 acres, contiguous to the church: The Rev. John B. Ridge, the Rector and Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of his Benefice, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Eyrke is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 85 in. Su W. from Durrow.

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28. Lord Loftus's castle and improvements at Rathfarnham

    Rathfarnham · townland · Dublin

    Rathfarnham, in the barony of Newcastle, County Dublin, was the site of extensive improvements and a castle belonging to Lord Loftus. The parish lay about two and a half miles south of Dublin and held a fair on the 10th of July.

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    RATIIFARNHAM, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Dublin : a Church, in good order : no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Henry Mac Lean, the Resident Curate (in 1806), at a Salary of ,£'60. per annum, and the small dues of every description, amounting to £,5. per annum. Rathfarnham is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glaiidelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 2| m. S. from Dublin. The Fair is holden on the 10th of July. Here are the extensive improvements, and Castle, of Lord Loftus. See, St. Peter\ Dublin.

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29. Lord Lucan builds Linen Hall and Assembly Room in Castlebar

    Castlebar · town · Mayo · 1790

    In 1790, Lord Lucan was building a large Linen Hall in Castlebar with conveniences for those in the linen trade, topped by a handsome Assembly Room. Lord Lucan owned the town and surrounding country and was regarded as one of the best landlords in Ireland.

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    {JASTLEBAR, in the Barony of Carragh, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught; in the parish of Aglish. It is 1 14J m. W. N. \V. from Dublin. The Fairs ar,e holden on the llth of May, 9th of July, 16th of September, and 18th of November. Here is a Charter School, for .50 girls. The Assizes are holden here. It has six Post-days in the week. It gives title of Baron to the family of Binghtfni. The Author records with peculiar satisfaction, from the sensible and judicious observations of his friend, Aylmer Bourke Lambert, Esq., " that Castlebar is one of the neatest towns in Ireland. The houses are well built, and good looking, and no town in the Kingdom is more rapidly increasing. Lord Lucan interests himself extremely about the welfare of this place, which belongs to him, together \vith the surrounding country; and what is so truly praise-worthy, has the high character of being one of the best of Landlords. His Lordship is now building (in 1790) a very large Linen Hall, with various conveniences for those who are concerned in that trade : over which is an handsome Assembly Room. Close to this building is an Hotel, which is conducted in a style of civility and comfort, that is exemplary. His Lordship has a good house here, surrounded with much large timber, chiefly elm, which grows well in this soil."— See, Aglish.

    CASTLE BELLIXGIIAM, in the Barony of Ardee, Co. of LOUTH, and Province of Leinster; in the parish of Gernonstown. It is 34£ m. N. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on Easter Tuesday, and 10th of October. It is situate upon Dundalk Bay. It has six Post-days in the week.

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30. Lord Lucan's house and estate at Castlebar

    Castlebar · town · Mayo

    Lord Lucan owned Castlebar and its surrounding countryside, and maintained a good house there surrounded by large elm timber. The town was described as one of the neatest and fastest-growing in Ireland, with well-built houses.

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    {JASTLEBAR, in the Barony of Carragh, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught; in the parish of Aglish. It is 1 14J m. W. N. \V. from Dublin. The Fairs ar,e holden on the llth of May, 9th of July, 16th of September, and 18th of November. Here is a Charter School, for .50 girls. The Assizes are holden here. It has six Post-days in the week. It gives title of Baron to the family of Binghtfni. The Author records with peculiar satisfaction, from the sensible and judicious observations of his friend, Aylmer Bourke Lambert, Esq., " that Castlebar is one of the neatest towns in Ireland. The houses are well built, and good looking, and no town in the Kingdom is more rapidly increasing. Lord Lucan interests himself extremely about the welfare of this place, which belongs to him, together \vith the surrounding country; and what is so truly praise-worthy, has the high character of being one of the best of Landlords. His Lordship is now building (in 1790) a very large Linen Hall, with various conveniences for those who are concerned in that trade : over which is an handsome Assembly Room. Close to this building is an Hotel, which is conducted in a style of civility and comfort, that is exemplary. His Lordship has a good house here, surrounded with much large timber, chiefly elm, which grows well in this soil."— See, Aglish.

    CASTLE BELLIXGIIAM, in the Barony of Ardee, Co. of LOUTH, and Province of Leinster; in the parish of Gernonstown. It is 34£ m. N. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on Easter Tuesday, and 10th of October. It is situate upon Dundalk Bay. It has six Post-days in the week.

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31. Lordship of Newry exempt from Episcopal jurisdiction

    near Newry · town · Down

    The Lordship of Newry claims exemption from Episcopal jurisdiction, dating from when it appertained to a monastery before the Reformation. The proprietor, Mr. Needham, exercises jurisdiction in his peculiar court, granting marriage licenses and probates under the old monkish seal.

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    Henry Maxwell, the Treasurer (in 1806), who being of a very advanced age, and exceedingly infirm, is absent with the Bishop's full permission : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £,75. per annum, with other emoluments ; the whole being rated at <£lOO. per annum. Dromore is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is 66 m. N. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of May, 28th of July, and 10th of October. It has six Postdays iu the week. Here is a mineral spring. It is situate upon the River Lagan. The Right Rev. Thomas Percy, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1809. The Deanery of Dromore, which is in the gift of the Crown, is valued in the King's Books at «£l6. sterling : it is a Sine Cure, there being no Cathedral establishment, or Choir ; and no Deanery House, or Land : The Rev. Raphael Walsh, the Dean (in 1 806), who is absent with the Bishop's entire approbation. According to the Diocesan Report, it appears, that the number of Roman Catholicks in this Diocese bear so small a proportion to that of the Protestants, that, in several parishes, the latter are more than ten to one. In one of these parishes, it was found, on an enumeration, that amidst more than 3000 families, there was but one of Roman Catholicks. The Foundation of this Diocese (valued in the King's Books at ,£50. sterling) is ascribed, according to Dr. Beaufort, to St. Colman in the Sixth century. It is extremely compact, and the smallest in extent of any Bishoprick in the kingdom, which is not annexed to another See; extending only 28 miles from North to South, and 17 miles from East to West. Yet it comprehends some part of three Counties. The Chapter of this Diocese, which was new modeled and established, with some peculiar privileges, by patent of James I., is composed of a Dean, Precentor (see, Magherallti), Chancellor (see, Clonallen), Treasurer, Archdeacon (see, Donoughcloney}, and one Prebendary. The Lordship of Newry claims the same exemption from Episcopal jurisdiction; to which it was entitled when it appertained to a monastery, before the Reformation. And the Proprietor of the Lordship (Mr. Needham) exercises the jurisdiction in his peculiar court, granting marriage licenses, probates to wills, &c., under the old monkish seal. The Cathedral of Dromore is very small ; but the Bishops house which was erected a few years ago by Dr, Beresford, is a handsome and convenient residence, near the town ; And not 20 miles distant from any part of the Diocese. — " It takes its name from its situation, being built on the side of an Hill, and owes its origin to St. Colman. — An Abbey of Regular Canons was founded here by the same Saint, called also Mocholmoc, he was a disciple of Mac Nissy, Bishop of Connor, who died A. D. 513 ; St. Colman's Festival is observed on the 7th of June. — From Dr. Bourke we learn, that a monastery was founded here for Friars of the order of St. Francis ; but no other account has transpired," — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 118.

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32. Loughbrickland named for speckled trout lake

    near Loughbrickland · village · Down

    The name Loughbrickland is said to signify 'The Lake of the Speckled Trout,' so called from a nearby lake which abounds with that particular species of fish.

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    LOUGHBRICKLAND, in the Barony of Upper Iveagh, Co. of Dowv, and Province of Ulster. It is 58 m. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the first Tuesday in February, 28th of March, 10th of July, the third Tuesday in September, and the 12th of November. The name, it is said, signifies, The Lake of the Speckled Trout ; and it is so called, from a Lake near it, which abounds with that particular species of fish. LOUGH CONN, v. EREW.

    LOUGHCREW, in the Barony of HalfVowrc, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£4..5..4 Irish Money, and united by Act of Council, on the 20th of September 1682, to the Rectories and Vicarages of Dymor, Killeagh, and Moylagh; and Episcopally united, on the 12th of March 1798, to the R. of Russagh : two Churches, one in Loughcrew, and one in Killeagh, both in complete repair, the latter having lately been built: no Glebe House: an exchange took place, several years back, between a small piece of ground, of original Glebe, near the church, and 20 acres, half a mile from the church, at a reserved yearly rent of £$. : but it has appeared that the legal forms

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33. Lough Neagh and Lough Beg landscape described

    near Lough Beg · lake or lakes · Cavan

    Lough Neagh washes the shores of five counties and covers 58,200 acres, with the River Bann as its only outlet. The smaller Lough Beg is praised for its islands, wooded points, the Rotunda at Ballyscullen, and the beautiful Toome-Bridge, producing a pleasing picturesque effect.

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    LOUGH NEAGH, this great body of water, washes the shores of the Counties of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Londonderry, and Tyrone. According to Dr. Beaufort, it is fifteen miles long, seven broad, and covers 58,200 acres. The River Bann is the only outlet for seven rivers and innumerable streams, that pour their tributary waters into this great Inland sea; which, though by far the largest, is by no means the most beautiful of the Irish lakes. The shores are mostly formed either by an inanimate strand, or marshy borders liable to frequent floods; and are, of course, deficient in those varied banks and bold promontories, without which such extensive sheets of water cannot have a picturesque effect, unless when the uniformity is broken by frequent Islands of different size and character: — but there are only two in this Lake ; a very small one near the mouth of the Blackzeater, and Ram Island, within a short distance of the Antrim shore, remarkable only for an ancient Round tower. The views are more pleasing in Lough Beg, a small Lake, into which these waters again expand, after a course of about a mile through a very contracted channel. The form of Lough Beg, its Islands, some wooded points of land, with intervening lawns and rocks, the magnificent Rotunda at Ballyscullen, and the beautiful lightness of Toome-Bridge, produce the most happy effect. It would be unpardonable to omit, that Lough Neagh has been long celebrated for a petrifying quality, which the water, or rather (it is said) the soil, possesses on some parts of the Antrim shore.

    LOUGH OUGHTER, in the Barony of Loughtee, Co. of CAVAX, and Province of Ulster.— " About the festival of Christmas, in the year 1237, or in 1249, Clarus Mac Moylin O'Moillchonry, Archdeacon of Elphin, brought the White

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34. Lucan: medicinal spring, Vesey seat, Sarsfield patrimony

    near Lucan · town · Dublin

    Lucan on the River Liffey has a celebrated medicinal spring and the handsome seat of George Vesey, Esq. It was the ancient patrimony of the Sarsfield family, and the Bingham family hold a peerage as Baron Lucan of Castlebar.

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    LUCAN, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£4. .16.. 8 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Leixlip. Lucan is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 6£ m. W. from Dublin. Here is a celebrated medicinal Spring: and the handsome Seat of George Vesey, Esq. It is pleasantly situate on the banks of the River Li fey. This was the ancient patrimony of the Sarsfields. The family of Bingham have a Peerage by the title of Baron Lucan of Castlebar, in the County of Mayo. Sec, Leixlip.

    LUDDENBEG, in the Barony of Clanwilliam, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£3..1..0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Cahirconlish. Luddenbeg is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 6^ m. S. E. b. S. from Limerick. This parish contains 650 acres of land. See, Cahirconlish.

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35. Lusk Abbey, church architecture and round tower

    Lusk · town · Dublin

    An abbey was founded at Lusk in the first ages of Christianity. The church has two long aisles divided by seven arches, and adjoining the west end stands a square steeple with an ancient round tower in good preservation. A nunnery originally for the Order of Arroasia was later appropriated to the Priory of All Saints.

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    Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of May, 13th of July, and 25th of November.— "An Abbey was founded heie in the first ages of Christianity. The Church of Lusk consists of two long aisles, divided by a range of seven arches ; the East end is fitted up for the use of the parish. Adjoining the West end stands an handsome square steeple, three angles of which are supported by round towers, and near to the fourth angle is one of those ancient round towers; so peculiar to this Kingdom: it is in good preservation, and rises several feet above the battlements of the steeple. — The Nunnery, which was originally founded for Nuns of the Order of Arroasia, was afterwards appropriated to the Priory of All Saints,

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36. Mac Donogh nunnery ruins at Ballindoon on Lough Arrow

    Ballindoon · street · Sligo · 1427

    The Mac Donogh family, Lords of Corran and Tirerril, founded a monastery here in 1427 dedicated to the Virgin Mary for nuns of the Order of St. Dominick. Many parts of the building were still extant at the time of writing, though Archdall noted none were objects worthy of remark.

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    BALLINDOWN, in the Barony of Tiraghrill, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught. It is 7i«i- N. N. W. from Boyle. It is situate upon Lough Arrow. — " The Family of Mac Donogh, Lords of Corran and Tirerril, founded a Monastery here in 1427 to the honour of the Virgin Mary, for Nuns of the Order of St. Dominick.— Many parts of this building are yet extant, but none are objects worthy of remark." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. &>6.

    BALLINDRAIT, in the Barony of Raphoe, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster, It is3£m, N, W, from Strabane. It is situate upon the River Dale, A village.

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37. MacMahon's papal grant of Clones Corbeship

    Clones · town · Monaghan

    During the rebellion in Queen Elizabeth's time, MacMahon procured from the Pope a grant of the Corbeship of Clones—a collegiate church establishment—for his eldest son, who was then a boy.

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    a small Glebe often acres near Clogher, and the Union of the two parishes of Clones and Clontibret, distant from each other about nine miles, and united and appropriated in the year 1613. The present Archdeacon is in possession only of the Rectorial Tythes of Ciontibret, and the glebe near Clogher. See, Clontibrct. — " An Abbey dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul was founded here for Regular Canons of the order of St. Augustin, by St. Tigernach, who was of the Blood Royal. He removed the Episcopal seat from Clogher to this place. In his old age he lost his sight, and dying of the plague, on the 4th of April, A. D. 548, was interred here. — The Manor of this abbey is, at this day, called the Manor of St. Tierney, which, at the suppression, was granted, with the abbey, to Sir Henry Duke, Knight, one of whose daughters afterwards married Sir Francis Ruishe. It isnow the property of The Rt. Hon. Thomas Lord Dacre. — There is still remaining here one of the ancient Round towers, and the foundation of the church, with the walls of a curious little chapel adjoining. At the upper end of the town is one of those Raths, vulgarly called Danish Forts, of a considerable size and flat on the top, and near to its basis another, which is rather broader at the bottom and top, but not near so high. The Corbeship in this town was in the nature of a Collegiate Church, and during the rebellion, in the time of Queen Elizabeth, Mac Mahon procured from the Pope a grant of this Corbeship for his eldest son, who was then a boy." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. pp. 582. ct set].

    CLONE Y, in the Barony of Corcomroe, Co of CLARE, and Province of Munster : a R. and V. : the Rectory constituting part of the Corps of the Deanery of Kilfenora : the Vicarage being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kiltoraght. Cloney is in the Diocese of Kilfenora, and Province of Cashel. It is 3f m. E. b. S. from Innistymon. See, Kilfenora, and Kiltoraght.

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38. Macroom Castle: ancient stronghold and Penn birthplace

    Macroom · town · Cork · 1199–1641

    Macroom Castle was first built in the reign of King John, burned down in the wars of 1641, and altered into a more modern structure by the Earls of Clancarty. Sir William Penn, the famous admiral, was born in it.

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    in person. Macromp is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 141 m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of May, July, September, and November. It is situate upon the River Sullane. It lias three Postdays in the week. The Castle is very ancient, having been first built in the reign of King John: it was burned down in the wars of 1641, and was altered into a more modern structure by the late Earls of Clancarty. It is now inhabited, and kept in good order : and in it, Sir William Penn, the famous Admiral, was born.

    MACRON Y, in the Barony of Condons and Clangibbon, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union' of Kilworth. Macrony is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 2j m. N. N. E. from Kilworth. See, Kilworth. MACROOM, v. MACROMP.

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39. Magnificent seat of Wellesley Pole at Ballyfin

    Ballyfin · townland · Laois

    Ballyfin, a chapelry in Queen's County, is noted as the location of the magnificent seat of the Honourable Wellesley Pole. The settlement lies about three and a half miles northwest of Maryborough.

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    BALLYFIN, in the Barony of Maryborough, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a Chapelry. It is 3^ m, N. W, from Maryborough. Here is the magnificent Seat of The Honourable Wellesley Pole,

    BALLYFOYLE, or POLIPLICKE, in the Barony of Kinalea and Kerricurrihy, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a Rectory Impropriate: the Vicarage is valued in the King's Books at <£l..lO..O sterling. It is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 7£ m. E. N. E, from Kinsale. It is situate upon St. George's Channel.

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40. Malahide Castle, holy well, and Talbot seat

    Malahide · town · Dublin

    Malahide, situate upon the Irish Sea, is a Manor whose royalties extend along the sea shore. It contains a well dedicated to the Virgin Mary, enclosed by a stone building, and nearby stands the Castle, known as The Court of Malahide, the seat of the Talbot family.

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    MALAHIDE, in the Barony of Coolock, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Swords. Malahide is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 2^ m. E. from Swords. It is situate upon the Irish Sea. It is a Manor, and its Royalties reach a considerable way along the Sea shore. Here is a Well, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and inclosed by a stone building. Near it is the Castle, or, as it is usually styled, The Court of Malahide, the seat of the Talbot family. See, Swords.

    MALIN, in the Barony of Boylagh and Bannogh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 12 m. N. W. b. W. from Killybeggs. It is situate upon the Sea-coast, and gives name to a Bay, called Malm Bay. The Fairs are holden on Easter Tuesday, 24th June, 1st August, and 31st October, Here is a very ancient Ecclesiastical building, which is said to have been a Monastery.

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41. Malin Head: most northern cape of Ireland with mineral spring

    near Malin Head · promontory · Donegal

    Malin, in the Barony of Inishowen, County Donegal, has a mineral spring. Malin Head is identified as the most northern cape of Ireland.

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    MALIN, in the Barony of Inishowen, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. Here is a Mineral Spring. Malin Head is the most Northern Cape of Ireland.

    MALLARDSTOWN, in the Barony of Kells, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kells. Mallardstown is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. See, Kelts.

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42. Mallow: chartered spa town on the Blackwater

    Mallow · town · Cork · 1688–1724

    Mallow, on the River Blackwater in County Cork, was incorporated by charter in 1688 and sends one member to Parliament. A soft tepid spring discovered in 1724 made it a frequented spa, comparable to the Hot-wells of Bristol.

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    MALLOW, within the Liberties of the same, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : an entire Rectory, with which is holden, by Faculty, the Union of Raghan : a Church, in repair, at Mallow: no Glebe House, or Glebe Land: The Rev. William King, the Incumbent(in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. John Chester, at a Salary of £50. per annum. Mallow is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 117 m. S. W. from Dublin. It is situate on the River Blackwater, over which here is an excellent stone Bridge. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of January, the day before Shrove Tuesday, 1 1th of May, 25th of July, and 28th of October. It has six Post-days in the week. This town sends one Member to Parliament ; Patronage, in the family of Jephson. It was incorporated by Charter, in 1688, and is governed by a Provost, and Burgesses. It is much frequented, on account of a soft and tepid spring (discovered, in 1724), of the same nature and efficacy as the Hot-wells of Bristol. The parishes of Mallow, and Raghan, are contiguous ; their extent being 7 miles from North to South, by 4 miles from East to West. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent.

    MALONE, or, MALLONE, in the Barony of Belfast, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster. It is l£ m. S. W. from Belfast. A village.

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43. Mayo of the English: St. Colman's abbey and nunnery

    Mayo · parish · Mayo · 665

    St. Colman, having resigned the Benedictine cell of Lindisfarne, returned to Ireland in 665 and founded an abbey of Regular Canons at Mayo under the invocation of St. Michael, placing English monks there, giving it the name 'Mayo of the English.' A nunnery also existed at the site.

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    MAYO, in the Barony of Clonmorris, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £3. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballinrobe. Mayo is in the Diocese of Tuain, and Province of Tuam. It is 6 m. N. b. E. from Hollymount. This town, though now decayed, appears to have been formerly a large place: and was famous for its University. See, Ballinrobe. — " St. Colman, having resigned the Benedictine Cell of Lindisfarne, in Northumberland, returned into Ireland, A. D. 665, and founded an Abbey of Regular Canons here, under the Invocation of St. Michael. He placed a company of English Monks therein, from whom it was called Magio na Sasson, or, Mayo of the English. Here was also a Nunnery." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 505.

    MAY-POLE, in the Barony ofHalfJ?o\vre, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is 3j m. N. W. b. N. from Castletown Delvin.

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44. Mayo's former fame as a university town

    Mayo · parish · Mayo

    The town of Mayo, though decayed by the early nineteenth century, had apparently once been a large settlement and was famous for its university.

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    MAYO, in the Barony of Clonmorris, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £3. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballinrobe. Mayo is in the Diocese of Tuain, and Province of Tuam. It is 6 m. N. b. E. from Hollymount. This town, though now decayed, appears to have been formerly a large place: and was famous for its University. See, Ballinrobe. — " St. Colman, having resigned the Benedictine Cell of Lindisfarne, in Northumberland, returned into Ireland, A. D. 665, and founded an Abbey of Regular Canons here, under the Invocation of St. Michael. He placed a company of English Monks therein, from whom it was called Magio na Sasson, or, Mayo of the English. Here was also a Nunnery." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 505.

    MAY-POLE, in the Barony ofHalfJ?o\vre, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is 3j m. N. W. b. N. from Castletown Delvin.

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45. Mellifont Abbey: Cistercian foundation and surviving ruins

    Mellifont · townland · Louth · 1142

    In 1142, Donough Mac Corvill, Prince of Uriel, erected a Cistercian abbey at Mellifont, furnished with monks from Clairvaux by St. Bernard. The abbot sat as a Baron in Parliament. A beautifully preserved chapel with Gothic arch, gilding, and painted windows still remained, along with ruins of an octagon erection with a cistern supplying water to the abbey offices.

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    MELLIFONT, in the Barony of Ferrard, Co. of LouTu, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy. It is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 44 rn- N. W. from Drogheda. It is situate in a beautiful little valley, watered by a rivulet. — " A. D. 1142, Donough Mac CorvoiH or Carrol, Prince of Uriel!, erected an Abbey here for Monks of the Cistertian order, with which St. Bernard furnished it from his own Abbey of Clairvaux. The Abbot of this House sat as a Baron in Parliament. Here yet remains, in tolerable preservation, a beautiful little Chapel, built of a yellowish free-stone, intermixed with red; the entrance to the chapel is through a superb Gothic arch, which on the inside is exquisitely finished ; the East window is truly elegant, and on each side are three smaller windows, finished in the style of the great arch, which is accurately represented in Wright's Louthiana ; the work of this arch, as well as that of the windows, pillars, &c., have still the remains of a profusion of gilding, and painting in variegated colours. Here is also to be seen the ruins of a spacious octagon erection, built of a light-grey free-stone, on the top of which was a large cistern, from whence water was conveyed, by means of pipes, to the different offices in the Abbey."— ArchdalFs Monast. Ilibern. pp. 479. et seq.

    MENLOUGH, in the Barony of Tiaquin, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught. It is 4| m. W. from Castle-Blakeney. A village.

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46. Midleton name and Viscount Broderick title

    Midleton · town · Cork

    Midleton in Cork derives its name from its position midway between Cork and Youghall, and it gives the title of Viscount to the Broderick family. It lies contiguous to the north-east angle of Cork Harbour.

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    MIDDLETON, in the Barony of Barrymore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster; in the parish of Castrachore. It is 122 m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 14th of May, 5th of July, 10th of October, and 22d of November. It gives title of Viscount to the family or' Broderick. It derives its name from its situation, being mid-way between Cork and Youghall. It is contiguous to the North East angle of Cork Harbour. It has six Post-days in the Aveek.— " An Abbey was founded here, A. D. 1 180, by the Fitzgeralds ; or, according to others, by the family of Barry ; it was supplied with Monks of the Cistertian Order from the Abbey of Nenay, or Magio, in the County of Limerick, and was called The Abbey of St. Mary of Chore, or of the Chore of St. Benedict." — Archdalfs Monatt. Hibcrn. p. 75. MILICK, v. MEELICK.

    MILLENAGH, in the Barony of Ballagheen, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : an Impropriate Cure, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballyvalden. It is in the gift of Mrs. Hatton, the Lay Impropriatrix. Millenagh is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. See, Ballyvalden.

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47. Milltown, Kerry, rising market town under Sir William Godfrey

    Milltown · town · Kerry

    Milltown in Kerry, described by Dr. Beaufort as a small village only a few years before, was growing into a market town through the efforts of Sir William Godfrey and the convenience of water carriage, with tides bringing sloops from the Mang very near the town.

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    MILLTOWN, in the Barony of Trughanacmy, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Munsterjinthe parish of Killcoleman. It is 169 m. S. W. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 26th and 27th of April, 23d and 24th of June, 23d and 24th of August, and 15th and 1 6th of December. Ithas three Post-days in the week- This, which was a small village, according to Dr. Beaufort, but a few years since, promises to become a good Market town by the exertions of Sir William Godfrey, and the convenience of water carriage ; the Tide bringing up Sloops from the Mang very near this town.

    MILLTOWN, anciently BALLYWULLIN, in the Barony of Coonagh, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster. — " Nellan O'Molloy erected a Monastery here for Carmelite Friars. We know no other particulars respecting it." — Archdalfs Motiast .Hibern. p. 432.

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48. Milltown, Westmeath, and the Viscount Fitzwilliam title

    Milltown · townland · Westmeath

    Milltown in Westmeath gives the title of Viscount to the Fitzwilliam family, who were also Earls Fitzwilliam. The town held fairs the day after Trinity Sunday and on the 2nd of October.

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    MILLTOWN, in the Barony of Half Fow re, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is if m. S. from Castle Pollard. The Fairs are holden on the day after Trinity Sunday, and 2d of October. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Fitzzvilliam,no\v Earl Fitzwilliam.

    MILLTOWN-PASS, in the Barony of Athlone, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught. It is 6 m. N. W. from Athlone. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, 22d of July, 22d of September, and 20th of December.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 382

49. Miraculous Well at Innislounagh

    Inishlounaght · parish · Tipperary

    A celebrated well at Inisleamhnacta (Innislounagh), on the River Suir, was said to have wrought many miracles, particularly in removing distempers. The site was associated with St. Mochoemoc's abbey dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

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    Rectory of Monks Land, when the present Incumbent took possession ; and it appears, that it has been holden so united, time out of mind : a Church, in repair, on the Tipperary side of the parish of Innislounagh : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. George Fleury, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides on his Archdeaconry in the City of Waterford : the duties are performed by a Curate, who resides within a mile of the church, in an adjacent parish, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. Innislounagh is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 2£ m. W. S. W. from Clonmell. It is situate upon the River Suir, by which it is divided into two parts. The parishes in the Union of Innislounagh are not contiguous ; and are at least twenty-three miles separate. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the entire Rectory of Innislounagh might very well stand alone ; and Glebe land ought (if possible), to be purchased near the church, and a Glebe House built thereon. — " St. Mochoemoc, or The Beautiful, founded an Abbey at Inisleamhnacta, which he dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and died on the 13th of March 655 ; — This was a singularly beautiful building, in which was a Chapel, said to have been consecrated by St. Patrick. There is also a celebrated well here, which, as we are told, wrought many miracles, particularly in removing distempers. The learned Nicholas Fagan, Abbot of Inislaughnaght, provided by the Pope to the See of Waterford, was interred here in 1617." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. pp. 661. et seq.

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50. Moira: ancient seat and linen trade

    near Moira · town · Down

    Moira, anciently called Moirath, gives the title of Earl to the Rawdon family and is noted for its linen manufacture. The town contains the beautiful seat of Earl Moira.

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    MOIRA, anciently MOIRATH, in the Bareny of Lower Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : a R. : a Church, in good repair : a new Glebe House, on 17 acres of Glebe, a quarter of a mile from the church : The Rev. C. W. Moore, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is not resident, by permission, on account of bad health : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of .£75. per annum. Moira is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is 69 in. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. It gives title of Eavl to the family of Rate don. It is noted for its Linen manufacture. Here is the beautiful Seat of Earl Moira.

    MOLAHIFFE, in the Barony of Magunihy, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Munster : a V.. being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Killbonane. Molahiffe is in the Diocese of Ardfertand Aghadoe, and Province of Cashel. It if 4 in. N. E. from Milltowii. It is situate upon the River Mang. See, KUlbonan?,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 385

51. Monaghan's ancient abbey and Blayney Castle

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan

    St. Moeldodius was abbot of an ancient abbey in Monaghan. Phelim Mac Brien later founded a Franciscan monastery on the site, which was granted to Edward Withe at the suppression. Edward Lord Blayney later built a castle there.

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    MONAGHAN, in the Barony of Monaghan, Co. of MONAGHAN, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at<£'3..6..8 sterling : a Church, in good condition: no Glebe House; 24 acres of Glebe, half a mile distant from the church: The Rev. Robert Montgomery, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£'75. per annum. Monaghan is in the Diocese of Clogher, and Province of Armagh, It is 62 m. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on Easter- Tuesday, 28th of May, 12th of July, 18th of August, first Tuesday in October, and 21st of November. It gives title of Baron to the family of Blayiicy. It has six Post-days in the week. It is governed by a Sovereign, — " Here we find an ancient Abbey, of which St. Moeldodius, the son of Aedh, was Abbot. — Phelim Mac Brien, &c., founded, on the site of this ancient Abbey, a Monastery for Conventual Franciscans, which was granted, at the Suppression, to Edward Withe, and a Castle has been since erected on the site by Edward Lord Blayney."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 585.

    MONAINCHA, in the Barony of Ikerin, Co/ of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster. It is 3 m. S. E. from Roscrea. It is situate almost in the centre of the great Bog of Monela. — " The Monastery of Monaincha was originally an Abbey

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 386

52. Monaincha, the Island of the Living

    Monaincha · townland · Tipperary · 1185

    A 7th-century Culdee monastery on a two-acre island in a bog, dedicated to St. Columba. A superstition held that no one could die on the island, attracting pilgrims for centuries. Giraldus Cambrensis noted it in 1185.

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    of Culdean Monks, under the Invocation of St. Columba, whose Festival M'as formerly celebrated there on the 15th of June. The situation chosen by these Religious was very singular. The Island, whereon the Monastery is built, consists of about two acres of dry ground ; all the surrounding parts being a soft morass, scarcely accessible by human feet, and yet, on this Isle stands the remains of a beautiful edifice; not large, but constructed in so fine a style, and with such materials, as excites our wonder how they could have been transported thither. The length of the Church is 44 feet, the width about 18 ; the arches of the Choir and the Western portal are semicircular, and adorned with a variety of curious mouldings ; the Windows were contrasted arches, such as appear over the West entrance to the church of St. Edmund's Bury, in Suffolk, but they are decaying, and some are fallen down. The antiquity of this Monastery is indisputable ; for it is mentioned by Giraldus Cambrensis, who came into Ireland in 1 185, as Preceptor and Secre-' tary to King John, then Earl of Morton. He says this Island borders upon North Minister and the confines of Leinster, and that there a few Culdees, or Colidei, did devoutly serve God. To the East of the Abbey Church is a small Oratory, but no vestige of Monastic dwellings can be found on this Isle, save only the Abbey and the Abbot's room adjoining it, which was over the Cellars, and but small ; whatever others might have been, were probaly formed of wood, and in the lapse of many centuries have ceased to exist. Superstition established an opinion, so early as the age of Giraldus, that no person could die in this Isle let his malady be ever so extreme, or his fate ever so urgent : the merits of the Patron Saint and those of his Religious, secured this privilege to an Isle so favoured, and hence it acquired the appellation of Insula Viventium, or, The Island of the Living. This Legendary celebrity brought, from the remotest parts, innumerable Pilgrims, to expiate their sins at the altar of St. Columba, and a gainful trade was carried on for more than Ten centuries; which enabled the monks to improve their Abbey and add such decorations as the fashion and taste of the day required : for we are not to suppose, that the present church is the same as the original, which was erected in the Seventh century ; that was probably of wood, in which state it continued till the invasion of the Ostmen, when a new style of Architecture commenced, and Montfincha was constructed of more durable materials. However, the salubrity and supernatural power of the Isle was not so great as to prevent the emigration of its Religious inhabitants to the main land. They found the "noxious vapours of the surrounding marshes and swamps highly injurious to their constitutions, and they, as Ware informs us, fixed their residence at Corbally ; where is at this day, in good preservation, a small neat Chapel of a cruciform shape, with narrow slits for windows, and many other particulars indicating a respectable antiquity. By an inquisition taken, A. D. 1568, it was found that the Monastery of Canons Regular of the Virgin Mary, in the Island of the Living, otherwise called Inchenebo, was seized of the following lands ;

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53. Monasterboice round tower, crosses and ancient monastery

    Monasterboice · townland · Louth · 534

    A religious house at Monasterboice was founded by St. Bute (Boetius), son of Bronagh. The site includes ruins of two small chapels, a 110-foot round tower, and two large crosses, one called St. Boyne's Cross bearing an old Irish inscription with the name Muredach, who died in 534 AD.

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    Bute, being founded by St. Bute, or Boetius, the son of Bronagh. Here are the ruins of two small chapels ; and although nothing remarkable is to be seen in their structure, yet do they evince the great antiquity of this foundation; near the West end of one of these chapels is a Round tower, 1 10 feet high, beautifully diminishing, in the manner of a Tuscan pillar, from a base of 18 feet : its circumference is seventeen yards, and the wall, built of a slaty stone of which the surrounding hills are composed, is three feet six inches thick, the door is five feet six inches in height, twenty-two inches in width, and six feet from the present level of the ground, it is arched and built of free-stone, as are the windows of the chapels ; in the inside the diameter is nine feet, and above the door it is divided into five stories, by rings of stone .slightly projecting. — There are two large crosses on the South side of the church, the principal one is said to be of an entire stone, and is called St. Boyne's Cross, which is the most ancient Religious relique now extant in Ireland; the ornamental figures on it are rudely engraven, and at once show the uncivilized age in which they were executed ; there is also an inscription on this cross in the old Irish character, equally inelegant with the figures, some letters of which appear and evidently form the word Muredach, who was for some time King of Ireland, and died A. D. 534, about one hundred years after the arrival of St. Patrick. This Abbey continues to be a Burial-place of note,"— Archdali's Monast. Hibern. p. 490.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 388

54. Monasteroris Franciscan monastery and siege of 1521

    Monasteroris · townland · Offaly · 1325–1521

    Sir John de Bermingham, Earl of Louth, founded a Franciscan monastery at Totmoy (Monasteroris) in 1325, named from his Irish name. The monastery held out against the Earl of Surrey in 1521 before being taken, and was later granted to Nicholas Herbert at the dissolution.

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    CASTROPETER, or, MONASTERORIS, in the Barony of Coolestown, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster: a Prebend, Rectory, and Vicarage endowed; the Rectory being valued in the King's Books at <£20..1o\.0 sterling, and Episcopally united, in 1801, to the Rectory and Vicarage of Croghan; a Church, in excellent repair, in Castropeter : no Glebe House, or Glebe Land: The Rev. Ralph Dillon, the Rector (in 1806), having cure of souls only in the parish of Croghan, and is non-resident: the Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at <£lO. sterling, is one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilreny. Castropeter is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is adjacent to Edenderry, on the South. The parish of Castropeter contains 4000 acres of land, and is about two miles distant from that of Croghan. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the consolidation of the Rectory and Vicarage of Castropeter, alias Monasteroris, being the town and parish of Edenderry, would be a desirable object. See, Kilreny, and Kildonfert. — " Sir John de Bermingham, Earl of Louth, founded, in the year 1325, a Monastery for Conventual Franciscans at Totmoy or Thetmoy, in Offaley. It was called, from his own name in the Irish tongue, Monasterfeoris, or, The Monastery of Mac Feoiis. This was once a place of strength, having held out a considerable time in the year 1521, against the Earl of Surrey, then Lord Lieutenant, but he afterwards took and kept possession of it. At the general suppression, it was granted to Nicholas Herbert." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 403.

    CASTRUM VENTRY, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£l..lO..O sterling, being one of t

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55. Monastery and palace at Termonfeckan

    Termonfeckin · town · Louth · 665–1195

    A monastery of Regular Canons was founded at Termonfeckan in 665; an abbey for Regular Canonesses was founded by MacMahon under the invocation of the Virgin Mary, confirmed by Pope Celestine III in 1195. A fine old palace belonging to the See of Armagh once stood here, its remains totally demolished a few years before the text's writing.

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    of Leinster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at ,£9.. 7.. 0 sterling, and united by Act of Council, but the time does not appear, to the Rectories of Kilclogher, and Maine : a Church, in good order, in Termonfeckan : no Glebe House, but the Primate is in treaty for land, properly situated, whereon to build one : a scattered Glebe, of 10 a. 1 r. 2 p. ; 3 a. 2 r. 2 p. of which lie about the church, the remainder in the parish of Maine, two miles distant from the church : The Rev, W. J. Armstrong, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, but non-resident, by permission, as he has lately been promoted to the Benefice : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of o£60. per annum. Termonfeckan is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m. N. E. from Drogheda. It is situate near to the Irish Sea. The parishes in the Union of Termonfeckan are contiguous, and contain 5435 acres of land. — " The Monastery (of Regular Canons) of Termon-fechan was founded in the year 665, but we know not to whom the foundation should be given, and can only learn, that Conangenius, Abbot of Tegh-fethgna, and a principal Presbyter of Armagh, died A. D. 935. — An Abbey was founded here for Regular Canonesses by Mac Mahon, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary; and Pope Celestine III confirmed their possessions, by a Bull bearing date the 26th of February, A. D. 1195. Here was a fine old Palace, belonging to the See of Armagh; the last Primate who resided, was the great lusher. The remains of this palace were a few years since totally demolished."— Archdalfs Monast, Hibern. p. 491.

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56. Monastery at Forgney founded by St. Munis

    Forgney · townland · Longford · 486

    St. Munis founded a monastery at Forgney (or Cloncall) in A.D. 486, which is now a chapel. The site is about 1.5 miles south-east of Ballymahon.

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    FORGNEY, or, CLONCALL, in the Barony of Shrowle, Co. of LONGFORD, and Province of Leinster: a Chapelry to the R. of St. Owen's of Loughsendy, alias Ballymore. It is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is l£ m. S. E. from Ballymahon. See, Ballymore. According to Mr. Archdall, St. Munis founded a Monastery here, A. D. 486; which is now a chapel.

    FORK-HILL, in the Barony of Orior, Co. of ARMAGH, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V. : a Church, in good order: a Glebe House, and a Glebe of 98 Irish acres, not contiguous ; 45 acres being near the church, and the remainder about one mile distant : The Rev. Charles Atkinson, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Fork-hill is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 45 nr. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fair is holden on the 29th of September. It has three Post-days in the week.

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57. Monastery of Galinne at Gallen founded by St. Canoe

    Gallen · townland · Offaly · 492–1612

    St. Canoe, or Mocanoc, erected the Monastery of Galinne in Delbhna Mac Cochlain at Gallen around the year 492. The site and possessions were granted on the 4th of June 1612 to Sir G. Moore.

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    GALLEN, in the Barony of Garrycastle, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Reynagh. Gallen is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 6 m. N. E, from Banagher. It is situate near the River Brosna. This parish contains 3699 acres of land. It is said, that some Emigrants from Wales, founded a celebrated School here, from whence it acquired its present name. See, Reynagh. — "St. Canoe, or Mocanoc, erected the Monastery of Galinne, in Delbhna Mac Cochlain, about the year 492. The site of this abbey, and its possessions, were granted, on the 4th of June 1612, to Sir G. Moore." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 396.

    GALLON, in the Barony of Deece, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Raddonstown. Gallon is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 3 m. N. N. W. from Kilcock. This parish contains 1518 acres of land. See, Raddonstown.

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58. Monastery of Holy Trinity (Augustinian Friars), c.1259, Crow Street

    Crow Street · street · Dublin · 1259

    Around 1259, a monastery for Augustinian friars was founded by a member of the Talbot family. It was the general college for all friars of that order in Ireland and stood on ground now occupied by Crow Street and its theatre.

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    Archbishop Loftus, granted the priory for the founding of an University ; and' the whole building, the steeple excepted, was for that purpose immediately demolished. — The Abbey of St. Thomas was founded in that part of Dublin, no\v called Thomas Court, for Canons of the Congregation of St. Victor, by William Fitz Andelm, butler to King Henry the Second.— The Priory of St. John the Baptist was situated in St. Thomas Street, without the West, or the New Gate, of the city. A Roman Catholic Chapel is erected on part of the site of this Priory;, the ancient steeple still remains.— The Friary of St. Saviour, in Oslmantown, on the North bank of the River, near tbe old bridge, is now called The King's Inns. It was founded near the gieat bridge (on the place where stood the Chapel of St. Saviour), between the years 1202 and 1218, by William Mareschal the elder, Earl of Pembroke. The whole site was afterwards appropriated to the use of the lawyers, and is called The King's Inns, where a magnificent building is erected, which contains the Courts of Law, the Rolls, and all the other Public offices appertaining thereto. — The Monastery of St, Francis was built in the year 1235, upon a piece of ground given for that purpose by Ralph le Porter, and was situated in that part of the suburbs of the city, which is now called Francis Street,— The Monastery of The Holy Trinity was founded about the year 1259, for Friars of the Order of St. Augustin, by one of the family of Talbpt. It was a very considerable foundation, and was the general College for all the Friars of that Order in Ireland. This monastery was situated on the ground whereon Crow Street, with a Theatre and other buildings, have been since erected — The Carmelite Monastery, or White Friars, was built by Sir Robert Bagot, Knt., Chief Justice of the King's Bench, in the reign of King Edward the First, in the parish of St. Peter, in the "South suburbs of the city. — Very little mention is made of the Hospital of St. Stephen, which was situate in the South suburbs of the city ; and on the site whereof Mercer's Charitable Hospital has been erected. — Henry Loundres, Archbishop of Dublin, about the year 1220, founded an Hospitaj, in honour of God and St. James, in a place, called The Steyne, near the city of Dublin. — John Allen, Dean of the Cathedral of St. Patrick, in 1504, founded an Hospital for sick poor, to be chosen principally out of the families of Allen, Barret, Begge, Hill, Dillon, and Rodier, in the Dioceses of Meath and Dublin."— ArchdalCs Monust. Hibern. pp. 1 32. et seq.

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59. Monastery of Kilfobrick founded in 741

    Kilfarboy · townland · Clare · 741–837

    The monastery of Kilfobrick, associated with Kilfarboy, was founded in 741 AD. Cormac, Bishop and Scribe of Kilfobrick, died there in 837 AD.

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    KILFARBOY, in the Barony of Ilmckin, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster : a R. and V. : the Rectory, Episcopally united, on the 5th of September 1801, to the Vicarages of Kilchrist, and Killadysert, is valued in the King's Books at <£3. sterling : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. William Hadlock, A. B., the Rector (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident, by permission, in Ennis, 12 miles distant from the Vicarages, the duties of which are performed by the nearest officiating Clergyman : the Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at ^0.. 13. .4 sterling, was Episcopally united, on the 21st of June 1801, to the Vicarage of Kilmihill : anew Church, in the parish ofKilfarboy : no Glebe House, or Glebe Land : The Rev. Michael Davoren, A. M., the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is about to reside: the duties are performed by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Andrew Davoren, A. B., at a Salary of £50. per annum. Kilfarboy is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. S. S. W. from Innistymon. It is situate near the Atlantic Ocean. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. — "The Monastery ofKilfobiick was founded A. D. 741. We find that Cormac, Bishop and Scribe of Kilfobrick, died A. D. 837." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 52.

    KILFAUGHNABEG, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. -of CORK, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £3. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Myross. Kilfaughnabeg is in the Diocese of Ross, and Province of Cashel. It is 2f m. W. S. W. from Ross. It is situate upon Glandore Harbour. The Rectory belongs to the Archdeaconry of Ross. See, Myross.

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60. Monastery of Mon-au-bealing at Stradbally

    Stradbally · town · Laois · 1100–1199

    In the 12th century, the Lord O'Mora founded the Monastery of Mon-au-bealing, also called Stradbally, for Conventual Franciscans. The monastery is documented in Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicum.

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    STRADBALLY, in the Barony of Stradbally, QUEEN'S COUXTY, and Province of Leinster: a V., united by Act of Council, in 1774, to the Rectory of Moyhanna, and Episcopally, in 1791, to the Union of Tullowmoy, and also Episcopally, in 1801, to the Union of Timahoe; with which is also holden the Sine Cure Rectory of Fennagh, by Dispensation from the Crown : a Church, in repair, in the parish of Stradbally: a Glebe House, on a Glebe of 4 acres, in the parish of Stradbally; and another Glebe, of 6 acres, at the distance of half a mile from the former : The Rev. Nicholas Foster, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Hamilton Morgan, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. Stradbally is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 38^ m. S. W. b^. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 6th of May, 10th of July, 21st of August, and November. Here is a Charter School, for 50 Boys. Near this is Brockley Park, the superb Mansion of The Earl of Roden. The parishes in the Union of Stradbally are contiguous : their contents being 19,600 acres of land, much of which is pasture: and their value ,£405. per annum. — " In the 12th century the Lord O'Mora founded the Monastery of Mon-au-bealing, or, as more generally called, Stradbally, for Conventual Franciscans." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 596.

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