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. Monastery of Rosbercon founded by Grace and Walsh families

   near Rosbercon · street · Kilkenny · 1267

   A monastery dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was founded at Rosbercon by the families of Grace and Walsh, where Friars preachers were first introduced in 1267. The ruins indicate it was a substantial structure. Rosbercon sits on the navigable River Barrow near New Ross.

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   ROSBERCON, or, ROSS-IBERCON, in the Barony of Ida, Igrin, and Ibercon, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster: aV., with Shanbough, valued in the King's Books at <£3..6..8 Irish Money, and Episcopally united, at a time unknown, to the Vicarages of Ballygurrum, Dysertmore, Kilmackevoge, Rathpatrick, and Shanbough: a Church, in good repair, in the parish of Rosbercon; no Glebe House: five Glebes; one, of 112 acres, at Kilmackevoge; the second, of 4 acres, at Ballygurrum ; the third, of 3£ acres, at Shanbough ; the fourth, of 2£ acres, at Rosbercon ; and the fifth, of one rood, at Dysertmore : these Glebes are all contiguous to each other, and also to the sites of their old churches : The Rev. Thomas Wallis, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of his Benefice, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Rosbercon is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is £m. W. from New Ross. The Fairs are holden on Easter-Monday, 3d of May, Whit-Monday, 10th of August, and 5th and 18th of October. It is situate upon the navigable River Barrow. The parishes in this Union are all contiguous, except that of Rathpatrick, which is about two miles distant from Kilmackevoge : and are each in extent about two miles. — " The families of Grace and Walsh are said to have founded a Monastery here, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, where Friars preachers were first introduced, on the 19th of September, 1267. From the ruins it appears that this monastery was by no means an ignoble structure."— ArchdaWs Monast, Ilibern. p. 376.

   ROSCOM, in the Barony of Dunkellin, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught : a R. It is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 1 in. S. E. from Gal way.

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2. Monastery of St. Brigid at Mullogh

   Molough · parish · Tipperary

   A monastery for Black Nuns of the Order of St. Augustin was founded at Mullogh under the invocation of St. Brigid. At the general suppression, the nunnery was granted to Sir Henry Radcliff, termor.

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   stitute the Union of Ardfinan. Mullogh is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 4| m. S. W. from Clonmell. The Fair is holden on the 12th of February. It is situate upon the River Suir. This parish contains 786 acres of land. See, Ardfinan, and Newcastle. — " Here we find a Monastery,, which was founded under the Invocation of St. Brigid, for Black Nuns of the Order of St- Augustin. At the general suppression this Nunnery was granted to Sir Henry RadclifT, termor." — ArchdaWs Monast, Hibern. p. 669.

   MULRANCAN, in the Barony of Bargie, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : a R.and V. : the Rectory is valued in the King's Books at £\6. Irish Money, and the Vicarage at ,£ll.-9--3; Episcopally united, from time immemorial to the year 1806, to the Rectories and Vicarages of Killag, and Kilmanan, and the Vicarage of Kilcowan : a Church, in repair, in the parish of Mulrancan : a Glebe House, in the Parish of Mulrancan, lately erected ; four Glebes ; one, of 15 acres, at Mulrancan ; the second, of 6 acres, at Kilmanan; the third, of 10 acres, at Killag; and the fourth, of 3^ acres, at Kilcowan : none of these Glebes are contiguous to each other, but are each near the sites of their respective churches : Vacant, (in 1806), but a Rector then about to be appointed ; The duties are discharged by The Rev. Mr. Montgomery, occasionally Curate, since the vacancy, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. Mulrancan is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 7 m. S. b. W. from Wexford. The parishes in the Union of Mulrancan are all contiguous ; their contents being 5100 acres.

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3. Monastery of St. Francis, 1235, now Francis Street

   Francis Street · street · Dublin · 1235

   The Monastery of St. Francis was built in 1235 on ground given by Ralph le Porter, situated in the suburbs now called Francis Street.

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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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4. Monastery of St. Molua at Kyle (Clonfert Mulloe)

   Kyle · townland · Laois · 500–622

   A monastery at Kyle, or Clonfert Mulloe, was founded in the sixth century by St. Molua (St. Luan), son of Carthar of Munster, who was educated at Benchor and died in 622 after suffering leprosy for twenty years. His festival is observed on the 4th of August, and the monastery is now a parish church.

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   KYLE, or, CLONFERT MULLOE, in the Barony of Upper Ossory, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £0..13.A sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Roscrea: The Church is in ruins. Kyle is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is if m. N. W. from Burros in Ossory. See, Roscrea. — " This Monastery was founded in the Sixth century by St. Molua, or St. Luan, the son of Carthar of Munster, who was educated at Benchor, and died A. D. 622, after having laboured under a severe leprosy for the preceding twenty years. -His Festival is observed on the 4th of August. It is now a parish church." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 379-

   KYLE, in the Barony of Ballagheen, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster. It is 6 m. E. b. N. from Enniscorthy. A village, situate on the River Atcin Banna.

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5. Montpelier sulphureous spring at O'Brien's Bridge

   near O'Brien's Bridge · town · Clare

   At O'Brien's Bridge on the River Shannon in County Clare, there is a sulphureous spring known as Montpelier, famous for curing several disorders. Fairs are held there on 25 July and 7 November.

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   O'BRIEN'S BRIDGE, in the Barony of Tullagh, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster. It is 13 in. S. W. from Nenagh. The Fairs are holden on the 25th of July, and 7th of November. It is situate upon the River Shannon. At this place is Montpelier, an excellent sulphureous spring, which is famous for curing several disorders.

   OCYMILD, in the Barony of Gary, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster. — "About the year 1202, William de Burgh granted the village of Ardimur (Quare, Ardmoy), with the Church and and all its appurtenances, to Richard, one of the Monks of Glastonbury, to found a Priory to the honour of God and the Virgin Mary ; which being done, the place was called Ocymild, and Richard was appointed the first Prior. It is thus mentioned in the Monasticon Anglicanum, but M. Allemande changes the name to Drymild, and conjectures that it is in this county : if Drymild be the true reading, we may with some probability suppose it to be Drumwillen, near Ballycastle." — Archdall' s Monast. Hibtrn. p. 11.

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6. Moorpark mansion of Lord Mountcashel at Kilworth

   Kilworth · townland · Cork

   At Kilworth, County Cork, stood Moorpark, described as the superb mansion of Lord Mountcashel. The parish is situate on the River Puncheon and held fairs on several dates throughout the year.

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   of Kilcrumper, Lei trim, and Macrony : a Church, in repair, at Kilworth : a Glebe House, and three detached Glebes, at Kilworth, amounting together to 15 acres : The Hon. and Rev. Robert Moore, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, but being absent in Italy, the duties are discharged by his Curate, The Rev. John Lodge, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. Kilworth is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 108jm. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 25th of January, Easter Tuesday, Thursday after Trinity Sunday, llth of September, 21st of November, and 10th of December. It is situate on the River Puncheon. Here is Moorpark, the superb Mansion of Lord Mountcashel. It has six Post-days in the week. The parishes in the Union of Kilworth are all contiguous; their extent being 11 miles from North to South, by 7 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.

   KINALEKIN, in the Barony of , Co. of GALWAY, and Province of

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7. Moravian Brethren settlement at Grace Hill

   Gracehill · townland · Antrim

   Grace Hill in County Antrim hosts a settlement of Moravian Brethren and lies near a seat of Lord Mount Cashell. It is situated upon the River Maine, about one and a half miles south-west from Ballymena.

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   GRACE HILL, in the Barony of Toome, Co. of ANTIUM, and Province of Ulster. It is l£m. S. W. from Ballymeiaa. Here-is a settlement of Mora-dan Brethren; and near it is a Seat of Lord Mount Casliell, It is situate upon the River Maine.

   GRAIG, or, GRAIGENAMANAGH, in the Barony of Gowran, Co. of KIL- KENNY, and Province of Leinster: a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ullard. Graig is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 58m. S. S. W. from Dublin. It is situate upon the River Barrow, whither the tide flows up, and over which is a good Bridge here: It has six Postdays in the week. See, Ullard. — " Some Monks of the Cistertian Abbey of Stanley, in Wiltshire, seated themselves in the year 1202 at Lough-meran, near Kilkenny, then at Athamolt (Athermolt), and lastly at the Vale of St. Saviour, otherwise Duisk, now called Graigenamanagh, where a Monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary was founded for them, A. D. 1212, by William Marescall, the elder, Earl of Pembroke, who came into Ireland in 1207." — ArckdalTs Matutst. Hlbern. p. 351.

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8. Morogh O'Brien burns Kilfenora Abbey, 1055

   Kilfenora · town · Clare · 1055

   According to the Annals of Munster, Morogh O'Brien burnt the Abbey of Kilfenora and slew many people there in 1055. This is recorded in Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicum.

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   KILFENORA, in the Barony of Corcomroe, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., united, at a period prior to any known Record, to the Rectories ofCloney, and Kiltoraght, being the Corps of the Deanery of the Cathedral Church of St. Fechnan, Kilfenora : a Church, in good repair, in the parish of Kilfenora: no Glebe House: no return of Glebe, but it is estimated at 90 acres, and is within a quarter of a mile of the church : George Stevenson, D. D., the Dean (in 1806), who has cure of souls in the parish of Kilfenora, and is resident at Callan, in- the County of Kilkenny, which he holds by Faculty : the duties are performed by his Curate, The Rev. John 'Sympson Armstrong, A. B., who resides within two miles of the church, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Kilfenora is in the Diocese of Kilfenora, and Province of Cashel. It is 4m. N. N. E. from Innistymon. The Fairs are holden on Wednesday before Whit-Sunday, and 9th of October. The parishes in the Union of Kilfenora are contiguous; their estimated extent, from North to South, being 4 miles, and, from East to West, 5 miles. According to Dr. Beaufort, the See of Kilfenora, which had been established, about the Twelfth century, was united in the year 1752 to the See of Killaloe. It is confined to the Baronies of Burrin, and Corcomroe, and extends only 18 miles by y miles. The Chapter consists of a Dean, Precentor (see, AT6z<g7?«'Prt/), Chancellor (see, Kilcorney), Treasurer (see, Dromcrehy), and Archdeacon (see, Rilmacrehy). The Cathedral is very ancient, but in good repair : the nave is full of old family ornaments, and in the choir is that effigy of St. Fcclnutn, its original founder, carved at full length. Here are also seven crosses, each of which is formed of a single stone, and ornamented with very ancient sculpture. It was anciently called Fcnabore. — '* The Annals of Munster tell us, that Morogh O'Brien burnt the Abbey of Kilfenora, and slew many people therein, A. D. 1055." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 52.

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9. Mr. Mason's temporary observatory for Transit of Venus in Cavan, Donegal

   Cavan · townland · Donegal · 1769

   Mr. Mason erected a temporary observatory in Cavan, County Donegal, by appointment of the Royal Society in 1769 to observe the Transit of Venus.

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   CAVAN, in the Barony of Raphoe, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 3 m, N. N. W. from Strabane. Mr. Mason erected a temporary Observatory here, by appointment of the Royal Society, in the year 1769, to observe the Transit of Venus.

   CEANNINDIS, or, KEANNINDSE, in the Barony of , Co. of CLARE,

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10. Mullafarry and the 1798 Rebellion

    Mullafarry · townland · Mayo · 1798

    The village of Mullafarry had a linen manufacture established by the Earl of Arran. However, the village suffered dreadfully during the Irish rebellion in 1798.

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    MULLIFARRAGH, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is situate between Killala, and Balliua. A village, in which the Linen Manufacture has been established by the Earl of Arran ; but which suffered dreadfully in the rebellion, in 1798.

    MULLINACUFF, in the Barony of Shilelagh, Co, of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aghold. Mullinacuff is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is £| m. W. S. W. from Tinehaly. See, Aghold.

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11. Mungret abbey ruins described

    Mungret · town · Limerick

    The ruins of Mungret abbey consist of a church with an East end 47 feet by 16 feet, a nave 33 feet by 28.5 feet, and a West end with a small square tower with ruined battlements. No old tombs are found on site, but walls of an old house to the northeast probably formed part of the abbey.

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    MUNGRET, in the County of the City of LIMERICK, and Province of Minister': a R. and V. ; the Rectory, constituting part of the Corps of the Deanery of Limerick ; the Vicarage is valued in the King's Books at £\. Irish Money : no Church : no Glebe House, or cure of souls : a Glebe, of 6 a. 2 r. 32 p,, near the site of the old church : Vacant, in 1806: the duties being performed by the Curate of St. John's Limerick, at a Salary of £,5. per annum. Mungret is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 3 m. S. W. from Limerick. According to the Ecclesiastical Report this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, St. Mary's, Limerick. — " An Abbey was said to have been erected in the Fourth century, before the arrival of St. Patrick in Munster. It is, however, indubitable that St. Patrick placed St. Nessan here, Avho died A. D. 551. The Psalter of Cashel gives an incredible account of this abbey ; that it had within its walls six Churches, which contained, exclusive of Scholars, 1500 Religious; 500 of whom were learned Preachers, 500 Psalmists and the remaining 500 wholly applied themselves to Spiritual exercises. The ruins of this abbey may still be seen, consisting of the walls of a church, which by no means bespeak either antiquity, or its former splendour ; the East end is 47 feet long by 16 feet broad, with a plain narrow window ; the centre, or nave, is 33 feet by 28^, and the communication from this with the East end is by a small arch ; on the North side of the nave is a small porch or entrance; the West end is 12 feet by 22, on the north side whereof is a small square tower, with ruined battlements ; there are no old tombs to be found here, but at a small distance North-east, are the walls of an old house, which probably made a part of the abbey." — Archdall's Monast. Hihcrn. p. 434.

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12. Naas as ancient royal seat and parliamentary stronghold

    Naas · town · Kildare

    Naas was anciently the residence of the Kings of Leinster and served as a stronghold during the Civil Wars. Several parliaments were also held there.

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    Glebe land in three lots, one of which is distant from the church half a mile, the other two about a mile : The Rev. James Slator, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person, Naas is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 15% in. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Postdays in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of March, 7th and 1 8th of May, and 23d of November. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Bourke. This was anciently the Residence of the King's of Leinster. It was a strong hold during the Civil Wars; and several Parliaments have been holden here. The Assizes are holden here, and at Athy, alternately : and here is the County Goal, and Session house. It is situate upon a branch of the river Liffey. The Curacies of Furnaughts, and Hainstown, are adjacent to each other, and are two miles distant from Naas. The parish of Naas contains 2970 acres of land. — " In the 12th century, the Baron of Naas founded a Priory, under the Invocation of St. John the Baptist, for Canons Regular of the Order of St. Augustin.— In the centre of this town, the family of Eustace erected a Monastery under the Invocation of St. Eustachius, for Dominican Friars : and it appears that their possessions in Naas were granted to them in the year 1355. A public Inn is now erected upon part of this ancient foundation. — An house was founded here in 1484 for Friars Eremites of the Order of St. Augustin. The ruins of the building may still be seen at the foot of the mount, which lies at the farther end of the town," — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 335.

    NAHARLOWE, v. GALBALLY.

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13. Naul's romantic glen, caves, waterfall and old castle

    Naul · town · Dublin

    Naul features a romantic glen overhung with rocks and containing many caves, through which a small stream divides the counties of Dublin and Meath. Lower down the stream forms a fine waterfall called The Roches, and the old Castle of Naul is boldly situated over the glen.

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    NAUL, in the Barony of Balruddery, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Hollywood. Naul is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 14 m. N. from Dublin. Here is a romantic Glen, over-hung with Rocks, and wherein are many Caves ; a small stream winds its course through this Glen,

    NED

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14. Navan abbey of Regular Canons founded by Joceline de Angulo

    Navan · town · Meath · 1190–1200

    An abbey for Regular Canons under the invocation of the Virgin Mary was erected at Navan, either founded or re-edified around the end of the twelfth century by Joceline de Angulo (Nangle). The burial-ground contains remains of many ancient tombs with figures in alto relievo, and the present horse-barrack stands on the abbey site.

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    NA VAN, in the Barony of Navan, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., united by Act of Council, some time in the Seventeenth century, (of which there is no special Record, but since that period it has been presented to as a Perpetual Union), to the R. of Ardsallagh, and the V. of Donaghmore ; and Episcopally, to the V. of Athlumney, in 1789: a Church, in Navan, incomplete repair: no Glebe House; 10 acres of Glebe, in detached parcels; 3 acres being within 2j miles of the church ; 2 acres, distant from the last about a quarter of a mile ; 2 acres about a mile from the church of Navan, and a quarter of an acre near the old church of Donaghmore : The Rev. Daniel Augustus Beaufort, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Armagh : the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate {and frequently by the Incumbent), at a Salary of £75. per annum. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, to secure residence in this parish, a Glebe House must be built ; and the Corporation of Navan have it in contemplation to give an additional Glebe of 40 acres, convenient to the church, for this purpose i and the Incumbent is in hopes to have the grant made, which it seems expedient, under the present circumstances of the Benefice, to wait for. Navan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 23| m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on Easter-Mondaj', the day after Trinity-Sunday, the second Monday in September, and the first Monday in December. It is situate on the River Boyne. It has six Post-days in the week. The parishes in the Union of Navan are contiguous; that of Navan containing 2160 acres. It was an ancient Palatinate ; and in former ages was high in repute ; it was walled by Hugh de Lacie. Here is a School, which was founded by Alderman John Preston, in 1686. — " An Abbey for Regular Canons was erected here under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary; whether it existed before the end of the 12th century we are at a loss to determine, but about that period it was either founded or re-edified by Joceline de Angulo, or Nangle. In the burial-ground are the remains of many ancient tombs, with figures in alto releivo ; and the present Horse-barrack is erected on the site of the abbey." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 558.

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15. Navan ancient palatinate walled by Hugh de Lacie

    Navan · town · Meath

    Navan was an ancient palatinate held in high repute in former ages. It was walled by Hugh de Lacie, reflecting its significance as a fortified settlement in medieval Meath.

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    NA VAN, in the Barony of Navan, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., united by Act of Council, some time in the Seventeenth century, (of which there is no special Record, but since that period it has been presented to as a Perpetual Union), to the R. of Ardsallagh, and the V. of Donaghmore ; and Episcopally, to the V. of Athlumney, in 1789: a Church, in Navan, incomplete repair: no Glebe House; 10 acres of Glebe, in detached parcels; 3 acres being within 2j miles of the church ; 2 acres, distant from the last about a quarter of a mile ; 2 acres about a mile from the church of Navan, and a quarter of an acre near the old church of Donaghmore : The Rev. Daniel Augustus Beaufort, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Armagh : the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate {and frequently by the Incumbent), at a Salary of £75. per annum. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, to secure residence in this parish, a Glebe House must be built ; and the Corporation of Navan have it in contemplation to give an additional Glebe of 40 acres, convenient to the church, for this purpose i and the Incumbent is in hopes to have the grant made, which it seems expedient, under the present circumstances of the Benefice, to wait for. Navan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 23| m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on Easter-Mondaj', the day after Trinity-Sunday, the second Monday in September, and the first Monday in December. It is situate on the River Boyne. It has six Post-days in the week. The parishes in the Union of Navan are contiguous; that of Navan containing 2160 acres. It was an ancient Palatinate ; and in former ages was high in repute ; it was walled by Hugh de Lacie. Here is a School, which was founded by Alderman John Preston, in 1686. — " An Abbey for Regular Canons was erected here under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary; whether it existed before the end of the 12th century we are at a loss to determine, but about that period it was either founded or re-edified by Joceline de Angulo, or Nangle. In the burial-ground are the remains of many ancient tombs, with figures in alto releivo ; and the present Horse-barrack is erected on the site of the abbey." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 558.

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16. Nenagh Hospital founded by Theobald Walter c.1200

    Nenagh · town · Tipperary · 1200

    About the beginning of 1200, Theobald Walter founded a hospital in Nenagh for Canons following the Rule of St. Augustine, dedicated to St. John the Baptist and commonly called Teacheon or St. John's House, admitting the sick and infirm.

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    NENAGH, in the Barony of Lower Ormond, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., united by Act of Council, on the 16th of February 1798, to the R. and V. of Knigh : a Church, in good repair, in the Town of Nenagh : no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is under orders to build : a Glebe, of 2 acres, in the parish of Nenagh, near the church; and, of l6a. 3r. Op., in the parish of Knigh, two miles distant from the former : The Rev. Henry Bayly, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, and is under orders to reside : the duties are performed by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Thomas Falkener, A. B., at a Salary of ,£50. per annum. Nenagh is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 75 m. S. W. b. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 29th of May, 4th of July, 4th of September and 10th of October. It is situate upon a River, which empties itself into Lough Deirgeart, and is a large, regular, and well built Town. Here is a handsome old Castle, of great strength, called Nenagh Round. The parishes in the Union of Nenagh are contiguous ; their estimated extent from North to South being 3 miles, and from East to West 5 miles. — " About the beginning of the year 1200, an Hospital was founded here for Canons following the Rule of St. Augustin, who were constantly to admit the sick and infirm; it was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and was usually called Teacheon, or, St. John's House. Theobald Walter was the founder. — A Friary was founded here for Conventual Franciscans, in the reign of King Henry the Third, by one of the family of Butler, or, as others say, by Kennedy. This Friary was supposed to be one of the richest

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17. Nenagh Round Castle and medieval religious foundations

    Nenagh · town · Tipperary · 1200–1272

    Nenagh possessed a strong old castle called Nenagh Round. Around 1200, Theobald Walter founded an Augustinian hospital dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and a Franciscan friary was established in the reign of Henry III, reputedly one of the richest Franciscan foundations in the kingdom.

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    NENAGH, in the Barony of Lower Ormond, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., united by Act of Council, on the 16th of February 1798, to the R. and V. of Knigh : a Church, in good repair, in the Town of Nenagh : no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is under orders to build : a Glebe, of 2 acres, in the parish of Nenagh, near the church; and, of l6a. 3r. Op., in the parish of Knigh, two miles distant from the former : The Rev. Henry Bayly, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, and is under orders to reside : the duties are performed by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Thomas Falkener, A. B., at a Salary of ,£50. per annum. Nenagh is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 75 m. S. W. b. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 29th of May, 4th of July, 4th of September and 10th of October. It is situate upon a River, which empties itself into Lough Deirgeart, and is a large, regular, and well built Town. Here is a handsome old Castle, of great strength, called Nenagh Round. The parishes in the Union of Nenagh are contiguous ; their estimated extent from North to South being 3 miles, and from East to West 5 miles. — " About the beginning of the year 1200, an Hospital was founded here for Canons following the Rule of St. Augustin, who were constantly to admit the sick and infirm; it was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and was usually called Teacheon, or, St. John's House. Theobald Walter was the founder. — A Friary was founded here for Conventual Franciscans, in the reign of King Henry the Third, by one of the family of Butler, or, as others say, by Kennedy. This Friary was supposed to be one of the richest

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18. New Abbey church remains and fallen steeple

    New Abbey · street · Kildare · 1764

    A great part of the New Abbey church still remained at the time of writing, containing a fine monument of Sir Rowland Eustace the founder. The steeple fell to the ground about 1764.

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    NEW ABBEY, in the Barony of Kilcullen, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster. It is situate on the River Lijfey, near Kilcullen-Bridge. — "A Monastery was founded here for Franciscans of the strict Observance, in the year 1460, by Sir Rowland Eustace, son to Sir Edward Eustace, of Harrestown, Baron ofPortlester, and many years Lord Chancellor and Treasurer of Ireland. A great part of the church still remains, in which is a fine Monument of Sir Rowland, the founder. The steeple fell to the ground about the year 1764." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 338.

    NEWBAWN, in the Barony of Bautry, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster: a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Ferns. Newbawn is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. See, Adamstown-,

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19. New Abbey Franciscan monastery founded 1460 by Sir Rowland Eustace

    New Abbey · street · Kildare · 1460–1764

    Sir Rowland Eustace, son of Sir Edward Eustace of Harrestown and Lord Chancellor and Treasurer of Ireland, founded a Franciscan monastery of the strict Observance at New Abbey in 1460. Much of the church still remains with a fine monument to the founder; the steeple fell around 1764.

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    NEW ABBEY, in the Barony of Kilcullen, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster. It is situate on the River Lijfey, near Kilcullen-Bridge. — "A Monastery was founded here for Franciscans of the strict Observance, in the year 1460, by Sir Rowland Eustace, son to Sir Edward Eustace, of Harrestown, Baron ofPortlester, and many years Lord Chancellor and Treasurer of Ireland. A great part of the church still remains, in which is a fine Monument of Sir Rowland, the founder. The steeple fell to the ground about the year 1764." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 338.

    NEWBAWN, in the Barony of Bautry, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster: a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Ferns. Newbawn is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. See, Adamstown-,

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20. Newcastle church built 1777 by Lord Courtenay

    Newcastle · town · Limerick · 1777

    The church at Newcastle in County Limerick was finished in 1777, built at the sole expense of Lord Courtenay. It was in good repair at 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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21. Newport Pratt on Clew Bay, a commercial hub

    Newport · town · Mayo

    Newport Pratt in County Mayo sits at the extremity of Clew Bay and carries on a considerable degree of commerce. It had six post-days per week and held fairs twice yearly.

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    NEWPORT PRATT, in the Barony of Burishhoole, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught; in the parish of Kilmina. It is 1234m. W. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 8th of June, and llth of November. It has six Post-days in the week ; and is situate at the extremity of a large Bay, called Newport, or, Clew Bay. A considerable degree of commerce is carried on here.

    NEWRAH-BRIDGE, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster. It is if m. N. W, from Wicklow. A village.

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22. Newport, Tipperary, and the Jocelyn barony

    Newport · town · Tipperary

    Newport in County Tipperary gives the title of Baron to the Jocelyn family. The town also housed a Charter School for 60 girls.

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    NEWPORT, or, SAINT JOHN'S, NEWPORT, in the Barony of Owney, Co. of TIPPEKARY, and Province of Munster ; in the parish of Kilvellane. It is 86 m. S. W. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fair is holden on the 23d of October. It gives title of Baron to the family of Jocelyn. Here is a Charter School, for 60 Girls. See, Kilvellane.

    NEWPORT PRATT, in the Barony of Burishhoole, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught; in the parish of Kilmina. It is 1234m. W. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 8th of June, and llth of November. It has six Post-days in the week ; and is situate at the extremity of a large Bay, called Newport, or, Clew Bay. A considerable degree of commerce is carried on here.

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23. New Ross as a Parliamentary Borough and Wool Port

    New Ross · town · Wexford

    New Ross is situated on the navigable River Barrow and serves as a staple port for the exportation of wool. The town sends one member to Parliament, with Lord Loftus as the patron.

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    ROSS, NEW, in the Barony of Bantry, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V. : the Rectory is valued in the King's Books at ,£l2..9..4 Irish Money; and the Vicarage at <£lO. 7mA Money; and united by Act of Council, on the 28th of June 1678, to the Rectories of Ballyane, Carnagh, Old ROBS, and Tillaraghr, the Vicarages of Clonleigh, and Temple Adigan, and the Impropriate Cures of Ballybrassell, and Kilscanlan : two Churches, in repair; one, in the town of New Ross, dedicated to St. Mary ; and one, in the town of Okl Ross : A Chapel of Ease is also to be built immediately, at Temple Adigan : no Glebe House : there are five lots of ground in the town of New Ross, but not sufficient for the purpose of building: The Rev. James Dunn, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is constantly resident, and discharges the duties in person, assisted by his Resident Curates, viz, The Rev. George Carr, in the town of New Ross, at a Salary of .£90. ; The Rev. Mr. Duncan, in the parish of Old Ross, at a Salary of £70. ; and, The Rev. Mr. Napper, in the parish of Temple Adigan, at a Salary of £70. per annum. New Ross is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 67^ m. S. S. W. from Dublin. This Town sends one Member to Parliament; Patron, Lord Loftus. It is situate upon the navigable River Barrow, and is one of the Staple ports for the exportation of Wool. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, Deputy, Recorder, Bailiff, and Town Clerk. Here is a Charter School, for 60 Boys. It gives title of Earl to the family of Gore. It has six Post-days in the week. The parishes in the Union of New Ross are all contiguous ; their contents being 10,065 acres. The Impropriate Cure of Ballybrassell produces only «£2 : as does also the Impropriate Cure of Kilscanlan, which belongs to the Bishop's Mensals. Here is a Ferry into the County of Kilkenny. — " The Crouched Friary was built on the summit of an hill in the town ; but one of the Friars having killed a principal inhabitant, the whole body of the people arose, put the Friars to death, and totally destroyed the Friary. — The Monastery of St. Saviour, for Conventual Franciscans, was erected on the site of the first foundation by Sir John Devereux. The East end of the building is now the parish church. — To whom the Augustinian Friary owed its origin we are not imformed ;

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24. Newtownards incorporated as a borough town

    near Newtownards · town · Down · 1613

    Newtownards was erected into a borough town and incorporated by Patent in the 11th year of James I, under a Provost, 12 Burgesses, and Commonalty. The Provost had power to hold pleas of sums not exceeding 5 marks.

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    NEWTOWN ARDES, in the Barony of Ar<ks, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : an Impropriate Cure: a Church, in very indifferent repair : Divine Service is performed in a Chapel annexed to the church, and kept in repair by the Earl of Londonderry : but Money is raising to repair the Church : no Glebe House; a Glebe, of 20 acres, two miles distant from the church, and a waste Tenement in Newtown Ardes: the Income is only £75. per annum ; of which, £44. is paid by the Earl of Londonderry, the remainder arises from the glebe : The Rev. John Cleland, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Newtown Ardes is in the Diocese -of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 88 m. N. b. E. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 23d of January, 14th of May, and 23d of September. It was erected into a Borough Town, and incorporated, by Patent 11° James I, under the name of a Provost, 12 Burgesses, and Commonalty : The Provost has power to hold Fleas of any sums not exceeding 5 marks. It is agreeably situate on the Northern extremity of Strung-

    ford Lough. It has six Post-days in the week. — " Walter de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, founded a Monastery here in honour of St.. Columb, for Dominican Friars,

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25. Newtown chapelry belonging to Mellifont Abbey

    Newtown · townland · Louth

    Newtown in the Barony of Ferrard, County Louth, was a chapelry belonging to the Cistercian Abbey of Mellifont. There was no chapel there at the time of writing.

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    NEWTOWN, in the Barony of Ferrard, Co. of LOUTH, and Province of Leinster : a Chapelry, belonging to the Abbey of Mellifont : no Chapel. Newtown is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 3m. N. from Drogheda.

    NEWTOWN, in the Barony of Kells, Co. of MEATII, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at «£5..6..0 Irish Money, and united by Act of Council, on the £d of April 1802, to the Rectories of Emlagh, Kilbeg, and Robertstown: the present Incumbents enjoy the profits of their respective parishes, each during his Incumbency, as the Act directs; and the Survivor to succeed to the whole Union: a Church, in the parish of Newtown, lately put into complete repair: no Glebe House; a Glebe, of 16 acres, in Kilbeg, about a mile and an half distant from the church, on which a House is to be built by the surviving Incumbent, on succeeding to the Union : The Rev. Wentworth Shields, the Incumbent of Newtown (in 1806): and The Rev. Thomas Simcocks, the Incumbent of Kilbeg (in 1806), who has cure of souls, but is non-resident, on account of his great age and infirmities : the duties of the whole Union are discharged by The Rev. W. Shields, who lives in a neighbouring parish. Newtown is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 3 m. N. b. E. from Kells. The parishes in the Union of Newtown are contiguous; that of Newtown containing 545 acres.

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26. Newtown Hamilton church and glebe in County Armagh

    near Newtownhamilton · parish · Armagh · 1806

    Newtown Hamilton in the Barony of Fews, County Armagh, had a church in good order, a glebe house, and a glebe of 36 English acres lying together and close to the church. The Rev. Robert Tronson was the resident incumbent in 1806.

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    NEWTOWN HAMILTON, in the Barony of Fews, Co. of ARMAGH, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V. : a Church, in good order : a Glebe House, and a Glebe of 36 English acres, lying together, and close to the church : The Rev. Robert Tronson, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Newtown Hamilton is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 1 1^ m. N. W. from Dundalk.

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27. Nicholastown union with Tankardstown and Athy parishes, 1804

    Nicholastown · townland · Kildare · 1804–1806

    Nicholastown (or St. Nicholas) in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, County Kildare, was united by Act of Council in September 1804 to the Rectory and Vicarage of Tankardstown and several other parishes including Ardree, Reban, St. Michael Athy, and Dunbrea. The Board of First Fruits granted £600 to build a glebe house, and the Rev. Welbore Ellis Agar was the resident incumbent in 1806.

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    NICHOLASTOWN, or, ST. NICHOLAS, in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V., the Rectory being valued in the King's Books at ,£<).. 13.. 6 Irish Money ; and united by Act of Council, in September 1804, to the Rectory and Vicarage of Tankardstown, and the Impropriate parishes of Ardree, Reban otherwise Churchtown, St. Michael Athy, and Dunbrea, and the Chapels of Dunlost, and St. John Athy : a Church, in good repair, in the parish of St. Michael Athy, which is about the centre of the Union : the Sum of ,£600. has been granted by the Board of First Fruits, out of the last Parliamentary grant, to build a Glebe House: two Glebes, both in the parish of St. Michael Athy, within a quarter of a mile of the church, one of them being 7 acres ascertained, and theothei, two acres not ascertained : The Rev. Welbore Ellis Agar, A.M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Oliver

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28. Noughaval old church site near Carrune

    Noughaval · townland · Clare

    At Noughaval in County Clare, the glebe land lies in the parish of Carrune, near the site of the old church. The parish is united with the vicarage of Carrune and belongs to the Precentorship of Kilfenora.

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    NOUGHAVAL, in the Barony of Burrin, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munstcr: a R. and V., united at a period prior to any known Record, to the Vicarage of Carrune, and which belong to the Precentorship of Kilfenora, as the Corps thereof: no Church: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 1 a. 2 r. Op., in the parish of Carrune, near the site of the old church : The Rev. Michael Davoren, A. M., the Precentor (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident on his other Preferment, in the Diocese of Killaloe. Noughaval is in the Diocese of Kilfeuora, and Province of Cashel, It is 7m. N. E. from Innistymon. The parishes in the Union of Noughaval are contiguous ; their estimated extent, from North to South, being 2 miles, and, from East to West, 4 miles.

    NUADHCHONGBHAIL, in the Barony of , Co. of MEATH, and

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29. Nunnery at Kilchuilinn with St. Cannera as Abbess

    Kilcatherine · townland · Cork

    According to Mr. Archdall, a nunnery existed at Kilchuilinn in the barony of Bear and Bantry, County Cork. St. Cannera served as abbess and was honoured there.

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    KILCHUILINN, in the Barony of Bear and Bantry, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. According to Mr. Archdall, there was a Nunnery here, of which St. Cannera was Abbess, and where she was also honoured.

    KILCLEEHEEN, v. KILCULLIHEEN.

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30. Nunnery of Graney founded c.1200

    Graney · parish · Kildare · 1200

    Walter de Riddlesford founded a nunnery at Graney around the year 1200 under the invocation of the Virgin Mary, for Canonesses of the Order of St. Augustin or St. Bridgid. By the early 19th century it was a burial-place of note, and Bishop Pococke observed its ruins in his Itinerary.

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    GRANEY, in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: ti V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Castle Dennot. Graney is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandclagh, and Province of Dublin. It is l|m. E. b, S, from Castle Dermot. See, Castle Dermot. — " Walter de Riddlesford, about the year 1200, founded a Nunnery here (under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary) for Canonesses of the* Order of St. Augustin, or of the Order of St. Brigicl. It is now a burial-place of note, and Bishop Pococke, in his Itinerary, particularly observes its ruins." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 315.

    GRANGE, in the Barony of O'Neil-Land, Co. of ARMAGH, and Province of Ulster : a Perpetual Curacy : a Church, in good order : a Glebe House, and 37 English acres of Glebe, lying together, near the church: The Rev. George A. Stewart, the Incumbent (in 1806). Grange is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^ m. N. from Armagh.

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31. Nunnery of St. John the Baptist, Cork

    Cork · city · Cork

    The Nunnery of St. John the Baptist near the present market-house in Cork has no remains. Its site was accidentally discovered when digging up old tombs.

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    for Conventual Franciscans, and dedicated it to the Virgin Mary. This building, which stood on the North side of the city, is now entirely demolished. — The Dominican Friary, called The Abbey of St. Mary of the Island, was founded in the year 1229. This house, which stood in an Island, called Cross-Green, on the south side of the town, is now entirely demolished.— A Monastery was founded, on the South side of the city, in the reign of King Edward the First for Friars following the Rule of St. Augustine. Of this building, the steeple, which is 64 feet high, and the walls of the church, still remain ; the East window, the only one in the choir, was truly magnificent, and measured 30 feet in height and 15 in breadth ; the whole erection was converted into a sugar-house, and is now called, The Red Abbey'.— Dr. Bourke is the only author, who mentions the house for White Friars. — The Nunnery of St. John the Baptist, of which there are now no remains, was situated near the present market-house, and the site was accidentally discoveredin digging up some old tombs.— There was a Preceptory of the Knights Templars in this town, for we find that William le Chaplain was Master of Cork about the 1292.— The Priory of St. Stephen was founded in the South suburbs of this city for the support of Lepers, and Edward Henry was keeper of it, A. D. 1295. This priory, .when suppressed, was granted to the city of Cork, and about the year 16?4, an hospital for poor children, now called, The Blue Coat Hospital, was erected on the ancient sheS'—Archdairs Monast. Hibern. pp. 62. et seq.

    CORKBEG, in the Barony of Imokilly, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at «£'2. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aghacla. Corkbeg is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. S. W. from Cloyne. It is situate upon the Eastern side of Cork Harbour. See, Aghacla.

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32. Nunnery of St. Mary les Dames and Dame Street origin

    Dame Street · street · Dublin

    The Nunnery of St. Mary les Dames stood outside the east gate of Dublin, giving the gate its name. The avenue from the Castle to the University became known as Dame Street from this nunnery.

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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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33. O'Cahane's Priory at Dungiven

    near Dungiven · town · Derry · 1100

    O'Cahane, Prince of the Country, founded a priory in Dungiven in 1100 for Canons Regular following the Rule of St. Augustin. The parish is situated upon the River Roe.

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    DUNGIVEN, in the Barony of Kenoght, Co. of LOXDONDERHY, and Province of Ulster: a V., holden with tlic R. and V. of Banagher : a Church, old, and not in good order : no Glebe House; 400 acres of Glebe, near the church, and four miles from the glebe of Banagher : The duty is discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Dungiveh is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 99 m. N. b. W. from Dublin. It is situate upon the River Roe. The estimated extent of this parish is four miles by three. The Fairs are holden on the 25th of May, and 25th of October. It has three Postdays in the week. — " O'Cahane, Prince of the Country, founded a Priory here (A. D. 1 100) for Canons Regular following the Rule of St. Augustin."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 92.

    DUNGLO, v. CLOGHANLEA.

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34. O'Conor Roe's Castle and Dominican Monastery at Tulsk

    Tulsk · townland · Roscommon · 1406

    O'Conor Roe erected a castle at Tulsk in 1406, and Mac Duil or O'Dowell is said to have built a Dominican friary in the same town during the fifteenth century. The monastery, though in ruins, was still described as fairly entire.

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    TULSK, in the Barony of Roscommon, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught. It is 75% m. W. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on Easter Monday, Friday before Whit-Sunday, 20th of August, and the first Monday O. S., in November. — " O'Conor Roe erected a Castle here, in the year 1406; and Mac Duil or O'Dowell, is said to have built a Monastery in the same town, for Dominican Friars, in the Fifteenth century. This Monastery, though in ruins, is still pretty entire." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibtrn. p. 623.

    TUMNA, or, TOEMONIA, in the Barony of Boyle, Co. of ROSCOIMTMON, and Province of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£l. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Archdeaconry of Elphin. Tumna is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. Itisl^m. W. from Carrick on the Shannon. See, Killuken.— " A Monastery for Dominican Friars was founded here by O'Conor ; but by an Inquisition taken in the 28th of Queen Elizabeth, it was found to belong to the Friars of the Third Order of St. Francis, and was then seized of a Church, with a small Cemetery, a quarter of land of arable and pasture

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35. O'Conor's Dominican Friary and Ancient Castle at Tumna

    Tumna · townland · Roscommon

    A Dominican friary was founded at Tumna by O'Conor, later found by inquisition under Elizabeth to belong to the Friars of the Third Order of St. Francis. No village remains, only the walls of a very ancient castle belonging to O'Conor survive.

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    and the Appurtenances and Tythes adjacent to the Friary, valued at 10s. sterling annually. No vestige of a village remains here, nor is there any appearance of other erections, save only the walls of a very ancient castle, which did belong to O'Conor." — Archdalfs Monust. Hibern. p. 623.

    TUMORE, in the Barony of Corran, Co. of SI.IGO, and Province of Commight: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£().. 3..0 sterling, being one (if the parishes which constitute the Union of Emlyfadd. Tumore is in the Diocese of Achonry, and Province of Tuam. It is 5|m. N. W. from Boyle. See, Emlyfadd.

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36. O'Ferrall founded Cistercian abbey at Abbey-Shrowle

    Abbeyshrule · townland · Longford

    O'Ferrall founded an abbey at Abbey-Shrowle under the invocation of the Virgin Mary for monks of the Cistercian order, though the period of foundation is unknown.

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    incc of Leinster: a V.: no Church: no Glebe House; a Glebe: The Rev. James Hutchmson, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides on his Union at Killashee, in this Diocese. Abbcy-Shrowle is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is if m. S. E. from Cole-Hill. The Fair is holdeu on the first Wednesday after Trinity Sunday. It is situate near the River Inny. — " O'Ferrall founded an Abbey here, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, for Monks of the Cistertian Order, but we cannot say at what period."— Archdall' s Monaxt. Hibern. p. 456.

    ABBEY SLUNAGH, r. SLUNAGH.

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37. Old castle on Little Island in the River Suir

    Little Island · townland · Waterford

    Little Island, situated in the River Suir in the parish of Ballynakill, Co. Waterford, was about a mile long and a mile broad and contained an old castle. It lay in the barony of Gualtiere.

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    LITTLE ISLAND, in the Barony of Gualtiere, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster; in theparishofBallynaki.il. It is situate in the River Suir, and is about a mile in length, and as much in breadth. Here is an old Castle.

    LLYGUFF, in the Barony of Idrone, Co. of CARLOW, and Province of Leinster: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£3..6..S Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Lorum. Llyguffis in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 3 m. S. b. E. from Leighlin-B ridge. It is situate on the River Barrorc. See, Lorum.

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38. Old Cathedral of Connor destroyed in 1641 rebellion

    Connor · townland · Antrim · 1641

    The old cathedral at Connor was destroyed in the rebellion of 1641 and afterwards a common thatched roof was put on one end of it, serving as the parish church. The bishoprick of Connor was founded in the fifth century and united with Down in 1454. By 1806 the cathedral ruin functioned as the parish church under a curate.

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    CONNOR, in the Barony of Antrim, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a R., united by Charter by James I, in 1609, to the Rectories of Killyglen, and Solar; and constituting the Prebend of Connor, which is valued in the King's Books at <£l2. sterling: The old Cathedral; which being destroyed in the rebellion of 1641, a common roof, thatched with straw, was put on the end thereof, and is now used as the parish church : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 40 acres : The Rev. Charles Douglas, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and serves a Cure in another part of the Diocese : the duties are discharged by a Curate, the Income of the Union scarcely paying his Salary. Connor is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. Itis£)6f m. N. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 2d of August, and 28th of October. It is situate on the River Glerrwhirry. Killyglen, and Solar, are very small Denominations, and are distant from Connor about eleven miles. The three parishes in the Union of Connor contain 9913 acres of land. The Bishopricks of Down, and Connor, according to Dr. Beaufort, were both founded in the Fifth century, and united in the year 1454. The See of Connor extends 45 miles in length, and 24 miles in breadth. It lies chiefly in the County of Antrim, but includes also a part of Down, and Londonderry. The Chapter consists of a Dean (see, Carrickfergus\ a Precentor

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39. Old churches and glebes of the Ballyhay union

    Ballyhay · townland · Cork

    The Ballyhay union in County Cork includes glebes near the sites of old churches at distances of two and five miles from each other. The parish has a church at Charleville in repair, with glebes at Ballyhay, Shandrum, and Ardskeagh.

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    BALLYHAY, in the Barony of Condons and Clangibbon, though locally situate in the Barony of Orrery and Kilmore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a Prebend, the Corps thereof consisting of the V. of Ballyhay ; and Episcopally united to the Rectories entire ofArdskeagh, Aglishdrinagh, and Ballyneran, the Vicarage of Rathgogan, and the Rectory and Vicarage of Shandrum: the Union of Rathgogan has been made in time beyond memory; the Prebend, which is a small Non-cure, is holden with it, to make the former more respectable : one Church, at Charleville, in repair : no Glebe House : a Glebe, at Ballyhay, of one acre ; another, at Shandrum, of three acres ; and a third, at Ardskeagh, of four acres : none of these Glebes are contiguous to each other, but all near the site of the old churches, at two and five miles distance: The Rev. Henry Sandiford, the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, is mostly resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Curate, The Rev. William Dunn, at a Salary of ,£75. per

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 67

40. Old church in ruins at Celbridge; new church subscriptions collecting

    Celbridge · town · Kildare

    The old church at Celbridge, County Kildare, is in ruins, and subscriptions are being collected to build a new church. Divine Service is meanwhile performed in a convenient apartment in the Mansion-house of St. Woolstans.

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    CELBRIDGE, or, KILDROGHT, in the Barony of Salt, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £5.. 12. .8 Irish Money, and Episcopally united, from time immemorial, to the Vicarage of Straffan, and the Curacies of Bally Mac Kil, Donacomper, and Killadown : the old church is in ruins, but subscriptions are now collecting to build a new church; in the meantime. Divine Service is regularly performed in a convenient apartment, in the Mansion-house of Sf. JVoolstans, in this Benefice: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 19 acres, adjoining the old church of Celbridgc, and another Glebe, of 29 acres, adjoining the old church of Straffan, within three miles of the former : The Rev. Patrick Sands, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in his parish, and discharges the duties in person, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Anthony Hastings, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Celbridge is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 2f m. S. W. from Leixlip. It is situate on the banks of the River Liffey, over which there is a fine stone Bridge. The parishes in the Union of Celbridge are all contiguous ; their extent, from North to South, being 4 miles, and, from East to West, 5 miles.

    CHAPEL, or, THE CHAPEL OF ST. CLEMENT, in the Barony of Bantry, C o. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : an Impropriate Cure, valued in the King's Books at ,£3.. 13.. 4 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which consti-

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41. Old church site and glebe at Derrygrath

    Derrygrath · parish · Tipperary

    Derrygrath had no standing church, but a glebe of sixteen acres lay close to the site of the old church. The rectory constituted the corps of the Chancellorship of Lismore, making it a sinecure held by the Rev. John Cleland in 1806.

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    DERRYGRATH, in the Barony of Iffaand Offa, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster: a R. and V. ; the Rectory, constituting the Corps of the Chancellorship of Lismore, which is valued in the King's Books at .£10. sterling: no Church: no Glebe House, or Glebe, or cure of souls : The Rev. John Cleland, the Chancellor (in 1806), who does not reside, this being a perfect Sine Cure: his Preaching turns in the cathedral of Lismore are performed by a substitute : the Vicarage \$ valued in the King's Books at £6. sterling: a Glebe, of 16 a. 2r. 24 p., close to the site of the old church : The Rev. Thomas Crawford, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides in Lismore, where he is a Vicar Choral, and performs the duties of all the Vicars Choral : the duties of this Benefice are discharged gratis by the Curate of a neighbouring parish, who resides in Clonmell. This Benefice is not worth £160, per annum. Derrygrath is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 2f in. E. b. S. from Cahir. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the Rectory and Vicarage of Derrygrath ought to be perpetually united ; and, if a church and glebe house, were built upon this Union, it would be a good arrangement.

    DERRY KEIGHAN, in the Barony of Dunluce, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster : a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Carncastle ; a Church, in tolerable repair; the duties are discharged by a Curate, at a Salary of .£60. per annum. Derry Keighan is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 in, N. b. E. from Ballymoney. This parish contains 7041 acres of land; and is 25 miles distant from the other denominations. It is situate upon the River Bush. See, Carncastle.

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42. Old church site at Derrygalvin, near Killmurry

    Derrygalvin · parish · Limerick

    A glebe in Derrygalvin, associated with the union of Killmurry in County Limerick, was said to lie near an old church and to contain about six acres, though its boundaries were not known. The parish is situated near the River Shannon.

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    KILLMURRY, in the County of the City of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster: a R. and V., the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at ,£2..1..0 sterling, and Episcopally united, in 1792, to the entire Rectory of Derrygalvin : a Church, in good repair, in Killmurry: a Glebe House, in Killnmrry, and five divisions of Glebe Land, all near the church, and containing 11 a. 2 r. 10 p.: there is also a Glebe, in Derrygalvin, for which rent is paid, but the bounds are not known; it is said to be near the old church, and to contain about 6 acres: The Rev. Henry Ivers Ingram, the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and performs the duty of the Union in person. Killmurry is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 2^ m. E. from Limerick. It is situate near to the River Shannon. The parishes in the Union of Killmurry are contiguous, and contain 2542 acres,

    KILLMURRY, in the Barony of Iffa and Offa, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster': an entire Rectory, the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at <£lO. sterling, and constituting part of the Union of Carrick upon Suir -. The Church is in ruins. Killmurry is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 2i m. N. W. b. N. from Carrick upon Suir. See, Carrick upon Suir.

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43. Old church site at Dysert, County Clare

    Dysert · townland · Clare

    The parish of Dysert in the barony of Inchiquin, County Clare, contained a glebe contiguous to the site of the old church. The parish was part of a union including Kilkeedy, Kilneboy, Inchicronane, and Rath.

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    is valued in the King's Books, together with the Rectory at <£2. sterling ; and with which areholden, Episcopally united, on the 7th of March 1801, the Rectories and Vicarages of Kilkeedy, and Kilneboy, the Vicarage of Dysert (valued in the King's Books at<£4. sterling), and the Vicarages of Inchicronane, and Rath; two Churches, both in good repair; one of them being in the parish of Kilneboy, and the other in the parish of Kilkeedy: no Glebe House: four Glebes ; one, of 2 a. 3 r. 30 p., in the parish of Kilneboy, one mile from the church ; another, of la. 1 r. 26 p., in the parish of Dysert, contiguous to the site of the old church : the third and fourth, being in the parish of Rath, one of them being 2 a. 3 r. 3 p., and the other 2 roods, and each of them contiguous to the site of the old church : The. Rev. Frederick Blood, A. B., the Prebendary (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Thomas Lane, A. B. Dysert is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of CasheL It is 5 in. N. W. from Ennis. The parishes in the Union of Dysert are contiguous ; their estimated extent, from North to South, being o miles, and from East to West 8 miles. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent.

    DYSERT, in the Barony of Fassachdining, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster; a R. and V. ; the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at £& Irish Money: no Church ; no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Vicars Choral of St Canice, the Vicars (in 1806), who have cure of souls in this parish : the duties are performed by a Curate, at a Salary of £lO. per annum. Dysert is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 2^ in. S. from Castle Comer. It is situate upon the River Dinhi.

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44. Old church site at Kilcaragh

    Kilcaragh · townland · Waterford

    The parish of Kilcaragh in County Waterford contains a glebe situated on the spot where the site of an old church is traditionally believed to have stood. The parish lies on the River Suir, southeast of Waterford city.

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    KILCARAGH, in the Barony of Gualtiere, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster : a Rectory entire, being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Deanery of Waterford : a Glebe, on the spot where the site of the old church is supposed to be. Kilcaragh is in the Diocese of Waterford, and Province of Cashel. ItisSf m. S. E. from Waterford. It is situate upon the River Sulr. This parish is about three quarters of a mile in length, and about half a mile in breadth. See, JVatcrford.

    KILCARN, in the Barony of Skrync, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Lcinster: a Chapelry, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Skryne. Kilcarn is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 3 m. S. b. E. from Navan. It is situate on the River Boyne. This parish contains 951 acres of land. See, Skryne.

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45. Old church sites in Castletown Union, Tipperary

    Castletown · townland · Tipperary · 1781

    The parish of Castletown in County Tipperary was episcopally united in 1781 to Burgessbeg and Youghal. Glebes in the parishes of Burgessbeg were located near the sites of old churches.

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    CASTLETOWN, in the Barony of Arra, Co. of TIPPEKAKY, and Province of Munster: a R. and V., Episcopally united, on the 20th of February 1781, to the Rectories and Vicarages of Burgessbeg, and Youghal: a Church, in good repair, in the parish of Castletown: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 3 acres, in the parish of Castletown, a mile distant from the church; another, of 1 acre, in the parish of Youghal, convenient to the site of the old church; a third, of 3 acres, and a fourth, of 3 roods, in the parish of Burgessbeg, both near the site of the old church : John Parker, D. D., the Incumbent (in 1806'), who has cure of souls, and is resident

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46. O'Malley possession of Clare Island

    Clare Island · electoral division · Mayo

    Clare Island, at the entrance of Clew Bay, still belonged to the ancient O'Malley family at the time of writing and comprised about 2,400 acres worth roughly £200 per annum.

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    CLARA, ISLAND, off the Barony of Morisk, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is situate at the entrance of Newport or Clew Bay. — " It still belongs to the ancient Family ofO'Mallie, and contains about 2400 acres, worth on an average .£200. per annum. A Cell for Carmelites, or White Friars, was founded here, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, in the year 1224, which was afterwards annexed to the Abbey of Knockmoy, in the County of Galway." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 498.

    CLARAH, in the Barony of Gowran, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a V., united to the V. of St. John, in the reign of Henry the Eighth, according to the most authentic information : no Church: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 15J acres, in the parish of Clarah, removed from each other, some 10 perches, and some more, and are contiguous to the site of the old church ; and a Glebe, of about a quarter of an acre, in the parish of St. John, contiguous to the site of the old church : The Rev. Edward Pidgeon, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in the city of Kilkenny, and discharges the duties in person. Clarah is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 3j m. E. b. N. from Kilkenny. The parishes in the Union of Clarah are contiguous to each other; that of Clarah being a mile and three quarters in length, and the same in breadth.

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47. Original city and church of Kildare destroyed by Danes

    Kildare · town · Kildare

    No remains of the original church and city of Kildare survived, as both were frequently plundered and destroyed by the Danes. The present town stands eastward of the ancient one on rising ground.

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    to the Bishoprick, in which seven fields (viz, No. 1, 2, 5, 6', 7,), are marked Mensal Lands, and contain 67 acres and 1 rood ; but, by a modern admeasurement, the same fields have been found to contain, of Plantation measure, 72 acres and 3 roods. In the above-mentioned old map, a field, adjoining the Cathedral precincts, or church-yard, is distinguished by being intituled, The Palace, and it is there stated to contain 3 acres and 2 roods; but, by the modern admeasurement, it is no more than 3 acres. These lands were formerly, and still are intersected by roads, and there have been no traces known of The Palace in the memory of the oldest inhabitant of the town, in 1806. The Bishop of the Diocese has not the power, by virtue of any existing law, to charge upon his successors any sum adequate to the building of a palace, by reason of the Tenuity of the Bishoprick. Kildare is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 24f m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of February, 26th of April, 12th of May, and ipth of September. It was instituted a Borough, in the reign of King James the First, and is governed by a Sovereign, two Portrieves, and a Town Clerk. It gave title of Earl to the noble family of Fitzgerald, until the year 1766, when the then Earl was created Duke of Leinster. Of the original church, and city, of Kildare, there are at present no remains; both the church, and other buildings, having been frequently plundered, and destroyed by the Danes. The present town, which seems to be situate Eastward of the ancient one, stands boldly on a rising ground, and consists of the Cathedral, part of the Castle which is inhabited, the County Infirmary, the Parish School adjoining the church, a Roman Catholic Chapel, a Market House, and about 180 houses, most of which, however, are but indifferent. The Curragh of Kildare contains near 5000 English acres, and is under the superintendency of a Ranger. It is the Newmarket of Ireland, and generally allowed to exceed the English race-ground in elasticity of turf, and in characteristic beauty; the Meetings are holden on the last week in April, the second Monday in June, and the second Monday in September, when King's Plates are run for by Irish bred horses. The Bishoprick of Kildare, which is valued in the King's Books at <£69.. 1 1..4 Irish Money, was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, about the end of the Fifth century. Its greatest length, from East to West, does not exceed 36 miles, nor its greatest breadth 23 miles. This See comprehends part of the Counties of Kildare, the King's County, and the Queen's County. — "St. Brigid, the illegitimate daughter of an Irish chieftain, was born in the year 453, and in the 1.4th year of her age she received the veil from the hands of St. Patrick himself, or from one of his immediate disciples ; it is said she made a pilgrimage to the Abbey of Glastonbury, in Somersetshire. She founded a Nunnery here, before the year 484 ; and about the same time an Abbey was also founded under the same roof for monks, but separated by walls from the nunnery ; it afterwards came into possession of the Regular Canons of St. Augustine. The Nuns and Monks had but one church,

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48. Palatine-Town named for French Protestant refugees

    Palatine · population centre · Carlow

    Palatine-Town in County Carlow is said to take its name from a colony of industrious people driven from their native country by the persecuting arms of Louis XIV of France. These were likely Palatine refugees settled in Ireland.

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    PALATINE-TOWN, in the Barony of Catherlogh, Co. of CARLOW, and Prov ince of Leinster. It is 2f in. N. E. from Carlow. The Fairs are holden on the 26th of March, 23d of April, 17th of June, and Cth of November. It is said to take its name from a Colony of industrious people, who were driven from their native country, by the persecuting arms of Lewis the Fourteenth of France. PALICE GREAN, v. GREAN.

    PALLAS, in the Barony of Connello, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster. It is 3 m. from Askeaton. A village, situate on the River Shannon.

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49. Papal demolition of St. Patrick's Purgatory, 1497

    near Lough Derg · lake or lakes · Donegal · 1497

    Pope Alexander VI, considering St. Patrick's Purgatory an imposition, ordered it demolished on St. Patrick's Day 1497. The Father Guardian of the Franciscans of Donegal and other persons of the Deanery of Loughern carried out the demolition on the Bishop's authority.

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    founded, as some say, by the great Apostle of Ireland, but others give the foundation to St. Dabeoc, who was also called Mobeoc and Beonan ; he was brother to St. Canoe, who flourished about the year 492. St. Dabeoc is Patron of this church, where three Festivals are holden to his honour'yearly, on the 1st of January, 24th of July, and 16th of December. St. Dabeoc is said to have been buried in this abbey, which he made subject to the great Abbey of Armagh. It had a new Chapel, witli convenient houses for the Monks, the remains of which may yet be seen. One of the Saint Patricks was Prior here about the year 850. — Notwithstanding the reputed holiness of this celebrated monastery, it was plundered and reduced to ashes by Bratachas O'Boyle and Mac Mahon. A. D. 1207. John was Prior, in 1353. — St. Patrick's Purgatory, as it is called, was first fixed in this Island, but it being near to the shore, and a bridge from the main-land giving the people a free and easy access into it, the cave was closed up, and another was opened in a lesser Island, about half a mile from the shore. Some people have given the invention of this purgatory to the great St. Patrick, but others, with more probability, ascribe it to Patrick who was Prior here about the year 850. This purgatory continued a long time in high repute both at home and abroad. We find, in our records, several safe conducts granted by the Kings of England to foreigners desirous to visit it, and particularly in the year 1358, to Maletesta Ungarus, Knt. ; another bearing the same date, to Nicholas de Beccario, a Nobleman of Ferraria ; and, in 1397, one to Raymond, Viscount de Perilleux and Knight of Rhodes, with a train of 20 Men and 30 Horses. But this purgatory must have fallen afterwards into disrepute, for we find, that by the authority of the Pope, Alexander VI (he having considered the same in the light of imposition), it was demolished on St. Patrick's Day, in the the year 1497, by the Father Guardian of the Franciscans of Donegal, and some other persons of the Deanery, of Loughern, who were deputed for this purpose by the Bishop. A Canon of the priory of St. Dabeoc usually resided on the Island, for the service of the church and pilgrims.— The extent of this island is scarcely three quarters of an Irish acre ; the Cave of the purgatory is built of free-stone, and covered with broad flags and green turf laid over them ; in length, within the walls, it measures sixteen feet and an half, and in breadth, about two feet and an inch; when the door is shut, no light can be discovered, save what enters at a small window in the corner. In 1630, the government of Ireland thought fit to have it finally suppressed, and it was accordingly dug up, to the no small distress and loss of the Roman Catholic C\ci^y.n—ArchdairsMonaat. Hibern. p. 102. It is said to have been called formerly Fin Lough, or, The White. Lake.

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50. Passage West harbour and Pembroke Town seat

    Passage West · town · Cork

    Passage West on the western side of Cork Harbour was where ships of burden unloaded and transported cargoes in smaller vessels to Cork city, as the channel could not admit large ships. Nearby Pembroke Town was the hospitable seat of Thomas Boland, Esq.

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    PASSAGE, JVest, in the Barony of Kinalea and Kerricurrihy, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster; in the parish of Marmullane. It is 130 m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, and 25th of July. It is situate upon the Western side of Cork Harbour, opposite to Great Island, where all ships of burden unload, and transport their cargoes in vessels of small size, to the City of Cork; as the Channel does not admit large ships to proceed higher up. Near Passage, on the right, is Pembroke Town, the hospitable Seat of Thomas Boland, Esq. . PASS IF YOU CAN, in the Barony of Moyashel and Magheradernon, Co. of

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51. Perpetual Chantry at Ardmulchan

    Ardmulchan · townland · Meath · 1612–1613

    An inquisition taken in the 10th year of King James found that the parish church of St. Mary in Ardmulchan had a perpetual chantry of one priest. The chantry was established as a body corporate.

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    ARDMULCHAN, in the Barony of Skryne, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at ,£21. .15. .6. Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Painstown. Ardmulchan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2| m. N. E. from Navan. It is situate on the River Boy»e. This parish contains 1964 acres of land. See, Painstown. — " By an Inquisition taken in the 10th of King James, it was found, that in the parish church of St. Mary was a perpetual Chantry of one Priest, who was constantly to celebrate Service therein. The Chantry was a Body corporate, &c." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibertt. p. 512.

    ARDNACRANNA, in the. Barony of , Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster. — According to Mr. Archdall, here was a Friary of Carmelites. But we know nothing further of it.

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52. Perpetual Chantry at Kilberry parish church of St. Mary

    Kilberry · townland · Meath

    According to Mr. Archdall, there was a Perpetual Chantry of two Priests, or Chaplains, in the parish church of St. Mary at Kilberry. The parish is in the Barony of Morgallion, Co. Meath.

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    KILBERRY, in the Barony of Morgallion, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at £\8. Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Donogh Patrick. Kilberry is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 3^ in. N. from Navan. This parish contains <226"0 acres of land. See, Donogh Patrick. According to Mr. Archdall, there was a Perpetual Chantry of two Priests, or Chaplains, in the parish church of St. Mary here.

    KILBIAN, in the Barony of , KING'S COUNTY, and Province of

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53. Perpetual Chantry in St. Patrick's, Trim

    Trim · town · Meath

    In the parish church of St. Patrick in Trim, there was a Perpetual Chantry endowed for three priests.

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    a considerable time as a garrison. — The Gray Friary was dedicated to St. Bonaventure, and in general was called, The Observanrine Friary of Trim ; it was originally founded by King John; though others say by the family of Plunket. This Friary is totally demolished, and the present Session-house is erected on part of the ancient foundation. Father Richard Plunket, who wrote an Irish Dictionary, now in the Public Library of Dublin, resided in this convent. — The Dominican Friary, situated near the gate leading to Athboy, was founded in honour of the Virgin Mary, A. D. ]£65, by Geoffrey de" Geneville, Lord of Meath. — The Priory of Crossbearers was dedicated to St. John the Baptist; one of the Bishops of Meath was said to be the founder, and his successors in that See were great benefactors to this Priory. We are told, that this was a truly magnificent building: and it is probable, that the Parliaments of Trim were holden in the great hall of this house : the walls are still in being. — Here was a Convent of Nuns. — There was an ancient Church here, called The Church of the Grecians ; which may be some proof that the Grecians of old made a settlement in this kingdom. — We also find, in the parish church of St. Patrick in this town, a Perpetual Chantry of three Priests."— Archdall's Monast. Hibcrn. pp. 575. et seg.

    TRIMLESTOWN, in the Barony of Navan, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a Chapelry. It is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2 m. W. N. W. from Trim. Here is the handsome Seat of Lord

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54. Phoenix Park described as Royal Demesne

    Phoenix Park · electoral division · Dublin

    Phoenix Park adjoins the west end of Dublin as a Royal Demesne of great beauty. It extends above two miles in length and a mile and a half in breadth on the north side of the Liffey.

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    City of Dublin in a short tract ; but it would be unpardonable to omit some of its principal features. It extends above two rniles in every direction, and is rapidly increasing in size, opulence, and beauty. The River Liffey, which passes through its centre, is crossed by six Bridges, one of which is of great elegance. The Harbour is defended from the inclemency of the winds and waves by a strong mole or wall, extending nearly four miles in length, and terminating with a Light-house, which is erected about a mile from the Eastern and adjacent to the Southern bar. Corresponding to this handsome and useful Pharos, there stands on the Promontory of Hoath, which forms the North side of the Bay, another very complete Light-house. The vast number of country-houses, and neat villages, which cover the shores of the Bay, the varied and undulating summits of the Wicklow Mountains in the southern back-ground, and the prospect of the City at the West end, compose one of the grandest scenes that can be imagined. Of the many Public Edifices that adorn it, the most remarkable are, — THE CASTLE, which stands nearly in the middle of the city, and is the residence of the Viceroy,— THE PARLIAMENT-HOUSE; — THEUNIVERSITV,— THE ROYAL EXCHANGE, — and THE CUSTOM-HOUSE ;— all buildings of great magnificence. THE COURTS of JUSTICE are almost finished in the same style,— THE LINEN HALL,— THE BAR- RACKS,—HOSPITALS for Invalids,— for the children of sailors and of soldiers, for the education of youth, and for the reception of the aged and infirm of various descriptions— are too numerous to mention separately. THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY was incorporated in 1786. THE DUBLIN SOCIETY, for the improvement of agriculture and useful arts, which was incorporated so early as the year 1749, has truly answered the end of its institution, by promoting objects of the utmost importance to Ireland. Two Canals are begun on the opposite sides of the river, with which they are immediately to communicate. The Southern Navigation extends upwards of forty miles, to the River Barrow, which is navigable ; and a branch of this canal is carried on in a western direction towards the Shannon. The Northern Canal has also communication with that great River in the County of Longford, and, by a collateral Cut unites with the Boyne navigation. To the West end of the town adjoins THE PHOZNIX PARK, a Royal Demesne of great beauty, which extends above two miles in length, and a mile and an half in breadth, on the North side of the Liffey. The Corporation of this City consists of a Lord Mayor, Recorder, 24 Aldermen (all of whom are Justices of the Peace), two Sheriffs, a Common Council, and other Officers. It is almost needless to say, that most branches of commerce and every kind of trade are exercised in Dublin, and that the city is daily advancing in wealth and industry. The first mention, which we find of the See of Dublin, is in the Seventh century. In the year 1 152 it was erected into an Archbishoprick, which is valued in the King's Books at £534,.. 15..%% Irish Money : And, in 1£14, the Bishoprick of Glandelagh, which had been founded in the Sixth century, was incorporated with Dublin. It is 50

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55. Pillar formations beginning at Dunseverick peninsula

    near Dunseverick · population centre · Antrim · 1747

    Pocock observed the beginning of the basalt pillar formations in the sea-cliffs at the peninsula called Dunseverick, about five miles from the Giant's Causeway. The cliffs formed little semicircular bays offering beautiful views of upper and middle strata.

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    LL. D., to.Xhe Royal Society of London, and inserted in the Philosophical Transactions, vol. 48. part 1. pp. 226. et seq. — " In a Letter, which I wrote in 1747 to Martin Folkes, Esq., President of The Royal Society, which was read in January, and printed in the Philosophical Transactions for that month, I observed, in relation to the Giant's Causeway, that there appeared in the Sea-Cliffs three strata of Pillars between 30 and 40 feet high, with strata of a black Rock between them ; that the Causeway itself was the lowest of all these, extending in a point into the sea; and that another is seen towards the top of the Cliff. Last summer I took another view of it ; I went from Bally- Castle, which is about 10 miles to the East of the Causeway. When I came two miles to the West of Bally-Castle, within less than a mile of Ballintoy, half a mile to the South of the Sea-cliffs, and about a quarter to the South of the road, I saw the same kind of Pillars in a low hill ; I observed both Hexagons and Pentagons. The Rocks towards the sea appeared as if they were formed in the same manner ; but when I came to them, I found it was only common rock in several strata, and perpendicular joints. I went on about two miles to a Peninsula, called Donseverik, where I saw some tendency iu the rock towards this work of nature; and going about half a mile further, came to the beginning of the pillars in the Sea-cliff, as I believe, about five miles from the Causeway ; and the shore and cliffs being shaped mostly in little semicircular Bays, I had many very beautiful views of the upper and middle strata of Pillars : in one, particularly, they had much of the appearance of ruined Portico's one over the other; and turning the little end of a Spy- «glass, it appeared something like the ruins of Palmyra, as a View of them is represented in a Copper-plate, published in the Philosophical Transactions. This wonderful work of nature is continued on in the cliffs for about a quarter of a mile beyond the Giant's Causeway. I saw it again in the road to Coleraine, five miles to the West of the Causeway, in a low hill a furlong to the South of the Road, and two miles to the South of the Sea. The Pillars here arc small ; and being about a mile and a half from Ballimagarry, where the Earl of Antrim has a ruined house, lately burnt down, it served, as I suppose, for a Quarry for building part of that bouse in which I saw a great number of the stones, and particularly one of nine sides. I saw others near two miles farther, to the South of the road in a low hill, within two miles of Coleraine ; so that the whole extends for about eleven Irish miles, or fourteen English. — As I spent a week at the Causeway, and sent away by sea to Dublin as great a variety of the stones as C could conveniently get, particularly a large octagon, Avith the eight large stones round it ; a pair of less, with eight pair, that encompass it ; two small pentagon pillars, about fourteen inches over, one of them 3 feet 10J inches high, the other 5 feet 7 inches ; one hexagon pillar, about the same size, and 5 feet 5 inches high; all which I have placed in my garden ; so I have had an opportunity of considering it at leisure. It is a black stone, weighty and brittle : and I have been informed, that it was tried in a Glasshouse, and that it melted with kelp, so as to make the black glass bottles : which

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56. Playwright George Farquhar born in Londonderry

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1678

    The celebrated dramatic writer George Farquhar was born in Londonderry in the year 1678.

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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

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57. Plunder and destruction of St. Dabeoc's monastery, 1207

    near Lough Derg · lake or lakes · Donegal · 1207

    Despite its reputed holiness, the celebrated monastery on St. Dabeoc's Island in Lough Derg was plundered and burned to ashes by Bratachas O'Boyle and Mac Mahon in 1207. Three yearly festivals were held in honour of St. Dabeoc, who was said to be buried in the abbey.

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    founded, as some say, by the great Apostle of Ireland, but others give the foundation to St. Dabeoc, who was also called Mobeoc and Beonan ; he was brother to St. Canoe, who flourished about the year 492. St. Dabeoc is Patron of this church, where three Festivals are holden to his honour'yearly, on the 1st of January, 24th of July, and 16th of December. St. Dabeoc is said to have been buried in this abbey, which he made subject to the great Abbey of Armagh. It had a new Chapel, witli convenient houses for the Monks, the remains of which may yet be seen. One of the Saint Patricks was Prior here about the year 850. — Notwithstanding the reputed holiness of this celebrated monastery, it was plundered and reduced to ashes by Bratachas O'Boyle and Mac Mahon. A. D. 1207. John was Prior, in 1353. — St. Patrick's Purgatory, as it is called, was first fixed in this Island, but it being near to the shore, and a bridge from the main-land giving the people a free and easy access into it, the cave was closed up, and another was opened in a lesser Island, about half a mile from the shore. Some people have given the invention of this purgatory to the great St. Patrick, but others, with more probability, ascribe it to Patrick who was Prior here about the year 850. This purgatory continued a long time in high repute both at home and abroad. We find, in our records, several safe conducts granted by the Kings of England to foreigners desirous to visit it, and particularly in the year 1358, to Maletesta Ungarus, Knt. ; another bearing the same date, to Nicholas de Beccario, a Nobleman of Ferraria ; and, in 1397, one to Raymond, Viscount de Perilleux and Knight of Rhodes, with a train of 20 Men and 30 Horses. But this purgatory must have fallen afterwards into disrepute, for we find, that by the authority of the Pope, Alexander VI (he having considered the same in the light of imposition), it was demolished on St. Patrick's Day, in the the year 1497, by the Father Guardian of the Franciscans of Donegal, and some other persons of the Deanery, of Loughern, who were deputed for this purpose by the Bishop. A Canon of the priory of St. Dabeoc usually resided on the Island, for the service of the church and pilgrims.— The extent of this island is scarcely three quarters of an Irish acre ; the Cave of the purgatory is built of free-stone, and covered with broad flags and green turf laid over them ; in length, within the walls, it measures sixteen feet and an half, and in breadth, about two feet and an inch; when the door is shut, no light can be discovered, save what enters at a small window in the corner. In 1630, the government of Ireland thought fit to have it finally suppressed, and it was accordingly dug up, to the no small distress and loss of the Roman Catholic C\ci^y.n—ArchdairsMonaat. Hibern. p. 102. It is said to have been called formerly Fin Lough, or, The White. Lake.

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58. Pocock's geological survey of Giant's Causeway pillars

    near Giant's Causeway · population centre · Antrim · 1747

    Rev. Richard Pocock described three strata of hexagonal and pentagonal pillars in the sea-cliffs at Giant's Causeway, extending about eleven Irish miles along the coast. He observed the formations from Ballycastle to Coleraine and sent specimens to Dublin.

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    LL. D., to.Xhe Royal Society of London, and inserted in the Philosophical Transactions, vol. 48. part 1. pp. 226. et seq. — " In a Letter, which I wrote in 1747 to Martin Folkes, Esq., President of The Royal Society, which was read in January, and printed in the Philosophical Transactions for that month, I observed, in relation to the Giant's Causeway, that there appeared in the Sea-Cliffs three strata of Pillars between 30 and 40 feet high, with strata of a black Rock between them ; that the Causeway itself was the lowest of all these, extending in a point into the sea; and that another is seen towards the top of the Cliff. Last summer I took another view of it ; I went from Bally- Castle, which is about 10 miles to the East of the Causeway. When I came two miles to the West of Bally-Castle, within less than a mile of Ballintoy, half a mile to the South of the Sea-cliffs, and about a quarter to the South of the road, I saw the same kind of Pillars in a low hill ; I observed both Hexagons and Pentagons. The Rocks towards the sea appeared as if they were formed in the same manner ; but when I came to them, I found it was only common rock in several strata, and perpendicular joints. I went on about two miles to a Peninsula, called Donseverik, where I saw some tendency iu the rock towards this work of nature; and going about half a mile further, came to the beginning of the pillars in the Sea-cliff, as I believe, about five miles from the Causeway ; and the shore and cliffs being shaped mostly in little semicircular Bays, I had many very beautiful views of the upper and middle strata of Pillars : in one, particularly, they had much of the appearance of ruined Portico's one over the other; and turning the little end of a Spy- «glass, it appeared something like the ruins of Palmyra, as a View of them is represented in a Copper-plate, published in the Philosophical Transactions. This wonderful work of nature is continued on in the cliffs for about a quarter of a mile beyond the Giant's Causeway. I saw it again in the road to Coleraine, five miles to the West of the Causeway, in a low hill a furlong to the South of the Road, and two miles to the South of the Sea. The Pillars here arc small ; and being about a mile and a half from Ballimagarry, where the Earl of Antrim has a ruined house, lately burnt down, it served, as I suppose, for a Quarry for building part of that bouse in which I saw a great number of the stones, and particularly one of nine sides. I saw others near two miles farther, to the South of the road in a low hill, within two miles of Coleraine ; so that the whole extends for about eleven Irish miles, or fourteen English. — As I spent a week at the Causeway, and sent away by sea to Dublin as great a variety of the stones as C could conveniently get, particularly a large octagon, Avith the eight large stones round it ; a pair of less, with eight pair, that encompass it ; two small pentagon pillars, about fourteen inches over, one of them 3 feet 10J inches high, the other 5 feet 7 inches ; one hexagon pillar, about the same size, and 5 feet 5 inches high; all which I have placed in my garden ; so I have had an opportunity of considering it at leisure. It is a black stone, weighty and brittle : and I have been informed, that it was tried in a Glasshouse, and that it melted with kelp, so as to make the black glass bottles : which

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59. Portrush as a small fishing-town on the River Bann

    near Portrush · town · Antrim

    Portrush, in the barony of Dunluce, County Antrim, was described as a small fishing-town situated near the mouth of the River Bann, five miles north of Coleraine.

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    PORT-RUSH, in the Barony of Dunluce, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster. It is 5m. N. from Coleraine. A small Fishing-town, near the mouth of the River Bann,

    PORTSHANGAN, in the Barony of Corkery, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster: aR., valued in the^King's Books at £2..$.. 8 Irish Money, beingone of the parishes which constitute the Union of Portlemon. Portshangan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m. N. N. W. from Mullingar. This parish contains 1300 acres of land. It is situate upon Lough Hoyle. It is in the Deanery of Mullingar. See, Portlemoii.

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60. Powerscourt cataract on the River Dargel

    Powerscourt · parish · Wicklow

    Powerscourt, also known as Stagonil, is situated on the River Dargel where there is a celebrated cataract. The place gives the title of Viscount to the Wingfield family.

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    POWERSCOURT, or, STAGONIL, in the Barony of Half Rathdown, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster: aV., with the Prebend in St. Patrick's Cathedral annexed, valued in the King's Books at ,£l..!3..4 Irish Money: a Church, in good order: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Michael Sandys, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and a Stall in the Cathedral, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Powerscourt is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 3m. W. S. W. from Bray. It is situate upon the River Dargel, where there is a celebrated Cataract. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Wingfield.

    POWERSTOWN, in the Barony of Gowran, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster: a consolidated R. and V. ; the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at .£2. .13. .4 Irish Money: a Church, in repair: no Glebe House: six Glebe Lands, but none contiguous, and containing in the whole 12 acres: The Rev. John Kennedy, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident in the parish of Feathard, in the Diocese of Ferns, which he holds by Faculty with this Benefice: the duties are discharged by his Curate, The Rev. Mr. Silleto, who resides at Gowran. Powerstown is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 4j in. S. E. b, S. from Gowran. The Fair is holden on the 31st of May.

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