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. Royal College of St. Patrick at Maynooth

   Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1795–1802

   The Royal College of St. Patrick at Maynooth was instituted by Act of Parliament in 1795 for the education of Roman Catholic ecclesiastical students, accommodating 200 students with plans for 200 more. A Lay College was also established by private subscription in 1802.

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   MAYNOOTH, or, LARAHBRYAN, in the Barony of Salt, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a Prebend, and Vicarage : the Prehend is valued in the King's Books at <£23..2..3 Irish Money: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Thomas Tisdall, A. B., the Prebendary (in 1806), who has a Stall in the Cathedral: The Vicarage is valued in the King's Books at £l7..6..8 Irish Money : a Church, in good order: a Glebe House; and a Glebe, of 6 acres, near the church: The Rev. Nicholas Ashe, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Maynooth is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is ll£ m. W. b. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of May, 19th of September, and 9th of October. Here is a Charter School for 50 Girls. Near this is Carton House, the superb Mansion of His Grace The Duke of Leinster. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ST. PATRICK, MAYNOOTH, for the education of persons professing the Roman Catholic religion, was instituted by Act of Parliament, in the year 1795. The Building consists of lodging-rooms, schools, a church, library, hall, and different offices, suitable to the accommodation of 200 Ecclesiastical Students, besides a President, Vice-President, Dean, Bursar, Professors, and Servants : And an extension of one of the wings is far advanced for the reception of 200 additional Students. THE LAY COLLEGE, at Maynooth, was established by Private Subscription, in 1802. — " Gerald Earl of Kildare founded a College adjoining this town, in which he placed a Provost, and Vice-Provost, with five Priests or Fellows, two Clerks, and three Boys, to pray for his soul, and the soul'of his wife; And William, Archbishop of Dublin, on the 6th of October, in the year 1518, granted his especial confirmation." — -ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 333.

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2. Royal Dock-yard and fortifications on Hawlbowling Island

   near Haulbowline Island · townland · Cork

   Hawlbowling Island, about half a mile south of Cove in Cork Harbour, contains roughly twenty acres and is well protected by extensive fortifications. A Royal Dock-yard is located on the island.

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   HAWLBOWLING, ISLAND, in the Barony of Barrymore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. It is £ m. S. from Cove, in the Harbour of Cork. Here is a Royal Dock-yard. And the Island, which contains about twenty acres, is well protected by extensive fortifications.

   HAZELHATCH, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is 8 m. S. W. from Dublin. A village.

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3. Royal safe-conducts for foreign pilgrims to Lough Derg

   near Lough Derg · lake or lakes · Donegal · 1358–1397

   St. Patrick's Purgatory at Lough Derg maintained high repute abroad, with English kings granting safe-conducts to foreign visitors. In 1358 safe-conducts were issued to Maletesta Ungarus and Nicholas de Beccario of Ferraria, and in 1397 to Raymond, Viscount de Perilleux with a train of 20 men and 30 horses.

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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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4. Ruined castle and Knights Templar house at Baldongan

   Baldongan · street · Dublin

   Baldongan in County Dublin had a castle, property of the Lords of Howth, that was in ruins. According to Archdall, the Knights Templars had a house there dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

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   BALDONGAN, in the Barony of Balruddery, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at o£3..13..4 Irish Money : no Church : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. Christopher Robinson, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident: the duties are discharged by his Curate, The Rev. Henry Johnson, who resides in the adjoining parish, at a Salary of <£'50. per annum. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Parish contains only 450 acres of land, and the annual value to the Incumbent is only <£54. Baldongan is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 14 m. N. N. E. from Dublin. The Castle, which is the property of the Lords of How th, is in ruins. According to Mr. Archdall, the Knights Templars had an house here, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

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5. Ruined castle at Kilgobbin, County Dublin

   Kilgobbin · townland · Dublin

   Kilgobbin, situated about six miles south-by-east of Dublin, had a castle that was in ruins by the early nineteenth century. The parish formed part of the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Dublin.

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   KILGOBBIN, in the Barony of Half Rathdown, Co. of DUBLIV, and Province of Leinster : a Perpetual Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Dublin: a Church, in good order: a Glebe House : a Glebe, of 14 acres, about a mile from the church: The Rev. Hayes P. Quead, the Resident Curate (in 1806), who enjoys all the Tythes and emoluments of the parish, amounting to <£l37..17..6 per annum. Kilgobbin is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 6 m. S. b. E. from Dublin. The Castle is in ruins. See, Sf. Peter's, Dublin.

   KILGOGHLIN, in the Barony of , Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Prpvince of

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6. Ruined castle at Tallow

   Tallow · town · Waterford

   The castle at Tallow, situated near the River Bride, is now in ruins. The borough jurisdiction of the Sovereign and Burgesses has fallen into disuse.

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   TALLOW, in the Barony of Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster: an entire Rectory, Episcopally united, in the year 17C8, when the present Incumbent took possession of this Benefice, to the Vicarage of Killwatermoy ; and it appears, that it has always been holden so united : a Church, in repair, in the parish of Tallow: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of one rood, contiguous to the church-yard in Tallow; and, a Glebe, of 2^ acres, in Killwatermoy, close to the site of the old church there: these Glebes are not contiguous, that of Killwatermoy being about two miles distant from the church of Tallow : The Hon. and Rev. Robert Moore, the Incumbent (in!806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Tallow is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 104^ m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of March, the day after Trinity Sunday, 10th of October, and 8th of December. It was erected into a Borough, at the request of the first Earl of Cork : its Charter bears date, 10°. James I, by which the Liberties of the Borough were extended one mile and an half beyond the church every way; but the jurisdiction of the Sovereign and Burgesses is gone into disuse. The Castle is in ruins. It is situate near the River Bride. The parishes in the Union of Tallow are contiguous; that, of Tallow being about two miles square. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the entire Rectory of Tallow might stand alone; and a Glebe House ought to be built on the Glebe.

   TALLOW-BRIDGE, in the Barony of Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. of WA- TERFOUD, and Province of Munster. It is i in. N. from Tallow. A village, situate on the River Bride.

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7. Ruined church at Fennor on the River Boyne

   Fennor · townland · Meath

   The parish of Fennor, situated on the River Boyne in the Barony of Duleek, has its church in ruins with no glebe, house, or curate's salary. It lies one mile south of Slane.

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   FENNOR, in the Barony of Duleek, Co. of MEATM, and Province of Leinster : a R., entirely Impropriate : the Church is in ruins : no Glebe, or House: no Curate's Salary allowed. Fennor is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is im. S. from Slane. It is situate on the River Boy tie.

   FENNOR, in the Barony of Slewardagh and Compsey, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a Rectory entire, being the Corps of the Prebend, which is valued in the King's Books at ,£8. Irish Money : a Church, about to be built: no Glebe House: some Glebe Land has been withholden, but will, it is expected, be shortly restored: The Rev. M. N. Thompson, the Prebendary (in 1806), who has cure of. souls, and having been very lately collated, is not yet resident. Fennor is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 7^m. \V. b. S. from Frcshford. This parish contains 2918 acres of land.

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8. Ruined church at Fenoagh, anciently Finwaghe, on the Suir

   Fenoagh · parish · Waterford

   Fenoagh, anciently called Finwaghe, is a parish in the Barony of Upper Third, Waterford, situated upon the River Suir about three miles south-east of Carrick-on-Suir. Its church is in ruins and it forms part of the Union of Dysart.

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   FENOAGH, anciently, FINWAGHE, in the Barony of Upper Third, Co. of WATKRFORD, and Province of Munster : an entire Rectory, valued in the King's Books at <£2..y..S Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dysart : the Church is in ruins. Fenoagh is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 3 in. S. E. from Carrick upon Suir. It is situate upon the River Suir. This parish is about a mile and an half in length, and one mile in breadth. See, Dysart, and Clonegan.

   FENOUGH, v. F1NNOF,

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9. Ruined church at Kilgrant near Clonmel

   Kilgrant · parish · Tipperary

   Kilgrant, about one and a half miles north-east of Clonmel in County Tipperary, had a church in ruins. It was a rectory impropriate and vicarage forming part of the Union of Clonmell.

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   K1LGRANT, in the Barony of Iffa and OflTa, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a Rectory Impropriate; and Vicarage, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Clonmell : The Church is in ruins. Kilgrant is. in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is if m. N. E. from Clonmell. See, Clonmdl.

   KILGUAN, in the Barony of Longford, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at «£l..lO..O sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kiltormer. Kilguan is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tuam. It is 5 in. W. S. W. from Eyrecourt. See, Kiltormer.

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10. Ruined church at Lisgenan on the River Licky

    Lisgenan or Grange · parish · Waterford

    The church at Lisgenan, situated upon the River Licky near St. George's Channel, was in ruins. The parish was part of the Union of Templemihil in the Diocese of Lismore.

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    LISGENAN, in the Barony of Decies within Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister : a Rectory Impropriate : and Vicarage, constituting part of the Union of Tcmplemihil : the Church is in ruins. Lisgenan is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 5| m. S. from Dungarvan. It is situate upon the River Licky, and near to St. George's Channel. See, Templemihil, and Kinsalebeg.

    LISGOOL, in the Barony of Magheraboy, Co. of FERMANAGH, and Province of Ulster. — " In the early ages of Christianity, a Monastery was founded here, where we find the Festival of St. Aid, or Hugh, of Lisgovel, was observed on the 25th of January. An Abbey, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, was afterwards founded here, and probably on the site of the ancient Monastery, for Regular Canons, following the rule of St. Augustin, by Mac Noellus Mackenlef> King of Ulster, in the year 1106. — This abbey having gone to ruin for want of necessary repairs, and Divine Service being totally neglected therein, the Abbot Cahill Mac Brian, Mac Cuchonnaght Maguire, entered into articles with Cuchonnaght Fitz-Cuchonnaght Maguire, lord of the Country of Fermanagh, to restore it to its pristine state. Maguire being grieved at seeing the church, which he and the principal people of the country had chosen for the place of their sepulture, so nearly demolished, requested the before mentioned Lord Abbot to surrender his title, and suffer him to provide another Order for the House, who should keep it in proper repair, and engage that there should be constantly Divine Service therein. The Abbot, together with the Bishop and Chapter, entered into an agreement which received the Confirmation of the Pope, who ordered the Franciscan Friars to take

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11. Ruined church at Mortlestown

    Mortlestown · parish · Tipperary

    The church at Mortlestown, a parish near Cahir in County Tipperary, is described as being in ruins. The parish contains about 900 acres of land.

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    MORTLESTOWN, in the Barony of Iffa and Offa, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster: an entire Rectory, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Oughteragh: The Church is in ruins. Mortlestown is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 2£ m. N. b. E. from Cahir. This parish contains about 900 acres of land. See, Oughteragh.

    MOSSTOWN, in the Barony of Ardee, Co. of LOUTH, and Province of Leinster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute (he Union of Collon. Mosstown is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 1^- in. W. S. W. from Dunleer. This parish contains 2252 acres of land,

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12. Ruined church at Newcastle, County Waterford

    Newcastle · parish · Waterford

    The church at Newcastle in the Barony of Middle Third, County Waterford, was in ruins at the time of writing. The parish was part of the Union of Donhill in the Diocese of Lismore.

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    NEWCASTLE, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster : a Rectory Improprjate, and Vicarage valued in the King's Books at ,£3..14..0 Irish Money; being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Donhill: the Church is in ruins. Newcastle is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 7 m. W. S. W. from Waterford. See, Donhill, and Monks Land.

    NEWCASTLE, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of WiCKtow, and Province of Leinster: a R. (and a V. endowed): no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Singleton I larpur, A. B., the Incumbent, in 1 806, and who holds also the Union of Monkstown : the V. is valued in the King's Books at <£2. Irish Money : a Church, in good order : a Glebe House, building ; and a Glebe, of 1 a. 1 r. 28 p., near the church: and another, of la. Or. 17 p., one mile from it: The Rev. Thomas Brownrigg, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Newcastle is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 2^ m. S. S. E. from Newtown Mount Kennedy. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of April, 10th of July, 1st of September, and 6th of December. It is situate near to the Sea-coast.

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13. Ruins of 1484 Augustinian Friary in Naas

    Naas · town · Kildare · 1484

    A house for Friars Eremites of the Order of St. Augustin was founded in Naas in 1484. The ruins of the building could still be seen at the foot of the mount at the farther end of the town.

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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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14. Ruins of a church at Ardea parish

    Ardea · parish · Laois

    The union of Coolbanagher and Ardea included a churchyard of about one fourth of an acre situated at the ruins of a church in the parish of Ardea. A new church had been built in Coolbanagher, while the old church at Ardea survived only as ruins.

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    QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster ; aR., Episcopally united, on the 25th of February 1804, when the present Incumbent took possession, to the R. of Ardea : a new Church, in Coolbanagher : a Glebe House, and a Glebe, of 26 acres and 22 perches, near the church : and there is a Church-yard of about one fourth of an acre, at the ruins of a church in the parish of Ardea: The Rev. Robert Vicars, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls in both parishes, is resident, and performs the duties in person. Colbanagher is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 2^ m. S. W. from Enio. The parishes in this Union are contiguous : Coolbanagber containing, according to the county and parish books, 3237 acres ; and Ardea, 3470; But the Incumbent is of opinion, that there are about 2000 acres more in the whole.

    COOLBENGER, v. COOLBANAGHER.

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15. Ruins of ancient castle at Kildangan

    Kildangan · townland · Kildare

    At Kildangan in County Kildare, situated about four and a half miles south-west-by-south from Kildare town, there were the ruins of an ancient castle. Fairs were held there on the 1st of May and 29th of September.

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    KILDANGAN, in the Barony of Ophaly, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Lackagh. Kildangan is in the Diocese of Kildarc, and Province of Dublin. It is 4^ m. S. W. b. S. from Kildare. The Fairs arc holden on the 1st of May, arid 29th of September. Here are the ruins of an ancient Castle. See, Lackagh.

    KILDARE, in the Barony of Ophaly, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at £49--6..8 Irish Money : The Hon. and Right Rev. Charles Lindsay, D. D., Lord Bishop, in ] 806' : The Cathedral Church of St. Bridget, of which the Members are, The Rev. Dixie Blundell, D. D., Dean (see, Cloncurry}: The Rev. William Maunsell, A. M., Precentor (see, Came), and who is also Archdeacon of the Diocese, which is valued in the King's Books at <£lo..3..2 Irish Money : The Rev. Arthur Mac Guire, Chancellor: The Rev. John Bayly, Treasurer (see, Knavenstotoi) : There are four Prebendaries ; and four Minor Canons, The Rev. John Williamson, being the first Canon, The Rev. Arthur John Preston, being the second Canon, The Rev. Francis Mac Guire, being the third Canon, and The Rev. Ralph Dillon, being the fourth Canon. To this church are appropriated the parishes of Dunmourgill, Came, Knavenstown, and Lea, the respective Vicarages of which are stated under the titles of the present Incumbents. There are here no Residences of any kind, belonging to the church, for the occupation of the Dean and Chapter, who are poorly endowed. The Bishop has not thought proper to call the Dean to the exercise of his duty, on account of his great age and infirmities. The other Members of the Cathedral are represented by a Canon, who resides at present in the town, and performs duty for them all. The Revenues of the church, though inconsiderable, are faithfully employed in keeping the choir in good repair : but the nave has been long in ruins. The Bishop of Kildare (who is always Dean of Christ Church, in Dublin) has no Residence in his Diocese. There is extant in the Registry a Map of lands, belonging; i

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16. Ruins of a religious house at Ballynoe

    Ballynoe · townland · Cork

    In the parish of Ballynoe, County Cork, there are large ruins of an ancient building locally said to have been a religious house. The parish is in the Diocese of Cloyne and lies about five miles west of Tallow.

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    BALLYNOE, in the Barony of Kilnatalloon, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a R. and V. : the Rectory has been united, for time immemorial, by Act of Council, to the R. of Aghern : the Vicarage has also been united, for time immemorial, by Act of Council, to the V. of Knockmourn. Ballynoe is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. W. from Tallow. See, Aghern, and Knockmourn. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this parish is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. There are large ruins of an ancient building here, which are said to have been a Religious House.

    BALLYNTEMPLE, in the Barony of Clonmoghan, Co. of CAVAN, and Province of Ulster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Deanery of Kilmore, and is valued in the King's Books at £6. sterling: a Church, repairing : a Glebe, scattered through different parishes. Ballyntemple is in the Diocese of Kilmore, and Province of Armagh. It is 6f m. S. b. W. from Cavan. This parish is four miles in length, and two and an half in breadth, and contains about 3000 acres of land. See, Kilmore.

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17. Ruins of Baun-richen near Fertagh

    Fertagh · parish · Kilkenny

    Near Fertagh in County Kilkenny stands a ruin called Baun-richen, said to have been part of the ancient Monastery of Fertagh, probably its farmhouse.

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    BAVVN, or BLACKNOW, in the Barony of Gallmoy, Co. of KILKENNY, and! Province of Lcinster: a Grange, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Burnchurch. Bawn is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. The Fairs are holden on Ascension-day, and 29th of October. See, Burnchurch. — " Not far from Fertagh is a ruin, called ' Baun-richen, which is said to' have been part of the ancient Monastery of Fertagh, and probably was the farmhouse belonging to it." — Archdalfs Mouast. Hibern. p. 351.

    BAWNBOY, in the Barony of Tullaghaghj Co. of CAVAN, and Province of Ulster. It is8f m. N.W. from Killcshandra. A village.

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18. Ruins of church at Coolstuff, Wexford, with Down Survey glebe lands

    Coolstuff · townland · Wexford

    The parish of Coolstuff in Wexford had no functioning church, but ruins of the old church stood at Furfongttown, where the incumbent built a certified glebe house on four and a half acres. A separate glebe of one acre at Ballyshelan, recorded in the Down Survey, had not been in the prebendary's possession within living memory.

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    COOLSTUFF, in the Barony of Shelmaleire, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster: a R., being the Corps of the Prebend of Coolstuff in the Cathedral of Ferns, which is valued in the King's Books at <£10..5..0 Irish Money: the V. is valued in the King's Books at <£2..1 1..0 Irish Money : no Church: a good Glebe House, built by the present Incumbent, which is certified for, on 4J acres of Glebe, at Furfongttown, contiguous to the ruins of the church ; and also a Glebe, of la. Or. 20 p., according to the Down Survey, at Ballyshelan, a mile and an half from the former, but which has not been in possession of the Prebendary, within

    the memory of man : The Rev. William Hinson, the Incumbent (in 1806), who 2

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19. Ruins of church at Knockavilly

    Knockavilly · parish · Cork

    Knockavilly possessed a church of which ruins survived, with glebe land situated within a quarter of a mile of those ruins. A further church stood at nearby Brinny, about a mile from part of the glebe.

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    KNOCKAVILLY, in the Barony of Muskerry, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a Rectory, and Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at £6.. 10.. 0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Brinny : a Glebe, of 30 acres, within a quarter of a mile from the ruins of the church ; and 12 acres, about half a mile therefrom, and a mile from the church at Brinny. Knockavilly is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. N. N. E. from Bandonbridge. See, Brinny.

    KNOCKBRIDE, in the Barony of Clonchee, Co. of CAVAV, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£2..1..4 sterling: a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House; but the incumbent has memorialed to build; 188 acres of Glebe, contiguous to the church: The Rev. Daniel Palmer, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls ; the duties are discharged by a nonresident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Knockbride is in the Diocese of Kilmore, and Province of Armagh. It is 5m. N. from Bailieborough.

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20. Ruins of churches at Dunkitt and Kilcollum

    Dunkitt · townland · Kilkenny

    The parish of Dunkitt contains ruins of its old church, adjoining which is a glebe of three roods. A further glebe of 23 acres joins the ruins of the church of Kilcollum, another parish in the union.

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    DUNKITT, in the Barony of Ida, Igrin, and Ibercon, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a V., united by Act of Council, at a time unknown, to the Vicarages of Gaulskill, Kilcollum, and Kiltokegan: a Church, in perfect repair, in the Parish of Gaulskill : no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is under orders to build: three Glebes; one, of 3 roods, adjoining the church of Gaulskill; another, of three roods, joining the ruins of the church of Dunkitt; and the third, of 23 acres, joining the ruins of the church of Kilcollum: The Rev. Edward Hunt, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, in all parts of his Benefice, is resident in the Parish of Jerpoint (whereof he is Curate), and discharge? the duties, assisted by a Curate, at a Salary of £15. per annum. Dunkitt is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 5 m. N. b. W. from Waterford. The Parishes in the Union of Dunkitt join each other, according to the County Book, and contain about 8000 acres of land.

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21. Ruins of churches at Kilmodum and Muckully near Dunmore

    Dunmore · townland · Kilkenny

    The parish of Dunmore in County Kilkenny, situated on the River Nore, had glebes adjoining the ruins of the churches of Kilmodum and Muckully. These two parishes lay about two miles from Dunmore and adjoined it.

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    DUNMORE, within the County of the City of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V. ; the Vicarage being .valued in the King's Books at £7. Irish Money, and united by Act of Council, at a time unknown, to the Vicarages of Kilmodum, and Muckully : a Church, in good condition, in Dunmore : no Glebe House: three Glebes; one, of 15 acres, contiguous to the church, in the parish of Dunmore ; another, of 3 acres, in Kilmodum, contiguous to the ruins of its church; and the third, of 4 acres, in Muckully, contiguous to the ruins of its church : The Rev. Anthony Pack, the Rector and Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of his Benefice, is resident, by permission, in Kilkenny, as Master of The Duke of Ormond's School, and discharges the duties in person. Dunmore is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 3£ m. N. from Kilkenny. It is situate upon the River Nore. The parishes of Muckully, and Kilmodum, are two miles distant from Dunmore, and adjoin thereto ; they are about three miles in length.

    DUNMOURGILL, or, DUROUGHILL, in the Barony of Ikeath and Oughterany, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a II. and V., valued in the King's Books at £0..6..0 Irish Money, being a parish appropriated to the Cathedral Church of St. Bridget, Kildare. Dunmourgill is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 6% m. S. W. from Maynooth.

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22. Ruins of Deanery House at Lismore

    Lismore · town · Waterford

    In the parish of Lismore, a few perches of land held the ruins of a Deanery House. The Dean resided within half a mile of Lismore Cathedral, though the charter and all documents concerning the Deanery establishment were lost.

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    which is valued in the King's Books at £13. sterling: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 29 acres, in the parish ofTubrid; a Parcel of Land, in the parish of Lismore, belonging to the Deanery, and containing 469 a. 2 r. 2 p. ; and a few Perches of Land, in the parish of Lismore, on which the ruins of a Deanery House stand: these Lands are not contiguous : Tubrid ( ilebc being very near the church, and 12 miles from Lismore Cathedral, and about 14 miles from the Deanery Land, which is near <J miles from the Cathedral of Lismore: The Rev. John Scott, the Incumbent (in 1806): It is alleged, that the Dean of Lismore has not cure of souls ; but the Charter of the Deanery, which is a Peculiar, as well as every thing relating to the Cathedral of Lismore, is lost; and no document whatsoever, concerning this establishment, is forthcoming. The Dean resides in the parish of Lismore, within half a mile of the Cathedral: the Preacher, who preaches the turns of the Dean and Chapter of Lismore, in the Cathedral of Lismore, has a Salary of Fifty guineas per annum: he resides in Lismore: The Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at ,£,5..3..0 sterling, was Episcopally united, in the year 1786, when the present Incumbent took possession, to the Vicarage of Ballybacon; and to these, the Vicarage of Tullaghorton was Episcopally united, on the 2 1st of June 1804: a Church, in repair, in the parish ofTubrid : a Glebe House, in the parish of Tubrid: three Glebes; one, of 27 a. 2 r. 36 p., in Tubrid, a few perches from the church; another, of 4 a. 1 r. 22 p., in Ballybacon, adjacent to the site of theoldchurch : and the third, of Oa. 3 r. 20 p., in Tullaghorton, close to the site of the old church: these Glebes are not contiguous : the Glebe of Tubrid being distant from that of Ballybacon about three miles, and from that of Tullaghorton about two miles; and Ballybacon Glebe is distant about two miles from that of Tullaghorton : The Rev. Robert Draper, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides in the City of Waterford, where he fills the office of Surrogate: the duties are performed by a Curate, who resides in the Glebe House at Tubrid, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Tubrid is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 4 m. S. W. b. S. from Cahir. The parishes in the Union ofTubrid are contiguous ; that ofTubrid containing 7215 acres of land. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the Vicarage ofTubrid might stand very well alone.

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23. Ruins of Dunbrody Cistercian Abbey on Waterford Harbour

    Dunbrody · townland · Wexford · 1178

    Harvey de Monte Maurisco granted lands for a Cistercian abbey at Dunbrody, County Wexford, confirmed around 1178 when Felix was consecrated Bishop of Ossory. The extensive ruins include a nearly entire church interior, vaulted chapels, a divided great aisle, and a magnificently adorned west window.

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    belonging to Richard Earl of Pembroke, made a considerable grant of divers lands to St. Mary and St. Benedict, and to the Monks of the Abbey of Bildewas in Shropshire, England, for the purpose of erecting an Abbey here for Monks of the Cistertian order. This Charter was Avitnessed by Felix, who was consecrated Bishop of Ossory in the year 1 178. The Abbot sat as a Baron in Parliament. The ruins of this very extensive abbey exhibit an awful and picturesque scene. The interior walls of the church are nearly entire, as is the chancel, on each side of which (in the wings of the church) are three chapels, vaulted and groined ; the great aisle is divided into three parts by a double row of arches, supported by square piers; the inside of those arches have a molding which springs from beautiful consoles : The tower, rather low in proportion to the rest of the building, is supported by a grand arch ; the cloisters appear to have been spacious, but their foundations alone remain : some other ruinous walls indicate where the Hall, the Refectory, the Dormitory, &c., stood. The West window of an uncommon form, is entire, and the door immediately beneath it was very magnificent, being adorned with filigree open-work, cut in the stone, and so raised as to allow a finger easily under it ; one precious fragment of this curious work remains. The Chapel at Portumna, in the County of Gal way, was a dependant of this abbey." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 736.

    DUNBULLOGE, in the Barony of Barrymore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : an entire Rectory, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of St. Peter's, in the City of Cork. Dunbulloge is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. The occasional duties in Dunbulloge are performed by the Curate, resident in St. Peter's, at a Salary of £,T5. ptr annum. It is 5 m. N. from Cork. It is situate upon the River Glaninire. See, Cork.

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24. Ruins of Holy Cross Friary on the Mullet

    Cross (Boyd) · townland · Mayo

    A monastery or religious house called The Cross, or The Holy Cross, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, stood on the Mullet peninsula. It belonged to the Abbey of Ballintober, and its ruins were still visible when Archdall wrote.

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    CROSS, in the Mullet (a Peninsula), in the Barony of Erris, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. — " Here we find the Monastery or Religious House of The Cross, or The Holy Cross, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it belonged to the Abbey of Ballintober. The ruins of this Friary may still be seen." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 501.

    CROSS, ISLAND, off the Barony of Ardes, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster. It is 6f m. E. N. E. from Bangor. Here is a Light-house. It is one of the Copland Islands, and is situate at the South entrance of Belfast Lough. It contains about 30 acres of land.

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25. Ruins of old church at Lackagh, Kildare

    Lackagh · parish · Kildare

    The parish of Lackagh in Kildare contained ruins of an old church, with glebe land nearby. The parish gave title of Baron to the Fielding family, now Earl of Desmond, and the union of parishes contained 4464 acres of land.

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    LACKAGH, in the Barony of Clare, Co. of GALWAV, and Province of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£l..6..8 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Killoscobe. Lackagh is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 10 m. N. E. b. N. from Galway. The Prebenu of Lackagh is valued in the King's Books at £6. sterling. See, Killoscobe. LACKAGH, in the Barony of Ophaly, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a 11. and V., the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at £$. Irish Money; and Episcopally united to the Rectories of Kildangan, and Walterstown, and the Vicarage of Doneny : a Church, in Kildangan, in good repair : no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 18 a. 2 r. l6p., in five lots; four of which, containing 15 a. 3r. 16 p., are near the ruins of the old church in Lackagh, and four miles and an half from Kildangan Church; the fifth, containing 2 a. 3r. Op., is in the

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26. Ruins of parish church at Eyrecourt in Donanaghta

    Eyrecourt · town · Galway

    In the parish of Donanaghta, County Galway, there are ruins of a parish church in Eyrecourt that has been roofless beyond the memory of man. Divine Service is performed in a church built by the Eyre family, seemingly for private use, which is too small and much out of repair.

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    DONANAGHTA, in the Barony of Longford, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught: all., Episcopally united, about the year 1760, to the R. and V. of Clontuskert : there are the ruins of a Parish Church in Eyrecourt, in the parish of Donanaghta, which has been roofless beyond the memory of man : Divine Service is performed in a church, built by the Eyre family, seemingly for private use : it is too small to accommodate the parishioners, is much out of repair, and un-entitled to Parochial cess : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of about 3 acres, near the ruins of the old church : The Rev. Thomas Hackett, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts, is resident, and discharges the duty in person. Donanaghta is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tuam. It is adjacent to Eyrecourr, on the East. The parishes of Donanaghta, and Clontuskert, are separate about 1£ miles ; the former containing about 1100 acres, and the latter 5000 acres of land. See, Clonfert. DON ANY, v. DON EN Y.

    DONARD, in the Barony of Talbotstown, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster : a V., Episcopally united, from time immemorial, to the Curacy of Crehelp, and the Chapel of Dumbay : a Church, in good order, at Donard : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. Arthur Connolly, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Donard is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 6£ m. N. N. E. from Baltinglass. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of May, and 12th of August. The extent of this parish is two miles from East to West, and from North to South two miles.- — •" St. Silvester, who came into Ireland with St. Palladius, about the year 430, and presided over the church of Dom-

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 157

27. Ruins of St. Corban's chapel at Kilcorban

    Kilcorban · townland · Galway · 732

    Kilcorban in County Galway was a small village with the ruins of a chapel originally dedicated to St. Corban, who died in 732. The chapel later came under the invocation of the Virgin Mary, and a statue from the chapel was preserved by the Burgh family of Pallais.

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    Connaught.— " A small village consisting of a cabbin or two, with the ruins of a chapel, now under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, but originally dedicated to St. Corban, who died in the year 732. The statue of the Virgin Mary, which was worshipped in the chapel of Kilcorban, called The Chapel of the Blessed Virgin; of the Rosary, is still preserved by the family of the Burgh's of Pallais." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 289.

    KILCORKY, in the Barony of Ballintobar, Co. of ROSGOMMOX, and Province of Connaught: a V., valued in the King's Books at c£0..5..0 sterling: neither Church, nor Glebe : The Rev. William Smith, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806'), who has cure of souls, and resides about Smiles from his Benefice, at Elphin, where he is Curate and Diocesan Schoolmaster. Kilcorky is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 6m. W. from Elphin. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of March, first Thursday in May, 3d of August, and 29th of September. This Benefice is worth only about ,£20. per annum. The extent of this, parish is about six square miles. The Chantorship of Elphin has a portion of Tytlies in. this parish.

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28. Ruins of White Friars in Kinsale

    Kinsale · town · Cork

    The house of White Friars in Kinsale has no recorded foundation information, but part of its ruins still remain in the north end of the town. St. Gobban was Patron of the Monastery of Kinsale according to Mr. Archdall.

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

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29. Rush fishing town and ling curing

    Rush · town · Dublin

    Rush was a large fishing town on the Irish Sea whose cured ling was long celebrated for superior flavour and exported in quantity. Its harbour admitted only small craft due to a very narrow passage.

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    RUSH, in the Barony of Balruddery, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is 13^ m. N. b. E. from Dublin. It is situate upon the Irish Sea, and is a pretty large Fishing-town. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, and 29th of September for horses, and chapmen's goods. The Ling cured here, and of which much is exported, has long been celebrated for its superior flavour. The Harbour admits only small craft; its passage being very narrow.

    RUSKY-BRIDGE, in the Barony of Mohill, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught. It is 7 m. N. N. W. from Longford. A village, situate on the River Shannon.

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30. Rutland Island herring fishery town

    Rutland Island or Inishmacadurn · townland · Donegal

    Rutland Island, named after the late Duke of Rutland, had a small town recently built by the Right Hon. Mr. Conyngham to promote the herring fishery. The situation was considered peculiarly adapted to that purpose.

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    compliment to the late Duke of Rutland, where a sfnall Town lias lately been built by the public-spirited exertions of The Right Hon. Mr. Conyngham, for the purpose of promoting the Herring Fishery; to which this situation seemed peculiarly adapted.

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31. Salmon Leap waterfall and spa at Leixlip

    Leixlip · town · Kildare · 1463

    Near Leixlip there is a celebrated Spa and a fine waterfall called The Salmon Leap, adjacent to a magnificent edifice with large pleasant gardens. In 1463, Parliament enacted that the Church of St. Columb in the county should be annexed to the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin near Leixlip, though no other mention of this religious house has been found.

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    ficent edifice, with large and pleasant gardens, on one side of which is a fine Waterfall, called The Salmon Leap. The parishes in the Union of Leixlip are all contiguous ; their extent, from North to South, heing 3 miles, and, from East to West, 4£ miles. Near this is a celebrated Spa.—" In the year 1463, it was enacted by Parliament, that the Church of St. Columb, in this county, should be annexed to the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin, near Leixlip. No other mention has been found of this Religious House." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 333.

    LEMANAGHAN, or, KILNEGARENAGH, in the Barony of Garrycastle, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster; a V., holden by Faculty with the Vicarage of Killygally : a Church, in complete repair: no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 72 acres: The Rev. Henry Mahon, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has, cure of souls, and is resident on his other Benefice of Killygally : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate (and occasionally by the Vicar), at a Salary of £75. per annum. Lemanaghan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 in. S. W. from Clara. It is situate near the River Brosna. According to Mr. Archdall, there was anciently a monastery here, the ruins of which may yet, though distantly, be seen, being surrounded by a bog at present impassable.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 360

32. Salterstown chapelry of Mellifont Abbey

    Salterstown · townland · Louth

    Salterstown, situated on Dundalk Bay, was a chapelry belonging to the Abbey of Mellifont. It had no chapel at the time of recording.

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    SALTERSTOWN, in the Barony of Ferrard, Co. of LOCTH, and Province of Leinster: a Chapelry, belonging to the Abbey of Mellifont: no Chapel. Salterstown is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m. N. E. from Dunleer. It is situate upon Dundalk Bay.

    SANDFIELD, in the Barony of Athlone, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught. It is 4f rn. S. E. from Roscommon. A village.

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33. Santry Charter School for girls

    Santry · townland · Dublin

    Santry, a parish north of Dublin, hosted a Charter School for 60 girls. The Board of First Fruits had granted £400 to build a glebe house for the incumbent.

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    Rev. John Moore, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Santry is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagli, and Province of Dublin. It isS^m. N. from Dublin. Here is a Charter School, for 60 Girls.

    SAUL, in the Barony of Lecale, Co. of DOWN', and Province of Ulster: a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Deanery of J)own : a Church, in good repair : no Glebe House, or Glebe : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Saul is in the Diocese of Down> and Province of Armagh. It is if m. N. b. E. from Downpatrick. Ijtis situate on the SouthWest branch of Strangford Lough. This parish contains 3125 acres of land. See, Downpatrick. — " St. Patrick founded an Abbey here for Canons regular, and made his disciple, St. Dunnius, or Modunn, Abbot of it : the Patron Day is the 29th of May. The founder died here on the 17th of March, A. D. 493, in his 120th year, and was interred with great solemnity at Downpatrick. Of this Monastery large ruins still remain : there are yet entire two vaulted Rooms of stone, about seven feet high, six long, and two and an half broad, with a small window in one side." — ArchdalVs Monast. IJibern. p. 138.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 430

34. Seat and barony of the Rowley family at Summerhill

    Summerhill · street · Meath

    Summerhill in County Meath gives the title of Baron to the family of Rowley, now Viscount Langford, and contains the beautiful seat of his Lordship. It is situated about 20 miles W.N.W. from Dublin.

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    SUMMERHILL, in the Barony of Moyfenrath, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is 20 in. W. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the .1()th of April, for dry Cows, 9th of June, 22d of September for Sheep and Calves, and the 25th of November for fat Cattle. It gives title of Baron to the family of Rowley, now Viscount Langford ; And here is the beautiful Seat of his Lordship. It has six Post-days in the week.

    SUNLOCKSTOWN, or, SCOURLOUGHSTOWN, in the Barony of Deece, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Trim. Sunlockstown is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is C2£ m. E. S. E. from Trim. It is situate on the River Boyne. Here are the ruins of a Castle. See, Trim.

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35. Seat of Lord Boyne at Stackallan

    Stackallan · townland · Meath · 1806

    Stackallan, in the Barony of Slane, Co. Meath, contained the Seat of Lord Boyne. The parish had a glebe of 9 acres near the church and another of 12 acres at Gernonstown, about two and a half miles away.

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    repair : a small thatched Cabhin, on a Glebe, of 9 acres, close to the church : there is also a Glebe, of 12 acres, in Gernonstown, about two miles and an half from the church: The Rev. George Hardman, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties; and is under an injunction to build. Stackallan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 3 m. N. E. from Navan. Here is the Seat of Lord Boyne. The parishes in the Union of Stackallan are contiguous ; that of Stackallan containing 122^! acres.

    STACUMNIE, in the Barony of Salt, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Leixlip. Stacunmie is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 2^ m S. b. W. from Leixlip. See, Leixlip.

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36. Seat of Lord Gormanstown on the Irish Sea

    Gormanston · town · Meath

    Gormanstown in County Meath is situated upon the Irish Sea and contains the seat of Lord Gormanstown. It lies about one and a half miles north-west from Balbriggan.

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    GORMANSTOWN, in the Barony of Duleek, Co. of MKATH, and Province of Leinster. It is Ig-m. N. W. from Balbriggan. It is situate upon the Irish Sea. Here is the Seat of Lord Gormanstown.

    GOUT, in the Barony of Kiltartan, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Con*- naught. It is 98m. W. b. S. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 10th of May, 1 1th of August, and 7th of November, See, Kilmacduagh.

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37. Seat of Sir John Craven Garden at Templemore, Tipperary

    Templemore · town · Tipperary

    A handsome seat belonging to Sir John Craven Garden was located at Templemore in County Tipperary. The parish contained 4,332 acres and held fairs for wool and general trade on multiple dates throughout the year.

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    TEMPLEMORE, in the Barony of Eliogurty, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster: a V., united b;'' Act of Council, in 1789, to the Rectories and Vicarages of Clonmorc, and Killea; and to which was Episcopally united, in 1789, the Rectory and Vicarage of Temple Erry : a Church, in good repair, at Templemore: a Glebe House: a Glebe, of 45 a. 2 r. 21 p., at Clonmore ; and another, of 20 acres, at Templemore : The Rev. Harry Meggs Graves, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident. Templemore is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 75^ in. S. W. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fairs are hoklen on the 17th of May, 28th of June, 3d of September, 21st of October, and 7th of December : and, for Wool, on the 1 1th, 12th, lath, 29th, 30th, and 31st of July. Here is a handsome Seat of Sir John Craven Garden, Hart The parishes in the Union of Templemore are contiguous; that of Templemore containing 4332 acres. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the parish of Templemore should be separated from this Union ; and the other three parishes should be holden together.

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38. Seat of the Ayhoard family at Shankill, Co. Kilkenny

    Shankill · townland · Kilkenny

    Shankill (or St. Kill) in the Barony of Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, has a seat of the Ayhoard family. The parish has no church and no glebe house, with the incumbent resident in the adjoining parish.

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    SHANKILL, or, ST. KILL, in the Barony of Gowran, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at «£3..6..$ Irish Money : no Church : no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev: James Mac Grath, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident in the adjoining parish. Shankill is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 4m. S. S. W. from Leighlin Bridge. Here is a seat of the Ay hoard family.

    SHANKILL, in the Barony of Roscommon, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught : aV., valued in the King's Books at .£'0.. 5.. 0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilcooly. Shankill is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 2 m. S. W. from Elphin. The Chantorship of Elphin has a portion of Tythes in this parish. See, Kilcooly.

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39. Seat of the Earl of Westmeath at Castletown Delvin

    Castletown · townland · Westmeath

    Castletown Delvin in Westmeath contains the fine seat of the Earl of Westmeath. The town hosts fairs on the 1st of August and 1st of December and has six post-days in the week.

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    CASTLETOWN DELVIN, in the Barony of Delvin, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£l4..18..8 Irish Money : a Church, in good repair : no Glebe House : two Glebes, one of 14 acres, two miles from the church, and one of half an acre, close to the church : The Rev. Thomas Stephens, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. This Benefice being of small value, a Union with some of the small parishes in its vicinity is recommended, to make it practicable to build a sufficient residence. Castletown Delvin is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 35% m. W. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of August, and 1st of December. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is the fine Seat of The Earl of Westmeath.

    CASTLETOWN ELY, in the Barony of Clonlisk, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dunkerrine. Castletown Ely is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is £ m. S. E. from Moneygall. See, Dunkerrine.

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40. See of Dublin erected as Archbishopric in 1152

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1152–1214

    The first mention of the See of Dublin is in the seventh century. In 1152 it was erected into an Archbishopric, valued in the King's Books at £534 15s Irish money. In 1214 the Bishoprick of Glendalough, founded in the sixth century, was incorporated with Dublin.

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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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41. See of Emly: fifth-century foundation

    Emly · town · Tipperary · 400–499

    The See of Emly, valued in the King's Books at £26..13..4 sterling, was founded in the fifth century according to Dr. Beaufort. It is said to have been at first an Archbishoprick before later being united to Cashel.

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    EM LY, in the Barony of Clanwilliam, Co. of TIPPEUARY, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £5.. 1..0 sterling : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House : The Rev. Anthony Armstrong, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and discharges the duties, assisted by his son, The Rev. Robert Armstrong. Emly is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 6f m. S. W. b. W. from Tipperary. This parish contains 5046 acres of land. The Rev. Richard Moore, the Dean, in 1810. The See of Emly, which is valued in the King's Books at .£26.. 13. .4 sterling, was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, in the Fifth century, and is said to have been at first an Archbishoprick. It was united, in the year 1568, to the See of Cashel. The See of Emly, which is 32 miles in length, from North to South, and about 12 miles in breadth, comprises a part of the County of Tipperary, and a large scope of the County of Limerick. The Chapter of Emly consists of a Dean (see, Ballyscadane), Precentor (see, Isert Laurenct), Chancellor (without cure of souls, and whereof The Rev. Thomas Ryan is Chancellor, in 1806), and Archdeacon (see, Dromkeen), and four Prebendaries. See, Cashel. — " Originally its situation was much more beautiful than at present, being immediately seated on a considerable Lake, consisting of 200 acres, which on account of its value, was nearly drained by the neighbouring proprietors in the year 1718. Here we find an Abbey of Canons Regular which was founded by

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42. See of Kilmacduagh founded in early 7th century

    Kilmacduagh · townland · Galway · 600–610

    The See of Kilmacduagh, in the Barony of Kiltartan, Co. Galway, was founded according to Dr. Beaufort in the beginning of the 7th century. It was valued in the King's Books at £13.6.8 sterling and united to the Diocese of Clonfert.

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    KILMACDUAGH, in the Barony of Kiltartan, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught: a R., Episcopally united, at a distant period, to the Rectories of Killveconty, and Kiltartan ; and constituting the Corps of the Deanery of Kilmacduagh, which is valued in the King's Books at £lQ. sterling : one Church, in good repair, in the town of Gort, in the parish of Kilmacduagh : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 4i acres, at Killveconty, two miles and an half from the church: The Rev. .William Foster, LL. B. the Dean (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of the Union, is resident, and discharges the duties. Kilmacduagh is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tuam. It is 2 j m. S. W. from Gort. The parishes in the Union of Kilmacduagh are contiguous. This See (valued in the King's Books 'at <£l3..6..8 sterling) was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, in the beginning of the 7th century. It was united

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43. Seven-arch bridge and Bagnel seat at Staplestown

    Staplestown · townland · Carlow

    Staplestown, in the parish of Ballinacarrig, Co. Carlow, was situated on the River Barrow and featured a bridge of seven arches. It also contained the handsome Seat of Mr. Bagnel and held fairs on 1 May and 7 November.

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    STAPLESTOWN, in the Barony of Catherlogh, Co. of CARJLOW, and Province of Leinster; in the Parish of Ballinacarrig. It is 2 m. S. E. from Carlow. It is situate on the River Barren, over which there i.s a Bridge of seven arches here. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, and 7th of November. Here is the handsome Seat of Mr. Bagnel. See, Ballinacarrig.

    STEWART'S TOWN, in the Barony of Dungannon, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 77 m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on

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44. Seventh-Century Abbey Ruins on Abbey Island

    Abbey Island · townland · Kerry · 601–700

    A small abbey on Abbey Island was founded in the 7th century by monks from the Abbey of St. Finbar near Cork. The remaining walls were being rapidly eroded by the sea, and the island joined the mainland at low water.

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    AGHAMORE, ISLAND, off the Barony of Dunkerron, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Munster ; in the Parish of Killcrohane. It is a small Island, called Abbey Me, near the mouth of the river Kenmare, and adjoining the extreme end of the Parish of Killcrohane. " This small Abbey was founded in the 7th century, by the Monks of the Abbey of St. Finbar, near Cork, for Canons Regular, following the Rule of St. Augustine. The walls, Avhich yet remain of this ancient Abbey, are so beaten by the sea, that in a very short time they will probably be demolished. At low- water this Isle joins the main-land." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 299.

    AGHANCON, in the Barony of Ballibritt, KING'S COUITTT, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V.: a Church, in good repair: a Glebe House, building; and a Glebe, of 15 acres, convenient to the church : The jltev. James Everard, A. B. the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is Resident. Aghancon is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 3% m. N. from Roscrea. AGHARNEY, v. AHARNEY. AGHAROIS, t>. KILLMANTIN.

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45. Silver Mines of Tipperary yield virgin silver

    Silvermines · town · Tipperary

    Near Nenagh in Upper Ormond, very productive lead mines were worked, and among the ore some virgin silver was found. Fairs were held there on several dates through the year.

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    SILVER MINES, in the Barony of Upper Orrnond, Co. of TIPPEUARY, and Province of Munster. It is 5 m. S. from Nenagh. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, 8th of June, 12th of September,, and 25th of October. Here are very productive Lead Mines, among the ore of which some virgin silver has been found.

    SIMONSTOWN, in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Timolin. Simonstown is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. See, Timolin.

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46. Simon Minor's Augustinian Friary

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    In the reign of King John, a Friary was founded in Limerick by Simon Minor, a citizen of Limerick, for Regular Canons of the Order of St. Augustin. It was founded under the invocation of St. Mary and St. Edward the King.

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

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47. Sir Richard Cox established linen manufacture at Dunmanway

    Dunmanway · town · Cork

    The cheerful little town of Dunmanway on the River Bandon was much indebted to the late Sir Richard Cox, Bart., who established the linen manufacture there, then in a prosperous state. A Charter School for 50 boys was also located in the town.

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    DUNMANAWAY, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster; in the parish of Fanlobbus. It is 150m. S. W. from Dublin. It is situate on the River Bandon. It is a cheerful little town ; and much indebted to the late Sir Richard Cox, Bart, who established the Linen manufacture here, which is in a prosperous state. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of May, first Tuesday O. S., in July, 16th of September, and 26th of November. Here is a Charter School, for 50 Boys. It has six Post-days in the week.

    DUNMOON, v. KILFRUSH.

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48. Sir Robert Savage buried at Coleraine; ruins surviving

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1360

    Sir Robert Savage of Ulster, described as an excellent soldier and knight, died in 1360 and was buried at Coleraine. A few ruins of the monastic building remained near the town on the west side of the River Bann at the time of writing.

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    Colunib, the celebrated founder of the Abbey of Deny, A. D. 546. — Thomas Mac JJchtry and the Galls of Ulster built a castle here in 1213, for which purpose they raised all the pavements, and destroyed every part of the abbey (of Canons Regular), the church alone excepted. — -The Dominican Friary, which was also called, The Monastery of the Batin, was founded, A. D. 1244, by the O'Cahanes, or rather, as a good authority asserts, by the Mac Evelina, and was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Sir Robert Savage, of Ulster, Knt, an excellent soldier, died in 136"0, and was buried here: — A few of the ruins of the building remain near the town, on the West side of the River." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hlbern. p. 83.

    COLERAKE, in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, being one of the parishes • which constitute the Union of Timolin. Colerake is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. See, Timolin.

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49. Sir Walter Raleigh granted Manor of Lismore

    Lismore · town · Waterford · 1558–1603

    Archbishop Myler Magrath granted the Manor of Lismore to Sir Walter Raleigh during the reign of Queen Elizabeth at an annual rent of £13. After Raleigh's execution the estate passed to Sir Richard Boyle, who purchased all of Raleigh's lands.

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

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50. Site of old church at Effin, County Limerick

    Effin · townland · Limerick

    The parish of Effin in the barony of Coshma, County Limerick, had no church but retained a glebe close to the site of the old church. The prebendary in 1806 was the Rev. James Eilard.

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    EFFIN, in the Barony of Coshma, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., being the Corps of the Prebend thereof, which is valued in the King's Books at £3. Irish Money; the Vicarage being also valued at £l. .2. .6 sterling: no Church: no Glebe House : a Glebe, in four divisions : the first, of 1 a. 2r. 3 p., being close to the site of the old church ; the second, of 1 a. 1 r. 25 p. ; the third, of 2 a. 1 r. 34 p. ; and the fourth, of 1 a. Ir. 20 p. ; these three last divisions being not far from the first: The Rev. James Eilard, the Prebendary (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident, by Permission, in the contiguous Parish of Kilmallock 4

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51. Site of old church at Kilmacleague

    Kilmacleague · parish · Waterford

    A glebe at Kilmacleague, part of the Union of Monemointer in County Waterford, is situated close to the site of the old church. The glebe measures 8 acres, 1 rood, and 21 perches.

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    MONEMOINTER, or, BALLYCLOGHY, in the Barony of Gualtiere, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister: a Rectory entire, valued in the King's Books at <£l..7..4 7mA Money, and constituting with the Rectories of Kilmacleague, and Kihnacomb, and part of the Rectories of Kilmeaden, and Reisk, the Corps of the Chancellorship of Waterford, having probably been united at the same time when the Deanery was established, and which is valued in the King's Books at £,10. Irish Money : no Church : a Glebe House, in Trinity parish, in the City of Waterford, belonging to the Chancellor: four Glebes: one, of 15 a. 2r. 15 p., at Kilmacomb, close to the site of the old church: the second, of 8 a. 1 r. 21 p., at Kilmacleague, close to the site of the old church ; and the third and fourth, of about 6 acres in each, at Reisk, one of them being close to the site of the old church, and the other about a mile distant from it : each of these Glebes are very tlistant from the other: The Hon. and Rev. Charles Trench, D. D,, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has not cure of souls, and resides on his Benefice in the Diocese of Clonfert, where he has cure of souls: his Reading and Preaching turns in the Cathedral of Waterford are performed by a Substitute, at a Salary of <£;30. per annum. Monemointer is in the Dioce.se of Waterford, and Province of Cashel. It is 4m. S. S. E. from Waterford. The parishes in the Union of Monemointer are not all contiguous.

    MONEYGALL, in the Barony of Clonlisk, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster. It is 69m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week.

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52. Site of old church at Kilmacomb

    Kilmacomb · townland · Waterford

    A glebe at Kilmacomb, in the Union of Monemointer, County Waterford, lies close to the site of the old church. The glebe measures 15 acres, 2 roods, and 15 perches.

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    MONEMOINTER, or, BALLYCLOGHY, in the Barony of Gualtiere, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister: a Rectory entire, valued in the King's Books at <£l..7..4 7mA Money, and constituting with the Rectories of Kilmacleague, and Kihnacomb, and part of the Rectories of Kilmeaden, and Reisk, the Corps of the Chancellorship of Waterford, having probably been united at the same time when the Deanery was established, and which is valued in the King's Books at £,10. Irish Money : no Church : a Glebe House, in Trinity parish, in the City of Waterford, belonging to the Chancellor: four Glebes: one, of 15 a. 2r. 15 p., at Kilmacomb, close to the site of the old church: the second, of 8 a. 1 r. 21 p., at Kilmacleague, close to the site of the old church ; and the third and fourth, of about 6 acres in each, at Reisk, one of them being close to the site of the old church, and the other about a mile distant from it : each of these Glebes are very tlistant from the other: The Hon. and Rev. Charles Trench, D. D,, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has not cure of souls, and resides on his Benefice in the Diocese of Clonfert, where he has cure of souls: his Reading and Preaching turns in the Cathedral of Waterford are performed by a Substitute, at a Salary of <£;30. per annum. Monemointer is in the Dioce.se of Waterford, and Province of Cashel. It is 4m. S. S. E. from Waterford. The parishes in the Union of Monemointer are not all contiguous.

    MONEYGALL, in the Barony of Clonlisk, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster. It is 69m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week.

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53. Site of the old church at Dungarvan, Kilkenny

    Dungarvan · townland · Kilkenny

    The parish of Dungarvan in Kilkenny has two glebes, one of 10 acres situated near the site of the old church. The incumbent was under orders to build a glebe house in 1806.

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    DUNGARVAN, in the Barony of Govvran, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V. ; the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at<£6. Ivlsh Money : no Church : no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is under orders to build: two Glebes ; one, of 10 acres, near the site of the old church, and the other, of 5 acres: The Rev. Robert Shaw, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of this Benefice, and is non-resident, having -bad another Benefice in this Diocese on which he resided, and from the smallness and circumstances of the parish of Dungarvan not seeming to require residence : the duties are discharged by the neighbouring Curate, at a Salary of <£lO. per annum. Dungarvan is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 2j m. S. from Gowran.

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54. Six Mile Bridge and its lost Dominican chapel

    Six-mile-bridge · town · Clare

    Six Mile Bridge in Clare was called in Irish Abhuin O'Gearna after the River Gearna running to the Shannon. A Dominican chapel or vicarial house belonging to the Dominicans of Limerick once stood nearby but no remains survived.

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    SIX MILE BRIDGE, in the Barony of Bunratty, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster. It is 102f m. W. S. W. from Dublin. Near this is a fine Seat, called Mount levers. This Town was called in Irish Abhuin O'Gearna, from the River Gearna, which runs from thence to the Shannon. — " There was a Chapel, or Vicarial House, near to this town, which did belong to the Dominicans of Limerick, but of this there are now no remains." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 54.

    SIX MILE BRIDGE, in the Barony of Small County, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster; in the parish of Fedamore. It is 102m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week.

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55. Skerries fishing town and kelp-producing rocks

    Skerries · town · Dublin

    Skerries on the Dublin coast was a considerable fishing town with elegant seats and villas nearby. The three Skerries Rocks offshore were remarkable for producing great quantities of seaweed used in kelp making.

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    SKERRIES, in the Barony of Balruddery, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is 3| in. S. E. from Balbriggen. It is situate upon the Irish Sea, and is a pretty considerable Fishing-town. Near this are several very elegant Seats, and Villas. The Skerries Rocks, or Islands, are three in number, at a small distance from the Town of Skerries, and are remarkable for producing great quantities of the Sea-weed, from which Kelp is made. See, Patrick's, St., Isle.

    SKERRIES, ISLANDS, off the Barony of Dunluce, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster.

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56. Slane abbey rebuilt for Franciscan friars 1512

    Slane · town · Meath · 1512

    In 1512 the abbey at Slane appears to have been rebuilt for Friars of the third Order of St. Francis by Christopher Fleming, Knight, Lord of Slane, and his wife Elizabeth Stuckle.

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    SLANE, in the Barony of Slane, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at .£24.. 6, .0 Irish Money : a Church, in complete repair : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 12 acres, close to the church, on which the Incumbent is now building a House, with suitable offices: The Rev. Thomas Brownrigg, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Dublin: the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Slane is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 24m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden oh the 2d of April, 2d of June, 2d of September, and 8th of November. In this parish are the ancient Mounts, or Tumuli, of New Grange. It is situate upon the River Boyne. It has six Post-days in the week. — "In the time of Hugh de Lacie this was a town of some note, being one of the Boroughs in his Palatinate of Meath. The Hermitage of Eire, which lies South of the town, and near the river, takes its name from St. Eire, the first Bishop of Slane, who was consecrated by St. Patrick, and died November the 20th A. D. 514, in the 90th year of his age. — The Abbey of Canons Regular was founded, in a very early age, on the hill at some distance from the hermitage, and was remarkable for being many years the residence of a Royal prince. In the year 1512, it appears to have been re-built for Friars of the third Order of St. Francis, by Christopher Fleming, Knight, Lord of Slane, and Elizabeth Stuckle his wife. In the present remains of Lord Slane's building are several fragments of the ancient Abbey, and many of the architraves were evidently cut out of the ornamental parts, particularly one with the appearance of a head crowned. A spacious Castle was erected here by the Lord of Slane, who being afterwards engaged in the great rebellion in 1641, the estate vested in the Crown : and The Right Honourable William Conyngham, who at present possesses this beautiful seat, is now employing (in 1786) every aid of architecture and design in rendering it a truly elegant residence." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 570.

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57. Slane Castle confiscated after 1641 rebellion

    Slane · town · Meath · 1641

    A spacious castle was erected at Slane by the Lord of Slane. After his involvement in the great rebellion of 1641, the estate vested in the Crown.

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    SLANE, in the Barony of Slane, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at .£24.. 6, .0 Irish Money : a Church, in complete repair : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 12 acres, close to the church, on which the Incumbent is now building a House, with suitable offices: The Rev. Thomas Brownrigg, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Dublin: the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Slane is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 24m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden oh the 2d of April, 2d of June, 2d of September, and 8th of November. In this parish are the ancient Mounts, or Tumuli, of New Grange. It is situate upon the River Boyne. It has six Post-days in the week. — "In the time of Hugh de Lacie this was a town of some note, being one of the Boroughs in his Palatinate of Meath. The Hermitage of Eire, which lies South of the town, and near the river, takes its name from St. Eire, the first Bishop of Slane, who was consecrated by St. Patrick, and died November the 20th A. D. 514, in the 90th year of his age. — The Abbey of Canons Regular was founded, in a very early age, on the hill at some distance from the hermitage, and was remarkable for being many years the residence of a Royal prince. In the year 1512, it appears to have been re-built for Friars of the third Order of St. Francis, by Christopher Fleming, Knight, Lord of Slane, and Elizabeth Stuckle his wife. In the present remains of Lord Slane's building are several fragments of the ancient Abbey, and many of the architraves were evidently cut out of the ornamental parts, particularly one with the appearance of a head crowned. A spacious Castle was erected here by the Lord of Slane, who being afterwards engaged in the great rebellion in 1641, the estate vested in the Crown : and The Right Honourable William Conyngham, who at present possesses this beautiful seat, is now employing (in 1786) every aid of architecture and design in rendering it a truly elegant residence." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 570.

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58. Slate quarry and River Lagan at Dromaragh

    Dromara · townland · Down

    Dromaragh, situate on the River Lagan in County Down, is noted for a good slate quarry. The incumbent discharged duties from Dromore, where he kept the Diocesan School.

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    DROMARAGH, in the Barony of Lower Iveagh, Co, of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: a V. and P.: a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Francis Burrowes, the Incumbent (in 1806), and is not resident, by permission; has cure of souls, and discharges the duties from Dromore, where he keeps the Diocesan School. Dromaragh is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is 5 m. S. E. from Dromore. It is situate on the River Lagan. Here is a good Slate Quarry. See, Shankhill.

    DROMARD, in the Barony of Tyre ragh, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Conflaught: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £0..6..8 sterling: a Church, in good repair: a Glebe House; and 11 acres of Glebe, contiguous to the church: The Rev. John Benton, LL. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Dromard is in the Diocese of Killala, and Province of Tuam. It is 8 m. W. b. S. from Sligo, It is situate on Ardnaglas Harbour.

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59. Sliebh Buy mountain near Camolin seat of Viscount Valentia

    Slieveboy · mountain or mountain range · Wexford

    Camolin in County Wexford features the handsome seat of Viscount Valentia and nearby Sliebh Buy, a high, fertile, and beautiful mountain. The place is situated on the River Bann.

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    CAMOLIN, in the Barony of Scarewalsh, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster ; in the parish of Tomb. Itis5| m. S. W. from Gorey. It is situate on the River Bann. The Fairs are holden on the 9th of June, 9th of August, and pth of November. Here is the handsome Seat of Viscount Valentia ; and near it is Sliebh Buy, a high, fertile, and beautiful Mountain. See, Tomb.

    CAMROS, in the Barony of , Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster.

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60. St. Abban's Abbey at Monastereven, now Moore Abbey seat

    Monasterevin · town · Kildare

    St. Abban founded a sumptuous abbey at Monastereven in County Kildare with sanctuary privileges. After suppression it passed through the Audley and Loftus families to the Earl of Drogheda's family, who repaired it; it continues as Moore Abbey, the seat of the present Earl.

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    MONASTEREVEN, in the Barony of Ophaly, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a Perpetual Curacy: a Church^ in excellent repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe Land: The Rev. Walter Bagot, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and performs the duties in person. Monastereven is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 30 m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 28th of March, 19th of May, 3 1 st of July, and 7th of December. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. Should this Curacy be holden separately, it ought to be considerably augmented^ Monastereven is a Town of very great importance, having a flourishing trade, and a considerable Protestant population, with a very handsome Church. It is situate on the River Barrow. Here is a Nursery for 100 Children.— " St. Abban founded a sumptuous Abbey here, and granted to it the privilege of being a Sanctuary. At the general suppression, this Abbey was granted to George Lord Audley, who assigned the same to Adam Loftus, Viscount Ely. It afterwards came into the Earl of Droghctla's family, by whom it was beautifully repaired, still externally wearing the venerable appearance of an Abbey, which appellation it continues to support, and Moore Abbey is now the elegant seat of the present Ear]"-Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 333.

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