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. Augustinian Friary at Callan founded by Earl of Ormond's father

   Callan · town · Kilkenny · 1487

   A friary for Augustinian Eremites at Callan was founded by James, father of Peter Earl of Ormond, who died on 16 April 1487 and was interred there. The tower and walls still remain, with the founder's bones believed to lie under two Gothic arches near the East window.

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   CALLAN, or, CALLEN, within the Liberties of the same, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V. ; the Rectory is valued in the King's Books at ,£40. Irish Money, and the Vicarage at <£l3..6..8; and immemorially united by Act of Council to the Rectories and Vicarages of Ballycallan, Coolaghmore, Killaloe, Tullomain, and Tulloroau ; two Churches, in good repair; one of them being in the parish of Callan, and the other in Ballycallan : no Glebe House: a few scattered acres of Glebe land, two miles distant from the church: The Rev. George Stevenson, the Rector and Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of his Benefice, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by two Curates, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum to each. Callan is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 65 J m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on1 the 10th of July, and 21st of August. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Fielding, and of Baron to the family of Agar. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, and Deputy. This place seems to be in the same ruined state, in which Oliver Cromwell left it, though it was formerly a town of some note, and has the remains of three Castles. It is agreeably situate on a stream, called The King's River. The parishes in the Union of Callan are contiguous ; and are about 10 miles in extent from one extremity to the other. The Hon. and Rev. Ham. Cuffe is Chaplain (in 1806), of the two Chapelries or Cantuaries of The Holy Trinity, and St. Catherine, in the church of Callan. — " A Friary for Augustinian Eremites was founded here, as some writers affirm, by Hugh de Mapilton, who was Bishop of Ossory from 1251 to the year 1256; but the real founder was James, father to Peter Earl of Ormond: James died on the 16th of April 1487, and was interred here. The Tower and Walls of this friary still remain ; and it is probable, that the bones of the founder were laid in the wall, under two Gothic arches which yet stand near the East window. — The Nave of the church of Callan, with its fine lateral aisles, still remains in good preservation ; the choir is now the parish church ; and the cemetery of the founder's family, overgrown with moss and ivy, adjoins the choir." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 348.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 98

2. Augustinian Friary, Drogheda, founded under Edward I

   Drogheda · town · Louth · 1272–1307

   An Augustinian Friary was founded in Drogheda during the reign of King Edward the First. At the suppression of monasteries it was granted to the Mayor and Citizens of Drogheda.

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   the suppression of monasteries, this house and its possessions were granted to the Mayor of Drogheda. — St. Laurence's Priory, situate near the gate of that name, and said to owe its foundation to the Mayor and Citizens of Drogheda, was likewise, on the suppression, granted to them. — A Dominican Friary was founded, under the invocation of St. Mary Magdalene, in the North part of the town, by Lucas de Netterville, Archbishop of Armagh; who began the erection, A. D. 1224. — A Gray Friary is said to have been founded in the year 1240, near the North side of the river Boyne; but Friar Wadding places its foundation thirty years later. — An Augustinian Friary was founded here in the reign of King Edward the First: at the suppression, it was granted to the Mayor, and Citizens, of Drogheda.— Mention is also made of the houses of St. James, and St. Bennet here." — Archdalfs

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   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 161

3. Augustinian Friary founded by Stephen Lynch, Galway

   Galway · city · Galway · 1508

   Stephen Lynch, son of Dominick Duff (many times Mayor of Galway) and Margaret his wife, founded an Augustinian friary on a hill near Galway in 1508. The foundation was made at the earnest solicitation of Richard Nangle, a friar of the same order who later became Archbishop of Tuam.

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   of Tuam and his successors, in free disposal. The Warden and Vicars of Gal way claim; an exemption from any jurisdiction of the Archbishop, except visiting. The Rev. John Wilson is the possessor of the fourth part of the Tythes of the parishes of Ballinacourtney, Killcommon, Moycullin, and Rahoon : The Rev. Robert Warren is the possessor of the fourth part of the Tythes of Clare Galway : The Rev. Maurice Mahon is the possessor of the fourth part of the Tythes of the parish of Oranmore ; and The Rev. Alexander Arbuthnot is the possessor of the fourth part of the Tythes of the parish of Shrule; and the said several possessors have cure of souls of their said respective parishes, but are not resident. The quarter parts of the Tythes of these parishes are totally inadequate to afford the means of comfort to the respective possessors thereof. These parishes are not contiguous; their extent is computed to be £4 miles by 17. Galway is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province ofTuam. It is 103 m. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of September, and at the East Gate, on the 31st of May, 21st of September, and 21st of October. It is advantageously situate for commerce, on a Bay to which it gives name, on the Atlantic Ocean ; and is the Capital of the County. This town sends one Member to Parliament. The Magistrates are a Mayor, two Sheriffs, a Recorder, Warden, and Tov/n Clerk. It hath also a Military Governor, and Town Major. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Monition. It has six Post-days in the week. — " A. D. 1296, Sir William de Burgh, surnamed Leigh, or The Grey, founded a Monastery for Franciscan Friars in St. Stephen's Island, situated without the North gate of the town, as it is particularly mentioned in the Obituary of the said Friary, and the dedication of it was on the 16th of May. Sir William died on the 12th of February, A. D. 1324, and was interred here. — The tomb of the founder, Sir William de Burgh, was discovered in June 1779, upwards of four feet under ground, with his family arms, and a very long broad sword elegantly carved thereon. Some remains of this Friary are still to be seen. — Near the West Gate of the town, without the walls, was the Monastery of St. Mary of the Hill, a daughter to that of The Holy Trinity of the Premonstratenses of Tuam. On the Nuns forsaking it, the Secular Clergy entered into and kept possession for a considerable time, but on the petition of the inhabitants of the Town to Pope Innocent VIII, it was granted to the Dominican Friars, by a Bull dated the 4th of December, 1488. There are no remains of this foundation save the cemetery, the whole building having been demolished by the Townsmen in the year \65<2, in order to prevent Oliver Cromwell from turning it into a fortification against themselves. — The Augustinian Friary was founded on a Hill near this town, by Stephen Lynch, son of Dominick Duff (who was many times Mayor of Galway) and Margaret his wife, in the year 1508, at the earnest solicitation of Richard Nangle, a Friar of the same order, who afterwards became Archbishop of Tuam. — A Carmelite Friary 4

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 197

4. Augustinian Friary in New Ross

   New Ross · town · Wexford

   An Augustinian Friary exists in New Ross, though the origin of the monastery is not recorded in the available historical accounts.

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

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 429

5. Augustinian monastery at Ballyhaunis founded by Nangle family

   Ballyhaunis · town · Mayo

   Ballyhaunis in County Mayo was the site of a monastery founded for Augustinian Friars by the Nangle family, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The town holds fairs and has three post-days per week.

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   BALLYHAUNIS, in the Barony of Costello, Co, of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is 93f m. W, N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of June, 2d of July, 22d of September, and 29th of October. It has three Post-days in the week. — " A Monastery was founded here for Augustinian Friars by the family of Nangle, who dedicated it to the Virgin Mary." — Archdalt's Monast. Hibern. p. 494.

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

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 67

6. Augustinian monastery at St. John near Tullow

   Tullow · town · Carlow

   In the sixth year of King Edward II, Simon Lumbard and Hugh Tallon granted a house and three acres to Augustinian Eremites in the village of St. John, near Tullagh. In 1557, Queen Elizabeth granted this monastery to Thomas Earl of Ormond.

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   TULLOW, or, TULLAGH, in the Barony of Ravilly, Co. of CARLOW, and Province of Leinster : a R. : a Church, in repair : a Glebe House ; a Glebe, of 9 a. 1 r. 16 p., on which the house stands, near the church; and another Glebe, of 6 a. 1 r. 10 p., one mile distant from the former: The Rev Thomas Davis, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Tullow is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin, It is 38 m. S.S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 21st of April, 10th of July, 2yth of October, and 21st of November. It is situate on the River Sidney. It has six Post-days in the week. — " In the sixth year of the reign of King Edward the Second, Simon Lumbard and Hugh Tallon granted to the Eremites following the Rule of St. Augustine an house and three acres of land in the village of St. John, near Tullagh. On the 13th of December 1557, Queen Elizabeth granted this Monastery to Thomas Earl of Ormond." — ArchdalFs Monast. Hibern. p. 39.

   TULLOWBEG, in the Barony of Ravilly, Co. of CARLOW, and Province of Leinster : a Chapelry. It is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is ^ m. W. b. N. from Tullow. It is situate on the River Slaney.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 475

7. Augustinian monastery at Tipperary

   Tipperary · town · Tipperary · 1216–1272

   A monastery was founded at Tipperary during the reign of King Henry III for Eremites following the Rule of St. Augustine. The reference is drawn from Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicum.

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   James St. Leger, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and being severely Afflicted with the gout, resides, during the winter, in Bath: the duties are performed by his Resident Curate, The Rev, Thomas Hill, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Tipperary is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 86f- m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holdeu on the 5th of April, and July, 10th of October, and 10th of December. The parishes in the Union of Tipperary are contiguous ; that of Tipperary containing 2470 acres. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Union is too extensive, but should not be dissolved at present, as a Glehe House has been lately built, and charged at the rate of two year's income of the whole Union. — " A Monastery was founded here, in the reign of King Henry the Third, for Eremites following the Rule of St. Augustine." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 675.

   TIPPERKEVIN, within the Liberties of the City of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : one of the Prebends of St. Patrick's Cathedral, in two portions ; one portion being valued in the King's Books at ,£5.. 6.. 8, and the other portion at £4., both Irish Money : no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. John Bradshaw, A. B., the Prebendary, in 1806, who has a stall in the Cathedral. It is holden with the Curacy of St. Nicholas within the Walls of Dublin.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 466

8. Augustinian nunnery founded at Killone by Donald O'Brien

   Killone · parish · Clare · 1190

   Around the year 1190, Donald O'Brien, King of Limerick, founded an abbey at Killone for nuns following the Rule of St. Augustine, dedicated to St. John the Baptist. The account is drawn from Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicum.

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   KILLONE, or, KILLOEN, in the Barony of Islands, Co. of CLAKE, and Province of Munster : a R.. It is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 2f m. S. b. W. from Ennis. — " About the year 1 190, Donald O'Brien, King of Limerick, founded an Abbey here for Nuns following the Rule of St. Augustine, and dedicated it to St. John the Baptist." — Archdall's Monast^ Hibern. p. 53.

   KILLONEHON, in the Barony of Bunratty, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Prebend of St. Munchin. Killonehon is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. See, St. Munchin's, Limerick.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 310

9. Augustinian priory at Aughrim, attributed to Theobald Butler

   Aughrim · parish · Galway · 1200

   A priory of Canons Regular of St. Augustin, dedicated to St. Catherine, existed at Aghrim O'Many (Eachraim) in County Galway. Some accounts attribute its foundation to Theobald, the first Butler of Ireland, in the 13th century, though no authenticated record survives. Upon suppression it was granted to Richard, Earl of Clanricarde, and his heirs.

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   AGHRIM, in the Barony of Clonmacow, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£3.. 6.. 8. sterling, and Episcopally united, about the year 1735, to the Vicarages of Killalaghton, Killgerrill, and Killimore Daly : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House, and 20 a. 1 r. 4 p. of Glebe: The Rev. Richard B. Vincent, the Incumbent (in 1806'), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Aghrim is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tuam. It is 2 m. S. \V. from Ballinasloe. The parishes in the Union of Aghrini are contiguous. — " At Aghrim O'Many, or Eachraim, was a Priory of Canons Regular of St. Augustin, .under the Invocation of St. Catherine; some say it was founded in the 13th Century bv Theobald, the first Butler of Ireland; but we cannot find any authenticated account of this Abbey. On its suppression it was granted, together with certain other Monasteries, to Richard Earl of Clanricarde, and his Heirs, in capite, at a yearly rent." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 270.

   AGHRIM, in the Barony of Ballinacor, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster. It is 6 m. S. W. b. S. from Rathdrum. The Fairs are holden on the 22d of June, 22d of November, and the 4th Tuesday in December. It is situate upon the River Ovoca.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 23

10. Augustinian Priory of the Virgin Mary at Rathkeale

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick

    A priory dedicated to the Virgin Mary was founded at Rathkeale for Augustinian Canons by a person named Harvey. The ruins of this priory were still remaining at the time of writing.

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    holden on the 4th of April, 1st of June, 25th of August, 18th of September, and November for Horses. This was formerly a Corporation town, and of much more consequence than at present. It is situate on the River Deel : and sustained an attack of the English army, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The parishes in the Union of Rathkeale are all contiguous, and contain about 8000 acres ; of which 24G acres are in the parish of Dundonnell. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately (except Rathkeale), is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. — " A Priory, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, was founded here for Augustin Canons of $he Order of Aroacia, by a person of the name of Harvey. The ruins of this Priory are still remaining." —ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 435.

    RATHKELTY, v. RATHELTY.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 419

11. Aylmer family vault at Donadea, County Kildare

    Donadea · townland · Kildare

    At Doneda (Donadea) in County Kildare, there is the family vault of the ancient family of Aylmer. The parish church is described as in a tottering state, but neat and clean.

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    DONEDA, or, DONADEA, in the Barony of Ikeath and Oughterany, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a Prebend, Rectory, and Vicarage: the Prebend being valued in the King's Books at £,%. Irish Money, and the Vicarage at«£l,.S..O; and Episcopally united to the Vicarage of Balrahan: a Church, in Doneda, in a tottering state, but neat and clean : no Glebe House, or Glebe Land: The Rev. John Forsaythe, the Rector and Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in both parishes, and is non-resident, being from ill health incapable of performing the duties ; which are discharged by his Resident Curate, The Rev. George Woodward, at a Salary of ,£50. per annum. Doneda is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 6m. S. W. from Maynooth. Here is the family vault of the ancient family of Aylmer. This parish contains 740 acres of land. The parishes of Doneda, and Balrahan, are about 3 miles distant from each other.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 157

12. Balbriggan port and pier from Parliamentary grants

    Balbriggan · town · Dublin

    Balbriggan in County Dublin was a small port on the Irish Sea, principally supported by its fishery. The pier was built under Baron Hamilton's inspection using large Parliamentary grants, accommodating ships of 200 tons that brought coal and culm from Wales.

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    BALBRIGGEN, in the Barony of Balruddery, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is 15^ m: N. b. E. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 29th of April, and 29th of September. It is a small Port, upon the Irish Sea, and owes its origin to the care and attention of the late Baron Hamilton. It is principally supported by its Fishery. The Pier was built under the inspection of the Baron, from large Parliamentary grants ; within which Ships of 200 tons burden can lay their broad sides, and unload on the Quay. Such vessels bring coals and culm from Wales, and other places.

    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.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 45

13. Ballina bridge of 19 arches over the Shannon

    Ballina · town · Tipperary

    Ballina in County Tipperary is connected to Killaloe by a bridge of nineteen arches spanning the River Shannon. This bridge links the two settlements across the provincial boundary.

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    BALLINA, in the Barony of Arra, Co. of TIPPEKARY, and Province of Minister. It is connected by a bridge of 19 arches, over the River ShannoJi, with Killaloe.

    BALLINABOY, partly in the Barony of Muskerry, and partly in the Barony of Kinalea and Kerricurrihy, Co. of COHK, and Province of Minister : a Rectory entire, Imprppriate in the Right Hon. The Earl of Shannon : a Church : no Glebe House, or Glebe Land : a Curate performs Divine Service every Sunday, alternately at;Ballinaboy, and Tracton. Ballinaboy is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Ca.shel. It is 65 m. S. b. W. from Cork. It is situate upon the River Awinboy..

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 48

14. Ballinrobe Augustinian friary ruins

    Ballinrobe · town · Mayo · 1337

    Ballinrobe had a monastery of Augustinian Friars, recorded in the Dominican Friary of Athenry's register as the Monastery de Roba in 1337, though its founder is unknown. Bishop Pococke noted that some remains of the building could still be seen. The town sits on the banks of Lough a Shee.

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    BALLINROBE, in the Barony of Kihnain, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at ,£3. sterling, and Episcopally united, in 1802, to the Rectories of Crossboyne, Killcolman, Kilvine, and Mayo: a Church, in Baliinrobe, and one also, in Crossboyne, in good repair : no Glebe House; 9 acres of Glebe, in the parish of Baliinrobe, 4 acres in Crossboyne, and 24 acres in Mayo: The Rev. William Beresford, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident, by permission : the duties are discharged in Baliinrobe, by The Rev, William Crevy, his Resident Curate, at a Salary of £60. per annum ; and in Crossboyne, by The Rev. Henry Mansergh, his Resident Curate, at a Salary of £70. per annum, Baliinrobe is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 1 12 in. W. b. N. from Dublin, The Fairs are holden on Whit-Monday, and 5th of December. Here is a Charter School, The Assizes are occasionally holden here. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate on the Banks of Lough a Shee. Of the local situation of the parishes of this, Union with respect to each other, Baliinrobe is .about 10 miles distant from Kilvine ; the extent of the parish of Baliinrobe is about 5 miles, and that of Kilvine about three. Crossboyne and Killcolman are contiguous: their extent is about 8 miles; and Mayo is distant from Crossboyne about seven miles. — " Here was a Monastery of Augustinian Friars ; and in the Register of the Dominican Friary of Athenry, the Monastery de Roba is mentioned in the year 1337, but when or by whom founded is not recorded. Some remains of this building, says Bishop Pococke, may still be seen." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 494,

    BALLINSIN, v. TEMPLETOUHY.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 54

15. Ballintobar former residence of Connaught princes

    Ballintober · townland · Roscommon

    Ballintobar in Roscommon was formerly the residence of the Princes of Connaught. The parish is located about 3 miles south-east of Castlereagh.

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    BALLINTOBAR, in the Barony of Ballintobar, Co. of ROSCOMMOV, and Province of Connaugbt : a Prebend and V., valued in the King's Books at £l, sterling, and united by Act of Parliament, of the 9th of Queen Anne, to the vicarages of Baslick, and Kilteevan : a Church, in good repair: no Glche : The Rev, William Sandford, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, but 011 account of very bad health, resides sometimes at Bath, and occasionally at Castlereagh, in this Union : the duties are discharged by The Rev. Thomas Young, his Resident Curate, at a salary of £75, per annum. Ballintobar is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 3 m. S. E. from Castlereagh. The Fair is holden on the 25th of August. This was formerly the residence of the Princes of Connaught. The parishes in the Union of Ballintobar are contiguous : and their estimated extent is about 22 square miles,

    BALLINTOBBER, or FONSTOWN, in the Barony of. Balliadams, QUEEN'S COUNTV, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Balliadams : the Rectory is valued in the King's Books at ,£10.. 2. .0 sterling, and the Vicarage at <£5. .!..(>. Ballintobber is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 3^ m. W. S. W. from Athy, See, Balliadams,

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16. Ballintoy old church and coal vein on the Antrim coast

    near Ballintoy · town · Antrim · 1806

    Ballintoy, situated on the sea coast of Antrim, has a very old church in bad repair, with parishioners laying a cess to build a new one. The area also features a tolerable bay and a fine vein of coal.

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    BALLINTOY, in the Barony of Cary, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster : a R. : a very old Church, in bad repair : The Parishioners, who are mostly Protestants, and hold small farms, are laying on in Vestry a C«ss, in order to build a new church, if in their power : an excellent Glebe House, built by the present Incumbent, on a Glebe, of 40 acres, half a mile from the church: the Glebe pays a yearly rent of £<2.5..5..Q : The Rev. Robert Trail, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Ballintoy is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m, N. W. from Ballycastle. It is situate upon the sea coast, and has a tolerable good Bay. The Fairs are holden on the 3d of June, 4th of September, and 14th of October. Here is a fine vein of coal.

    BALLINTRA, in the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 4£ m. N. N. E. from Ballyshannon. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of February, 25th of March, 20th of May, 31st of July, 2d of October, and 50th of November,

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17. Ballybeg Priory ruins, Co. Cork

    Ballybeg · townland · Cork · 1229–1262

    Philip de Barry founded an Augustinian priory at Ballybeg, dedicated to St. Thomas and endowed in 1229, with his equestrian brass statue erected in the church. His grandson David enlarged the revenues in 1235 and was killed in 1262. Ruins surviving at the time included the east window, a strong steeple with vaulted roof showing holes for a chime of bells, and a high tower to the south-west.

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    of Minister : a Rectory wholly Impropriate. It is 4 m. W. b. S. from Doneraile. It is situate near the River Azcbeg. — " Philip de Barry founded a Priory here for Regular Canons following the Rule of St. Augustin, and dedicated it to St. Thomas, the favourite Saint of that age. He endowed it in the year 1229, in remembrance of which, his equestrian statue in brass was erected in the church. David, his grandson, enlarged the revenues belonging to the Priory in the year 1235, and was made a Knight, but was killed in the year- 1262. Of this Abbey there yet remain the East window and the steeple, which is a strong building, and by the holes in the vaulted roof it appears, that they had a chime of bells. The traces of the foundation, with an high tower a considerable way to the South-west, prove it to have been a truly magnificent structure." — Archdall's Monast. Ilibcrn. p. 36.

    BALLYBEG, in the Barony of Eliogurty, Co. of TIPPEHAHV, and Province of Munster. It is 3| m. S. E. b. S. from Thurles. A village.

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18. Ballyboggan Priory founded by Jordan Comin, Co. Meath

    Ballyboggan · townland · Meath · 1100–1199

    A priory for Augustinian Canons was founded at Ballyboggan (or De Laude Dei) in the twelfth century by Jordan Comin, under the invocation of the Holy Trinity. The settlement lies on the River Boyne, south-west of Clonard.

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    BALLYBOGGAN, or DE LAUDE DEI, in the Barony of Moyfenrath, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, with Castle Jordan. Ballyboggan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2f m. S. W. from Clonard. It is situate upon the River Boyne. The Fair is holden on the 25th of September. — " A Priory was founded here for Canons of the Order of St. Augustin, in the 12th century, by Jordan Comin, under the Invocation of the Holy Trinity." — Archdall's Monast. Hlbern. p. 514.

    BALLYBOGIIILL, in the Barony of Balruddery, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Clonmethon. Ballyboghill is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 10^ m. N. from Dublin. See, Clonmethon.

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19. Ballycastle sea-port, collieries, and Boyd Charter School

    near Ballycastle · town · Antrim · 1737–1806

    Ballycastle is a small sea-port in Antrim noted for its adjacent collieries, with a chalybeate spring nearby. A Charter School for 60 girls was founded there in 1737 by Hugh Boyd, Esq.

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    BALLYCASTLE, in the Barony of Gary, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a Chapel, in good repair : no Glebe, or Glebe House : the income is only £60. per annum ; £°0. of which is paid by the First Fruits, and <£40. by the Boyd Family: The Rev. Charles Steward, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. It is 113 m. N. from Dublin. It is a small sea-port, with six Post-days in the week ; and is noted for its adjacent collieries. Near it is a chalybeate Spring. The Fairs are holden on the 15th of July, 28th of August, 5th of November, and 1st of December. Here is a Charter School, for 60 Girls, founded in the year 1737, by Hugh Boyd, Esq. But it

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20. Ballyfermott Castle in ruins

    Ballyfermot · parish · Dublin

    The parish of Ballyfermott in County Dublin contains a castle that is described as being in ruins. The parish forms part of the Union of Chapel Izod and lies about three and a half miles west-southwest of Dublin.

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    BALLYFERMOTT, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Chapel Izod. Bally fermott is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin, It is 3^- m. W. b. S. from Dublin, The Castle is in ruins. See, Chapel Izod.

    BALLYFERNON, in the Barony of Boyle, Co, of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught. It is 8 m. N, E. from Boyle, A village.

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21. Ballygawly village and its mountain range

    Ballygawley · townland · Tyrone

    Ballygawly in County Tyrone is a village that gives its name to a range of mountains in the neighbourhood. It lies about four and a half miles north-northwest of Aughnacloy and holds fairs on the 5th of June, 2nd of September, and 2nd of November.

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    BALLYGAWLY, in the Barony of Clogher, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 4£ in. N. N. W. from Aughnacloy. The Fairs are holden on the 5th of June, 2d of September, and 2d of November. A village, which gives name to a range of mountains in the neighbourhood.

    BALLYGIBBON, in the Barony of Upper Ormond, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster: a II. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Toomevara. Ballygibbon is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 4m. N. W. from Moneygall. See, Toomevara.

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22. Ballyneale village on the River Nore

    Ballyneale · townland · Kilkenny

    Ballyneale, situated in the parish of Dysertmore, County Kilkenny, is a village located on the navigable River Nore. It lies four miles south-southeast of Inistioge.

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    BALLYNEALE, in the Barony of Ida, Igrin, and Ibercon, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster ; in the parish of Dysertmore. It is 4 m. S. b. E. from Inistioge, A village, situate upon the navigable River Nore.

    BALLYNEBRAHER, in the Barony of Small County, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster. — " A Friary was founded here for Conventual Franciscans in the 13th century, by the family of Clangibbon."— Archdall's Monast. liibern. p. 418.

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23. Ballyphilip parish united to Ardglass by James I charter

    Ballyphilip · townland · Down · 1609

    Ballyphilip was united by charter of James I in 1609 to the rectory of Ardglass, forming with Ballytrustan, Ardquin, and Slane the Chancellorship of Down, valued at £10 sterling in the King's Books. The parish is situated on Strangford Lough.

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    BALLYPHILIP, in the Barony of Ardes, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : a R., united by Charter, by James I, in 1609, to the R. of Ardglass; which with Ballytrustan, Ardquin, and Slane, constitute the Chancellorship of Down, which is valued in the King's Books at £lO. sterling: a Church, in the town of Portaferry, parish of Ballyphilip, in good repair: a Glebe, of 15 acres, one mile from the church : the Glebe House is not habitable : The Rev. Richard Ratcliffe, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in another part of the Kingdom : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Ballyphilip is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is adjacent to Portaferry, on the North. This parish contains 3000 acres of land. It is situate on Strung ford Lough. The parishes of Ballyphilip, and Ardglass, are five miles distant from each other.

    BALLYPOREEN, in the Barony of Iffa and Offa, Co. of TIPPEKAHT, and Province of Munster; in the parish of Shanrahan. It is 4 m. W. S. W. from Clogheen. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of May, 21st of August, and 17th of December.

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24. Ballyshannon bridge and harbour on the Erne

    Ballyshannon · town · Donegal

    Ballyshannon, in County Donegal, possesses a bridge of fourteen arches spanning the River Erne. The town sits at the extremity of a good harbour to which it gives its name.

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    BALLYSHANNON, in the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster; in the parish of Kilbarron. It is 101 m. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs areholden on the 4th of April, Tuesday before the llth of June, 18th ot September, and Tuesday after the 1 1th of November. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is a Bridge of fourteen arches over the River Erne. It is situate at the extremity of a good Harbour, to which it gives name.

    BALLYSHEEHAN, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of TIPPKRARY, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£2..13..4 Irish Money : no Church: no Glebe House, or Glebe : Vacant, in 1806. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford comfort to a Resident Incumbent. Ballysheehan is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 3j m. N. from Cashel. This parish contains 4188 acres of land.

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25. Baltimore sacked by Algerines, 1631

    Baltimore · town · Cork · 1631

    Baltimore, anciently called Dunashad, was situate upon an excellent harbour on St. George's Channel. Its name was said to derive from Beal-timore, meaning the great habitation of Beal, having been a sanctuary for the Druids. It was taken and plundered by the Algerines on 20 June 1631 and was afterwards a poor, decayed fishing-town.

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    BALTIMORE, anciently DUNASHAD, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster ; in the Parish of Tullagh. It is 168 m. S. W. from Dublin. It is situate upon an excellent Harbour, to which it gives name, on St. George's Channel, The name is said to be a corruption of Beal-timore, or, The great Habitation of Beal, it having been a Sanctuary for the Druids. It was taken and plundered, on the 20th of June 1631, by the Algerines ; and is now a poor, decayed Fishing-town, the officers belonging to the port, residing at Skibbcreen.

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26. Baltinglass Druidic altars and Cistercian abbey

    Baltinglass · town · Wicklow · 1148–1151

    Baltinglass is said to have been the grand Beal-tinne of the southern states of Leinster, with Druidic altars still remaining in its neighbourhood. Diarmit Mac Murchad O'Cavanagh, King of Leinster, founded a Cistercian abbey there about 1148–1151 and was interred in it; the abbot sat as a baron in Parliament.

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    BALTINGLASS, in the Barony of Talbotstown. Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster: a R. : a Church, in repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. Robert Carter, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Baltinglass is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 29 m. S, W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 2d of February, 17th of March, 12th of May, 1st of July, 12th of September, and 8th of December. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, Deputy, Recorder, and Town Clerk, It gives title of Baron to the Noble Family of Stratford, now Earl of Aldborough. Here are extensive manufactures of Linen, Woollen, and Diaper. It is situate on the River Slaney. It has six Post-days in the week. This is said to have been the grand Beal-tinne of the Southern States of Leinster; and there are still remaining in its neighbourhood, a number of Druidic Altars. A Parliament was formerly holden here, as slso the Assizes, Here is a venerable Castlei — " Diarmit Mac Murchad O'Cavanagh, King of Leinster, founded an Abbey here, about the year 1148 or 1 151, for Cistertian Monks, where he was interred. The Abbot sat as a Baron in Parliament." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 761.

    BANADA, or BENNADA, in the Barony of Leney, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught. It is 11 m. N. E. from Foxford. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of January, Whit-Monday, and 7th of August. It is situate on the River Moy. — " Here we find a Friary of Eremites, following the Rule of St. Augustin, which was dedicated to Corpus Christi, and founded A. D. 1423, through the industry of a brother of the Order, called Charles. The fine ruins of this building still remain, with a steeple of hewn mountain stone." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 628.

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27. Banada Augustinian friary ruins

    Banada · townland · Sligo · 1423

    A friary of eremites following the Rule of St. Augustin, dedicated to Corpus Christi, was founded at Banada in 1423 through the industry of a brother called Charles. The fine ruins of the building still remain, with a steeple of hewn mountain stone.

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    BANADA, or BENNADA, in the Barony of Leney, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught. It is 11 m. N. E. from Foxford. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of January, Whit-Monday, and 7th of August. It is situate on the River Moy. — " Here we find a Friary of Eremites, following the Rule of St. Augustin, which was dedicated to Corpus Christi, and founded A. D. 1423, through the industry of a brother of the Order, called Charles. The fine ruins of this building still remain, with a steeple of hewn mountain stone." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 628.

    BANAGHER, in the Barony of Garry castle, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster; in the parish of Reynagh. It is 66^ m, W. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, 15th of September and three following days, 28th of October, and 8th of November. It has six Post-days in the Aveek: And is a pretty large town, tolerably built, having two Bridges over the River Shannon, and a Barrack, for two companies of Foot. According to the Report from the Commissioners of the Board of Education, it appears, that King Charles the First, by a Charter bearing date the 16th of September, in the fourth year of his reign, granted to the Sovereign, Burgesses, and Free Commons of the Borough of Banagher, and their successors for ever, certain lands in the King's County, particularly described in the Charter, and containing in the whole 200 acres of arable land and pasture, and 85 acres of wood and moor, to the only use and behoof of such Schoolmaster as the Lord Deputy or other Chief Governor or Governors of Ireland should from time to time appoint to reside and teach in the said town of Banagher; and for want of such Schoolmaster there to be appointed as aforesaid, then to the use of the Sovereign, and Burgesses, and their successors for ever,

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28. Banagher charter and school lands

    Banagher · town · Offaly · 1628–1806

    King Charles I granted by charter in 1628 lands to the borough of Banagher for the maintenance of a free school and schoolmaster. By 1806, nearly 77 acres of the original grant had been lost to encroachments and negligence, and no schoolhouse had ever belonged to the endowment.

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    BANAGHER, in the Barony of Garry castle, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster; in the parish of Reynagh. It is 66^ m, W. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, 15th of September and three following days, 28th of October, and 8th of November. It has six Post-days in the Aveek: And is a pretty large town, tolerably built, having two Bridges over the River Shannon, and a Barrack, for two companies of Foot. According to the Report from the Commissioners of the Board of Education, it appears, that King Charles the First, by a Charter bearing date the 16th of September, in the fourth year of his reign, granted to the Sovereign, Burgesses, and Free Commons of the Borough of Banagher, and their successors for ever, certain lands in the King's County, particularly described in the Charter, and containing in the whole 200 acres of arable land and pasture, and 85 acres of wood and moor, to the only use and behoof of such Schoolmaster as the Lord Deputy or other Chief Governor or Governors of Ireland should from time to time appoint to reside and teach in the said town of Banagher; and for want of such Schoolmaster there to be appointed as aforesaid, then to the use of the Sovereign, and Burgesses, and their successors for ever,

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29. Bandonbridge founded by Earl of Cork

    Bandon · town · Cork · 1610–1689

    Bandonbridge was built in 1610 by Richard Boyle, first Earl of Cork, with walls, fortifications, two churches, and two market-houses. The Irish demolished the walls in 1689, after which a bye-law barred any Papist from dwelling in the town. A chalybeate spring is located nearby.

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    BANDONBRIDGE, in the Barony of Kinalmeaky, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster ; in the parish of Kilbrogan. It is 137y m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 6th of May, 29th of October, and 8th of November. This Town sends one Member to Parliament; Patron, The Earl of Shannon. It gives title of Viscount to a branch of the family of Boyle ; and of Baron to the family of Bernard. It is situate on the River Bandon, and was built in 1610, according to Mr. Wilson, by Richard Boyle, the first Earl of Cork, with walls and fortifications, two Churches (now the parish churches of Ballymodan, and Kilbrogan), and two Market-houses. The Irish demolished the Walls, in 1689; for which, by a standing Bye-law of the Corporation, no Papist can dwell in the town. Near this is a chalybeate Spring. It has six Post-days in the week.

    BANGOR, or, THE WHITE CHOIR, anciently THE VALE OF ANGELS, in the Barony of Ardes, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : an Impropriate Cure : a Church, in good repair : a good Glebe House, on a Glebe of 12 acres, near the church ; the Income, a Salary from Lord Bangor, is only £60. per annum : The Rev. Stephen Dickson, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Bangor is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 90 m. N. b. E. from Dublin. It gives title of Viscount and Baron to the family of Ward. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of January, 4

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30. Bangor Abbey founded by St. Comgall

    near Bangor · town · Down · 555–1469

    St. Comgall founded a celebrated abbey at Bangor about 555; by 1469 it had fallen into ruin through neglect and Pope Paul II ordered Franciscan friars to take possession. A small part of the ruins still remained, with narrow Gothic windows and traces showing the building was of great extent.

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    Parentage, and was educated under St. Fintan, in Clonenagh. About this time (555) he founded here a celebrated Abbey ; where, in this year, Cormac, King of South Leinster, took on him the Cowl; and died A. D. 567-— In a Parliament holden this year (1380), it was enacted, that no mere Irishman should be suffered to make his profession here.— The Abbot enjoyed a Town-land in the Isle of Man, called Clenanoy, on condition that he should attend on the King of that Island at certain times. The Abbey of Bangor was so gone to ruin, in the year 1469, through the neglect of the Abbot, that Pope Paul the Second commanded that the Friars of the third order of St. Francis should immediately take possession of it, which was accordingly done, says Wadding, by Father Nicholas of that order. A small part of the ruins of this abbey still remain : the windows were of the ancient narrow Gothic kind, &c., and the traces of the foundation show that the building was of a great extent."— ArchdaU's Monast. Hibern. pp. 106. et seq.

    BANNBRIDGE, in the Barony of Upper Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster. It is 60^ m. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of January, 15th of March, 9th of June, 26th of August, and 16th of November, and two following days after each fair. It is situate on the River Bonn.

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31. Bardic Sessions at Bruree continued to 1746

    Bruree · town · Limerick

    Bruree, anciently called Brughrigh, on the River Maig in County Limerick, was remarkable for sessions held every half year by the Irish Bards. According to Mr. O'Halloran, these gatherings were continued down to the year 1746. The town also has the site of an old church and a good bridge over the Maig.

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    BRUREE, anciently BRUGHRIGH, in the Barony of Connello, Co. of LIMEK- ICK, and Province of Munster : a R. and V. : the Rectory being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Deanery of Limerick ; the Vicarage is valued in the King's Books at .£().. 13..4 Irish Money: no Church: no Glebe House: a G'lebe, in two divisions, of 15 a. Or. 24 p., about two furlongs from the site of the old church : The Rev. Thomas Shepherd, A. M., the Vicar, (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is permitted to reside in Limerick, where he serves an important Curacy : the duties are performed by the Curate of the adjoining parish of Athlacca, at a Salary of ,£3. per annum. Bruree is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 3i m. N, W. from Kilmallock. It is situate upon the River Maig, over which there is a good Bridge. The Fairs are liolden on the 9th of May, 25th of June, 14th of September, and 25th of November. It is remarkable for the Sessions holden here every half year by the Irish Bards, which, according to Mr. O'Halloran, were continued down to the year 1746. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, St. Marys, Limerick.

    BUCHOLLA, in the Barony of Gallen, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£0..2..8 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Strade. Bucholla is in the Diocese of Achonry, and Province of Tuam. It is 6 m. S. b. E. from Foxford. See, Strade.

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32. Battle of Affane between Earls of Ormond and Desmond

    Affane · townland · Waterford · 1564

    A bloody conflict was fought at Affane on 1 February 1564 between the Earls of Ormond and Desmond. The Earl of Desmond lost three hundred men killed in the engagement.

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    AFFANE, or ATHMEANE, in the Barony of Decies without Drum, Co. of WATERFOUD, and Province of Munster : a Rectory Impropriatc ; and Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at <£6. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Clashmore. Affane is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 4 m. S. E. b. E. from Lismore. It is situate upon the River Phinisk, near its junction with the River Blackwater. The Fairs are holden on the 14th of May, 13th of August, and 22d of November, A bloody Conflict was fought here, on the 1st of February, 1564, between the Earls of Ormond and Desmond, in which the latter Nobleman had three hundred men killed. It has

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33. Battle of Clare (1278): O'Brien civil conflict

    near Clarecastle · population centre · Clare · 1278

    A great battle was fought at Clare in 1278 between Donell, son of Teigc Caoluiske O'Brien, and Mahon O'Brien. Mahon was defeated with great slaughter. Clare was once the capital of County Clare.

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    navigable River Fergus. This was once the capital of the county. A great battle was fought here, in 1278, between Donell, son of Teigc Caoluiske O'Brien, and Mahon O'Brien, wherein the latter was defeated with great slaughter. On an island, in the River Fergus, is the castle, which is used as a Barrack for two companies of foot. An excellent Bridge has lately been built over the Fergus. — •" An Abbey was founded near to this town, under the Invocation of St. Peter and St. Paul, for Canons Regular following the Rule of St. Augustine, by Donald O'Brien the Great, King of Limerick. He appointed Donatus Abbot, and richly endowed the abbey. This charter was dated at Limerick in 1 195." — Archdall's Monast, Hibern. p. •43.

    CLARE, in the Barony of Clare, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of St. Nicholas, Gal way. Clare is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 65 m. N. E. from Galway. It is situate upon the River Clare. Here is a weekly Market for Cattle, on the four Thursdays next preceding Christmas. See, Galway. — " About the year 1290, John de Cogan built a Monastery at Clare Ymlowl for Franciscan Friars; he erected it in a very elegant style, and at a great expense. The high tower, in the middle of the church, erected on arches, is a curious piece of architecture; and the chapel is now the Romish Mass-house." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 277.

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34. Battle of Rathmines, 1649

    near Rathmines · population centre · Dublin · 1649

    The small village of Rathmines, one mile south-by-west of Dublin, was the site of a battle in 1649 where the Duke of Ormond was defeated by Parliament's forces under Colonel Jones.

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    RATHMINES, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is 1 m. S. b. W. from Dublin. A small village, where the Duke of Ormond was defeated, in 1649, by the Parliament's Forces, under the command of Colonel Jones.

    RATHMOANE, v. RAMORAN.

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35. Bear Island in Bantry Bay

    near Bear Island · island or archipelago · Cork

    Bear Island lies about twelve miles south-west of Bantry in Bantry Bay, County Cork. It is about six miles in length and is described as very coarse, mountainous, and rugged.

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    BEAR, ISLAND, off the Barony of Bear and Bantry, Co. of Cork, and Province of Munster. It is 12|-m. S. W. from Bantry. It is situate in Bantry Bay. This Island is about 6 miles in length, and is very coarse, mountainous, and nigged.

    BEAUBEC, in the Barony of Duleek, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster. — " In the Reign of King John, Walter de Lacie, Lord of Meath, did grant to the church of St. Mary and St. Laurence of Beaubec, all his land situate in the Townland of Killokerran (now called, The Manor of Beaubec), together with the liberty of keeping a boat free of toll, &c." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 516.

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36. Belan Castle demolished by Cromwell

    Belan · townland · Kildare

    Belan in County Kildare had a castle which was demolished by Cromwell. The parish is part of the Union of Timolin.

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    BELAN, in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Timolin, Belan is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 3 in. S. S. W. from Ballytore. The Castle was demolished by Cromwell. See, Timolin.

    BELCARRA, in the Barony of Carragh, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is 8£ m. N. N. W. from Hollymount. The Fairs are holden on the 2d of February, 4th of June, and 10th of November.

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37. Belfast 1791 population and commercial ranking

    near Belfast · city · Antrim · 1791

    According to Dr. Beaufort, an accurate enumeration in 1791 found Belfast contained 3,107 houses and 18,320 souls. The town ranked fifth in size and fourth (if not third) in commerce among all towns in the Kingdom.

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    a V. : a Church, in excellent order: a good Glebe House in Belfast, and a Glebe, of 20 acres, one mile from the church: The Rev. William Bristow, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Belfast is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 80 m. N. b. E. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of August, and 8th of November. It has six Post-days in the week. This Town sends one Member to Parliament : Patron, The Marquess of Donegal. It is situate at the entrance of the River Logon, on Belfast Lough. It gives title of Earl to the family of Chichestcr. According to Dr. Beaufort, by an accurate enumeration made in 1791, Belfast contained 3107 houses, and 18,320 souls. It is with regard to size the fifth, and with respect to commerce the fourth, if not the third town in the Kingdom. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, and Town Clerk : The garrison is under the command of the Town Major.

    BELLAGHAN, in the Barony of Raphoe, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. — " There was a Franciscan Friary here, but we cannot find any particular account of it." — ArchdalFs Monast. Hlbern. p, 95.

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38. Belfast parliamentary seat and Chichester earldom

    near Belfast · city · Antrim

    Belfast sent one Member to Parliament, with the Marquess of Donegal as patron. The town also gave the title of Earl to the Chichester family.

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    a V. : a Church, in excellent order: a good Glebe House in Belfast, and a Glebe, of 20 acres, one mile from the church: The Rev. William Bristow, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Belfast is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 80 m. N. b. E. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of August, and 8th of November. It has six Post-days in the week. This Town sends one Member to Parliament : Patron, The Marquess of Donegal. It is situate at the entrance of the River Logon, on Belfast Lough. It gives title of Earl to the family of Chichestcr. According to Dr. Beaufort, by an accurate enumeration made in 1791, Belfast contained 3107 houses, and 18,320 souls. It is with regard to size the fifth, and with respect to commerce the fourth, if not the third town in the Kingdom. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, and Town Clerk : The garrison is under the command of the Town Major.

    BELLAGHAN, in the Barony of Raphoe, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. — " There was a Franciscan Friary here, but we cannot find any particular account of it." — ArchdalFs Monast. Hlbern. p, 95.

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39. Belleek parish separated from Templecarne

    near Belleek · parish · Fermanagh · 1792

    The parish of Belleek in County Fermanagh was separated from Templecarne by Act of Council in 1792. It extends into County Donegal and sits in the Diocese of Clogher.

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    BELLEEK, in the Barony of Lurge, Co. of FERMANAGH, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V.: a Church, in good condition: no Glebe House : 490 acres of Glebe, one mile distant from the church : The Rev. James Cochran, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Belleek is in the Diocese of Clogher, and Province of Armagh. It is 8^ m. N. W. from Church Hill. This parish was separated from Templecarne, by Act of Council, in 1792. It extends into the county of Donegal.

    BELLISLE, ISLAND, off the Barony of Magherastephana, Co. of FERMANAGH, and Province of Ulster. It is situate in Lough Erne.

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40. Benburb on the River Blackwater

    Benburb · townland · Tyrone

    Benburb (also called Binburg) in the barony of Dungaunon, County Tyrone, is situated on the River Blackwater, approximately five and a half miles north-northwest of Armagh.

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    and Province of Ulster. It is 5f m. N. N. W. from Armagh. It is situate on the River Blackmater. The Fairs are holden on Wednesday before Ash Wednesday the last Wednesday in February, Thursday before Easter, last Wednesday in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November, and the 22d and last Wednesday in December. See, Aghalow.

    BENNADA, v. BANADA.

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41. Bescna, St Patrick's brewer, at Donaghmore, Donegal

    Donaghmore · parish · Donegal

    Bescna, a disciple of St. Patrick and also his brewer, was a Presbyter of the house at Donaghmore in Donegal. The house later became a parish church.

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    DONAGHMORE, in the Barony of Raphoc, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£20 sterling : a Church, in repair : a Glebe House ; 750 acres of Glebe near the church : The Rev. Michael Spence, the Incumbent (in 1806), Avho has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Donaghmore is in the Diocese of Deny, and Province of Armagh. It is adjacent to Castle Fin. It is situate upon the River Fin" — " Bescna, a Disciple of St. Patrick, and also his Brewer, was a Presbyter of this House. It is now a parish church." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 91.

    DONAGHMORE, in the Barony of Upper Iveagh. Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£!•• 6-8 sterling : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House, on 36 acres of Glebe, near the church : The Rev. Brabazon Smith, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Donaghmore is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is 5j m. N. N. E. from Newry.

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42. Bewley monastic edifice of Knights of St. John

    Bewley · townland · Waterford

    At Bewley, in the parish of Killmolash near Lismore, County Waterford, the remains of a monastic edifice said to have belonged to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem survive.

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    BEWLEY, in the Barony of Decies within Drum, Co. of WATEHFORD, and Province of Munster; in the parish of Killmolash. It is 2 m. S. E. from Lismore. — " Here are the remains of a Monastic Edifice, said to have belonged to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem."— ArchdaWs Monast. Hlbtrn. p. 685.

    BEWLY, v. BEAULIEU.

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43. Bile Abbey founded by St. Fechin

    Billa · townland · Sligo

    St. Fechin built an abbey at Bile in the barony of Leney, County Sligo, which in a short time became and remained a parish church.

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    BILE, in the Barony of Leney, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught. — "St. Fechin built an Abbey here, which in a short time became, and is now a parish church."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 628.

    BILL, v. OUGHTERLEAGUE.

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44. Billy old church and Archdeaconry of Connor

    near Billy · parish · Antrim · 1806

    The parish of Billy in County Antrim had an old church in bad repair, with funds raised to rebuild it. Billy was one of the parishes constituting the Archdeaconry of Connor, valued at £30 sterling in the King's Books.

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    BILLY, in the Barony of Dunluce, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Archdeaconry of Connor : an old Church, in bad repair; but a considerable sum is raised to-rebuild it: no Glebe House; a Glebe, of 20 acres, near the church, on which the Incumbent intends to build a House : The Rev. Thomas Babington, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Billy is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 6^ m. N.E. b. E. from Coleraine. It is situate upon the River Bush. The parishes, which constitute the Archdeaconry of Connor, and which is valued in the King's Books at <£30. sterling, are Ardmoy, Ballyclug, Billy, Donegor, and Kilbride : The Rev. Anthony Trail, A. M., the Archdeacon (in 1806), who resides in the Diocese, but has no Glebe, or Glebe House.

    BIRD, ISLAND, off the Barony of Carbery, Co. of Cork, and Province of Minister. It is situate in Dunmannus Bay,

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45. Birr Castle erected by the Parsons family

    Birr or Parsonstown · town · Offaly

    A castle at Birr was erected by the Parsons family, situated upon the Little Brosna River. The town also had a church in good repair and was in the Diocese of Killaloe.

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    a Church, in good repair, in the town of Birr : a Glebe House, in Birr : a Glebe, of 19 acres, in the parish of Birr, adjoining the church-yard; and, of 10 acres, in the parish of Lockeen, about three miles distant from the former, and near the site of the old church: Edward Synge, D. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. William Grattan. Birr is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel, It is 63| m. W. S. W. from Dublin, The Fairs are holden on the llth of February, 7th of May, 25th of August, and 10th of December. It has six Post-days in the week. The Castle here was erected by the family of Parsons. It is situate upon the Little Brosna River. The parishes in the Union of Birr are .contiguous; their estimated extent from North to South being 5 miles, and from East to West 6 miles. — " St. Brendan Luaigneus, son of Neim, or Nemaind, and a favourite poet, founded the abbey of Biorra." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 377.

    BISHOP'S-COURT, in the Barony of Gualtier, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister; in the parish of Kilcaragh. Here are the remains of ah Edifice, probably built as. a country retreat for the Bishops of Waterford.

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46. Birr episcopal union of 1785

    Birr or Parsonstown · town · Offaly · 1785

    The rectory and vicarage of Birr (Parsonstown), King's County, were episcopally united on 36 May 1785 to the Rectory of Kilcoleman and the Vicarage of Lockeen.

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    BIRR, or PARSONS-TOWN, in the Barony of Ballibritt, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V. : the Rectory being valued in the King's Books at £6. sterling, and the Vicarage at ,£3. : and Episcopally united, on the 36th of May 1785, to the Rectory of Kilcoleman, and the Vicarage of Lockeen:

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47. Birthplace of Laurence Sterne in Clonmel

    Clonmel · town · Tipperary · 1713

    The Rev. Laurence Sterne, the celebrated author of Tristram Shandy, was born in Clonmel on the 24th of November 1713. The town is also noted for its Charter School for 60 boys.

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    CLONMELL, partly in the Barony of Iffa and Offa, Co. of TIPPERARY, and partly in the Baronies of Glanehiry, and LTpper Third, Co. of WATKRFOKD, and Province of Munster: an entire Rectory, the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at £6. sterling, and Episcopally united, in May 1801, when the present Incumbent took possession, to the Vicarages of Kilcash, Kilgrant, Killaloan, and Templethiry: a Church, in repair, in Clonmell: a new Glebe House, in Clonmell : three Glebes; one, of 2 a. 1 r. 2 p., in Clonmell, close to the church : another, of 3 a. 1 r. 30 p., in Kilgrant, close to the site of the old church there; and the third, of 9 acres, in Templethiry, about a quarter of a mile from the site of the old church : these glebes are not contiguous : The Rev. Thomas May, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person, assisted by his Resident Curate, at a Salary of £70. per annum. Clonmell is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 85 m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 5th of May, and 5th of November, It has six Post-days in the week : and is the Shire Town, and where the Assizes are holden. This Town sends one Member to Parliament: Patron, Lord Mountcashel. It is governed by a Mayor, Sheriff, Recorder, two Bailiffs, and a Town Clerk. The Right Hon. John Scott, Chief Justice of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench in Ireland, was created Earl of Clonmell, in 1793- It is situate on the navigable River Suir, over which there is a bridge of 20 arches, divided into two parts by a small Island in the River, on which houses are built: the tide flows a little way above the town. Here is a Charter School, for 60 boys. It gave birth (on the 24th of November 1713) to The Rev. Laurence Sterne, the celebrated author of Tristram Shandy. This town is very ancient, having been erected before the invasion of the Danes ; it was formerly defended by a strong wall. Oliver Cromwell met with greater resistance here, than in any other part of the kingdom : he demolished the Castles and Fortifications, of which now only the ruins remain.

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48. Birthplace of Turlogh O'Carolan, Irish bard

    Nobber · town · Meath · 1670–1738

    Nobber in County Meath is recorded as the birthplace of Turlogh O'Carolan, the famous Irish bard, who was born there in 1670. He died in March 1738 at Alderford in County Roscommon and was interred in the parish church of Kilronan.

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    NOBBER, in the Barony of Morgallion, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a Perpetual Cure, with Lough brae can, valued in the King's Books at .£29.. 5. .8 7mA Money : a Church, in complete repair : a Glebe House, with necessary offices, OR 40 acres of Glebe, two miles from the church : The Rev. James Ellis, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Nobber is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 33| m. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holdcn on the 25th of April, 25th of May, 20th of June, 15th of August, 13th of October, and 14th of November. This is the Birth-place of Turlogh O'Carolan, the famous Irish bard : who was born here, in the year 1670: he died in the month of March, 1?38, in the 68th year of his age, at Alderford, a Seat in the County of Roscommon • and was interred in the parish church of Kilronan. It has three Post-days in the week,

    NOENDRUM, in the Barony of -, Co. of DOWN, and Province of

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49. Bishop Barnard's Palace and Cathedral in Londonderry

    near Derry · city · Derry

    Londonderry contains the Cathedral and a large Palace erected at the expense of Bishop Barnard. The city is still surrounded with walls and is the metropolis of the county.

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

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50. Bishop Maxwell's palace at Ardbraccan, 1786

    Ardbraccan · townland · Meath · 1786

    The Hon. Henry Maxwell, D.D., late Bishop, erected a magnificent Palace at Ardbraccan in 1786. By 1806, Bishop Thomas Lewis O'Beirne was resident in the Palace.

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    discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Ardbraccan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2f in. W. from Navan. Here is a Charter School, for 60 Boys. The Right Rev. Thomas Lewis O'Bcirne, D. D., Lord Bishop (in 1806) is resident in the Palace. The parishes in the Union of Ardbraccan are contiguous ; that of Ardbraccan containing l2S6l acres of land. — "• This was one of the ancient Bishopricks which now form the Diocese of Meath. In the year 1641, it was a place of considerable strength. The late Bishop (in 1786), The Hon. Henry Maxwell, D. D., erected a magnificent Palace here. — " A. D. 650, died the Abbot St. Braccan, from whom this place is named; his feast is ho Id en on the l6th of July. It is now a parish church." — Archdalfs Motiast. Hibern. p. 510.

    ARDCANDRISH, in the Barony of Shelmaleire, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster: aR., valued in the King's Books at <£l. Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Wexford. Ardcandrish is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 3% m. W. b. N. from Wexford. It is situate ou the River Slaney. See, Wexford.

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51. Bishoprick of Lismore founded and united to Waterford

    Lismore · town · Waterford · 600–1536

    According to Dr. Beaufort, the Bishoprick of Lismore was founded at the beginning of the seventh century. It was subsequently united to the See of Waterford in the year 1536.

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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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52. Bishoprick of Ross united to Cork

    Ross Carbery · town · Cork · 1586

    The foundation of the bishoprick of Ross is unknown. According to Dr. Beaufort, it was united by Queen Elizabeth in 1586 to the bishoprick of Cork. The diocese of Ross extended about 25 miles east to west and 6 miles broad.

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    ROSS, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of COUK, and Province of Munster : a V. : the Cathedral and Parochial Church of St. Faughnan, in very good repair, at the expense of The Chapter ; and united, at a period prior to any known record, and by competent Authority at the time of the Institution of The Chapter, to the Rectory of Desert : no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Dean and Chapter have cure of souls ; the duties are performed by The Dignitaries, Prebendaries, and The Rev. George Armstrong, Resident Curate (in 1806), at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. The Deanery of St. Faughnan, Ross (Wensley Bond, D. D., being Dean, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at £S..2..0 sterling); has no cure of souls ; no Parish : no Church : no Glebe House : no Glebe ; but Land accustomed to be lett, 147 a. Or. 0 p., and the Presentation of the Vicar Choral : The Precentorship, (The Rev. Arthur Hyde, being the Precentor, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at <£2. sterling); has no cure of souls; no Parish : no Church: no Glebe House: no Glebe; but Land accustomed to be lett, !237a. 1 r. 28 p.; The Chancellorship, (The Rev. George Armstrong, being the Chancellor, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at .£2. sterling) ; has no cure of souls ; no Parish : no Church: no Glebe House; no Glebe; but Land accustomed to be lett: The Treasurer ship, (The Rev. John Griffith, being the Treasurer, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at .£0.. 6.. 8 sterling) ; has no cure of souls; no Parish : no Church : no Glebe House : no Glebe ; but Land accustomed to be lett, l£8a., 1 r. 9 p. : The Archdeaconry (The Rev. William Bissett, being Archdracon, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at <£'3..10..0 sterling), and consists of the Rectories (the Vicarages of each parish being endowed) of Aghadown, Kilcaskin, Kilcof, Kilfaughnabeg, and Kilmacabea, being united at a period prior to any known record; has no cure of souls : no Church: no Glebe House, or Glebe Land. Rossis in the Diocese of Ross, and Province of Cishel. It is IjS^-m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 19th of September, and 8th of December. It has six Post-days in the week. The Castle is under the command of a Governor It is situate upon a Bay or Harbour, to which it gives name, but which is now choaked up with sand, on St. George's Channel. The Foundation of the Bishoprick of Ross (valued in the King's Books at <£lO. sterling) is unknown : it was united by Queen Elizabeth, according to Dr. Beaufort, in 1586, to the Biahoprick of Cork. The length of the principal part of the Diocese of Ross, is 2.5 miles from East to West, and the breadth 6 miles : the detached part of it, in the Mountains of Bear and Bantry, is about the same length, but not more than 4 miles broad. See, Cork. — " St. Fachnan Mongach, or, The Hairy, Abbot of Moelanfaidh, in the County of Waterford, was Abbot of this Monastery, and Principal of the School founded there; his Festival is holden on the 14th of August. A City

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 426

53. Black Marble Quarry and Round Tower at Turlogh

    Turlough · townland · Mayo

    Turlogh in County Mayo contains a quarry of beautiful black marble and one of Ireland's ancient round towers. It was also the seat of the Fitzgerald family.

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    TURLOGH, in the Barony of Carragh, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught : a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aglish. Turlogh is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 4 m. N. E. from Castlebar. The Fairs are holden on the 9th of May, 13th of June, 24th of August, and 8th of December. Here is a Quarry of beautiful black marble ; and also one of the ancient Round towers. It is the Seat of the family of Fitzgerald. See, Aglish.

    TUSCAN PASS, or, LAMB'S PASS, in the Barony of Upper Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster. It is 4 m. N. from Newry. The Fairs are holden on Easter Monday, and 8th of November. It was formerly an incinnbered Pass through bogs, woods, and morassy grounds.

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54. Black Nuns house founded by Donald O'Brien

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1174

    Around the time of the arrival of the English in 1174, a house for Black Nuns of the Order of St. Augustin was founded in Limerick by Donald O'Brien, King of Limerick, who dedicated it to St. Peter.

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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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55. Blackrath ruins of old church

    Blackrath · parish · Kilkenny

    At Blackrath in County Kilkenny, a prebend with no church had a glebe of ten acres situated a quarter of a mile from the ruins of the old church. The Rev. George Stone was prebendary in 1806.

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    BLACKRATH, in the Barony ofGowran, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a Prebend, valued in the King's Books at £7. Irish Money : no Church : a Glebe, of 10 acres, a quarter of a mile from the ruins of the old church : The Rev. George Stone, the Prebendary (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of his Benefice. Blackrath is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 2f m. N. E. from Kilkenny. BLACKRATH GRANGE, v. BURNCHURCH.

    BLACK ROCK, in the Barony of Half Rathdown, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is 4 m. S. E. from Dublin. It is a large and handsome village, agreeably situate on the South side of Dublin Bay : and is much resorted to for the purpose of Sea-bathing, and the purity of the air.

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56. Blarney Castle among strongest in Munster

    Blarney · town · Cork

    At Blarney in the parish of Garrycloyne, County Cork, there was a castle esteemed one of the strongest in the province of Munster. The town is situated upon the River Blarney.

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    BLARNEY, in the Barony of Muskerry, though locally situate in the Barony of Barrets, Co. of CORK, and Province ofMunster; in the parish of Garrycloyne. It is 3£ m. N. W. from Cork. It is situate upon the River Blarney. The fairs are holden on Easter- Monday and Tuesday, 8th and 9th of June, 18th of September, and llth of November. Here was a Castle, which was esteemed one of the

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57. Blessington first erected by Primate Boyle

    Blessington · town · Wicklow

    Blessington in the parish of Burgage, County Wicklow, was first erected by Primate Boyle. It is pleasantly situated on a rising ground near the River Liffey, fourteen miles south-west of Dublin.

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    BLESSINGTON, in the Barony of Talbotstown, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster; in the parish of Burgage, It is 14 m, S. W, from Dublin, The Fairs are holden on the 12th of May, 5th of July, and 12th of November. It is pleasantly situate on a rising ground near the River Liffey ; and was first erected by Primate Boyle. It has three Post-days in the week. See, Burgage.

    BODENSTOWN, in the Barony of Naas, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £6.. 1..5. Irish Money : no Church : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 8 acres, near the walls of the old church : The Rev. Henry Boy de, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident: the duties are performed by The Rev. James Slator, resident at Naas, without Salary, the benefice being very poor. Bodenstown is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 1\ m. W. S. W. from Rathcoole. It is situate upon the banks of the River Liffey. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. The parish contains between 1500 and 1700 acres ; and it is recommended to be united

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 88

58. Bodenstown old church walls

    Bodenstown · townland · Kildare

    At Bodenstown in County Kildare, the glebe of eight acres lay near the walls of the old church. The benefice was noted as too small to support a resident incumbent, with the parish containing between 1500 and 1700 acres.

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    BODENSTOWN, in the Barony of Naas, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £6.. 1..5. Irish Money : no Church : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 8 acres, near the walls of the old church : The Rev. Henry Boy de, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident: the duties are performed by The Rev. James Slator, resident at Naas, without Salary, the benefice being very poor. Bodenstown is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 1\ m. W. S. W. from Rathcoole. It is situate upon the banks of the River Liffey. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. The parish contains between 1500 and 1700 acres ; and it is recommended to be united

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 88

59. Bolton Inn village and cotton manufactory at Cheek Point

    Cheekpoint · town · Waterford

    Bolton Inn, formerly Cheek Point, is a village on Waterford Harbour with a large inn serving passengers on the Waterford packets to and from Milford in Wales. Mr. Bolton established a cotton manufactory and hosiery there on his estate.

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    BOLTON INN, formerly CHEEK POINT, in the Barony of Gualtiere, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister. 'It is 1^ m. N. from Passage, East. A village, situate upon Waterford Harbour ; and where is a large and commodious Inn, for the conveniency of passengers, coming or going in the Waterford Pacquets to and from Milford, in Wales ; the Pacquets constantly lying opposite to the Inn. This is the Estate of Mr. Bolton, who has established a large Cotton Manufactory here, together with an Hosiery.

    BOLY, or, GALVOLY, in the Barony of Eliogurty, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £C2. Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Treasurership of Cashel. Boly is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is £5 m. S. S. E. from Thurles. This parish contains 661 acres. See, Burrosleigh.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 90

60. Bonamargy Franciscan monastery founded by Mac Donnell

    Bonamargy · townland · Antrim · 1400–1499

    A small monastery for Franciscan friars of the third order was built at Bonamargy in the fifteenth century, traditionally founded by Mac Donnell whose family settled in County Antrim. The abbey became the burial place of the Mac Donnells.

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    — " A small Monastery was built here in the Fifteenth century, for Franciscan Friars of the third order. This monastery is said to have been founded by Mac Donnell, whose family settled in this County in the Fifteenth century, and were afterwards ennobled. This monastery and its possessions were granted to the founder's family ; and the Abbey became the Burial Place of the Mac Donnell's.'' — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 3.

    BONBRUSNA, in the Barony of Corkery, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is 6 m. N. N. W. from Mullingar. It is situate upon Lough Hoyle.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 90