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. Clonard Abbey ruins: choir, founder's tomb, chapel monument

   Clonard · town · Meath

   The abbey ruins include a large Gothic choir with windows in a light Gothic style, a small double arch on the south side of the altar believed to be the Founder's tomb, and a nearby chapel containing a cable monument with effigies of a man and woman in Elizabethan ruff dress. Many adjoining walls remain in a ruinous state.

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   CLONARD, in the Barony of Moyfenrath, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster r a V., valued in the King's Books at £\3.. 18.. 5 Irish Money, united by Act of Council, in 1782, to the Curacy of Killyon: a Church, in Clonard, old, and in very bad repair: a Glebe House, on 40 acres of Glebe in Clonard, about a quarter of a mile from the church : The Hon. and Rev. George T. Bourke, the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, is re'sident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Clonard is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 26m. W. b. N. from Dublin. It is situate upon the River jBoyne. The parishes in this Union are contiguous ; that of Clonard containing 5077 acres of land. It has six Post-days in the week. This town, which has long fallen to decay, was in the earlier ages a Bishop's See. — "St. Keran, the son of the carpenter, who was born A. D. 506, gave Clonard, with every appendage thereof, to St. Finian, some short time before his death, which happened about the year 549, on which, St. Finian, who was of a noble family, a philosopher, and an eminent divine, founded this abbey, (which he dedicated to St. Peter) and had therein a school, celebrated for producing many men eminent in the learned world, and of exemplary piety. This Saint died of the plague, the 12th of December 548, on which day his feast is commemorated. The entrance into this abbey, on the West side, was through a small building, with a lodge over it, which led into a small court; to the right of this court stands the kitchen and cellar, and over them the dormitory, ranging with the river, and over-looking the garden which sloped from thence to the water's edge; opposite the entrance was another small apartment, and adjoining it the refectory, which was carried for some length beyond the square, and joined the choir, a large and elegant building, most part of which still remains, and the windows are finished in a light Gothic style. On the South side of the altar, fixed in the wall, is a small double arch, in the old Saxon manner, and divided by a pillar through which iron bars were fixed; this is supposed to have been the Founder's tomb. There are many remains of walls adjoining the other parts of the abbey, but in so ruinous a state, that little information can be gleaned from them. At a little distance from the East window, in the burial ground, stands a small Chapel, in which is a cable monument, ornamented with the etiigies of a man and a woman, in a praying posture, and dressed in the ruff of Queen Elizabeth's time; the sides are adorned with many coats of arms;

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2. Clonard nunnery endowed by O'Melaghlin, king of Meath

   Clonard · town · Meath

   A nunnery for Regular Canonesses at Clonard was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and endowed by O'Melaghlin, king of Meath, before the arrival of the English. It was later reduced to poverty and became a cell to the nunnery of St. Brigid of Odra.

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   that of the family of Dillon is most conspicuous. — The nunnery, for Regular Canonesses, was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and was endowed before the arrival of the English by O'Melaghlin, king of Meath, This nunnery was afterwards reduced to so great penury, that it became a cell to the nunnery of St. Brigid of Odra, commonly called Odder." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. pp. 519- et seq.

   CLONARD BRIDGE, in the Barony of Moyfenrath, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is situate on the River Boyne. A village.

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3. Clonbroney nunnery founded by St. Patrick, destroyed 778

   Clonbroney · townland · Longford

   St. Patrick founded a nunnery at Cluainbronach near Granard and placed there the two Emerias, sisters of St. Guasact, Abbot of Lerha. The abbey was destroyed by fire on the 2nd of August 778.

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   CLONBRONEY, or, CLONEBRONE, in the Barony of Granard, Co. of LONGFORD, and Province of Leinster: a V., valued in the King's Books at £4. sterling: a Church, in good repair: a Glebe House; and four Glebes, containing 38 acres; 10 acres of which are contiguous to the house, the remainder distant from each other two miles : The Rev. John Booker, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Clonbroney is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 5% m. W. from Granard."— " We are told that St. Patrick founded a Nunnery at Cluainbronach, near Granard, and placed there the two Emerias, sisters of St. Guasact, Abbot of Lerha. This abbey was destroyed by fire on the 2d of August 778." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 438.

   CLONBULLOGE, or, PUREFOY'S-PLACE, in the Barony of Coolestown, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster ; in the parish of Clonsast. It is 5% m. S. b. W. from Edenderry. The Fair is holden on the 10th of July.

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4. Clondalkin: castle, abbey of St. Cronan, and round tower

   near Clondalkin · town · Dublin

   Clondalkin, near the Grand Canal, had remains of an old castle, a fine round tower adjoining the church, and was traditionally the site of an abbey whose first abbot was St. Cronan, whose feast was held on 6 August.

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   CLONDALKIN, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a V., with the Prebend of Kihnactalway annexed thereto : a Chunch, in good repair, at Clondalkin : a Glebe House, now building; and a Glebe, of 17 a. 1 r. Op, adjoining the church : The Rev. John Grant, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and a stall in the Cathedral; he discharges the duties in person, and will reside, when the Glebe House is finished. Clondalkin 'is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 5 m. S. W. from Dublin. Here are some remains of an old Castle. It is situate near the Grand Canal. According to Mr. Archdall, here was an Abbey of which St. Cronan was the first Abbot, whose Feast is holden on the 6th of August. Adjoining to the church is a fine Round tower.

   CLONDEHORKA, or, CLAUDECOLCATH, in the Barony of Kilmacrenan, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V., being the Corps of the Prebend thereof, which is valued iu the King's Books at <£'13.. 13.. 0 sterling :'a Church, in good order : no Glebe House ; a considerable Glebe, at a distance from the church : The Rev. Thomas Green, the Incumbent (in 1806), who is beneficed in the Province of Munster, where it is supposed he does duty ; the duties here being discharged by. a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. Clondehorka is in the Diocese of Raphoe, and Province of Armagh. The Rectory and Vicarage have been consolidated from time immemorial, and form but one parish. It is 2 m. S. E. from Dunfanaghy. It is situate on the Bay of Sheep Haven.

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5. Clonea (Waterford): anciently Clonethe, church in ruins

   Clonea · townland · Waterford

   Clonea, anciently called Clonethe, in the barony of Decies without Drum, County Waterford, was part of the Union of Stradbally and had its church in ruins.

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   MOYHANNA, in the Barony of Stradbally, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Stradbally. The Vicarage is valued in the King's Books at £2.. 13.. 4 Irish Money. Moyhanna is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. See, Straa1bally.

   MOYLAGH, v. MULLOGH.

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6. Clones Abbey founded by St. Tigernach

   Clones · town · Monaghan · 548

   An abbey dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul was founded at Clones for Augustinian canons by St. Tigernach, who was of royal blood. He removed the episcopal seat from Clogher to Clones, lost his sight in old age, and died of plague on 4 April 548.

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

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

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7. Clones Abbey suppression and Manor of St. Tierney

   Clones · town · Monaghan

   At the suppression of the monasteries, the abbey and its manor at Clones—still called the Manor of St. Tierney—were granted to Sir Henry Duke, Knight. The property later passed to Lord Dacre through Duke's daughter's marriage to Sir Francis Ruishe.

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

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

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8. Clones churches and glebe lands

   Clones · town · Monaghan

   Clones possessed two churches in good condition and a glebe house in indifferent order, with about 700 acres of glebe near the church. The living was the corps of the Archdeaconry of Clogher, valued at £35 sterling in the King's Books.

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   CLONES, in the Barony of Dartree, Co. of MONAGHAN, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V. : two Churches, in good condition : a Glebe House, in indifferent order; about 700 acres of Glebe, near the church: The Hon. and Rev. Richard Henry Roper, the Incumbent (in 1806'), who has cure of souls, and is resident, but being infirm, the duties are discharged by two Curates. Clones is in the Diocese of Clogher, and Province of Armagh. It is Glj m. N. W. b'. N. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 15th of April, the last Thursday in May, June, and July, 2d of September, and the first Thursday in October, November, and December. It has three Post-days in the week. The Corps of the Archdeaconry of Clogher (valued in the King's Books at <£35. sterling), consists of

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9. Clone (Wexford): ruined church in union with Ferns

   Clone · townland · Wexford · 1776–1778

   Clone in the barony of Scarawalsh, County Wexford, was episcopally united with Kilbride and Ferns since 1778; its church was in ruins.

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   CLONE, in the Barony of Scarewalsh, Co. of WEXFOKD, and Province of Leinster: a R., being the Corps of the Prebend thereof, which is valued in the King's Books at £3.. 6.. 8 Irish Money ; and Episcopally united, ever since the year 1778, to the R. of Kilbride, and the V. of Ferns (which were united by Act of Council, on the 14th of December 1776) : The church is in ruins. Clone is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. The parishes in the Union of Clone are all contiguous; their contents being 12,000 acres. See, Ferns.

   CLONEA, anciently CLONETHE, in the Barony of Decies without Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster: a Rectory Impropriate, and Vicarage valued in the King's Books at ,£6. sterling ; being one of the parishes which contitute the Union of Stradbally ; The Church is in ruins. Clonea is in the Diocese

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10. Clonfert Cathedral and Bishop's Palace described

    Clonfert (Butson) · townland · Galway · 1602

    The Cathedral and parish church of Clonfert are one and the same building. Near them stands the Bishop's Palace, and the See of Clonfert was united with Kilmacduagh in 1602.

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    the same policy under which it has been pleased at different periods to regulate, I believe, every other Diocese in Ireland : namely, to enable the Bishop, by granting him a compensation, to restore the Quarto, Pars (or, certain portions of Tythe due out of different parishes), or rather grant them (all Tythes being originally the property of the Diocesan) to the officiating Parochial Incumbents. Of such a measure, the first result would be to release the Diocesan from the necessity of employing a Tythe Proctor; or, as it happens in some cases, where the Incumbent wishes to become tenant to the Quarta Pars, from trafficking with one of his clergy for a property not unimportant to either. In the hands of the Incumbent, these portions would individually increase much in value: their dispartition would lay a reasonable foundation for the dissolution of several of the present Unions: new churches and additional Incumbents might follow ; a competency \vould be established for general residence, and a single Manse House would no longer remain the opprobrium of the union of two not inconsiderable Sees. In the instance of three Benefices, viz., Cloiifert, Donanaghta, and Kiltormer, I have the best authority to assert that these three Benefices would afford equal, if not superior incomes to six Clergymen : and three additional churches might be built in situations not remote from any church, if the respective native tythes of each parish were relinquished by the Diocesan, and conferred upon the Incumbent. In respect to the parish of Clonfert, upon any dissolution of the Union, I conceive it might be adviseable to constitute it part of the Corps of the Deanery of Clonfert, which Dignitary is at present without cure of souls, in order to induce the Dean to reside at Clonfcrt : where, from the solitude of the situation, and uncivilization of the lower orders of people, such an association to the residence of the Ordinary might prove very beneficial to the cause of religion and morality." How sensible, and judicious! The Right Rev. Christopher Butson, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1806. The Bishoprick of Clonfert (valued in the King's Books at ot'24. sterling) was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, near the close of the Sixth century; and the See of Kilmacduagh, in the beginning of the Seventh. They were united in 1602. Clonfert lies chiefly in the county of Gal way ; a small part only of Roscommon belongs to it, with a single parish, on the East of the Shannon, in the King's County. The greatest length of this Diocese is 29 miles, and the greatest breadth 25 miles. Kilmacduagh is wholly in Galway, and measures 18 by 12 miles. The extent of the Union is about 37 by 25 miles. The Members of the Chapter of Clonfert are a Dean, an Archdeacon, a Sacrist, and 8 Prebendaries. The Cathedral and parish church of Clonfcrt are the same : near them stands the Bishop's Palace ; there not being one at Clonfert, which is distant 21 miles from the farthest part of the Diocese, and 34 from the western extremity of the Union. — " St. Brendan, the son of Findloga, studied under St. Finian in the Academy of Clonard, and A. D. 553 or 56"2, he founded an Abbey here, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary. St.

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11. Clongesh parish church and glebe in Longford

    Clongesh · parish · Longford · 1806

    Clongesh has a church in good repair and a glebe of 40 acres contiguous to the church. The incumbent Rev. Edward Berwick lived on another benefice in Dublin, with duties discharged by a resident curate at £60 per annum.

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    CLONGESH, in the Barony of Longford, Co. of LONGFORD, and Province of Leinster : a R, and V., valued in the King's Books at .£4. sterling : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is preparing to build ; aGlebe, of 40 acres, contiguous to the church: The Rev. Edward Berwick, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in Dublin ; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £60. per annum. Clongesh is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is l^m. N. N. W. from Longford. CLONGILL, in the Barony of Morgallion, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at .£10. Irish Money: a Church, very small, but kept in complete repair by the Incumbent; the parish being too small to afford an adequate cess for the purpose : no Glebe House : four scattered Glebes in the parish ; one, of 1 1£ acres, about a quarter of a mile from the church: a second, of 1 a. 1 r. 4 p., at the same distance ; a third, of la. 2r. 26 p., close to the church ; and the fourth, of la. Or. 18 p., also near the church : the Incumbent is under injunction to build, and is preparing his Memorial and plan for that purpose: The Rev. Mungo Henry Noble, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has

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12. Clongill church and scattered glebes in Meath

    Clongill · townland · Meath · 1806

    Clongill has a very small church kept in complete repair by the incumbent, the Rev. Mungo Henry Noble. The parish contains four scattered glebes, the largest being 11.5 acres about a quarter mile from the church.

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    CLONGESH, in the Barony of Longford, Co. of LONGFORD, and Province of Leinster : a R, and V., valued in the King's Books at .£4. sterling : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is preparing to build ; aGlebe, of 40 acres, contiguous to the church: The Rev. Edward Berwick, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in Dublin ; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £60. per annum. Clongesh is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is l^m. N. N. W. from Longford. CLONGILL, in the Barony of Morgallion, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at .£10. Irish Money: a Church, very small, but kept in complete repair by the Incumbent; the parish being too small to afford an adequate cess for the purpose : no Glebe House : four scattered Glebes in the parish ; one, of 1 1£ acres, about a quarter of a mile from the church: a second, of 1 a. 1 r. 4 p., at the same distance ; a third, of la. 2r. 26 p., close to the church ; and the fourth, of la. Or. 18 p., also near the church : the Incumbent is under injunction to build, and is preparing his Memorial and plan for that purpose: The Rev. Mungo Henry Noble, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has

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13. Clonkeen church converted to Franciscan monastery

    Clonkeen · parish · Galway · 1435

    In 1435, Thomas O'Kelly, Bishop of Clonfert and later Archbishop of Tuam, converted the parish church of Clonkeen (or Clonkeen-kernill) into a monastery for Friars of the Third Order of St. Francis. The request was made by David and John Mull-kerrill, and the house was dedicated to the Holy Trinity.

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    CLONKEEN, in the Barony of Tiaquin, Co. of GALAVAY, and Province of Connaught : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballymacward. Clonkeen is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tuam. It is 7 m. N. E. from Athenry. It is situate on the River Moyne. See, Ballymacward. — " About the year 1435, Thomas O'Kelly, bishop of Clonfert, and afterwards Archbishop of Tuam, converted the parish church of Clonkeen, or Clonkeen-kernill, into a Monastery for Friars of the Third Order of St. Francis, at the instance of David and John Mull-kerrill, professors of the said Order. This house was under the Invocation of the Holy Trinity." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 281.

    CLONKEEN, in the Barony of Clanwilliam, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster: a Rectory entire, being one of the parishes which constitute the Archbishop of Cashel's Mensal : the duties are performed by The Rev. William Gahvey (in 1806), at a Salary of £3. per annum. Clonkeen is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 4 m. S. S. E. from Castle Connel. This parish contains 1060 acres of land. See, Toem.

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14. Clonmel bridge of twenty arches over the Suir

    Clonmel · town · Tipperary

    Clonmel 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.

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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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15. Clonmel on the River Suir: ancient walled town and Cromwell's resistance

    Clonmel · town · Tipperary

    Clonmel is a very ancient town, erected before the Danish invasion, formerly defended by a strong wall. Oliver Cromwell met with greater resistance here than anywhere else in the kingdom and demolished its castles and fortifications, of which only ruins remain. The town sits on the navigable River Suir, spanned by a bridge of 20 arches divided by a small island with houses built upon it.

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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.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 129

16. Clonmines monastery founded by the Cavenagh family

    Clonmines · townland · Wexford · 1385

    The family of Cavenagh founded a monastery at Clonmines for Eremites following the Rule of St. Augustine. In 1385 it was enlarged and beautified by Nicholas the Clerk, son of Nicholas, and the Friars of the Order of St. Dominick afterwards obtained possession of it.

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    CLONMINES, in the Barony of Shelburne, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : an Impropriate Cure, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Owen Duffe. Clonmines is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 10 m. S. W. b. S. from Taghmon. It is governed by a Portrieve, and is situate near to the Sea coast. See, Owen Dujfc. — " The family of Cavcnagh founded a monastery here for Eremites following the Rule of St. Augustine. In 1385 it was enlarged and beautified by Nicholas the Clerk, the son of Nicholas : And the Friars of the Order of St. Dominick afterwards obtained possession of it.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 130

17. Clontarf Castle and Royal Charter School

    Clontarf · parish · Dublin · 1749

    Clontarf Castle, well preserved and elegantly improved, served as the residence of the Vernon family with a rich and picturesque view. The Royal Charter School opened at Clontarf in 1749 for the reception of 120 boys.

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    CLONTARF, in the Barony of Coolock, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster: a Rectory entire: a Church, in good order: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. John Usher, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in the parish, and discharges the duties in person. Clontarf is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 2j in. E. N. E. from Dublin. It is situate upon Dublin Ba.y, and is much resorted to for the purpose of sea-bathing. Here is the Royal Charter School, which was opened in the year 1749, for the reception of 120 Boys. The Castle, which is well preserved and elegantly improved, is the residence of the Vernon family ; And the view therefrom is rich, extensive, and extremely picturesque. According to Mr. Archdall, a Monastery was founded here, A. D. 550. And a Commandery for Knights Templars was founded here in the reign of King Henry the Second.

    CLONTEAD, within the Liberties of Ivinsale, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a Rectory Impropriate. It is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is l£ m. N. E. from Kinsale.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 134

18. Clontuskert monastery founded by Boadan

    Clontuskert · town · Galway · 509

    Boadan, also called Broaclan, founded a monastery at Clontuskert for Augustinian Canons and served as its first abbot. He died around the year 509.

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    Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., Episcopally united to the R. of Donanaghta. Clontuskert is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tuam. It is 5 m. N. N. W. from Eyrecourt. See, Donanaghta. "Boadan, or Broaclan, founded this Monastery for Augustine Canons, and

    was himself the first Abbot : he died about the year $09"—slrchdairs Monast. Hibern. p. 282.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 135

19. Coal mines and The Abbey at Ballycastle

    near Ballycastle · town · Antrim · 1612–1770

    Coal mines near Ballycastle were found in 1770 to have been worked at a very remote period. East of the castle stands an ancient building called The Abbey, containing a chapel with a Latin inscription recording that Randolph MacDonnell, Earl of Antrim, caused the chapel to be built in 1612.

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    does not appear to be well situated. By a discovery made in 1770, it appeal's that the coal mines here were worked at a very remote period. — " To the East of this Castle is an ancient Building, called The Abbey, of which we cannot find any account. In a Chapel in this Abbe}- is the following Inscription, In Dei t/eiparecque virginis honorem, illustrissimus ac nobilissimu.i dorninus Randolphus Mac Donnell comes dc Antrim, hoc saccllum fieri curavit. an, Dom. 1612." — Archdall's Monast. Hiberti. p. 2,

    BALLYCLARE, in the Barony of Belfast, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster. It is 99 m. N. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. It is situate upon the SLv Mile Water,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 62

20. Coal works and canal at Coalisland

    near Coal Island · town · Tyrone

    Extensive coal works operated at Coal Island in County Tyrone, with a canal passing by them from Lough Neagh, situated one mile south of Stewart's Town.

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    COAL ISLAND, in the Barony of Dungannon,. Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster, Itisl^m. S. from Stewart's Town. Here are extensive Coal Works, with a Canal passing by them from Lough Neagh.

    COCKMAN, v. COLEMAN.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 139

21. Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, Galway

    Galway · city · Galway

    The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas in the town of Galway was in very good repair and served as the sole church for the union of parishes. The Warden, appointed under the Charter of the Corporation of Galway, was entitled to tithes of the parish of St. Nicholas.

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    GALWAY, within the Liberties of the same, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught : a V., with the Rectories and Vicarages of Ballinacourtney, Clare, Killcommon, Moycullin, Oranmore, Rahoon, and Shrule : one Church, in the town of Galway, in very good repair, and known by the name of The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, Galway : no church in any of the other parishes ; but money has been lately granted by the Board of First Fruits for building a church in the parish of Killcommon : no Glebe House, or Glebe land : The Rev. Ralph Daly, appointed Warden under the Charter of the Corporation of Galway, is non-resident (in 1806), and has cure of souls of all these parishes: The duty in Galway is performed by two Resident Vicars thereof, who are elected annually under the Charter. The Warden has been always entitled to the Tythes and Emoluments of the parish of St. Nicholas, and to the three-fourth parts of the Tythes of the remainder of the said parishes. The right of Presentation to the remaining one fourth of the Tythes of the said parishes, belongs to the Archbishop

    GAL

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22. Collon parish united to Dromyn and Mosstown

    Collon · town · Louth · 1709–1769

    The parish of Collon was episcopally united to the rectory and vicarage of Dromyn in 1709, and further united by Act of Council to the vicarage of Mosstown in 1769. A church in good order and a glebe house stood at Collon, with 22 acres of glebe land spread across three parishes.

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    COLLON, in the Barony of Ferrard, Co. of LOUTH, and Province of Leinstera R., Episcopally united, in 1709, to the R. and V. of Dromyn; and, in 1769, united by Act of Council, to the V. of Mosstown: a Church, in good order, in Collon: a Glebe House, in Collon; a Glebe, of 22 acres, not contiguous; 10 acres being within half a mile of the church, y acres in five different parcels in the parish of Dromyn, and 3 acres in three different parcels, in Mosstown ; the last 1<2

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23. Commandery of Kilmainham at Ballyhack

    Ballyhack · town · Wexford

    Ballyhack in County Wexford, situated on Waterford Harbour, contains a Commandery that belonged to the grand Priory of Kilmainham and was subordinate to that of Kilcloghan. The settlement holds fairs on several dates throughout the year.

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    BALLYHACK, in the Barony of Shelburne, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster; in the parish of St. James. It is 5% m. N. W. from Feathard. The Fairs are holden on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, 25th of March, 25th of July, 24th of August, and 29th of September. It is situate on Waterford Harbour. See, Killesk. — " Here we find aCommandery which belonged to the grand Priory of Kilmainham, and was subordinate to that of Kilcloghan." — ArchdalFs Monast. Hibern. p. 732.

    BALLYHALBERT, in the Barony of Ardes, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : a V., united by Act of Parliament of an old date, to the Vicarages of St. Andrew's, Ballywalter, and Innishargy. Ballyhalbert is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 9 m. S. b. E. from Donaghadee. This parish contains 3166 acres of land. It is situate upon the Irish Sea. See, St. Andrew's.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 67

24. Commandery of St. John the Baptist at Castle Buy

    Castleboy · townland · Down · 1100–1199

    Hugh de Lacie founded the Commandery of St. John the Baptist at Castle Buy (St. Johnstown) in the 12th century. The building is now a great heap of ruins, and the Echlin family possess several townlands and a manor court that belonged to the Commandery.

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    CASTLE BUY, or, ST. JOHNSTOWN, in the Barony of Ardes, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Milltown : The Church is in ruins. Castle Buy is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 3 m. N. from Portaferry. It is situate near the Lough of Strangford. This parish contains 4960 acres of land. See, Milltown, and Ramoran. — " Hugh de Lacie, in the 12th Century, founded here the Commandery of St. John the Baptist. This building is now a great heap of ruins, and the family of Echlin possess several Townlands in freehold, and also a Manor Court, which did belong to this Commandery." — Archdalfs Monasi. Hibern, p. 111.

    CASTLE CAULFIELD, in the Barony of Dungannon, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 2 m. W. from Dungannon. A village. The Castle is demolished. The Fairs are holden on Shrove-Tuesday, Whit-Monday, 14th of August, and 30th of November.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 99

25. Cong, former chief city of Connaught

    Cong · town · Mayo · 624–1605

    Cong was once the chief city of the Province of Connaught and for some time the residence of the Kings of Connaught. St. Fechan erected a magnificent monastery there under the invocation of the Virgin Mary, and died in A.D. 664.

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    CONG, in the Barony of Kilmain, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught; a R., valued in the King's Books at <£().. 5.. 0 sterling : a Church, in bad repair : no Glebe House: The Rev. Robert Warren, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and being- Vicar of Tuam, has a Faculty, and resides in Tuam. Cong is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 6 in. S. S. W. from Ballinrobe. This was once the chief City of the Province, and for some time the residence of the Kings of Connaught. It is beautifully situate near Lough Corrib.—

    CON

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26. Conyngham improvements to Slane Castle 1786

    Slane · town · Meath · 1786

    William Conyngham, who possessed the beautiful seat at Slane, was in 1786 employing every aid of architecture and design to render it a truly elegant residence. Fragments of the ancient abbey were incorporated into the building.

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

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 437

27. Corcomroe Abbey, the Abbey of the Fruitful Rock

    near Corcomroe Abbey · monument · Clare · 1194–1200

    A Cistercian monastery near Galway Bay was founded in 1194 (or 1200) by Donald, King of Limerick, or his son Donagh Carbrac, and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Known as the Abbey of the Fruitful Rock, it was made subject to Furness Abbey in Lancashire, and the cell of Kilsonna (Kilshanny) was annexed to it.

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    CORCOMROE, in the Barony of Run-in, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster; a R. It is in the Diocese of Kilfenora, and Province of Cashel. It is 9j m. N. W. from Gort. It is situate near to Galway Bay.—" A. D. 1194, Donald, King of Limerick, founded a sumptuous Monastery here for Cistertian Monks, and dedicated it to the Virgin Mary; others say, that Donagh Carbrac, his son, was the founder, in the year 1200. This abbey was also called, The Abbey of the Fruitful Rock, and was a daughter of that of Suire : It was afterwards made subject to the celebrated Abbey of Furnes, in Lancashire; The Cell of Kilsonna, alias Kilshanny, was sometime after annexed to this House. The founder died the same year." — ArchdaU's Monast. Hibern. p. 44.

    CORK, within the County of the City of CORK, and Province of Munster: a City, in which are the following parishes, viz.,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 139

28. Cork harbour and Carlisle Fort

    Cork · city · Cork

    The harbour of Cork, described by Dr. Beaufort, could contain an immense number of ships in complete security, its banks adorned with villas and plantations. The mouth of the harbour was protected by Carlisle Fort, whose construction date was indicated by its name.

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    Cork is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 124| m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs areholden on the clay after Trinity Sunday, and on the 1st of October. It has six Post-days in the Week. This City sends two Members to Parliament. The Magistrates are a Mayor, two Sheriffs, a Recorder, Deputy Recorder, Town Clerk, Common's Speaker, Sword Bearer, Gentleman Serjeant at Mace, and two City Chaplains. The Military Officers arc a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Town Major. It is situate on the River Lee, and is esteemed the second city in Ireland. But now having a Royal Dock-yard near it, and other Military Arsenals ; to which being added the conveniences of its local situation, and the wealth and enterprize of its Inhabitants, its future progress is rendered incalculable. The Assizes are holden here. The Harbour of Cork is so formed, according to Dr.JBeaufort, as to contain an immense number of Ships, in complete security. And the banks of it, being adorned with Villas and Plantations, present a most agreeable and chearful Landscape. Vessels of one hundred and twenty tons go up to the City Qu:rys, but the large ships lie at Passage, llrest, a few miles lower down. The mouth of the harbour is protected by Carlisle Fort, the date of whose construction is pointed out by the name. This City is the great Mart of the South of Ireland. The principal articles of its export trade are Beef and Butter, together with a great quantity of Corn, and some Linen. By those who are sensible of the happiness of friendship the author will be forgiven, for here recording the bravery of a Native of this City, — WILLIAM PARKER, Esquire, late Commander of the Honourable East India Company's ship BRIDGEWATER. — now resident at Camberwell, in the County of Surrey ; and whose ancestors have been uniformly as highly respected for their virtues, as for the important offices which they repeatedly filled in Cork. On the Sth of March 1779, Captain Parker being on his return from Bencoolen, fell in

    COR

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29. Cork, second city of Ireland, on the River Lee

    Cork · city · Cork

    Cork, situated on the River Lee and esteemed the second city in Ireland, served as the great mart of the south with a royal dock-yard, military arsenals, and exports of beef, butter, corn, and linen. It sent two members to Parliament and held assizes.

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    Cork is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 124| m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs areholden on the clay after Trinity Sunday, and on the 1st of October. It has six Post-days in the Week. This City sends two Members to Parliament. The Magistrates are a Mayor, two Sheriffs, a Recorder, Deputy Recorder, Town Clerk, Common's Speaker, Sword Bearer, Gentleman Serjeant at Mace, and two City Chaplains. The Military Officers arc a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Town Major. It is situate on the River Lee, and is esteemed the second city in Ireland. But now having a Royal Dock-yard near it, and other Military Arsenals ; to which being added the conveniences of its local situation, and the wealth and enterprize of its Inhabitants, its future progress is rendered incalculable. The Assizes are holden here. The Harbour of Cork is so formed, according to Dr.JBeaufort, as to contain an immense number of Ships, in complete security. And the banks of it, being adorned with Villas and Plantations, present a most agreeable and chearful Landscape. Vessels of one hundred and twenty tons go up to the City Qu:rys, but the large ships lie at Passage, llrest, a few miles lower down. The mouth of the harbour is protected by Carlisle Fort, the date of whose construction is pointed out by the name. This City is the great Mart of the South of Ireland. The principal articles of its export trade are Beef and Butter, together with a great quantity of Corn, and some Linen. By those who are sensible of the happiness of friendship the author will be forgiven, for here recording the bravery of a Native of this City, — WILLIAM PARKER, Esquire, late Commander of the Honourable East India Company's ship BRIDGEWATER. — now resident at Camberwell, in the County of Surrey ; and whose ancestors have been uniformly as highly respected for their virtues, as for the important offices which they repeatedly filled in Cork. On the Sth of March 1779, Captain Parker being on his return from Bencoolen, fell in

    COR

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 139

30. Cove of Cork Harbour Settlement

    Cobh · municipal district · Cork

    The Cove of Cork is a flourishing village situated under a high, steep hill in Great Island. The largest vessels trading to Cork generally anchor opposite to the village.

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    COVE, or, THE COVE OF CORK, in Great Island, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster ; in the parish of Clonmell. It is 132 m. S. W. from Dublin. It is a very flourishing village, being situate under a high, steep hill, opposite to which the largest vessels, trading to Cork, generally anchor ; and from which city it is about 9 miles distant, in a South East direction. It has six Post-days in the week. A Chapel of Ease is about to be erected here.

    COVE, within the Liberties of Kinsale, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. It is a well-built village, near to Kinsale, on the East.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 140

31. Creevelea Franciscan Abbey and O'Roirk Tomb

    Creevelea · townland · Leitrim · 1508–1512

    A Franciscan abbey was founded at Creevelea in 1508 by Margaret nyBrien. The walls of the abbey remain entire, containing curious figures and a tomb of the O'Roirk family over their burial ground.

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    CREEVLEA, in the Barony of Dromahaire, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught. It is situate on the River Boonid, which falls into Lough Gil le. — "An House was founded here for Franciscans of the strict observance, A. D. 1508, by Margaret nyBrien, daughter of Lord O'Brien, and wife to Eugene Lord O'Roirk: she died in 1512, and was interred here. This building was never completed, — The walls of this abbey are still entire, and the altar is nearly so : there are several curious figures inserted in the walls, and over some graves of the Murroghs, the Cornins a very ancient family, the O'Roirks ; the great O'.Roirk lies at full length on a Tomb ,over the Burial-ground of his family. This building is of the

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 141

32. Creggan Charter School founded 1737

    near Creggan · parish · Armagh · 1737

    A Charter School was opened at Creggan in County Armagh in 1737, accommodating 40 boys. The parish also had a glebe of 400 acres and a resident incumbent.

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    CREGGANE, in the Barony of Fews, Co. of ARMAGH, and Province of Ulster: a R., valued in the King's Books at <£l8. sterling : a Church, in good order : a Glebe House, and a Glebe of 400 English acres contiguous, and near to the church : The Hon. and Rev. Percy Jocelyn, the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Creggane is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 7£ m. N. W. from Dundalk. Here is a Charter School, which was opened in 1737, for 40 Boys.

    CREGGS, in the Barony of Killihan, Co. of GALWAV, and Province of Connaught. It is 5^ m. N. b. E. from Ballinamore. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of May, June, August, and 19th of December. It is situate on the River Suck.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 142

33. Croagh former corporation town and collegiate church

    Croagh · townland · Limerick

    Croagh in County Limerick was formerly a corporation town. Its very large church was said to have been collegiate in former times.

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    CROAGH, in the Barony of Connello, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Minister : a R. and V., being the Corps of the Prebend thereof, which is valued in the King's Books at X'S. Irish Money: a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House : a small Glebe, near the church, containing only 47 perches : The Rev. Edward Jefferies, A.M., the Prebendary (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident very near the parish, and performs the duties in person. Croagh is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 3 m. N. E. from Rathkeale. This was formerly a corporation town. And the church, which is very large, is said to have been, in former times, Collegiate.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 143

34. Croagh Patrick pilgrimage and St Patrick tradition

    near Croagh Patrick · mountain or mountain range · Mayo

    Croagh Patrick in County Mayo is a pilgrimage mountain where tradition holds St Patrick drove all venomous creatures into the sea and fasted during Lent. Its summit features a loose-stone chapel, pilgrims' altars, and a grave heap over a mother and four children who perished from severe weather.

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    CROAGH PATRICK, in the Barony of Morisk, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is 4m. S. W. from Westport. It is adjacent to Newport or Clew Bay. According to tradition, St. Patrick, from the summit of this mountain, drove all the venomous creatures in the kingdom into the sea. It obtained its present name, from St.Patrick's fasting here during Lent, in imitation of Jesus Christ. This mountain may be seen at the distance of 60 miles, and has the form of a sugar loaf. It is a place of pilgrimage, and is much frequented by those of the Roman Catholic persuasion By the inquisitive and judicious researches of Aylmer Bourke Lambert, Esq., who traversed this mountain, it appears that " The Irica daboecia, and other curious plants and mosses, grow luxuriantly here. It is esteemed the highest mountain in Ireland, and rises 2666 feet above the level of the sea. On its side are several heaps of loose stones, and especially one over the grave of a mother and four children, who came from a great distance to perform, and there all perished from the severity of the weather. Upon its summit, which is a flat of about a quarter of an acre of an oval form, is an open kind of place, built with loose stones, which is called, The Chapel of St. Patrick; and near it, is a hut, covered with turf, and surrounded with stone seats in the interior, for refreshment of the weary pilgrims. There are also several little piles of loose stones, which are used as altars. The view from hence, for grandeur and variety, surpasses description !"

    CROEBHEACH, or, CRAOIBECH, in the Barony of Trnghanacmy, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Munster. It is situate near the river Brosnach. According to Mr. Archdall, this abbey was founded by St. Patrick.

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35. Croagh Patrick summit chapel and pilgrim features

    near Croagh Patrick · mountain or mountain range · Mayo

    The summit of Croagh Patrick, a flat oval area of about a quarter acre, contains an open loose-stone structure called the Chapel of St Patrick, a turf-covered hut with interior stone seats, and several small stone piles used as altars. Aylmer Bourke Lambert found Erica daboecia and other curious plants growing there.

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    CROAGH PATRICK, in the Barony of Morisk, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is 4m. S. W. from Westport. It is adjacent to Newport or Clew Bay. According to tradition, St. Patrick, from the summit of this mountain, drove all the venomous creatures in the kingdom into the sea. It obtained its present name, from St.Patrick's fasting here during Lent, in imitation of Jesus Christ. This mountain may be seen at the distance of 60 miles, and has the form of a sugar loaf. It is a place of pilgrimage, and is much frequented by those of the Roman Catholic persuasion By the inquisitive and judicious researches of Aylmer Bourke Lambert, Esq., who traversed this mountain, it appears that " The Irica daboecia, and other curious plants and mosses, grow luxuriantly here. It is esteemed the highest mountain in Ireland, and rises 2666 feet above the level of the sea. On its side are several heaps of loose stones, and especially one over the grave of a mother and four children, who came from a great distance to perform, and there all perished from the severity of the weather. Upon its summit, which is a flat of about a quarter of an acre of an oval form, is an open kind of place, built with loose stones, which is called, The Chapel of St. Patrick; and near it, is a hut, covered with turf, and surrounded with stone seats in the interior, for refreshment of the weary pilgrims. There are also several little piles of loose stones, which are used as altars. The view from hence, for grandeur and variety, surpasses description !"

    CROEBHEACH, or, CRAOIBECH, in the Barony of Trnghanacmy, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Munster. It is situate near the river Brosnach. According to Mr. Archdall, this abbey was founded by St. Patrick.

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36. Cromwell's forts on Valentia Island

    near Valencia Island · island or archipelago · Kerry · 1649–1658

    Valentia Island, a fertile tract about five miles long in the Atlantic off Kerry, forms one side of a fine harbour. Oliver Cromwell had forts erected at both ends of the island, which have since gone to ruin. The island belonged to the Earl of Shelburne, purchased from the Annesley family.

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    "V^ALENTIA, or, KILLMORE, ISLAND, off' the Barony of Iveragh, Co. of KEHRY, and Province of Munster: a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dromod. Valentia is in the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe, and Province of Cashel. It is 29 in. S. W. from MilJtown. See, Dromod. The Island of Valentia is situate in the Atlantic Ocean, and is about five miles in length : it is a fertile tract, and is esteemed the granary of the Country. This Island forms one side of a fine Harbour, the sea running between it and the main, like a river, which is in most places about half a mile broad, and of a sufficient depth for vessels to sail through at any time of the tide. Oliver Cromwell had forts erected upon both ends of it, which have gone to ruin since his time. It now belongs to The Earl of Shelburne, by whom it was purchased of the family of Annesley, to which it gives title of Viscount, by creation, on the llth of March 1621.

    VALE OF ANGELS, v. BANGOR.

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37. Cross Island lighthouse at Belfast Lough entrance

    near Cross Island · townland · Down

    Cross Island, one of the Copland Islands, lies at the south entrance of Belfast Lough and contains about 30 acres of land. A lighthouse stands on the island.

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

    CROSSMAGLIN, or, CROSS MEGLAN, in the Barony of Few s, Co. of ARM- AGH, and Province of Ulster. It is 8m. N. W. from Dundalk. A village.

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38. Crouched Friars priory ruins at Newtown near Trim

    Newtown · townland · Meath · 1200–1299

    A priory or hospital under the invocation of St. John the Baptist was erected in the 13th century for Cross-bearers or Crouched Friars, with the Bishops of Meath as founders or benefactors. The extensive ruins include a square castle adjoining the bridge, a range of buildings along the water's edge, the east window of a small chapel, and an octagonal turret on the road side.

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    de Rochfcrt, bishop of Meath, founded a Priory here, about the year 1206, for Canons Regular of the Congregation of St. Victor : He also erected the church into a Cathedral, which he dedicated to the honour of St. Peter and St. Paul. The Prior of this House was the third in Dignity, and sat as a Baron in the House of Lords. The remains of the large old church are still in being, where is also to be seen, an ancient tomb, said to have been placed there for a daughter of King John. — A Priory, or Hospital, was erected in the 13th century, under the Invocation of St. John the Baptist, for Cross-bearers, or Crouched Friars, and the Bishops of Meath were either the founders, or great benefactors to this House. This priory stands on the South side of the river, a little below the abbey, and contiguous to the bridge. The ruins are extensive, though by no means remarkable for regularity of style, nor have they much appearance of a Religious foundation. A square Castle adjoins the bridge, from whence a regular range of building, along the water's edge, extends to another Castle at the East end, near which stands the East window of a small chapel, of a light triple form ; and on the road side, near the castle, is a very neat Turret, built in an octagon form. This Priory and its possessions were granted to Robert Dillon." — Archdall's Afonast. Hibern. p. 560.

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39. Crumlin as one of Dublin's ancient King's Land manors

    Crumlin · townland · Dublin

    Crumlin was one of four ancient manors in County Dublin annexed to the Crown and called The King's Land, alongside Esker, Newcastle, and Tassagard. It lies about two and a half miles south-west of Dublin.

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    CRUMLIN, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy: a Church, in good order: a Glebe House, and a Glebe, of la. Or. 24 p., contiguous to the church: The Rev. Roger Forde, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Crumlin is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 2^m. S. W. from Dublin. This was one of the four ancient manors in this county (the other three, being Esker, Newcastle, and Tassagard), which were annexed to the Crown, and named The King's Land.

    CRUSHEEN, in the Barony of Bunratty, Co. of CLARK, and Province of Muuster. It is 6 m. N. N. E. from Ennis.

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40. Culdei college at Armagh Cathedral

    near Armagh · town · Armagh

    The Culdei, or Colidei, were secular priests serving in the choir of the Cathedral of Armagh. Their president was called the Prior of the College of the Culdei and served as precentor to the church; upon vacancy, a prior was elected by the whole college but confirmed by the Archbishop.

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    Caulficld, Knight, at the Rent of £5. Irish.— The Culdei, or Colidei, were secular Priests, and served in the Choir of the Cathedral of Armagh: their President was called, The Prior of the College of the Culdei, and was a Precentor to the said church : Upon a vacancy, a Prior was elected by the whole College of the Culdei, but he received his confirmation from the Archbishop.— Temple Brigid is said to have been founded in this Town by St. Patrick. — Temple Fartagh, or The Church of the Miracles, was founded without the town by the same Saint, for St. Lupita, his eldest sister, who was buried here : And, in the beginning of the last century, her Body was found buried deeply under the rubbish of her ancient Nunnery, in a standing posture ; two crosses were also discovered closely guarding the body before and behind. On the 9th of January, 1618, King James granted the Monasteries of Temple Fartagh, and Temple Brigid, to Francis Annesley, Esq. — Porter in his Annals tells us, that there was a Dominican Friary at Armagh ; which is more than probable, otherwise the Primate Scanlain, who was of that Order, would not have made his Foundation for the Friars Minor.— The Friars of the Order of St. Francis were brought into this Town, A. D. 1261, and Patrick Scanlain, who was then Primate, built a House for them two years after: Though Wadding, the Franciscan, as quoted by Allemande, assures us, that it was founded, in the year 1291, by O'Donnel. The Franciscans of the strict observance began to reform this Friary in 1518, but it was not then perfected. In 1580, Walter Mac Cuard was Guardian, and, in 1583, Solomon Mac Conny was Guardian, in whose time the reformation was completed." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. pp. 14. et sey.

    ARMOY, v. ARDMOY.

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41. Cullin tower at Buttevant attributed to Earl of Desmond

    Buttevant · town · Cork

    A ruined tower called Cullin stands on the north side of the Buttevant monastery, traditionally erected by one of the Earls of Desmond who retired there. Fresco paintings once adorned the monastery walls and some remnants survived.

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    1273, granted the whole church of Cathirdufgan to the Prior of Buttevant. Some are of opinion, that this house owed its origin to one of the family of Prendergast, but the Monument of the Barrys being in the centre of the choir, confirms to them the honour of this foundation. The walls of the Choir and Nave, with several other buildings, including the Steeple, which is an high square tower, erected on a fine Gothic arch, are yet entire ; to the South is the Chapel of the Virgin Mary ; which, with the Monastery, forms a picturesque ruin. On the North side of the monastery stands a ruined Tower, called Cullin, said to have been erected by one of the Earls of Desmond, who retired thither. There were some fine Paintings in fresco on the walls of this monastery, and a few of. their remains are still visible. This house Was repaired by the Roman Catholicks, in the year 1604. Near the monastery stands another ruin, which is said to have been a Nunnery, under the Invocation of St. Owen or St. John the Baptist ; but we can find no account whatsoever either of its Foundation or Order." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 58.

    BOURCHIN, or, BOURNEY, in the Barony of Upper Ormond, Co. of TIP- PERARY, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £0,.6.,8 sterling, and united by Act of Council to the R. and V. of Burresnafarney : a Church, in good repair, in the parish of Bourchin : no Glebe House: four Glebes ; one, of 1 a. 2 r. 30 p., another of 3 a. 2 r. 5 p., a third of Oa. 1 r. 30 p., and the fourth of Oa. I r. 13 p., all in the parish of Bourchin, the first of them being convenient to the church, and the others about half a mile distant, in different directions : The Rev. Kennedy Kennedy, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident. Bourchin is in the Diocese of Killalue, and Province of Cashel. The parishes in the Union of Bourchin are contiguous.; their estimated extent being from North to South 3 miles, and^rom East to West 4 miles.

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42. Culmore Fort under Londonderry's Military Governor

    Culmore Fort · man-made feature · Derry

    The Military Governor of Londonderry serves as Commander of Culmore Fort, linking the fortification to the city's military governance.

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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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43. Curious cave beneath Dunluce Castle

    Dunluce · townland · Antrim

    On the sea coast of Dunluce in County Antrim, a curious cave lies in the rock beneath the ancient Castle of Dunluce. The parish church was in tolerable repair as of 1806.

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    DUNLUCE, or, PORTRAMON, in the Barony of Dunluce, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster : a V., being one of the three parishes which constitute the Precentorship of Connor: a Church, in tolerable repair: a Glebe House, much dilapidated, on a Glebe of 20 acres, two miles from the church : The Rev. William Phillips, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Dunluce is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 5j m. N. N. E. .from Coleraine. It is situate upon the Sea Coast. The Fair is holden on the 12th of November. Here is a curious cave in the rock, beneath the ancient Castle of Dunluce. See, Ballymoney.

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

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44. Curragh of Kildare as Ireland's Newmarket

    Curragh · townland · Kildare

    The Curragh of Kildare comprises nearly 5000 English acres under a Ranger's superintendency and serves as the Newmarket of Ireland, exceeding English race-grounds in turf elasticity and beauty. Race meetings with King's Plates for Irish-bred horses were held in April, June, and September.

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

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45. Danish Forts at Clones

    Clones · town · Monaghan

    At the upper end of Clones stood a large, flat-topped Rath vulgarly called a Danish Fort, with a second, broader but lower fort near its base. These earthworks were notable features of the town's ancient landscape.

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

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

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46. Dawson's Court at Emo

    Emo · town · Laois

    Near the village of Emo is Dawson's Court, the magnificent mansion of the Earl of Portarlington. The location is noted for its post service and proximity to Dublin.

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    EMO, in the Barony of Portnehinch, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster. Itis34fm. W. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. Near this is Dawsorfs Court, the magnificent Mansion of the Earl of Portarlington.

    EMY VALE, in the Barony of Trough, Co. of MONAGHAN, and Province of Ulster. It is 5^m. N. b. W. from Monaghan. A village. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of January, first Monday in February, first Monday O. S. in April, second Monday in May, 13th of June, first Monday in August, 4th of September, and second Monday in November.

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47. Deanery glebe of 17 acres at Kilcaragh

    Kilcaragh · townland · Waterford

    A glebe of 17 acres at Kilcaragh belonged to the Deanery of Waterford. This glebe was situated about two miles distant from the other Deanery glebe at Ballycasheen.

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    The Parishes of Trinity, St. Michael's, and St. Olave's, are all Within the City of Waterford, and make about two-thirds of it: they are united to the entire Rectories of Kilburne, and Kilcaragh, and part of the Rectories of Kilmeaden, and Reisk, constituting the Corps of the Deanery of Waterford, which is valued in the King's Books at ,£20. Irish Money: and to Avhich Corps, the entire Rectory of Killoteran was last Episcopally united, on the 22d of December 1 804, when the present Dean became Incumbent; and it appears, that it has been united in the same manner, for time immemorial : two Glebes; one, of 376 a. 3 r. 10 p., belonging to the Deanery, at Ballycasheen, in the parish of Kilburne, .with several Cabbins on the land: the other, of 17 acres, at Kilcaragh ; these Glebes are distant from each other about two miles : The Rev. Usher Lee, A. M., the Dean (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in the Deanery House, and discharges the duties in person, assisted by his three Curates, who all reside within the Union, viz, The Curate of

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48. Deanery of Christ Church Cathedral and Fish-Shambles Street

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1806

    The Deanery of Christ Church Cathedral was valued at £70 sterling, with the cathedral church in good repair. A demesne house stood in Fish-Shambles Street near the cathedral, and a considerable demesne was held in lease about eight miles south-east of Dublin. Bishop Charles Lindsay was Dean in 1806.

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    THE DEANERY OF THE CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST CHURCH, a Dignity, valued in the King's Books at <£70. sterling : the Cathedral Church, in good repair : ^Demesne House, in Fish-Shambles Street, near the cathedral, and a considerable Demesne in Lease, about 8 miles South East from Dublin: But, seethe Irish Statute of Session 1792, intituled, " An Act to enable the Dean of the Cathedral Church of The Holy Trinity in Dublin, to demise part of his Mensal lands." The Right Honourable and Right Rev. Charles Lindsay, D. D., Lord Bishop of Kildare, the Dean, in 1806.

    THE PRECENTORSHIP OF THE CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST CHURCH, a Dignity, valued in the King's Books at <£l8. sterling: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. John Robinson, M. A., the Precentor, in 1806, who has a Stall in the Cathedral.

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49. Deanery of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1806

    The Deanery of St. Patrick's Cathedral was valued at £145.5.0 Irish money. The cathedral church was in as good repair as old age allowed in 1806, with a glebe house near the cathedral and a small portion of glebe land. Rev. James Verschoyle was Dean.

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    THE DEANERY OF ST. PATHICK'S CATHEDRAL, a Dignity, valued in the King's Books at <£l45..5..0 Irish Money: the Cathedral Church, in as good repair, as from old age can be expected : a Glebe House, in good repair, near the Cathedral, and a small portion of Glebe Land: The Rev. James Verschoyle, LL. D., the Dean (in 1806), who is resident one half of the year in his Deanery House, and the other half at Swords : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, The Rev. Thomas Kingsbury, at a Salary of £6Q..IO..O per annum : and the additional Sum of ,£34.. 2. .6 yearly, from the parish.

    THE PRECENTORSHIP OF ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, a Dignity, valued in the King's Books at ,£51. .12.. 8 Irish Money: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Richard Ponsonby, A. M., the Precentor (in 1806), who has a Stall in the Cathedral.

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50. Decayed old church at Lea near Portarlington

    Lea · townland · Laois

    Two miles from Portarlington at Lea stood a decayed old church that could scarcely be kept from falling despite ordinary repairs. A vestry decided to rebuild it further from town, which would worsen the situation for about 1,500 inhabitants of Portarlington.

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    Portarlington is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 36| m. W. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are hoUkn on Easter-Monday, 22d of May, 12th of October, and 23d of November. This town sends one Member to Parliament; Patron, Lord Portarlington. It is handsomely situate on each side of the River Barrow, which divides the town ; the greater part thereof being- in the Queen's County. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, two Portrieves, and a Recorder. It gives title of Earl to the family of Dawson. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the parish of Lea cannot well be considered without reference to the town of Portarlington. At Lea, two miles from Portarlington, there is a decayed old Church, which can scarcely be prevented by ordinary repairs from fulling. It is inconveniently situate for the town, and equally so for the numerous Protestant Inhabitants of the country. By a plurality of voices, at a late vestry, it has, therefore, been determined to change its site, and to re-build it still further from the town, by which means Portarlington, containing about 1500 inhabitants, will be in a worse state than it now is. In Portarlington there are two Chapels, and two Schools, endowed by the Earl of Gal way, in 1702; one Chapel, and School, for Protestant French Refugees, and the like for the English Protestant Settlers and native Irish, on his Lordship's Estate. A rent-charge of <£40. per annum was settled on each Chaplain, .£20. per annum on the English Schoolmaster, and .£'12, on the French master; and the Bishop of Kildare, the Diocesan, and his successors, were appointed trustees for ever. The chapels, and schools, with their endowments, were accordingly conveyed to the Bishop, for the time being, and shortly after, because there were many French Protestants in the place, a pension of £50. was granted to the French Chaplain, for the time being, which is enjoyed to this day. When the chapels were conveyed in trust to the Bishop, they were newly built ; repairs were little thought of; and the fund, provided for that purpose, was only a fine of £2,0., to be paid on the demise of each of three lives, on the perpetual renewal of which, the lands, charged with the above rent of .£122., are holden for ever. At present there is one sum of ^£20. in hand, which bears interest : but, as the two Chapels are absolutely in ruins, and must be shortly altogether abandoned for want of necessary repairs, the Bishop considers himself (so far as the buildings are concerned) incapable of fulfilling the purposes of this trust. The Rectory of Lea is appropriate to the Dean and Chapter of Kildare. The Vicarage is endowed with one third of the tythes, and the Incumbent (in 1806), is The Rev. William Maunsell. — Part of the town of Portarlington, situate in the King's County, and Parish of Clonchorke, must

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51. Decaying church at Culdaff near the sea

    Culdaff · townland · Donegal

    Culdaff parish, situated near the sea in Inishowen, had a church described as old and decaying, with a glebe house a mile from the church. The incumbent resided in a neighbouring parish due to age and ill health.

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    CULDAFF, in the Barony of Inishowen, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£lO. sterling: a Church, old and decaying: a Glebe House; 67 acres of Glebe, one mile from the church: The Rev. William Chichester, the Incumbent (in 1806), who, on account of old age, ill health, and the exposed situation of the glebe house, resides in the neighbouring parish : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £60. per annum. Culdaff is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 20 m. N. b. E. from Londonderry. It is situate near the sea.

    CULFAGHTRIN, in the Barony of Cary, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a V., Episcopally united, in 1793, to the V. of Ramoran, and valued in the King's Books at ,£2. sterling: a Church, in tolerable repair: no Glebe House in the Union. Culfaghtrin is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 6 m. S. E. from Ballycastle. This parish contains 16,480 acres of land. It is situate upon the sea coast. See, Ramoran.

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52. Desmond castle and bridge at Adare on the River Maig

    Adare · townland · Limerick

    Adare is situate on the navigable River Maig, spanned by a good bridge. A strong castle belonging to the Earl of Desmond formerly stood here. The parish contains 4,800 acres of land.

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    ADARE, iu the Barony of Coshma, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Minister: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£5.. 5. .0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Croom. Adare is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 9 m. S. W. from Limerick. The Fairs are holden on the 27th of March, and 14th of October. It is situate upon the navigable River Maig, over which there is a good Bridge. Here was a strong Castle, belonging to the Earl of Desmond. This Parish contains 4800 acres of Land. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, Croom. — " An House was founded here on the South side of the Town, for Friars of the Order of the Holy Trinity, for the Redemption of Christian Captives in the reign of King Edward the First, by John Earl of Kildare. One Writer alone gives this foundation to the Family of Clangibbon. Some large and very perfect Ruins of this Friary still remain. The Steeple resembles a castle, and is supported by a plain Arch, with four diagonal Ogives meeting in the centre, and stairs leading to the battlements. The Nave and Choir are small and plain, without any thing remarkable; in the rear arc several other ruins : the entrance into the Friary was by a low gate on the West

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53. Destruction of Killala and Achonry diocesan records, 1798

    Killala · town · Mayo · 1798

    During the rebellion of 1798, most of the records in the Registry of the united Dioceses of Killala and Achonry were destroyed.

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    the gift of the Bishop. The Cathedral of Killala is small, but venerable for its antiquity : it is the only church in the parish, though a Round tower at the other end of the village indicates the ancient site of another church, of which, however, no vestige remains. The Palace is a very small and ruinous house, ill situated and ill contrived, at the edge of a very fine demesne : But the present Bishop is making such additions and improvements as will render it a very comfortable residence. It is not 30 miles distant from the most remote part of either Diocese, In the rebellion of 1798, most of the records in the Registry of the united Dioceses of Killala and Achonry were destroyed.

    KILLALAGHTON, in the Barony of Clonmacow, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aghrim. Killalaghton is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tiiam. It is 5jm. S. W. from Ballinasloe. See, Aghrim.-

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54. Destruction of the Crouched Friary in New Ross

    New Ross · town · Wexford

    The Crouched Friary was built on a hill in New Ross. After a friar killed a prominent inhabitant, the townspeople rose up, killed the friars, and completely destroyed the friary.

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

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55. Dingle incorporated by Elizabeth I in 1585

    Dingle · town · Kerry · 1585

    Dingle, situated on a safe bay on the Atlantic Ocean, was incorporated by Queen Elizabeth in 1585 and governed by a Sovereign. According to Archdall, an ancient monastery there was a cell to the Abbey of Killagh near Castlemaine.

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    from Dublin. It was incorporated by Queen Elizabeth, in 1585; and is governed by a Sovereign. It is situate on a safe Bay, to which it gives name, on the Atlantic Ocean; and is a town of some commerce. It has three Post-days in the week. This Impropriation belongs to Lord VTentry. According to Mr. Archdall, here was an ancient monastery, which was a Cell to the Abbey of Killagh, near Castlemain.

    DINrISH, ISLAND, off the Barony of Dunkerron, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Minister. It is situate in the Atlantic Ocean.

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56. Disused spa at Finglass, Dublin

    Finglas · parish · Dublin

    Finglass in County Dublin formerly had a spa which, by the time of writing, had fallen into disuse. The village also held a fair on the 6th of May for horses and chapmen's wares.

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    F1NGLASS, in the Barony of Nether Crosse, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a Rectory, and Vicarage endowed : the Rectory being part of the Corps of the Chancellorship of St. Patrick's : no House : a Glebe, of 20 acres, near Finglass : The Rev. Richard Bourne, A. M., the Incumbent, in 1806': the Vicarage has the Curacy of Ballycoolane annexed : a Church, at Finglass, in good repair: a Glebe House, at Finglas, and a Glebe, of 15 a. 3 r. 10 p., very near the church: William Dobbin, D. D., the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Robert Walsh, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. Finglass is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 3m. K. from Dublin. The Fair is holden on the 6th of May, for Horses and Chapmen's wares. The Spa is now disused. The Parishes in the Union of Finglass are contiguous ; their extent from North to South, being near 5 miles, and, from East to West, 4 miles. — " An Abbey was founded in this village in the early ages, and probably it owed its origin to our illustrious St. Patrick. It is now a Parish Church, and dedicated to St. Kenny. The Rectorial part of the Parish is the Corps of the Chancellorship of the Cathedral of St. Patrick." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 215.

    FINGLASS, in the Barony of Clonlisk, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster: an entire Rectory, valued in the King's Books at ,£0.. 10.. 0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dunkerrine. Finglass is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 2^ m. E. S. E. from Money gall. See, Dunkerrine,

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57. Dominican Friary and Castle of Portumna

    Portumna · town · Galway

    Portumna on the River Shannon was the site of the Castle of Portumna, seat of the Marquess of Clanricarde. A chapel originally held by Cistercian monks from Donbrody was given by O'Madden to Dominican Friars, who erected a friary and church; the walls were still nearly entire and the ancient choir served as the parish church.

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    PORTUMNA, in the Barony of Longford, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught ; in the parish of Lickmolassy. It is 76 m. "W. b. S. from Dublin, The Fairs are holden on the 15th of February, May, August, and November. It is situate on the River Shannon, to the Northward of Lough Dcirgeart. It has three Post-days in the week. Here is the Castle of Portumna, the noble Seat of The Marquess of Clanricarde. See, Lickmolassy. — " The Monks of the Cistertian Abbey of Donbrody, in the County of Wexford, had for a long time a Chapel here, which was dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul ; but being at length forsaken by them, O'Madden, dynast of the country, gave it to the Dominican Friars, who, with the approbation of the Monks of Donbrody, erected a Friary here and also a Church, which they dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and the original Patron Saints; at the same time they built a steeple, cemetery, and all other necessary offices. The walls are still nearly entire, and plainly show that the Monastery of Portumna was by no means an ignoble structure; the ancient choir is now the parish church." — Archdalfs ' Monast. liibern. p. 295.

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58. Dominican friary at Burrishoole founded by Richard de Bourke

    Burrishoole · parish · Mayo · 1486

    Richard de Bourke, Lord Mac William Oughter, founded a Dominican friary at Burrishoole under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, confirmed by a Bull of Pope Innocent VIII dated 9 February 1486. The monastery was later granted to Nicholas Weston, who assigned it to Theobald Viscount Costillogalen. A great patron was held there on 4 August, St. Dominick's day.

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    BUR1SHHOOLE, or, BURRISHOWL, in the Barony of Burishhoole, Co, of MAYO, and Province of Connaught: a R. and V., Episcopally united to the Vicarages of Achill, and Kilmina: a Church, at Burishhoole, in good repair : no Glebe House: two Glebes, in Burishhoole, containing 35 a. 2r. 35 p. ; and two Glebes, in Kilmina, containing 16 a. Or. 31 p, : these glebes are several miles distant from each other: The Rev. John Beresford, the Incumbent (in 1806), has cure of souls, and is non-resident, by permission and faculty: the duties are discharged by The Rev. Henry Paisley, his Resident Curate (at Burishhoole), at a Salary of £75. per annum. Buiishhoole is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuafn. It is 3 m. W. N. W. from Newport Pratt. It is situate on Clew Bay. The parishes in the Union of Burishhoole are all contiguous ; their extent being about 26 miles in length, and 3 miles in breadth. — " It appears from a Bull of Pope Innocent VIII, dated the 9th of February, 1486, that Richard de Bourke, Lord Mac William Oughter, and head of the family of Turlogh, founded a Monastery here under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, for Dominican Friars, which was granted to Nicholas Weston, who assigned to Theobald Viscount Costillogalen. On a more near approach, this house seems to have been rather a mean erection, but it makes some figure at a distant view. A great Patron is holden here on the the 4th of August, being St. Dominick's day."—4rchdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 498.

    BURKSTOWN, in the Barony of Shelburne, Co, of WEXFOKD, and Province of Leinster. It is 9| in. S. W. from Taghmon. A village.

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59. Dominican Friary at Derry founded 1274

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1274

    A Dominican Friary was founded in Derry in 1274 by O'Donell the younger, Prince of Tyrconnell, at the request of St. Dominick. It housed generally 150 friars and stood on the north side of the city, but no remains of the building survive.

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    and St. Paul at Armagh, and was in after times dedicated to St. Cotumb himself: He is said by some to have made a pilgrimage to the Abbey of Glastonbury, in Somersetshire, and there to have concluded his earthly pilgrimage, A. D. 597, in the 76th year of his age : he was buried in the Abbey of Hy, but was afterwards removed to Downpatrick. — The Registry of the Honour of Richmond says, that an Abbey for Nuns of the Cistertian Order was founded at Derry, A. D. 1218, by Turlogh Leinigh O'Neil of Strabane. — A Dominican Friary was founded here in the year 1274 by O'Donell, the younger, Prince of Tyrconnell, at the request of St. Dominick : the number of Friars in this House was generally 150. There are no remains of this building, which was situate on the North side of the city. — Dr. Bourke alone mentions, that the Friars of the Order of St. Francis had a Monastery here." — ArchdalTs Monast. Hibern. pp. 84. et seq.

    LONG, in the Barony of Coshlea, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Minister: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Any. Long is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 10m. S. W. from Tipperary. This parish contains 2198 acres of land. See, Any. LONGFIELD, v. LANGFIELD.

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60. Dominican friary at Kilmallock founded 1291

    Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 1291

    Friars of the Order of St. Dominick established themselves at Kilmallock in 1291. Local tradition held the founder was Gilbert, second son of John of Callen, Lord Oftaley. The ruins of this monastery within the town were still visible and showed it had once been an elegant building.

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    Chapel Minit, and half of the Chapelry of Chapel Martin, belong to the College of St, Mary, in Limerick, which is valued in the King's Books at <£21..3..4 sterling: the Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at <£'0...5. 0 sterling, and united, in Perpetuity, by Charter, to the entire Rectories of Athenassey, Killbreedy Major, and Parbeles, and the Rectory and Vicarage of Ballingaddy, belong to the College of Kilmallock, which is valued in the King's Books at .£1:3. .1..0 sterling: a Church, in good repair, in Kilmallock : no Glebe House : a Glebe, in Kilmallock, of 1 1 acres, about a mile from the church, and on which it is proposed to build a Glebe House: there are several Glebes dispersed in the other parishes, and containing in all about 85 acres: The Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St. Mary, Limerick, are the Incumbents of this Union, by Charter from the Crown in the year 1674 : the duties are performed (as required by the said Charter) by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£90. per annum, and who is also a Member of the Chapter. Kilmallock is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 107^ m. S. W. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fair is holden on Whit-Tuesday. It is governed by a Sovereign, and Deputy. Here is a Charter School, for 20 children. According to Dr. Beaufort, Kilmallock was, two centuries ago, one of the best built inland towns in the kingdom. The walls of many large houses evidently of a date, of excellent workmanship, and all of cut stone, remain at this day; and the ruins of Churches and Monasteries, the Walls and Gates of the town, with the extensive district contained In the Liberty of Kilmallock, prove the former splendour of a town, which is now no more than a miserable village. It makes a conspicuous figure in the Military History of Ireland. The parishes in the Union of Kilmallock are contiguous, and contain 8000 acres of land. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. — " An Abbey was founded hereby St. Mocheallog, who died between the years 639 and 656. This is now the parish church. — The Friars of the Order of St. Dominick seated themselves here, A. D. 1291: and the tradition of the place informs us, that the founder of this Friary was Gilbert, the second son of John of Callen, Lord Oftaley. The ruins of this monastery, which was situated within the town, may still be seen, and are sufficient to convince every observer, that this was. once an elegant erection."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 424.

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