Name: 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
Author: Nicholas Carlisle (1771–1847)

Egmont mansion and the Perceval earldom

Egmont · townland · Cork

Egmont, in the parish of Bruhenny, Co. Cork, gives its title of Earl to the ancient and noble family of Perceval. The mansion associated with the estate has been taken down.

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EGMONT, in the Barony of Orrery and Kilmore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster ; in the Parish of Bruhenny. It gives title of Earl to the ancient and noble Family of Perceval. The Mansion has been taken down.
EIGHT MILE BRIDGE, in the Barony of Upper Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster. It is 3m. S. b. E, from Rathfriland.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 182

Elizabethan grant of Lambay Island to Sir William Usher

Lambay Island · townland · Dublin · 1558–1603

In the reign of Queen Elizabeth, a grant of Lambay Island was made to Sir William Usher and his heirs forever, on condition of paying £6 per annum to the See of Dublin.

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LAMBAY, ISLAND, off the Barony of Balruddery, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is situate in the Irish Sea, 2 miles East from the Main-land. This Island is about 3 miles in length, and l£ mile in breadth, and is nearly of an oval form. Here is a very curious ancient fortification. It is remarkable for vast quantities of Rabbits, and Sea-fowl ; and has a curious Well, and fine Spring of water, dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Crabs, lobsters, and oysters, are taken in great plenty here, and abundance of Kelp is also made on it. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth, a grant of the Island of Lam bay was made to Sir William Usher and his heirs for ever, on condition of his paying £6. per annum to the See of Dublin. It is mentioned by Ptolomey, and is called by Pliny, Limnus, which is thought by Mr. Beaufort to be a corruption from the ancient British, Lan-rf-ui, or, Intirely in the IVater.
LAMBEG, in the Barony of Belfast, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a R., valued in the King's Books at «£l.. 10..0 sterling: a Church, in good repair: no Glebe, or Glebe House : The Bishop is Rector; has cure of souls; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£68. per annum, being the whole Income of the parish. Lambeg is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^ m. N. E. from Lisburn. It is situate upon the River Logon. — " Mac Donnell built a small Monastery here, in the 15th century, for Franciscan Friars of the third Order." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibsrn. p. 9

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 356

Elphin Cathedral and Bishop's Palace (c. 1806)

Elphin · town · Roscommon · 1806

Elphin's Cathedral, which also serves as the Parish Church, is described as neither large nor splendid. By contrast, the Bishop's Palace is a very good modern house, situated in an excellent demesne adjoining the small town of Elphin.

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24 miles. The Chapter consists of a Dean, Precentor, Archdeacon (see, Killuken), and 8 Prebendaries. The Cathedral, which is also the Parish Church, is neither large nor splendid : But the Bishop's Palace is a very good modern House, in the midst of an excellent demesne, and adjoining the small town of Elphin, which is about 35 miles from the Northern boundary of the Diocese—" The church of Imleach-ona (or, The Fortress of Ono, a principal Druid), now called Elphin, owed its origin to St. Patrick, who appointed St. Assicus bishop thereof; by advice of the Saint, Assicus introduced here a celebrated College of Monks, and presided over them : In process of time this became a parish church, and was dedicated to. the original founder. This House and its possessions were granted to Terence O'Birne."— ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 609.
EMATRIS, in the Barony of Dartree, Co. of MOVAGHAN, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V. : a Church, in good condition ; no Glebe House, or Glebe : Vacant, in 1806. Ematris is in the Diocese of Clogher, and Province of Armagh. It is 3 m. N. E. b. E. from Cootehill.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 183

Emly's 200-acre lake drained in 1718

Emly · town · Tipperary · 1718

Emly was originally seated immediately on a considerable lake of about 200 acres, making its situation much more beautiful than at present. The lake was nearly drained by neighbouring proprietors in 1718 on account of its value.

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

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 183

Endowed hospital at Munter Connaught

Munterconnaught · parish · Cavan

An endowed hospital existed at Munter Connaught in County Cavan. King James granted a lease of it for 21 years to Sir Edward Moore at a rent of 15 pence.

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MUNTER CONN AUGHT, in the Barony of Castleraghan, Co. of CAVAS, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., with theR. and V. of Lurgiu. It is in the Diocese of Kilmore, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m. N. b. E. from Odlcastle. — " There was an endowed Hospital here; King James granted a lease of it, for the term of 21 years, to Sir Edward Moore, at the rent of 15d. See, Ballylinch." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 42.
MURHIR, in the Barony of Iraghticonnor, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Munster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aghavallin. Murhir is in the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghacloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. S. from Talbert. See, Aghuvalint.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 404

Enniscorthy Castle and Friary

Enniscorthy · townland · Wexford

Enniscorthy features the ruins of a considerable castle built by the first English settlers, situated on the River Slaney. Gerald de Prendergast was patron of an abbey of regular canons in the town.

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ENNISCORTHY, in the Barony of Scarewalsh, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£'2. .11, .4 Irish Money, and united by Act of Council, on the 26th of October 1778, to the V. of Clonmore, and the Rectories of Ballyhuskard, St. John's, and Templeshannon : a Church, in repair, in the parish of St. Mary, Enniscorthy : a Glebe House, on a Glebe of 23 acres, in the parish of Templeshannon : and two Glebe Lands, in the parish of Ballyhuskard; one, of 4 acres, contiguous to the site of the old church ; the other, of 16 acres, with two fields intervening, being distant about three miles from St. Mary's Church : The Rev. Richard lladcliflfe, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. William Hinson, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Enniscorthy is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 60 m. S. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 21st of February, 25th of April, 5th of July, 26tlrof August, 19th of September, 10th of October, 15th of November, and 21st of December. It has six Post-days in the week. Here are the ruins of a very considerable Castle, built by the first English settlers. It is situate on the River Sltmcy. The parishes in the Union of Enniscorthy are all contiguous, their contents being 15,000 acres. Ac-cording to Mr. Archdall, Gerald de Prendergast was Patron of the Abbey of Regular Canons here. The Franciscan Friary was founded

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 185

Ennis Franciscan friary founded by Donald Cavenagh, 1460

Ennis · town · Clare · 1460

A friary for Friars Minor of the Strict Observance was founded in 1460 by Donald Cavenagh, head of his sept. An ancient missal belonging to the monastery recorded its dedication on the 18th of October of the same year.

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for Friars Minor of the Strict Observance, A.D. 1460, by Donald Cavenagh, head of his Sept. In an ancient Missal belonging to this monastery we find, that its dedication was on the 18th of October in the same year.
ENNISTIMOND, v. INNISTYMON.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 186

Enniskerry village frequented by invalids

Enniskerry · town · Wicklow

Enniskerry, in the Barony of Rathdown, County Wicklow, is described as a pleasant village much frequented by invalids. It is located two miles west of Bray.

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ENNISKERRY, in the Barony of #a//Rathdown, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster. It is 2 m. W. from Bray. This is a pleasant village, and is much frequented by Invalids.
ENNISKILLEN, in the Barony of Tyreskenedy, Co. of FERMANAGH, and, Province of Ulster: a R. and V. : two Churches, in good condition: a Glebe House, and a Glebe: Thomas Smyth, D. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Dublin ; the duties are discharged by two Resident Curates; one, at a Salary of ,£75., the other at ,£60. per annum. Enniskillen is in the Diocese of Clogher, and Province of Armagh. It is 79 rn. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 10th of May, 12th of August, and 1st of November. This town sends one Member to Parliament: Patron, Lord Enniskillen. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Cole. The Magistrates are a Provost, Recorder, and Town Clerk. It is situate upon Lough Erne. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is a Free School, which was founded and endowed by King Charles the First : these School Lands, according to the Report from the Commissioners of the Board of Education, appear, by a survey taken in the year 1795, to contain about 3360 acres English, of which 2548 are arable and pasture, and are situate about six or eight miles from the town ; there is no lease of them at present in existence, nor has been since the appointment of the present Master, Robert Burrowes, D. D. ; the tenants pay their rents according to a letting made by the late master's brother, who held the lands under a trust lease for his, the master's benefit, granted by the then Primate (Newcome) at the reserved rent of ,£800. per annum, with a covenant for renewal fines, at the rate of ,£100. per annum. They were then let to Undertenants for .£1461. per annum, which is the rent now paid (in 1807): but the Trust Lease having been surrendered before the appointment of the present Master, the Leasea

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 186

Enniskillen: parliamentary town on Lough Erne with Free School

near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1795

Enniskillen, situated on Lough Erne, sends one Member to Parliament and gives the title of Viscount to the Cole family. A Free School was founded and endowed by King Charles I, with school lands surveyed in 1795 containing about 3360 acres.

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ENNISKILLEN, in the Barony of Tyreskenedy, Co. of FERMANAGH, and, Province of Ulster: a R. and V. : two Churches, in good condition: a Glebe House, and a Glebe: Thomas Smyth, D. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Dublin ; the duties are discharged by two Resident Curates; one, at a Salary of ,£75., the other at ,£60. per annum. Enniskillen is in the Diocese of Clogher, and Province of Armagh. It is 79 rn. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 10th of May, 12th of August, and 1st of November. This town sends one Member to Parliament: Patron, Lord Enniskillen. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Cole. The Magistrates are a Provost, Recorder, and Town Clerk. It is situate upon Lough Erne. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is a Free School, which was founded and endowed by King Charles the First : these School Lands, according to the Report from the Commissioners of the Board of Education, appear, by a survey taken in the year 1795, to contain about 3360 acres English, of which 2548 are arable and pasture, and are situate about six or eight miles from the town ; there is no lease of them at present in existence, nor has been since the appointment of the present Master, Robert Burrowes, D. D. ; the tenants pay their rents according to a letting made by the late master's brother, who held the lands under a trust lease for his, the master's benefit, granted by the then Primate (Newcome) at the reserved rent of ,£800. per annum, with a covenant for renewal fines, at the rate of ,£100. per annum. They were then let to Undertenants for .£1461. per annum, which is the rent now paid (in 1807): but the Trust Lease having been surrendered before the appointment of the present Master, the Leasea
ERR

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 186

Episcopal Residence at Killaloe

Killaloe · town · Clare

A handsome new episcopal residence stands near the town of Killaloe in a fine demesne on the western bank of the Shannon. It was erected by the late Archbishop of Dublin when he was Bishop of Killaloe.

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a Rectory entire, which, with the Rectory entire of Donamona, the Rectories of Clormish, and Moynoe, the Half Rectory of Ogonilloe, and the Vicarage ofFeakle, belong to the Oeconomy of the Cathedral Church of St. Flannan, in the parish of Killaloe: no Church in the other parishes : no Glehe : The Rev. James Martin, A. M., Curate (in 1806), who is resident, and is assisted by The Rev, Henry Allen, A. B., Curate, who is also resident. Killaloe is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 86^ m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week ; and is situate upon the river Shannon, over which here is a Bridge of 19 arches. Here is a considerable Salmon and Eel Fishery. It is a place of great Antiquity. The Diocese of Killaloe (valued in the King's Books at <£20..0..0 sterling) was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, early in the Fifth century : in the Twelfth, it was incorporated with the ancient Bishoprick of lloscrea, which was founded in 620. And in the year 1752, the See of Kilfenora, which had been established about the Twelfth century, was united to it ; and though very small in extent and value, had continued separate till after the Restoration, when it was first annexed to the Archbishopiiciv of Tuain : That Union continued 81 years, till 1741, when Ardagh being annexed to Tuam, this Bishoprick was given in. Commendam to the Bishop of Clonfert. The Diocese of Killaloe stretches 80 miles in length, through the Counties of Clare and Tipperary, into the King's County, and includes also a small part of the Queen's County, Galway, and Limerick. It varies in breadth from seven to twenty five miles. Kilfenora is confined to the Baronies of Burrin, and Corcomroe, and extends only 18 miles by nine. The Chapter consists of a Dean (see, Kilkeary), Precentor (see Lateragh), Chancellor (see, Toomtvard), Treasurer (see, Dromime), and Archdeacon (see, Aghlishcloghane), and five Prebendaries. The Church of Killaloe is not large for a Cathedral, but venerable for its antiquity, and in good preservation, though built above 660 years. It serves like many others for the parish church. Very near the little town of Killaloe, in the midst, of a fine Demesne, beautifully situate on the Western Bank of the Shannon, stands the Episcopal Residence, a handsome new House, erected by the late Archbishop of Dublin, when Bishop of Killaloe. This See is 50 miles from the South West extremity of the Diocese. — " St. Molualobhair, the grandson of Eocha Bailldearg, King of North Munster, founded an Abbey here, about the beginning of the Sixth century. He was succeeded by his Disciple St. Flannan, who, about the. year 639, was consecrated Bishop of the place ; from this time we hear no more of it as an abbey. Killaloe was anciently the Resort of many pilgrims."

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 278

Erew friary on peninsula in Lough Conn, St. Leogar abbot

Errew · townland · Mayo

A friary at Erew was erected at the extreme end of a peninsula stretching from the Barony of Tirawly into Lough Conn. St. Leogar was Abbot of Lough Conn, and his feast is held on the 30th of September.

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EREW, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. This Friary, according to Mr. Archdall, was erected at the extreme end of Erew, a peninsula stretching from the Barony of Tirawly into Lough Conn. St. Leogar was Abbot of Lough Conn, and his feast is hoklen on the 30th of September.
ERNATIENSIS, v. CLUAINBRAOIN.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 186

Esker as one of the four ancient manors of Dublin

Esker · parish · Dublin

Esker was one of four ancient manors in County Dublin, alongside Crumlin, Tassagard, and Newcastle, annexed to the crown and known as The King's Land.

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is 2 m, S. E. from Leixlip. This was one of the four ancient manors in this county (the other three being, Crumlin, Tassagarcl, and Newcastle), which wenannexed to the crown, and named The King's Land. See, Leixlip,
ESKY, v. EASKEY.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 187

Evil spirit tradition at Fenagh church

Fenagh · townland · Leitrim

Local inhabitants at Fenagh reported that an evil spirit destroyed by night what St. Kilian built by day during construction of the church. They showed an engraved line on the East gable and an ugly figure in the wall with part of the line in its mouth.

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FENAGH, in the Barony of Lei trim, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., Episcopally united to the R. and V. of Cloon : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House: a large Glebe of 708 acres: The Rev. D. C. Ryder, the Incumbent(in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident on account of age and infirmities; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £70. per annum. Fenagh is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is Qri in, S. S. W. from Ballynamore. — " St. Callin was Bishop and Abbot of Fiodhnach in Breffiny, in the life-time of St. Columb.. The Festival of this Saint is observed on the 13th of November.— In the parish of Fenaugh, we find a church built by St- Callin, or Kilian : in the East end of which is a window of curious workmanship, and in the West end, which is vaulted, Divine service is now performed for the Protestant parishioners. The neighbouring inhabitants say, that when St. Kilian attempted to erect this church, an evil spirit destroyed by night what the Saint built by day ; they also show a line engraven. about the middle of the East gable, which reaches from South to North ; and on the North side, about twelve feet from the ground, is also engraven an ugly figure in the wall, with part of the line in its mouth. This place was celebrated, in former ages, for its Divinity School, and was the general resort of students from every part of Europe. About half a mile from the church is a well, dedicated to St. Callin."— Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 409.
FENARD, iu the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 2% m. W. S. W. from Ballyshannon. A village, situate upon the Sea Coast.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 191

Fahan monastery of St. Columb and relics of St. Muran

Fahan · town · Donegal

St. Columb founded the church of Fathenmura at Fahan, and St. Muran served as abbot and patron. The monastery was richly endowed and held in high veneration; its monuments were destroyed after the Reformation, but relics survived including the Book of the Acts of St. Columb and St. Muran's jewel-ornamented pastoral staff, still preserved by the O'Neils.

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as well for the reverence paid to St. Muran, to whom the great church is dedicated, as for the many monuments of antiquity which remained here, till they were destroyed after the Reformation; among the few reliques that were preserved, was the book of the Acts of St. Columb, written by St. Muran in Irish-verse, some fragments of which yet remain; also a very large and ancient Chronicle, held in great repute, &c., and the pastoral staff of St. Muran, richly ornamented with jewels and gilding, is still preserved by the O'Neils; many miracles, it is said, have been wrought by it, and the people of that country, especially the family of the O'Neils, take their oaths upon it in the decision of controversies. — : Fahan is now a parish church." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 98-99.
FAGHAN, in the Barony of Inishowen, Co. of LONDONDERRY, and Province of Ulster: a Perpetual Cure: a Church, building : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. William Coghran, the Incumbent (in 1806), who is resident. Faghan is in the Diocese of Deny, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^ m. S. from' Buncrana. It is situate on Lough Swilly.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 188

Famous chalybeate spa at Ballyspellan

Ballyspellan · townland · Kilkenny

Ballyspellan, in the Barony of Gallmoy, County Kilkenny, is noted for a famous chalybeate (iron-rich) spa. The site lies in the parish of Fartagh, about six and a half miles south-west of Durrow.

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BALLYSPELLAN, in the Barony of Gallmoy, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster ; in the parish of Fartagh. It is 6f m. S. W. from Durrow. Here is a famous chalybeate Spa.
BALLYSPILLANE, in the Barony of Barrymore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Templenecarigy. Ballyspillane is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 8f m. S. E. from Rathcormuck. See, Tcmplenecarigy.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 81

Father Richard Plunket's Irish Dictionary at Trim

Trim · town · Meath

Father Richard Plunket, who wrote an Irish Dictionary now held in the Public Library of Dublin, resided in the Gray Friary convent at Trim.

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a considerable time as a garrison. — The Gray Friary was dedicated to St. Bonaventure, and in general was called, The Observanrine Friary of Trim ; it was originally founded by King John; though others say by the family of Plunket. This Friary is totally demolished, and the present Session-house is erected on part of the ancient foundation. Father Richard Plunket, who wrote an Irish Dictionary, now in the Public Library of Dublin, resided in this convent. — The Dominican Friary, situated near the gate leading to Athboy, was founded in honour of the Virgin Mary, A. D. ]£65, by Geoffrey de" Geneville, Lord of Meath. — The Priory of Crossbearers was dedicated to St. John the Baptist; one of the Bishops of Meath was said to be the founder, and his successors in that See were great benefactors to this Priory. We are told, that this was a truly magnificent building: and it is probable, that the Parliaments of Trim were holden in the great hall of this house : the walls are still in being. — Here was a Convent of Nuns. — There was an ancient Church here, called The Church of the Grecians ; which may be some proof that the Grecians of old made a settlement in this kingdom. — We also find, in the parish church of St. Patrick in this town, a Perpetual Chantry of three Priests."— Archdall's Monast. Hibcrn. pp. 575. et seg.
TRIMLESTOWN, in the Barony of Navan, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a Chapelry. It is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2 m. W. N. W. from Trim. Here is the handsome Seat of Lord

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 469

Feathard's three castle ruins on the sea coast

Fethard · town · Wexford

Feathard, situated on the sea coast of Wexford, was governed by a Sovereign and Town Clerk and contained the ruins of three castles. The town had three post-days per week.

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FEATHARD, in the Barony of Shelburnc, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : a R., being the Corps of the Prebend in the Cathedral of Ferns, which is valued in the King's Books at <£l2..5..8 Irish Money ; and Episcopal ly united, from time immemorial, to the V. of Hooke, and the Impropriatc Cure of Templetown : a Church, in repair, in the parish of Feathard : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 1 a. 2 r. 2 p., near the church : and two parcels of glebe, (one of them, of about 7 acres, being at S/ade, in the parish of Templetown) of about 10 a. Or. 5. p., belonging to the Vicarage of Hooke, at six1 miles distance from the church : The Rev. John Kennedy, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in a Castle contiguous to the church, and discharges the duties in person. Feathard is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 81 m. S. b. W. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. It is situate upon the Sea Coast ; and is governed by a Sovereign, and Town Clerk. Here are the ruins of three castles. The parishes in the Union of Feathard are contiguous : that of Feathard containg 2132 acres of land. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the vicarage of Hooke is of the value of £,30., and the Impropriate Cure of Templetown of «£4. : these are of Lay appointment, and may at any time be detached from Feathard.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 191

Fenagh celebrated for its Divinity School

Fenagh · townland · Leitrim

Fenagh was celebrated in former ages for its Divinity School, which attracted students from every part of Europe. The monastery and school made it a renowned centre of learning in medieval times.

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FENAGH, in the Barony of Lei trim, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., Episcopally united to the R. and V. of Cloon : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House: a large Glebe of 708 acres: The Rev. D. C. Ryder, the Incumbent(in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident on account of age and infirmities; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £70. per annum. Fenagh is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is Qri in, S. S. W. from Ballynamore. — " St. Callin was Bishop and Abbot of Fiodhnach in Breffiny, in the life-time of St. Columb.. The Festival of this Saint is observed on the 13th of November.— In the parish of Fenaugh, we find a church built by St- Callin, or Kilian : in the East end of which is a window of curious workmanship, and in the West end, which is vaulted, Divine service is now performed for the Protestant parishioners. The neighbouring inhabitants say, that when St. Kilian attempted to erect this church, an evil spirit destroyed by night what the Saint built by day ; they also show a line engraven. about the middle of the East gable, which reaches from South to North ; and on the North side, about twelve feet from the ground, is also engraven an ugly figure in the wall, with part of the line in its mouth. This place was celebrated, in former ages, for its Divinity School, and was the general resort of students from every part of Europe. About half a mile from the church is a well, dedicated to St. Callin."— Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 409.
FENARD, iu the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 2% m. W. S. W. from Ballyshannon. A village, situate upon the Sea Coast.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 191

Ferns destroyed by Diarmit Mac Murchad in 1166

Ferns · townland · Wexford · 1166

In 1166, Diarmit Mac Murchad, King of Leinster, set fire to and destroyed the town of Ferns. In atonement for this act, he founded an Augustinian abbey there under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, endowing it with considerable possessions.

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FERNS, in the Barony of Scarewalsh, Co. of WEXFORU, and Province of Leinster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Clone: a Church, in repair ; being the Cathedral of the Diocese, which is made Parochial : a Glebe House, on 29 a. 2 r. 15 p., contiguous to the church, in the parish of Ferns; and another Glebe, at Clone, of 21 a. 1 r. 30 p., contiguous to the ruins of the church: these two glebes are about one mile distant from each other: The Rev. Mark Charters, the Incumbent (in 1806'), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Ferns is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 54 m. S. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the llth of February, 12th of May, 4th of September, and 29th of October. It has six Postdays in the week. It is situate near the River Bonn. The Bishoprick of Ferns (valued in the King's Books at <£l08.. 13. .4 Irish Money) was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, in the year 598. It was united to the Bishoprick of Leighlin, in the year 1600. This See extends about 46 miles in length, from North to South, and 18 miles in breadth; and comprises the whole of the county of Wexford, and a small part of the county of Wicklow. The Union is 62 by 25 miles in extent- The Chapter of Ferns consists of a Dean (see, Gorey), Precentor (see, Templeshanbough), Chancellor (see, Kilscoran), Treasurer (see, Leskinfere), Archdeacon (see, Adamstown), and 10 Prebendaries. The Cathedral is small, and quite plain, and serves for the parish church. Here is a handsome and convenient Palace erected by Bishop Cope, and completely finished by the late Bishop. It is 33 miles distant from the farthest part of Ferns, and 42 miles from the extremity of Leighlin. Here the Kings of Leinster resided for some time ; and there are the remains of a large castle, erected about the year 1 180. See, Clone. — " Brandub, king of Leinster, gave the lands of Ferns to St. Maodhog, otherwise called Aidan : who, by command of the King, was consecrated Bishop thereof about die year 598. In 1 166, Diarmit Mac Murchad, King of Leinster, set fire to and destroyed the town. In atonement for this breach of humanity, that Prince founded an Abbey here, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, for Canons Regular following the Rule of St. Augustine, and endowed it with considerable possessions." —Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 742.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 193

Fertagh: burial place of the Fitzpatricks, chiefs of Upper Ossory

Fertagh · parish · Kilkenny

Fertagh, whose name means 'The Cemetery', served for several ages as the burial place of the Fitzpatricks or Mac-gill-Padriticks, chiefs of Upper Ossory. It was also known as Beggar's Inn.

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FARTAGH, or, FERTAGH, in the Barony of Gallmoy, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V. : a Church: no Glebe, or Glebe House : The Rev. John Pick, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls within the parish, and is resident. Fartagh is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 7 in. S. W. from Durrow. The name signifies, The Cemetery : And here was the Burial-place of the Fitzpatricks, or Mac-gill-Padriticks, Chiefs of Upper
Ossory for several ages. It is sometimes called Beggar's Inn " A Priory, under

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 189

Fertagh: decayed Round Tower near chapel

Fertagh · parish · Kilkenny

A few yards west of the ancient chapel at Fertagh stands a much-decayed round tower, cracked from the door upward and missing its top. It measures about 48 feet in circumference with walls nearly four feet thick and contains five stories; local inhabitants estimate its height at 112 feet though it appears closer to ninety.

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figure of a man in armour rudely engraven thereon, his hands in a praying posture, and a dog at his feet ; by his side was originally the figure of his wife, with an inscription on the cushion, which lay under her head ; but this part of the tomb, now going to decay, is broken in two pieces, and the inscription rendered illegible by time : this tomb is said to belong to the family of Fitzpatrick. Near to it, is another tomb, which appears to be a woman, with a singular head-dress, rising up on each side, as Bishop Pococke describes it, in two horns. In the East wall is a small figure of Our Saviour, very inelegantly executed : and a few yards west of the chapel stands a Round tower, much decayed, being cracked quite up from the door, and wanting the top : it is about 48 feet in circumference, and the wall is three feet eight inches thick ; the door, which is six feet by two, and ten from the ground, faces the East ; the inside is divided into five stories, at each of which is a resting place, formed by the wall, sufficient to support a floor, and diminishing upwards: the neighbouring inhabitants say, this tower is 112 feet high, but it seems not to exceed ninety." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 350.
FAUGHAN VALE, in the Barony of Tyrekerin, Co. of LONDONDEKUY, and Province of Ulster: a R. : a Church, old, but in repair: 600 acres of Glebe, three miles from the church, and four miles from Derry : The duties are discharged by a Resident Curate. It is one of the three parishes which constitute the Deanery of Derry. Faughan Vale is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 6 m. N. E. from Londonderry. The estimated extent of this parish is six miles and an half by three. See, Tempttmore.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 190

Festival of St. Kevin at Glendalough

Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow

Every 3rd of June, people flock to the Seven Churches at Glendalough to celebrate the festival of the venerated St. Kevin. The site has been remarkable for its Seven Churches for many centuries.

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this remote, and, at that time, tranquil Isle, and were almost exclusively confined to it. On the 3d of June, annually, numbers of every sex and age flock to the Seven Churches, and there celebrate the Festival of the esteemed and venerated §t. Kervin. The ruins of this abbey (being the first which a traveller perceives) are situated in the bottom of the vale, and consist of two buildings parallel to each other (the larger one, on the South, being the church) ; on the East end of the abbey is an arch, of extremely curious workmanship ; the columns on the sides recede one behind another, and are very short, but do not diminish : the capitals are ornamented in a singular manner, most of them with human heads at the angles, and dragons or other fabulous animals at the sides ; the heads have much the appearance of those in Egyptian sculpture, with large ears, long eyes, and the tresses of the hair strait; the ring-stones of the arch are indented triangularly, in imitation of the Saxon architecture, and in some parts human heads and other ornaments are within the triangular mouldings. On the removal of some heaps of rubbish from under the ruins of this arch, a few stones beautifully carved were found, many of them belonging to the arches, and some to the architrave of the \vindow : the architrave is twelve inches broad, and a pannel is sunk, ornamented lozenge-wise, and an ovelo forms the lozenge, with a bead running on each side ; the centre of the lozenge is decorated on one side, in has relief, with a knot delicately carved; the other with a flower in the centre, and mouldings corresponding to the shape of the lozenge. The half-lozenge, at the bottom of the pilaster, in one is filled with a bas relief of a human head, with a bird on each side pecking at the eye, and the other by a dragon, twisting its head round and the tail turned up between its legs into the mouth. Here is another stone, apparently the capital of a column ; two sides of it are visible, both are ornamented with a patera, but each side in a different manner; one consists of a flower of sixteen large leaves and fifteen smaller ones, relieved the eighth of an inch, and the other of six leaves branching from the centre, with another leaf extending between their points. — In describing the other ruins of this desolated city (which appears to have been built in an elegant style of Grecian architecture), we in some measure outstep the bounds originally prescribed, in which Monastic dwellings were alone included; but their contiguity to the abbey, which we have just now quitted, induces us to proceed to the next erection, called THE CHURCH OF THE TRINITY ; It stands on a rising ground, North of the Abbey ; and, as the inhabitants say, was dedicated to the Holy Trinity ; in the front of this church is a circular building upon a square base, which evidently was intended for a belfry, a sufficient space being left for the rope to come down. Hence let us come to THE SEVEN CHuaciiEs, for which Glandelagh has been for many centuries remarkable, and for which it will be celebrated, even when the vestiges now remaining are no more. The entrance to the area, on which these churches stand, is on the North-east side, through the ruins of a gateway, sixteen feet six inches in length,

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 203

Finae village between Lough Sheelin and Lough Inny

Finnea · townland · Westmeath

Finae is described as a small but neat village situated on a stream that unites the two lakes of Lough Shillen and Lough Inny, giving it a distinctive lakeside landscape setting.

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FINAE, in the Barony of HalfFowre, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is 47|m. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the Saturday before Whitsunday, 27th of July, 18th of August, 18th of September, and 15th of November. It is a small but neat village, situate on a stream that unites the two Lakes of Lough Shillen, and Lough Inny.
FINDONAGH, in the Barony of Monaghan, Co. of MONAGHAN, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V. : a Church, in good condition : a Glebe House ; 400 acres of Glebe, about one mile distant from the church: The Rev. William Atthill, the

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 194

Final suppression of St. Patrick's Purgatory, 1630

near Lough Derg · lake or lakes · Donegal · 1630

In 1630 the government of Ireland ordered the final suppression of St. Patrick's Purgatory on Lough Derg, and the cave was dug up, causing distress and loss to the Roman Catholic clergy. The cave itself was built of free-stone, covered with broad flags and green turf, measuring about sixteen and a half feet long and two feet wide.

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

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 150

Fine old castle at Killincoole

Killincoole · townland · Louth

The parish of Killincoole in County Louth contains a fine old castle. The parish also has a new church and a glebe house with 15 acres of glebe.

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KILLINCOOLE, in the Barony of Louth, Co. of LOUTH, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at .£5..! 1..9 sterling : a new Church : a Glebe House, and a Glebe of \5 acres ; 13^ of which lie together, the remainder being distant about half a mile, and each of them the like distance from the church: The Rev. Moore Smith, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Killincoole is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 5^ in. N. N. E. from Ardee. Here is a fine old castle.
KILLINE BONAINA, in the Barony of , Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught. — " A Friary for Franciscans of the Third Order was built here in the year 1428, which afterwards became one of the most considerable houses of that Order." — Archdull's Monast. liibern. p. 291.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 303

Fine seat of Joseph Henry at Straffan on the Liffey

Straffan · town · Kildare

Straffan, situated on the banks of the River Liffey in County Kildare, contains the fine and improved seat of Joseph Henry, Esq. The parish is one of those constituting the Union of Celbridge.

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STRAFFAN, in the Barony of Salt, Co. of K.IJ.DARE, and Province of Leiustcr: a V., valued in the King's Books at £5. Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Celbridge. Straffan is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 5f in. S. W. from Leixlip. It is situate on the banks of the River Liffey. Here is the fine and improved Seat of Joseph Henry, Esq. See, Celbridge.
STRAND-TOWN, in the Barony of Castlereagh, Co. of Down1, and Province of Ulster. It is J in. E. from Belfast. It is situate on Belfast Lough.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 444

First English conquest forces landed at Wexford

Wexford · town · Wexford

The first forces from England which attempted the conquest of Ireland landed at Wexford. This marked the town as a significant site in the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland.

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shelter from the South-west winds. The entrance of the Haven is defended by two Forts ; that on the North side, being called Fort Margaret, and the other, on the South, Fort Roselair. Provisions of all kinds are very plentiful and cheap here ; particularly the finest Wild Fowl, from the month of November to May. It was called by the Danes, who built it, JVessford, and also Carman, and was formerly a place of more strength and trade than at present. Its chief export is Corn, particularly Barley and Malt. Here is a Mineral Well. The parishes in the Union of Wexford are all contiguous, except Ballybrenan, which is disunited by the intervention of the parish of Ivillenick, for the space of two miles : their contents are 7193 acres : the net value of the Union being <£4?0. It has six Post-days in the week : And is the Shire and the Assizes Town for the County. -The first forces from England, which attempted the Conquest of Ireland, landed here. In the Barony of Forth, adjoining to Wexford, are said to be the remains of an ancient Colony, which was planted there by King Henry the Second. These people retain their native language, manners, and many singular customs to this day. They intermarry among themselves, and have intermixed little or none with the natives. They are remarkably industrious, cleanly to an extreme, and possessed of great simplicity of manners. — " A. Priory of Regular Canons, called also The Priory of St. Peter and St. Paul of Selsker; the Danes are said to have been the founders, and the family of Roche, the Patrons of the place, were munificent Benefactors. The Prior sat in Parliament as a Baron. The church yet remains with a very large tower in the centre. — The Priory of the Knights Hospitallers, founded by William Mareschal Earl of Pembroke, and dedicated to St. John and St Brigid, was, antecedent to the Templars' abolition, the grand Commandery ; but on the total suppression of those Knights, the consequence of this Priory gradually diminished, and the Preceptory of Kilmainham being granted to the Hospitallers, it immediately became the Grand Commandery of their Order. There still remains part of the old church of St. John without the town walls. — The Conventual Franciscans procured a settlement for themselves in this town in the reign of King Henry III, and were reformed A. D. I486. — Here was also an Hospital for Lepers." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. pp. 755. et set/.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 485

Fore described as an ancient corporate town

Fore · townland · Westmeath

Fore, in the Barony of Half Fowre, County Westmeath, was described as an ancient corporate town containing parishes united to the vicarage of Castle Pollard. The entry indicates its longstanding civic and ecclesiastical significance in the region.

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FORE, in the Barony of Half Fowre, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster ; an ancient Corporate Town, in which are the following parishes, united to the V. of Castle Pollard, viz.,

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 196

Foulkes Court, seat of the Hely family near Johnstown

Johnstown · town · Kilkenny

Near the village of Johnstown in County Kilkenny stood Foulkes Court, described as the noble seat of Mr. Hely.

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JOHNSTOWN, in the Barony of Gal Imoy, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster. It is 60 m. S. W. from Dublin. Near this village is Foulkes Court, the noble Seat of Mr. Hcly, It has three Post-days in the week.
JOHNSTOWN, in the Barony of Naas, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a V. It is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 2 m. N. E. from Naas. This Parish contains 587 acres of land.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 235

Founding of the Bishoprick of Killala, fifth century

Killala · town · Mayo · 450–459

The Bishoprick of Killala, valued in the King's Books, was founded about the middle of the fifth century according to Dr. Beaufort. In the following century the See of Achonry was established, with both sees extending into Mayo and Sligo.

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KILLALA, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught : The Right Rev. Joseph Stock, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1806: a R. and V. : The Parish Church is demolished ; and the Cathedral, which is in good repair, is used as such: a Glebe House and Plot, in the Town of Killala: there are also some Glebe Lands, the quantity and bounds of which are unknown, situate about A mile from the Cathedral Church : The Rev. Edmund Burton, LL. D., Dean, Rector and Vicar, in 1806: who is non-resident, the Glebe House being in possession of a tenant, who sets up a lease alleged to have been made by a former Dean : the duties are discharged by The Rev. Henry Palmer, A. B., his Curate, at a salary of £,75. per annum, and who is resident in the Bishop's Palace. Killala is in the Diocese of Killala, and Province of Tuam. It is 127m. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 6th of May, 17th of August, and 8th of November. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate on a Bay, to which it gires name, on the Atlantic Ocean. Here the French effected a landing under General Humbert, in 1798 : and of which a most interesting Narrative has been published. The Bishoprick of Killala (valued in the King's Books at <£23..6..8 sterling) was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, about the middle of the Fifth century; and in the following century, the See of Achonry was established. They both extend into the Counties of Mayo, and Sligo ; the river Moy and the O.i1 Mountains forming the boundary between them. The greatest length of Killala is, from East to West, 4.5 miles, by a breadth of 21 miles. Achonry stretches from North East to South West 28 miles, and is 21 miles broad. The United Sees measure, East and West, 55 miles, and, from North to South, 21 miles. The Chapter of Killala is composed of a Dean, Precentor, and Archdeacon, with five Prebendaries. The Crown presents to two parishes, which are the Corps of the respective Deaneries, in each of these Dioceses : the other 48 parishes are in

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 276

Franciscan and Dominican friaries at Youghal, County Cork

Youghal · town · Cork · 1224–1298

A Franciscan monastery was founded on the south side of Youghal in 1224 by Maurice Fitzgerald, of which no traces remain. A Dominican friary called the Friary of St. Mary of Thanks was founded at the north end of the town c.1268 by Thomas Lord Offaly, who was interred there c.1296; only the west end of the nave and part of the east window survive.

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YOUGHALL, within the Liberties of the same, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: The Wardenship of the Collegiate Church of Youghall is valued in the King's Books at 100 Marks, and united in Perpetuity to the See of Cloyne, by Act of Council, in 1659, together with the V. of Gurraue Kenefich, the R. of Killowillan, and the Particle of Trabolgan ; and with which the Union of Aghada is holden in Commendam : The Collegiate Church, in repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Right Rev. William Bennet, D. D., Lord Bishop of Cloyne, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides in his See House, at the distance of 12 miles; the duties of the parish being performed by his two Curates, The Rev. John Swaine, and The Rev. Thomas Hoare, at a Salary of <£lOO. per' annum to each. Youghall is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 115 in. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on Ascension-day, and 18th of October. This Town sends one Member to Parliament : Patron, The Earl of Shannon. It is an ancient Corporation, and is governed by a Mayor, two Bailiffs, and a Town Clerk. It is situate upon the River Blackwater, near the entrance of a Bay to which it gives name, on St. George's Channel. It has six Post-days in the week. See, Aghada. — "A Monastery was founded here for Franciscans, on the South side of the Town, in the year 1224, by Maurice Fitzgerald. There are no traces of this Friary remaining. — The Dominican Friary, called The Friary of St. Mary of Thanks, was founded at the North end of the town in the year 1268, or 1271, by Thomas Lord Offaly, who was interred here in 1296, or 1298. Of this ancient building nothing now remains, save the West end of the Nave and a small
part of the East window." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 80,

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 487

Franciscan and Dominican friaries founded at Clonmel, 1269

Clonmel · town · Tipperary · 1269

A Dominican Friary was founded at Clonmel in 1269, dedicated to St. Dominick, though its founder cannot be traced. The Franciscan Friary, also founded in 1269, was established by Otho de Grandison; its church was regarded as one of the finest in Ireland and once held a miraculous image of St. Francis. The Franciscan church is now the meeting-house of a Dissenting Congregation.

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The parishes in this Union are contiguous; their extent being very great. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the entire Rectory of Clomnell, and the Vicarage of Kilgrant, ought to be perpetually united. Kilgrant would be of too small value to stand alone. John Bagwell, Esq., is the Patron of the entire Rectory of Clonmell; and the Crown is the Patron of the Vicarage of Kilgrant. — "A Dominican Friary was founded here, A. D. 1269, and dedicated to' St. Dominick. We can not trace the founder of this monastery : But the Franciscan Friary owed its origin, in 1269, to Otho de Grandison, although some writers erroneously give it to the inhabitants of the town; and others, with as little certainty, make the family of Fitzgerald the founders. The church of the friary was truly magnificent, and esteemed one of the finest in Ireland; in this church was a miraculous image of St. Francis. It is now the meeting-house of a Dissenting Congregation." — Archdall's Hfonast. Hibern. p. 652.
CLONMELLON, in the Barony of Delvin, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is 4f m. W. N. W. from Athhoy. The Fairs arc holdcu on the 28th df January, 2d of May, 25th of July, and 29th of September.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 130

Franciscan friary and castle at Carrickfergus

near Carrickfergus · town · Antrim · 1232–1610

A Franciscan monastery was founded at Carrickfergus around 1232, attributed either to Hugh de Lacie, Earl of Ulster, or to O'Neal. A general chapter of the order was held there in 1510; after suppression, the monastery and its possessions were granted to Sir Edmund Fitzgerald and then to Sir Arthur Chichester, who erected a castle on the site about 1610.

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CARRICKFERGUS, within the County of the same, and Province of Ulster: a R., united by Charter by James I, in 1609, to the Rectories of Inver, Island Magee, Moblusk, and Raloo, and constituting the Corps of the Deanery of Connor, which is valued in the King's Books at <£8. sterling: a Church, in good repair : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 4 acres, near the church : The Rev. Thomas Graves, A. M., the Dean (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Resident Curate, and three Curates of the adjoining parishes. Carrickfergus is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 88 m. N. b. E. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. This town sends one Member to Parliament: Patron, The Marquess of Donegal. The Magistrates are a Mayor, two Sheriffs, a Recorder, and Town Clerk. It is situate on Belfast Lough. The parishes in the Union of Carrickfergus are all nearly contiguous ; that of Carrickfergus containing 9565 acres of land. The Assizes are holden here both for the County of Antrim at large, and for the district of the town. It was once the first Sea-port in the North of Ireland, and defended by a strong Castle. But the port is now little frequented, and the Castle is no longer garrisoned, though it still possesses a Military Governor. — " The foundation of a Monastery here, for Franciscan Friars, is fixed in the year 1 232, but it is a matter of doubt who was the Founder: Some say, the famous Hugh de Lacie, Earl of Ulster: according to others, O'Neal; we are inclined to the former. This monastery was in such high repute, that a general Chapter of the Order was holden in it, in the year 1510. At the suppression of Religious houses, this monastery and its possessions were granted to Sir Edmund Fitzgerald, who assigned the same to Sir Arthur Chichester, ancestor to the Earl of Donegal. This nobleman, who was several times Lord Deputy of Ireland, erected a noble Castle on the site of this monastery, about the year 1610."- ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 3.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 99

Franciscan friary and leper hospital in Wexford

Wexford · town · Wexford

The Conventual Franciscans secured a settlement in Wexford during the reign of King Henry III and were reformed in 1486. There was also a hospital for lepers in the town.

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shelter from the South-west winds. The entrance of the Haven is defended by two Forts ; that on the North side, being called Fort Margaret, and the other, on the South, Fort Roselair. Provisions of all kinds are very plentiful and cheap here ; particularly the finest Wild Fowl, from the month of November to May. It was called by the Danes, who built it, JVessford, and also Carman, and was formerly a place of more strength and trade than at present. Its chief export is Corn, particularly Barley and Malt. Here is a Mineral Well. The parishes in the Union of Wexford are all contiguous, except Ballybrenan, which is disunited by the intervention of the parish of Ivillenick, for the space of two miles : their contents are 7193 acres : the net value of the Union being <£4?0. It has six Post-days in the week : And is the Shire and the Assizes Town for the County. -The first forces from England, which attempted the Conquest of Ireland, landed here. In the Barony of Forth, adjoining to Wexford, are said to be the remains of an ancient Colony, which was planted there by King Henry the Second. These people retain their native language, manners, and many singular customs to this day. They intermarry among themselves, and have intermixed little or none with the natives. They are remarkably industrious, cleanly to an extreme, and possessed of great simplicity of manners. — " A. Priory of Regular Canons, called also The Priory of St. Peter and St. Paul of Selsker; the Danes are said to have been the founders, and the family of Roche, the Patrons of the place, were munificent Benefactors. The Prior sat in Parliament as a Baron. The church yet remains with a very large tower in the centre. — The Priory of the Knights Hospitallers, founded by William Mareschal Earl of Pembroke, and dedicated to St. John and St Brigid, was, antecedent to the Templars' abolition, the grand Commandery ; but on the total suppression of those Knights, the consequence of this Priory gradually diminished, and the Preceptory of Kilmainham being granted to the Hospitallers, it immediately became the Grand Commandery of their Order. There still remains part of the old church of St. John without the town walls. — The Conventual Franciscans procured a settlement for themselves in this town in the reign of King Henry III, and were reformed A. D. I486. — Here was also an Hospital for Lepers." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. pp. 755. et set/.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 485

Franciscan Friary and St. Francis's Well, Kilkenny

Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny

A Franciscan Friary was founded on the banks of the River Nore at Kilkenny, attributed by some writers to Richard Mareschal, Earl of Pembroke. A well near the infirmary, dedicated to St. Francis, was formerly celebrated for miracles and the ruins of the friary still show its former grandeur.

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John Street.— The Franciscan Friary was founded (on the banks of the JVbre) for Conventual Franciscans: And Richard Mareschal, Earl of Pembroke, is by some writers made the Founder. Near the Infirmary of the monastery is a well, Avhich was dedicated to St. Francis : it was formerly celebrated for many miracles said to have been wrought there, and still retains some degree of credit amongst the superstitious. This building, with its offices, was of great extent, reaching from the street and city walls to the river; and the ruins, which still remain, sufficiently evince its former elegance and grandeur." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. pp. 368. et scq.
KILKENNY, WEST, in the Barony of Kilkenny West, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R. : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. James Sauvin, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Ossory: the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£'75. per annum. Kilkenny, West, is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 5j m. W. from Ballymore. — " An Abbey was founded here in the early ages; for we find that the Abbot St. Scannail died A. D. 773. A Priory or Hospital was afterwards erected in this town for Cross-bearers, or Crouched Friars, under the Invocation of St. John the Baptist. Some writers erroneously give the foundation to the family of Tyrrell ; but, from the best authority, we say, that Friar Thomas, a Priest, and grandson of Sir Thomas Dillon, who came into Ireland, A. D. 1185, was the founder of this house, and lies interred here. There was an Holy Well here, dedicated to the Virgin Mary." — Archdall's Monast. Hibarii. p. 7£0.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 271

Franciscan Friary at Ardagh

Ardagh · parish · Longford

A Franciscan Friary was historically located at Ardagh, though its founding date is unknown. The friary was reformed by the Friars of the Strict Observance in 1521.

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Abbey in this town before the year 454, over which he placed St. Mell, the son of his sister Darerca, both as Abbot and Bishop. Some writers make this Saint the Founder, but in that particular they must err, as Archbishop Usher informs us, that he acquired an humble livelihood by the labour of his own hands, and died on the 6th of February, A. D. 488. He was buried in his own church, and was said to have wrote a treatise on the virtues and miracles of St. Patrick.: — We know not when the Franciscan Friary here was founded, but are told, that it was reformed by the Friars of the Strict Observance in the year 1521." — ArchdaU'a Monast. Hibern. p. 437.
ARDAGH, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£0..6..8 sterling, and Episcopally united to the Vicarages of Attymass, Ballinahaglish, Killbelfad, Killgarvey, and Killmore-Moy : There are two Churches; the one, situate in the parish of Killmore-Moy, in good repair ; the other, in the parish of Ardagh ; according to the Ecclesiastical Report, to build this last mentioned church, the sum of ,£500. was granted by the Board of First Fruits, twelve or thirteen years ago; it has never been completed, nor any account furnished how the money has been expended : a Glebe House, in the parish of Killmore-Moy, and 1 1 acres of Glebe contiguous : there are also about 20 acres of Glebe in this Union, situate three miles from the church of Killmore-Moy : The Rev. John King, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Ardagh is in the Diocese of Killala, and Province of Tuam. It is 2£ m. W. S. W. from Balliua. The parishes in the Union of Ardagh are contiguous to each other ; their estimated extent being 1 1 miles in length, and 9 miles in breadth.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 29

Franciscan friary at Ballymote

Ballymote · town · Sligo

The Mac Donogh sept built a small Franciscan friary of the Third Order in Ballymote. At the suppression it was granted to Sir Henry Broncard, who assigned it to Sir William Taafe. The building still remains at the end of the town, with good workmanship and a remarkably curious east window.

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BALLYMOTE, in the Barony of Corran, Co. ofSiaco, and Province of Connaught. It is 96% m. N. W. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the last Monday in January, 1 1th of May, first Monday, O. S., in June, 3d of September, first Monday, O. S., in November, and second Monday, O. S., in December. Here is an extensive linen manufacture. — " In this Town the sept of Mac Donogh built a small Monastery, for Franciscan Friars of the Third Order. At the suppression it was granted to Sir Henry Broncard, who assigned it to Sir William Taafe, Knight. This building still remains at the end of the town, and does not seem at any time to have been of a larger extent than at present. The workmanship in general is good, and the East window is remarkably curious." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 627.
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Franciscan Friary at Downpatrick, founded c.1240

near Downpatrick · town · Down · 1240–1313

A Franciscan Friary at Downpatrick was founded about 1240, attributed to Hugh de Lacie, Earl of Ulster, or by other writers to Africa, daughter of Godred, King of Man and wife of Sir John de Courcey. A Provincial Chapter of the Order was held there in 1313.

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any account of it. — An Abbey of Cistertian Nuns is said to have been in this town. — The Franciscan Friary, which was founded about the year 1240, by Hugh de Lacie, Earl of Ulster, is said, by other Avriters, to owe its foundation to Africa, daughter of Godred, King of Man, and wife to Sir John de Courcey; it passed to the Friars of the Strict Observance, in the time of Thomas Mac Cominde, warden, and Patrick Keavinyn, minister provincialis ; and a Provincial Chapter of the Order was holden herein the year 1313. — The Hospital of Lepers was dedicated to St. Nicholas, and, with the Hospital of St. Peter, at Kilclief, was, on the 20th of April, 1413, granted in custodium to John Young, John Molyn, and Walter Celey, with all their lands, tenements, and appurtenances, being then in the King's hands for certain causes ; to hold the same as long as they should continue in His Majesty's possession."— Arc/idaU's Monast. Hibcrn. pp. 113. et seq.
DOWRIE, in the Barony of Bunratty, Co. of CLAHE, and Province of Minister: a R. and V.: the Rectory constituting part of the Union of Ogashin: the Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at <£<).. 6.. 8 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Quin. Dowrie is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 1 m. E. from Enuis. See, Ogashin, and Quin.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 158

Franciscan friary at Dungannon founded by Con O'Neal

near Dungannon · town · Tyrone · 1485–1509

Con O'Neal built a small monastery for Franciscan Friars of the third order on the south side of Dungannon during the reign of Henry VII. On suppression it was granted to Richard Earl of West Meath, who assigned it to Sir Arthur Chichester.

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DUNGANNON, in the Barony of Dungannon, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 73 m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the first Thursday in February, second Thursday in April, second Monday in May, first Thursday in July, third Tuesday in August, first Monday O. S., in October, and the last Tuesday in November. It has six Post-days in the week. This Town sends one Member to Parliament : Patron, Lord Northland, who has a handsome Scat here. It is governed by a Provost, and Seneschal. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Trevor. Here is a Free School, which was founded and endowed by King Charles the First: The lands of the endowment, according to the Report of the Commissioners of the Board of Education, being situate abou.t five miles from the town, and contain above 1600 acres English. They are let at present (in 1807) to Under-tenants, for <£l481.,4..9/>er annum, by the son of the present Master (William Murray, D.D.), who holds them under a Trust Lease for his father's benefit, at the reserved rent of £796.. 1 2.. 0. Such a lease appears to have been first granted in the year 1785, when the present master had the lands valued at ,£570. per annum, and procured the lease for his Trustee from the then Primate (Robinson), at the reserved rent of £427.. 10.. 0, paying a fine of «£l235., which was applied towards building a School-house. — "In the reign of King Henry the VII, Con. O'Neal built a small Monastery on the South side of this town, for Franciscan Friars of the third Order. On the suppression, it was granted to Richard Earl of West Meath, who assigned to Sir Arthur Chichester." —ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 682.
DUNGANSTOWN, or, ENNISBOKEEN, in the Barony of Arklow, Co. of

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 175

Franciscan Friary at Jamestown on the Shannon

Jamestown · townland · Leitrim

A Franciscan friary is recorded as having existed at Jamestown on the River Shannon in County Leitrim, though no further particulars of its history were known to the compiler.

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JAMES TOWN, in the Barony of Leitrim, Co. of LEI.T.RIM, and Province of Connaught. It is 73f m. W. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 28th of May, 8th of July, and 20th of December. It is situate on the River Shannon, — " We are told that there was a Franciscan Friary here, but have not learned any farther particulars respecting it." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 409.
JERPOINT, EAST, in the Barony of Gowran, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a V. : no Church: a Glebe, of 5 a. 3 r. lap. : The Rev. John Orr, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of this Parish : According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford comfort to the Incumbent. East Jerpoint is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 1 m. S. W. from Thomastown. It is situate near the River Nore.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 235

Franciscan friary at Killedan, Mayo

Killedan · townland · Mayo · 1608

A friary of Conventual Franciscans existed at Killedan in County Mayo, situated upon the River Grushden. An inquisition of May 1608 recorded that the friary held divers lands, tenements, and four quarters of land with tithes.

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KILLEDAW, in the Barony of Gallen, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at £0..5..0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Strade. Killedan is in the Diocese of Achonry, and Province of Tuam. It is 8 m. S. S. E. from Foxford. It is situate upon the River (ruishden. See, Strade. — " Here was a Friary of Conventual Franciscans, which, by an Inquisition taken on the lath of May, 160S, was seized of divers lands and tenements, with four quarters of land, the tythes of the same, &c." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 503.
KILLEEDY, in the Barony of Connello, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., being the Corps of the Prebend thereof, which is valued if! the King's Books at £,%. Irish Money : the Vicarage being also valued at £2. sterling : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House, about to be built : a Glebe, of 26 a. 3 r. 17 p., near the church : The Rev. Edward Geraghty, the Prebendary

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 290

Franciscan Friary at Killybegs, Donegal

Killybegs · town · Donegal

A small house was built at Killybegs for Friars of the Third Order of St. Francis by Mac Szchty Bannig. Killybegs is also described as a sea-port with a spacious harbour and an extensive herring fishery.

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KILLYBEGGS, in the Barony of Boylaghand Bannogh, Co. of DONEGAL, aiid Province of Ulster- aR. and V., valued in the King's Books at,£l3..6..0 sterling: a Church : no Glebe House; 2,000 acres of Glebe, for the most part mountainous, but very re-claimable, about three miles from the church : The Rev. Thomas Hawkins, the Incumbent (in 1806), who having been lately instituted is not resident, but has cure of souls. Killybeggs 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 124m. N.W. from Dublin. It is a Sea- Port, with a spacious Harbour, and has an extensive Herring Fishery. The Fairs are holdcn on Easter Monday, and 12th of November. It has three Post-days in the week.—" A small House was built here, for Friars of the Third Order of St. Francis, by Mac Szchty Bannig." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 101.
KILLYBEGS, in the Barony of Claine, Co. of KILDAKE, and Province of Leinster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Clane. Killybegs is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 10m. W. from Rathcoole. This parish contains 1362 acres of land. See, Clone, and Carogh. — " The Knights Hospitallers had a Commandery here; of which we have no farther account." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 321.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 318

Franciscan friary at Lislaghtin founded by O'Connor

Lislaughtin · townland · Kerry · 1464

A Franciscan monastery of strict observance was founded at Liseltin (Lislaghtin) in 1464 by O'Connor, Prince of Kerry. The steeple, choir, and other parts of the building were still visible at the time of writing.

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LISELTIN, or, LISLAGHTIN, in the B.arony:of Iraghticonnor, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Minister : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aghavallin. Liseltin is in the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe, and Province of Cashel. It is 9 in. S. W. from Tarbert. See, Aghavallin. — " A Monastery was founded here, in the year 1464, by O'Connor, Prince of Kerry, for Franciscan Friars of the strict observance. The Steeple, Choir, and many other parts of the building may still be seen." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 304.
LISGENAN, in the Barony of Decies within Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister : a Rectory Impropriate : and Vicarage, constituting part of the Union of Tcmplemihil : the Church is in ruins. Lisgenan is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 5| m. S. from Dungarvan. It is situate upon the River Licky, and near to St. George's Channel. See, Templemihil, and Kinsalebeg.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 367

Franciscan friary at Meelick founded by O'Madden

Meelick · townland · Galway

O'Madden, dynast of Silamchia, founded a monastery at Meelick for Conventual Franciscan Friars, described as spacious and beautiful but surrounded by winter inundations of the River Shannon. The monastery was later granted to Sir John King, who assigned it to the Earl of Clanricarde.

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MEELICK, or, MILI.CK, in the Barony of Longford, Co. of GALWAT, and Province of Connaught: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£0..5..0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Clonfert. Meelick is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tuam. It is 2j m. S. E. from Eyrecourt. It is situate on the River Shannon. The Fair is holden on the 1st of October. See, Clonfert.—" O'Madden, dynast of Silamchia, founded a Monastery here for Conventual Franciscan Friars. The situation was delightful, and the building itself spacious and beautiful. During the winter months, the Friary was surrounded by the inundations of the river. The Monastery of Milick was afterwards granted to Sir John King, who assigned it to the Earl of Clanricarde.'' — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 294.
MEELICK, in the Barony of Gallen, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Killconduff. Meelick is in the Diocese of Achonry, and Province of Tuam. It is 2f m. S. W. from Swineford. See, Killconduff.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 381

Franciscan friary at Pubble

Pubble · townland · Tyrone · 1400–1499

A friary for Franciscans of the Third Order was built at Pubble in County Tyrone during the fifteenth century. The friary was later granted to Sir Henry Piers.

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" A Friary, for Franciscans of the Third Order, was built here in the Fifteenth century. This also was granted to Sir Henry Piers." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 683.
PUFFINS, ISLAND, off the Barony of Iveragh, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Munster. It is situate in the Atlantic Ocean : and is much frequented by the fowls, called Puffins : it is also well stocked with Rabbits. It is steep, and craggy, and hath a remarkable opening, or gap, in its highest part.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 415

Franciscan Friary at Roscommon founded and destroyed by fire

Roscommon · town · Roscommon · 1269–1615

A Franciscan Friary was founded at Roscommon in 1269 and totally destroyed by fire the following year. The friary and its possessions were later granted to Sir Nicholas Malbye and then to Francis Viscount Valentia in 1615.

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age a Castle was erected here, which was re-edified in 1268, by Sir Robert de Uftbrd, Justiciary of Ireland, and in 1271, it was razed to the ground.— The first Religious foundation, which stands on record, is the Abbey of Regular Canons, founded by St. Coeman, the son of Faolchon, and a disciple of St. Finian ; he flourished, A. D. 540, when he wrote a rule for Monks, which was observed by most of these religious bodies in Connaught. — The Dominican Friary was founded in the year 1253, or in 1257, by Felim, king of Connaught, who was interred here in 1265: his monument, in fine Irish marble, still remains, surrounded by his body guards in the dress of their time, but it has been lately much defaced. Tumultach O'Conor, who was made Bishop of Elphin in 1246, and translated to Tuam in 1259, consecrated the church of this Friary, which he dedicated to the honour of the Blessed Virgin. This Friary, and its possessions, were granted first to Sir Nicholas Malbye, Knight; and afterwards, on the 29th of January 1615, both the Abbey and Friary were granted to Francis Viscount Valentia. — The Franciscan Friary was founded A. D. 1269; and in the following year it was totally destroyed by fire."—Archdall's Monast. Hibern. pp. 618. et seq.
ROSCOMROE, in the Barony of Ballibritt, KING'S COUNTV, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £0..lO..O sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kinnitty. Roscomroe is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 6 m. S. E. b. E. from Birr. See, Kinnitty.

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Franciscan Friary at Timoleague with Gothic tower and monuments

Timoleague · town · Cork · 1400–1604

A Franciscan friary founded by William Barry, Lord of Ibaun, was given to the Friars of the strict observance in 1400 and repaired by Roman Catholics in 1604. The unroofed walls enclose a large choir, aisle, Gothic tower about 70 feet high, and a square arcaded cloister, with monuments of the O'Cullanes, the Lords de Courcy, and MacCarthy Reagh in the choir.

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the Diocese of Ross, and Province of Cashel. It is 6f m. S. from Bandonbriclge. It is situate upon the River Arigldeen, which discharges itself here into a Bay, on St. George's Channel. The Fairs areholden on the 28th of March, 5th of July, 21st of August, and 7th of December. — "This House, which was founded (by William Barry, Lord of Ibaun) for Friars of the Order of St. Francis, was given to the Friars of the strict observance in 1400. The Roman Catholics repaired the Monastery, A. D. 1604. The walls are yet entire, though unroofed : they inclose a. large choir with an aisle formed by arcades on the South, which lead to a lateral wing ; there is an handsome Gothic tower, about 70 feet high, between the choir and aisle, and on one side of the aisle, is a square Cloister arcaded. with a platform in the middle; this leads to several large rooms, the Chapel, the Chapter-House, the Refectory, and a spacious apartment for the Father Guardian, besides a Hall, Dormitory, &c. Here is a Monument of the O'Cullanes, and on the right a ruined one of the Lords de Couicey ; Mac Car thy Reagh's is in the midst of the choir." — ArchdaU's Monast. Hibcrn. p. 77.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 464

Franciscan friary established at Armagh

near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1261–1518

Friars of the Order of St. Francis were brought into Armagh in 1261, and Primate Patrick Scanlain built a house for them two years later. Wadding, the Franciscan, alternatively asserts it was founded in 1291 by O'Donnel. The Franciscans of the strict observance began to reform the friary in 1518.

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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.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 37

Franciscan Friary founded at Athenry, 1464

Athenry · town · Galway · 1464

A Franciscan friary under the invocation of St. Michael was founded at Athenry in 1464 by Thomas Earl of Kildare. His wife Margaret Gibbon erected the first chapel; a second was built by an Earl of Desmond and a third by O'Tully.

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miles in length, and1 about 9 miles in breadth.—" Meyler de Bermingham, tlic second Baron of Athenry, gave to the Dominican Friars 160 Marcs to assist in building this house, and granted the land whereon to erect it; he also presented to them (on the completion of the building, as we suppose) an hogshead of wine. De Berminghain was induced to begin this work by letters from St. Dominick, and a noble Monastery \vas erected here, under the Invocation of St. Peter and St. Paul, in the year 1241. The ruins which remain of this friary, prove it to have been a sumptuous building ; part of it was taken down to erect in its room the present Barracks, and the Cloisters probably stood where the Barrack-yard is now ; the whole was well built of a blue coloured stone ; the tower, for half its height, is larger below than above. The great East window is bold and of good workmanship : there were here numbers of Mausoleums, but the soldiers have erased them all, and with their fragments the church is nearly covered. — A Franciscan Friary was founded here in the year 1464, under the Invocation of St. Michael, by Thomas Earl of Kildare ; his wife, Margaret Gibbon, erected the^first Chapel ; the second was built by an Earl of Desmond, and the third by O'Tully." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. pp. 272. et seq.
ATHERDEE, v. ARDEE.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 42

Franciscan friary founded at Moyne, Mayo (1460)

Moyne · townland · Mayo · 1460

A Franciscan friary of the strict Observance was founded at Moyne in 1460, attributed to Mac William Bourke with the involvement of Nehemiah O'Donachan, who introduced the reformation of the Order to Ireland. The site features a remarkable square tower 90 feet high, admired stone-work, and cloisters built on plain pillars in couplets.

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HOYNE, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is 1 m. S. E. from Killala, at the mouth of the River Moy. — "A Friary for Franciscans of the strict Observance was founded here, A. D. 1460, by Hac William Bourke, through the advice of Nehemiah O'Donachan, who introduced into Ireland the last reformation of this Order, and was their first Provincial Vicar after the said reformation : Notwithstanding this, other writers affirm, that the founder was Thomas (Oge) Bourke, of Hoyne Culeagh, who died Mac William Oughter, and that Father Nehemiah only took possession of tins House, pursuant to the licence of Pope Nicholas V. — Here is a remarkable square tower, on one side of the two gable ends, which form the choir and the body of the church, hexagon arches, being turned on consoles, from East to West fixed in the gable ends, which is a bold execution. There is some much admired stone-work about the church, convent, and cloister ; the latter is built on plain pillars, in couplets, asatSligo. The Tower is still entire, and ninety feet in height, and the Cloisters are esteemed a very fine building." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 507.
MOYNE, or, HATHEYN, in the Barony of Eliegurty, Co. of TIPPERART, and Province of Munster : a V.. valued in the King's Books at .£3. 6.. 8 Irish Money, being one of the Parishes which constitute the Union of Thurles. Hoyne is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 4| m. N. E. from

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 398

Franciscan friary founded at Nenagh under Henry III

Nenagh · town · Tipperary · 1216–1272

A friary for Conventual Franciscans was founded at Nenagh during the reign of Henry III by a member of the Butler family or, as others say, by Kennedy. It was considered one of the richest Franciscan foundations in Ireland.

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NENAGH, in the Barony of Lower Ormond, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., united by Act of Council, on the 16th of February 1798, to the R. and V. of Knigh : a Church, in good repair, in the Town of Nenagh : no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is under orders to build : a Glebe, of 2 acres, in the parish of Nenagh, near the church; and, of l6a. 3r. Op., in the parish of Knigh, two miles distant from the former : The Rev. Henry Bayly, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, and is under orders to reside : the duties are performed by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Thomas Falkener, A. B., at a Salary of ,£50. per annum. Nenagh is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 75 m. S. W. b. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 29th of May, 4th of July, 4th of September and 10th of October. It is situate upon a River, which empties itself into Lough Deirgeart, and is a large, regular, and well built Town. Here is a handsome old Castle, of great strength, called Nenagh Round. The parishes in the Union of Nenagh are contiguous ; their estimated extent from North to South being 3 miles, and from East to West 5 miles. — " About the beginning of the year 1200, an Hospital was founded here for Canons following the Rule of St. Augustin, who were constantly to admit the sick and infirm; it was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and was usually called Teacheon, or, St. John's House. Theobald Walter was the founder. — A Friary was founded here for Conventual Franciscans, in the reign of King Henry the Third, by one of the family of Butler, or, as others say, by Kennedy. This Friary was supposed to be one of the richest
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Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 407

Franciscan friary on Sherkin Island founded and destroyed

near Sherkin Island · townland · Cork · 1460–1537

A small Franciscan monastery was founded on the island between Cape Clear and Baltimore Bay, attributed to Florence O'Driscol in 1460 or Dermot O'Driscol in 1470. In 1537, the citizens of Waterford destroyed the villages, mill, castle, and friary on the island. The monastery was built near the castle on the plan of Kilcrea but much smaller, with a low square tower steeple.

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ince of Minister. It is situate between Clare Island and Baltimore Bay, and is said to be of a good soil.—" Ii> the year 1460, Florence O'Driscol, the Great, founded a small Monastery here fov Franciscan Friars of the strict observance ; other writers say, that Dermot O'Driscol was the Founder in 1470. In 1537, the Citizens of Waterford destroyed all the villages on this island, with the mill, castle, and friary. This monastery was built near the castle, on the plan of that at Kilcrea, but much smaller : the steeple is a low square tower, from whence runs the nave, with an arcaded wing, to the South. " —ArckdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 71.
INISHIRK, ISLAND, off the Barony of Moycullin, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught.

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Franciscan Friary on St. Stephen's Island, Galway

Galway · city · Galway · 1296–1779

Sir William de Burgh, surnamed Leigh or The Grey, founded a Franciscan monastery on St. Stephen's Island outside the north gate of Galway in 1296. His tomb was discovered in June 1779 over four feet underground, bearing his family arms and a carved broad sword. Some remains of the friary were still visible at the time of writing.

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

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 197

Franciscan friary on the Arran islands

Inishmore · electoral division · Galway · 1485

A Franciscan friary was founded on one of the Arran islands in the year 1485, as recorded by Archdall in his Monasticon Hibernicum.

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Kil-choemhain was a Monastery of note, and was founded by St. Fechin. The Abbot St. Gormgal, justly celebrated for his piety, died A. D. 1017, on the 5th of August, on which day his feast is holden ; from whence we must conclude, that this abbey existed several ages. — A Franciscan Friary was founded on one of these islands in the year 1485." — Archdalts Monast. Hibern.p. 271.
ARRAN MORE, ISLAND, off the Barony of Boylagh and Bannogh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 38

Franciscan friary ruins at Corock, Tyrone

Corick · townland · Tyrone · 1400–1499

A Franciscan friary of the third order was erected at Corock in the 15th century. At the suppression its lands were granted to Sir Henry Piers and then Sir Arthur Chichester. The ruins display singular neatness and elegant architecture.

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COROCK, in the Barony of Strabane, Co. of TV HONE, and Province of Ulster ; in the parish of Upper Badoney.—" A Monastery was erected here, in the I5th century, for Franciscan Friars of the third Order : and an Inquisition, taken A. D. 1603, finds, that the monastery, cell, or house of Franciscans of Caorock, was possessed of three parts, and more, of a quarter of land adjoining the same, annual value ls..8d. At the suppression it was granted to Sir Henry Piers, who assigned it to Sir Arthur Chichester. These ruins display a singular neatness, and an elegant style of Architecture."— ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 681.
CORROFIN, in the Barony of Inchiquin, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster. . It is 65 m. N. W. b. N. from Ennis. The Fairs are holden on the day before Ascension Day, and 22d of November.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 139

Franciscan Friary, Waterford

Waterford · city · Waterford · 1240

A friary for Conventual Franciscans was founded in Waterford in 1240 by Lord Hugh Purcel, who was interred the same year on the right hand of the High Altar. The steeple is still entire and several ancient tombs remain, including one of the founder in armour.

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Court-house, is called Black Friars. — A Friary was founded, in 1240, for Con- Ventual Franciscans by the Lord Hugh Purcel, who was interred in the same year, on the right hand of the High Altar. The steeple is still entire, and, with the rest of the Abbey, is constantly kept in repair. Here are several ancient Tombs, on one is the figure of a man in armour, in high relief, with a shield on his left arm, on which are three Lions passant guardant in pale, but no inscription (this was the monument of the Founder). The Holy Ghost Hospital has been since erected on part of the ruins of the Friary." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. pp. 698. et seq.
WATERGRASS-HILL, in the Barony of Barrymore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. It is 5 m. S. b. W. from Rathcormuck.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 483

Franciscan monastery and castle ruins at Quin

Quin · town · Clare · 1278–1604

Quin in County Clare has ruins of a castle and a Franciscan monastery. An early abbey on the site was consumed by fire in 1278; the Franciscan monastery was founded in 1402 by Sioda Cam Mac Namana, and Roman Catholics repaired it in 1604.

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QUIN, or, QUINCHY, in the Barony of Bunratty, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster: a R. and V.: the Rectory constituting part of the Union of Ogashin ; the Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at ,£().. 10..0 sterling, was Episcopally united, on the 24th of October 1799, to the Vicarages of Clonie, and Dovvrie : a Church, in good repair, in the parish of Qiiin : no Glebe House : the Glebe Land cannot be ascertained : The Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in the town of Ennis, by permission of the Diocesan, where he is Master of an endowed School, and discharges the duties in person, Quin is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 4^ m. S. E. from Ennis. The Fairs are holden on t{ie 7th of July, and 31st of October. Here are the ruins of a Castle. The parishes in the Union of Quin are contiguous ; their estimated extent from North to South being 3 miles, and from East to West 5 miles. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, Ogashin, — "An Abbey was founded here early, which was consumed by fire A. D. 1278. The Monastery of Quin, for Franciscan Friars, was founded in 1402, by Sioda Cam Mac Namana: but Father Wadding places it in the year 1350, yet at the same time he declares, that he-thinks it was more ancient. The Roman Catholics repaired this Monastery in 1604-. Bishop Pococke thus describes its present state. ' Quiii is one of the finest and most entire Monasteries that I have seen in Ireland: it is situated on a fine stream, with an ascent of several steps to the church ; at the entrance, one is surprised with the view of the High Altar entire, and of an Altar on each side of the arch of the chancel. To the South is a Chapel, with three or four Altars in it, and a very Gothic figure, in relief, of some Saint: on the North side of the chancel is a fine monument of the • family of the Mac Namarras of Ranee, erected by the founder: on a stone by the High Altar, the name of Kennedye appears in large letters: in the middle, between the body and the chancel, is a fine tower built on the two gable ends. The cloister is in the usual form, with couplets of pillars, but is particular, in having buttresses round it by way of ornament: there are apartments on three sides of it, the refectory, the dormitory, and another grand room to the North of the chancel, with

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 416

Franciscan monastery and old cross near Ballytore

Moone · townland · Kildare

A place near Ballytore, cross-referenced with Timolin, contains a large old church said to have been a Conventual Franciscan monastery. An old cross and several Irish inscriptions remain on the site.

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I'm. It is 2 m. S. b. W. from Bally tore. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of. May. 19th of June, 13th of August, and 28th of October. See, Timolin. — " Here is a large old Church, -which is said to have been a Monastery of Conventual Franciscans. An old Cross still remains here, and several Irish inscriptions." — Archdalts Monast. Hibern, p. 335.
MOORE, in the Barony of Moycarne, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught: all., Episcopally united to the V. of Drum: no Church; no Glebe House, or Glebe Land: The Rev. George St. George, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Moore is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 7. in. S. W. from Athlone. The parishes in this Union are contiguous ; their extent being about 8 miles in length, and 4 miles in breadth.

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 392

Franciscan Monastery at Ardfinan

Ardfinnan · town · Tipperary

A monastery for Conventual Franciscans was founded at Ardfinan, but no further account of it is recorded. The source is Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicum.

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Rochestown, and the Vicarages of Mullogh, Neddans, and Newcastle : a new Church, building, in the parish of Ardfman: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 2 a. 1 r. 16' p., at Ardfinan, about one mile from the church ; another, of 16 a. 0 r. 35 p.. at Rochestown, about half a quarter of a mile from the church at Ardfinan ; and a third, of 11 a. 0 r. 30 p., at Neddans, about one mile from the church at Ardfinan : there is also a Glebe in the parish of Newcastle, the bounds of which cannot be ascertained, nor is it in the possession of the Incumbent : these glebes are not contiguous : The Rev. Archibald Douglas, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in Qonmell, and discharges the duties in person. Ardfinan is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 6^ m. W. S. W. from Clonmell. It is divided by the River Suir, into two parts. The Castle, which is now in ruins, was erected by King John, when he was Earl of Moreton, and Lord of Ireland, in 1184. The parishes in the Union of Ardfinan are contiguous; that of Ardfinan containing922 acres of land. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the Union of Ardfinan, as it now stands, ought to be made perpetual; and a Glebe House ought to be built on the nearest glebe to the church. — "St. Finian, the Leper, who flourished after the middle of the Sixth century, founded an Abbey of Regular Canons here, which existed in 903, for about that time Cormac Mac Cuillenan, the celebrated Archbishop and Monarch of Munster, bequeathed to it one ounce of gold and one of silver, with his horse and arms. — A Monastery for Conventual Franciscans was founded here; but we have no farther account of it." — /Irchdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 639-

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 31

Franciscan monastery at Carrick-beg

Carrickbeg · townland · Waterford · 1336

A Franciscan monastery was founded at Carrick-beg (formerly Carrick Mac Griffin) in 1336 by James Earl of Ormond, with the first friar admitted on the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul. The monastery's steeple, dedicated to St. Michael, still remained at the time of writing, described as a curious building about 60 feet high rising from a single stone like an inverted pyramid.

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CARRICK-BEG, formerly, CARRICK MAC GRIFFIN, in the Barony of Upper Third, Co. of WATEHFORD, and Province of Munster ;. in the parish of Dysart. It is part of the suburbs of Carrick upon Suir. Here is an excellent stone-bridge over the River Suir, which affords a communication between the two Counties of Waterford, and Tipperary. — " A Monastery was founded here for Conventual Franciscans in the year 1336, by James Earl of Ormond, and the first Friar was admitted therein on Saturday, being the festival of St. Peter and St. Paul; at which time Stephen de Barry was appointed Minister, friar William Naisse keeper, and friar John Clynne, of the Franciscan friary of Kilkenny, was appointed the first warden. The steeple of this monastery, dedicated to St. Michael, still remains, and is a very curious building, about 60 feet in height, rising from a single stone, like an inverted Pyramid, which point begins several feet from the ground towards the middle of the side-wall of the church."— ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 685.
CARRICK BRENNAN, in the Barony of Half Rathdown, Co. of DUBLIN,

Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 99

The stories, best first

Egmont mansion and the Perceval earldom

Elizabethan grant of Lambay Island to Sir William Usher

Elphin Cathedral and Bishop's Palace (c. 1806)

Emly's 200-acre lake drained in 1718

Endowed hospital at Munter Connaught

Enniscorthy Castle and Friary

Ennis Franciscan friary founded by Donald Cavenagh, 1460

Enniskerry village frequented by invalids

Enniskillen: parliamentary town on Lough Erne with Free School

Episcopal Residence at Killaloe

Erew friary on peninsula in Lough Conn, St. Leogar abbot

Esker as one of the four ancient manors of Dublin

Evil spirit tradition at Fenagh church

Fahan monastery of St. Columb and relics of St. Muran

Famous chalybeate spa at Ballyspellan

Father Richard Plunket's Irish Dictionary at Trim

Feathard's three castle ruins on the sea coast

Fenagh celebrated for its Divinity School

Ferns destroyed by Diarmit Mac Murchad in 1166

Fertagh: burial place of the Fitzpatricks, chiefs of Upper Ossory

Fertagh: decayed Round Tower near chapel

Festival of St. Kevin at Glendalough

Finae village between Lough Sheelin and Lough Inny

Final suppression of St. Patrick's Purgatory, 1630

Fine old castle at Killincoole

Fine seat of Joseph Henry at Straffan on the Liffey

First English conquest forces landed at Wexford

Fore described as an ancient corporate town

Foulkes Court, seat of the Hely family near Johnstown

Founding of the Bishoprick of Killala, fifth century

Franciscan and Dominican friaries at Youghal, County Cork

Franciscan and Dominican friaries founded at Clonmel, 1269

Franciscan friary and castle at Carrickfergus

Franciscan friary and leper hospital in Wexford

Franciscan Friary and St. Francis's Well, Kilkenny

Franciscan Friary at Ardagh

Franciscan friary at Ballymote

Franciscan Friary at Downpatrick, founded c.1240

Franciscan friary at Dungannon founded by Con O'Neal

Franciscan Friary at Jamestown on the Shannon

Franciscan friary at Killedan, Mayo

Franciscan Friary at Killybegs, Donegal

Franciscan friary at Lislaghtin founded by O'Connor

Franciscan friary at Meelick founded by O'Madden

Franciscan friary at Pubble

Franciscan Friary at Roscommon founded and destroyed by fire

Franciscan Friary at Timoleague with Gothic tower and monuments

Franciscan friary established at Armagh

Franciscan Friary founded at Athenry, 1464

Franciscan friary founded at Moyne, Mayo (1460)

Franciscan friary founded at Nenagh under Henry III

Franciscan friary on Sherkin Island founded and destroyed

Franciscan Friary on St. Stephen's Island, Galway

Franciscan friary on the Arran islands

Franciscan friary ruins at Corock, Tyrone

Franciscan Friary, Waterford

Franciscan monastery and castle ruins at Quin

Franciscan monastery and old cross near Ballytore

Franciscan Monastery at Ardfinan

Franciscan monastery at Carrick-beg