Name: A topographical dictionary of Ireland : comprising the several counties; cities; boroughs; corporate, market and post towns; parishes; and villages, with historical and statistical descriptions embellished with engravings of the arms of the cities, bishopricks, corporate towns, and boroughs ; and of the seals of the several municipal corporations .. (vol. 2)
Author: Samuel Lewis (d. 1865)

Lough Talt: mountain lake with gull-covered islands

near Lough Talt · lake or lakes · Sligo

Lough Talt, situated among high mountains in the parish of Kilmacteigue, is about a mile long and well stocked with small trout. It contains two rocky islands that in summer are covered with gulls.

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KILMACTEIGUE, a parish, in the union of Swin- FORD, barony of Leney, county of Sligo, and province of Connaught, 6 miles (N. E.) from Foxford, on the road to Ballymote ; containing 9097 inhabitants. It comprises 3'2,533 statute acres, about half of which is arable and pasture ; the remainder is mountain land, with some bog : agriculture is improving. There are some quarries of limestone, which is principally procured tor building, and for repairing the roads : iron-ore from the mountains was smelted at Foxford, until the wood used for fuel was exhausted. Fine salmon are taken in the river Moy. Lough Talt is situated in the midst of high mountains, on which large flocks of goats, &c., feed in summer; it is about a mile long, well stocked with small trout, and contains two rocky islands, which in summer are covered with gulls. Near the lough is a constabulary police station. The principal seats are Glen Eask and Cloonbarry. The living is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Achonry, and in the gift of the Bishop : the tithe rent-charge is £24'i. .5. There is 13'^
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Louth Hall castellated mansion at Tallanstown

Tallanstown · parish · Louth

Louth Hall, the seat of Lord Louth, was a spacious castellated mansion in a demesne of about 250 acres, well planted. On this estate were 700 acres of the best land in Ireland under tillage.

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TALLANSTOWN, a parish, in the union and barony of Ardee, county of Louth, and province of Leinster, 7 miles (S. W.) from Dundalk ; on the road from Drogheda to Monaghan, and on the river Glyde ; containing 933 inhabitants, of whom about 60 are in the village, which has a receiving-house for letters. The parish, according to the Ordnance survey, comprises 32105 statute acres : the soil is in general good, and agriculture has greatly advanced, the resident gentry and the farmers having exerted themselves to introduce the improved system both in the cultivation of land and in the rearing of cattle. The principal seats are, Lisrenny, a handsome residence in an extensive and wellplanted demesne, the grounds and hedge-rows of which are exceedingly well kept ; Arthurstown, also a handsome residence ; and Louth Hall, the seat of Lord Louth, a spacious castellated mansion, in a demesne of about 250 acres, well planted : on this estate are 700 acres of the best land in Ireland, under tillage. The parish is a vicarage, in the diocese of Armagh, forming part of the union of Charlestown or Philipstown ; the rectory is impropriate in William Foster, Esq., and the tithe rent-charge is £195. 2. 9., of which £161. 15. 3. are payable to the impropriator, and £33. '. 6. to the vicar. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish is the head of a district, comprising the parishes of Tallanstown, Charlestown, Philipstown, Clonkeen, and
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Louth parish church erected and enlarged

Louth · town · Louth · 1807–1828

The Established Church in the parish of Louth is a plain structure erected around 1807 and enlarged in 1828 by parochial assessment. It has a tower and was repaired with a grant of £242 from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.

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The LIVING is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Armagh, and in the patronage of the Crown for two presentations, and the Lord Primate for one. The tithe rent-charge is £1491. 1.4.: the glebe-house was built in 1813, at an expense of £4940. 6., and the glebe comprises 64| statute acres of cultivated land, valued at £147. 14. The church is a plain structure, erected about 1S07 and enlarged in 182S, by parochial assessment ; it has a tower, and has been repaired by a grant of £'24'2 from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The Roman Catholic parish is co- extensive with that of the Established Church : there are three chapels, situated at Louth, Knockbridge, and Stonetown ; the two first are spacious edifices. The parochial school, in the town, with an infants' school attached to it, is partly supported by the rector ; a school near Glyde Farm, by the trustees of Erasmus Smith's charity, aided by the rector ; and one on the demesne of Stephenstown, by the rector. At Louth, Knockbridge, and Stonetown, are national schools ; and there is a dispensary for the poor, who, when unable to attend, are visited at their own dwellings.

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 114

Louth post-town and parish

Louth · town · Louth

Louth is a post-town and parish in the union of Dundalk, partly in the baronies of Ardee and Upper Dundalk but chiefly in the barony of Louth, situated five and a half miles west of Dundalk on the road to Kingscourt, containing 9647 inhabitants.

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LOUTH, a post-town and parish, in the union of Dundalk, partly in the baronies of Ardee and Upper Dundalk, but chiefly in the barony of Louth, county of Louth, and province of Leinster, 5^ miles (W.) from Dundalk. on the road to Kingscourt, and 39^ (N. by W.) from Dublin ; containing 9647 inhabitants, of 283
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Lower Lake Killarney: limestone islands with copper and lead veins

near Lough Leane · lake or lakes · Kerry

Limestone forms nearly all the islands and promontories on the north side of the Lower Lake at Killarney, where it meets the brown transition rocks of the mountains. Near the junction it is traversed by metallic veins of copper and lead.

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In the northern upland formation of the middle district of Kerry are beds of culm, which has been worked only in its eastern range, in the county of Cork. Some specimens of the culm from Killarney, Tralee, and Castleisland wore nearly incombustible, which may be accounted for from their having been taken from the surface : in a drift in the river Awineeghrea, a branch of the Flesk, the specimens resemble plumbago. It is possible, by sinking, to obtain coal like that of Kilkenny. A band of limestone, containing a few organic remains, traverses the southern part of this formation ; it is chiefly blue, compact, with chert over it, and to the west partly regularly stratified. Where it shows itself in the middle of the Slieve Lughar bogs, in Lord Kenmare's quarries, it is also blue and compact, without any chert, but a good deal of calcareous spar. It next appears about two miles west of Killarney, on the Flesk, much intermingled with hornstone or chert, and, finally, constitutes the great deposition which forms nearly all the islands and promontories on the north side of the Lower lake. The limestone there meets the brown transition rocks of the mountains ; and near the junction it is traversed by metallic veins of copper and lead. A second band is found in various places along the course of the Gheestan, where it is blackish and mingled with chert-. The whole bottom of the valley of the Maine consists of limestone lying in strata, which, though generally confused, appear to lap on each side above those of the mountain. The hniestone is generally compact, and much impressed with marine remains ; black and hard towards Tralee, where it is dressed as marble ; whitening and more tender towards Castleisland and the Maine, and of course more readily calcined : both kinds are excellent and nearly pure. Towards the northern side of the beds they become more flinty, and are separated from the mountain rocks by thin beds of Lydian stone, black or blueishgrey, with the cross fracture slightly conchoidal. Towards Tralee this becomes a complete horn-slate, the shiver of which is highly valued for road gravel. There are large banks of shell-sand in Castlemaine bay ; it is of a muddy blueish cast, containing numerous whole shells of the species of cardium. One of the Skellig rocks, which has often been called marble, contains nothing but bolts of quartz traversing the brown slate. The mountain of Slieve Mish, which runs parallel to the Maine on its northern side, and terminates in the peninsula of Corkaguiney, is composed of old sandstone or grit, dipping about 40° N. to 8° W. : towards the interior the dip is greater, and the rock more indurated. It is covered with thick beds of millstone grit, or coarsegrained conglomerate, with pebbles of quartz, &c. 13

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Lucan granted to de Peche family after Norman settlement

near Lucan · town · Dublin · 1170–1600

After the English settlement Lucan appears to have been granted to Richard de Peche, one of the earliest adventurers. In 1220 it was the property of Waryn de Peche, who founded the monastery of St. Catherine near Leixlip. Later it passed to the Rokeby family and then to the Sarsfield family.

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LL'CAN, a post-town and parish, in the union of Celbridge, barony of Newcastle, county of Dublin, and province of Leinster, 7 miles (W.) from Dublin, on the road to Galway and Sligo ; containing 1139 inhabitants, of whom 563 are in the town. After the English settlement it appears to have been granted to Richard de Peche, one of the earliest adventurers, and in 1220 was the property of Waryn de Peche, who founded the monastery of St. Catherine, near Leixlip. In the reign of Richard II. it was in the possession of the Rokeby family, and in the I6th century belonged to the Sarsfield family, of whom ■William, one of the ablest generals, in the service of James II., was by that monarch, after his abdication, created Earl of Lucan. From him it descended by marriage to the ancestor of Colonel G. Vesey, its late proprietor.

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 115

Lucan spa and the Boiling Spring

near Lucan · town · Dublin · 1822–1837

Visitors resort to Lucan during summer to drink mineral waters efficacious in scorbutic, bilious, and rheumatic affections. A spa-house with assembly room was erected, and the spring, called the Boiling Spring from its higher temperature, was analysed in 1822.

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The town is beautifully situated in a fertile vale, on the eastern bank of the river Liffey, over which is a handsome stone bridge of one arch, ornamented with balustrades of cast-iron from the Phosnix works, near Dubhn. At the side of the bridge is the picturesque glebe of the incumbent. The total number of houses is 106 ; most of them are well built, and many are fitted up as lodging-houses for the reception of visiters, who, during the summer season, resort to this place to drink the waters, which are found efficacious in scorbutic, bilious, and rheumatic affections. A handsome spa-house has been erected, consisting of a centre and two wings, in one of which is an assembly-room 62 feet long and 22 feet wide, in which concerts and balls are given ; the house affords excellent accommodation for families. The mineral spring, from its having a higher temperature than others in the neighbourhood, is called the " Boiling Spring;" the water, on an analysis made in 1822, was found to contain, in two gallons, 70 grains of crystallised carbonate of soda, 20 of carbonate of lime, I5 of carbonate of magnesia, 2 of silex, 65 of muriate of soda, and 14 of sulphur. The scenery of the vicinity is beautifully diversified ; and its short distance from the metropolis renders the town a place of fashionable resort, and of pleasant occasional residence. A chief constabulary police force is stationed in it, and pettysessions are held on Tuesdays.

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 115

Lunatic Asylum for three counties north of Derry

near Derry · city · Derry · 1827–1829

The Lunatic Asylum for Counties Londonderry, Donegal, and Tyrone was built on rising ground north of Derry city, commenced in June 1827 and opened in 1829 at a cost of £25,678. Its facade of Dungiven sandstone featured a centre with pavilions, wings, and an octagonal cupola.

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The Lunatic Asylum for the Counties of Londonderry, Donegal, and Tyrone, situated on rising ground to the north of the city, was commenced in June, 1827, and opened in 1829; the entire expense, including the purchase of the site and furniture, amounted to £25,678, advanced by government, and to be repaid by the three counties by instalments. The facade fronting the river

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 105

Lung river subterranean passage to Lough Gara

Lung · townland · Roscommon

The Lung river had a subterranean passage for about a mile, collaterally with one of its tributaries, before emerging and entering Lough Gara, a notable natural feature of the area.

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The Suck is navigable to Ballinasloe for flat-bottomed barks of light burthen ; small row-boats ascend still higher : but the construction of the canal from this town to Shannon harbour has rendered the river navigation unnecessary. The Shannon and Suck abound with all the common kinds of river fish, especially with eels, of which vast quantities are taken at weirs erected for the purpose, and a large supply sent to Dublin ; those of the Suck are esteemed peculiarly fine. The principal smaller rivers are, the Breeogue ; the Lung, which has a subterraneous passage for about a mile, collaterally with one of its tributaries, and at length
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Lurganboy village and Benbo mountain

Lurganboy · electoral division · Leitrim

Lurganboy is romantically situated on the river Boonid in Leitrim, surrounded by ancient woods. The nearby mountain of Benbo rises to 1365 feet and is noted for its peculiar geological conformation, including fine granite and garnet-studded rocks.

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LURGANBOY, a village, in the parish of Killas- NET, union of Manor-Hamilton, half-barony of Ross- CLOGHER, county of Leitrim, and province of Connaught, I5 mile (W. by N.) from Manor-Hamilton, on the road to Sligo ; containing 184 inhabitants. This place is most romantically situated in a rich and highly improved tract of country watered by the small river Boonid, which has its winding course through ancient woods and flourishing plantations, with which the surrounding district is embellished. The scenery is singularly picturesque and pleasing, and the view of the distant mountains by which the place is encompassed is strikingly beautiful. The nearest of the group, at a short distance to the south-east of the village, is Benbo, which has an elevation of 1365 feet above the level of the sea, and is of very peculiar conformation. The higher portion is of fine granite, flanked with stratifications of micaceous quartz, and having beneath it hornblende rock, hornblende and mica slate with a profusion of garnets, sienite with green hornblende, and serpentine and green steatite thickly studded with garnets, which are also found in a stream at the base of the mountain.

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 118

Lurgan House, seat of Baron Lurgan

near Lurgan · town · Armagh · 1839

Lurgan House is the principal seat of Shankill parish, a spacious Elizabethan-style mansion and the splendid residence of the Right Hon. Charles Brownlow, created Baron Lurgan in 1839. It is beautifully situated in a demesne with two artificial lakes and a freestone lodge and gateway brought from Scotland.

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SHANKILL, a parish, in the union of Lurgan, partly in the barony of Lower Iveagh, county of Down, but chiefly in that of Oneilland East, county of Armagh, and province of Ulster, on the coachroad from Belfast to Enniskillen ; containing, with the post-town of Lurgan, 9350 inhabitants. This parish comprises 6584 statute acres, of which 493 1| are in the county of Armagh, and 1652| in Down ; 59| acres are in lakes at Lurgan, and 362 in Lough Neagh. The lands are of good quality, and chiefly under tillage ; the system of agriculture is greatly improved, and the parish is generally in an excellent state of cultivation : there are some quarries of whinstone, which is chiefly used for building, and for repairing the roads. The principal seat is Lurgan House, the splendid residence of the Right Hon. Charles Brownlow, created Baron Lurgan in 1839, and who is proprietor of the parish. It is a spacious structure in the Elizabethan style, beautifully situated in a demesne with two fine artificial lakes, and embellished with timber of luxuriant and stately growth ; the approach is by a lodge and gateway of corresponding character, the whole of freestone brought from Scotland. The other seats are Woodville, Silverwood, and Grace Hall : there are also numerous handsome residences in Lurgan. The linen manu-
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Lusk abbey plundered and repeatedly burned

Lusk · town · Dublin · 825–1135

The abbey at Lusk was plundered and destroyed in 825, and in 854 both abbey and town were consumed by fire. A similar calamity occurred in 1069, and in 1135 the town and abbey were burned and the country of Fingal wasted by Donel Mac Murrogh O'Melaghlin in revenge for his brother's murder.

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LUSK, a parish, in the union of Balrothery, barony of Balrothery East, county of Dublin, and province of Leinster, 4 miles (N.) from Swords, and on the road from Dublin to Skerries ; containing, with the town of Rush (which is separately described), 5961 inhabitants, of whom ST'i are in the village of Lusk. This place was chiefly distinguished as the site of a monastery, over which St. Macculin, styled indifferently abbot or bishop, presided till his death in 49". Cassan, a learned scribe, who is called the chronographer of Lusk, died abbot of this monastery in 695 ; and either in that or the following year, a grand synod was held here by St. Adamnanus, at which all the principal prelates of the kingdom were present. In S'25 the abbey was plundered and destroyed, and in S54 was, together with the whole town, consumed by fire : it suffered a similar calamity in 1069 ; and in 1 135 the town and abbey were burned, and the whole country of Fingal wasted, by Donel Mac Murrogh O'jNIelaghlin, in revenge for the murder of his brother Conor, Prince of Meath. In 1190, a nunnery for sisters of the Aroasian order, which had been founded here at an early period, and subsequently appropriated to the priory of All Saints, Dublin, was removed to Grace Dieu, in this parish, by John Comyn, Archbishop of Dublin, who placed in it a sisterhood following the rule of St. Augustine, and endowed it with ample possessions, which were confirmed by Pope Celestine in 1196.

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 119

Lusk church built on ancient abbey site

Lusk · town · Dublin

The church at Lusk was built on the site and partly with materials of the ancient abbey, in later English style with a massive square embattled tower and slender circular towers. The interior has two long aisles separated by seven pointed arches now filled with masonry.

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The LIVING is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Dublin. The rectory is divided into two portions ; one united to the rectories of Ardrie, St. Andrew, and Burgage, together constituting the corps of the precentorship ; the other till lately forming part of the union of Ballymore and corps of the treasurership ; in the cathedral church of St. Patrick, Dublin. The vicarage is in the alternate patronage of the Precentor and the Archbishop, the latter of whom was patron of the now suppressed treasurership. The tithe rent-charge is £739. 1. 6., of which £30 are payable to the vicar, and the remainder to the lessee of the precentor, and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The lands belonging to the precentorship comprise 9'S65 statute acres, of which 71 are in Lusk, 154 in Ardee, and 67 0| in Burgage, exclusively of the chanter's orchard and garden in the precincts of the cathedral church, three tenements in St. Patrick's close, and two houses in Bride-street, and four in Dame-street, Dublin ; the whole let at an annual rent of £238. 11. 65. and an annual renewal fine of £83. 1. 6^. The gross value of the precentorship, before the passing of the Rent-charge act, was £346. 6., and of the vicarage, £120, per annum. The glebe-house was built in 1S21 ; the late Board of First Fruits gave £400, and granted a loan of £400, towards its erection : there are two glebes, comprising together 22 acres. The CHURCH, built on the site and partly with the materials of the ancient abbey, is in the later English style of architecture, with a massive square embattled tower having at three of the angles a slender circular tower, and at the fourth a similar tower of larger dimensions, which is roofless and without battlements. The interior consists of two long aisUs, separated by a series of seven pointed arches, now filled up with masonry : the eastern portion of the south aisle is the only part appropriated to divine service ; the windows of the remaining portions are nearly all closed up, and the whole of the north aisle is almost in total darkness. There are numerous sepulchral monument^:, some of which are very ancient and highly interesting; of these, one of various kinds of marble, in front of the altar in the south aisle, was erected about the close of the l6th century to Sir Christopher Barnewall and his lady, whose eftigies in a recumbent posture are well sculptured and elaborately ornamented. In the north aisle is a monument of black marble to James Bermingham, of Ballogh, Esq., bearing his recumbent tfligy in chain armour ; there is also a tomb curiously sculptured in relief, with an inscription, to Walter Dermot and his lady, which from some obliteration has been by different antiquaries ascribed to the 6th and to the l6th centuries. Near the altar is a piscina, and there are two very ancient fouU ; close to the church is the well of St. Mac-

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 119

Lusk's former maritime importance documented in 1175

Lusk · town · Dublin · 1175

A document dated 1175 prohibiting illicit exportation of corn and departure of members of William de Windsor's retinue from the port of Lusk indicates that the place formerly possessed some maritime importance.

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is pleasantly situated on the road from Dublin, and the surrounding scenery is agreeably diversified. At Rogerstown is a quay for landing coal ; and from a document dated 1175, prohibiting the illicit exportation of corn, and the departure of any of the retinue of William de Windsor from the port of Lusk, it appears that thin place formerly possessed some maritime importance. Fairs are held on May 4th, June 24th, July 25lh, and Nov. 25th, chiefly for cattle. Here are a rcceiving-houve for letters in connexion with Swords, a constabulary police station, and a coast-guard station belonging to the district of Swords.

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 119

Lyons Castle and ancient town destroyed in 1641

Lyons · townland · Kildare · 1641

Lyons Castle in County Kildare takes its name from an ancient town and castle destroyed in the war of 1641. One of the principal towers of the old castle survives, along with remains of the ancient church, forming part of Lord Cloncurry's demesne.

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LYONS, a parish, in the barony of South Salt, county of Kildare, and province of Leinster, 3 miles (S.) from Celbridge ; containing 379 inhabitants. This parish, which is situated on the Grand Canal, comprises l634f statute acres, of which about I60 are woodland, and the remainder divided in nearly equal portions between pasture and tillage. The soil is fertile, and the system of agriculture improved ; there is only a very small portion of waste land. Lyons Castle, the splendid seat of Lord Cloncurry, takes its name from an ancient town and castle which were destroyed in the war of 1641 ; of the former there are no traces, but of the latter, one of the principal towers is left, which, with the remains of the ancient church, forms an interesting feature in his lordship's demesne. The present structure is a castellated mansion of granite, consisting of a spacious centre connected by semicircular colonnades with a stately pavilion at each extremity. The interior contains many superb apartments, some of which are

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 120

Lyons rath forming county boundary of Kildare and Dublin

Lyons · townland · Kildare

A rath at Lyons is notable because the boundary line between the counties of Kildare and Dublin passes directly across it. It is one of several less-remarkable but noteworthy raths in the region.

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here are sixteen small conical hills, supposed to be the seats on which the elders sat. Not far from the rath is a single pillar-stone, called Gobhlan, about seven feet high, supposed to have been erected for the worship of Baal. Similar stones are to be seen at Kilgowan, Furnace, and Punch's Town, all in the vicinity of Naas. At Harristown, near Kilcullen, is another of those taper upright stones, with a conical top ; and about two miles from Jigginstown are two, known by the name of the Long Stones. The rath of Knock-Caellagh, near Kilcullen, consists of a tumulus surrounded by a circular intrenchment, '20 feet wide and 10 deep, with a rampart outside the trench : Cromwell is said to have encamped here on his way to the south. Others less remarkable, yet worthy of notice, are to be seen near Rheban, two miles north of Athy, at Kildare, at Naas, near Kilkea Castle, at Moone, at Clane, at Lyons (across which rath the boundary line of the counties of Kildare and Dublin passes), and at Rathsallagh, near Duncavan. On the Curragh are numerous earthworks, most of which appear to be sepulchral, forming a chain of fourteen small raths or circular intrenchments without ramparts, in a line of nearly three miles, extending east and west. A tradition has long prevailed of a stupendous heathen monument of huge stones existing here ; but no vestige of it can now be discovered.

Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 20

Lyons RC chapel and Pope Pius VII gifts (1810)

Lyons · townland · Kildare · 1810

A neat plain Roman Catholic chapel at Lyons was erected in 1810 and embellished with a bronze crucifix given by Pope Pius VII to Lord Cloncurry, along with an elegant white marble font brought from Rome.

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bt-autifuUy embellished in fresco by Gabrielli, an artist brought from Rome by his lordship for that purpose ; and in addition to the numerous antiques and choice works of art with which his lordship's collection is enriched, one of the pavilions is appropriated as a gallery of statuary and sculpture by the first masters, as a study for native artists. The demesne, which is very extensive and tastefully laid out, includes the hill of Castlewarden, on which are the remains of an ancient fortification ; and nearly in the centre is a picturesque lake. A constabulary police force is stationed at Lyons. The parish is in the diocese of Kildare, and is a rectory, forming part of the union of Kill ; the tithe rent-charge is £57. 1'2. 4. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish is part of the district of Kill and Lyons ; the chapel, a neat plain building, erected in 1810, is embellished with a bronze crucifix '2^ feet high, given by Pope Pius VIL to Lord Cloncurry, and, together with an elegant font of white marble brought from Rome, presented by his lordship to the chapel.
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Mac Dermot's Castle on Castle Island, Lough Key

near Castle Island · townland · Roscommon

Castle Island in Lough Key is almost entirely covered by Mac Dermot's Castle, which has been partially rebuilt by Viscount Lorton and contains handsome apartments and fine old portraits. Several legends are connected with the original fortress.

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KILBRINE, a parish, in the union and barony of Boyle, county of Roscommon, and province of Connaught, If mile (S. S. E.) from Bojde ; containing 1114 inhabitants. It comprises 3S52 statute acres. Lough Key is chiefly in this parish : it is about three British miles in its greatest length, has many bays and inlets, and abounds with islands ; but its scenery is rather beautiful than romantic, although the Curlew mountains rise near its western shore. On Trinity Island was an abbey, founded in the 7th century, and refounded in 1215 for Prsemonstratensian canons : in 1466 it was accidentally burnt, but it was rebuilt, and continued till the general dissolution ; some of its ruins still exist. A chronological register was kept in this monastery, and is known as the Annals of Lough Key. On Inchmacnerin was a monastery, supposed to be the Eas-macneire founded by St. Columb ; it existed till the Reformation. Castle Island is almost covered by a building called Mac Dermot's Castle, which has been partially rebuilt by Viscount Lorton, and contains some handsome apartments and fine old portraits : several legends are connected with the original fortress. Church Island contains some ruins, and Stag Island is finely wooded. On the south side of the lake is the demesne of Rockingham, the beautiful seat of Viscount Lorton, who has greatly improved this parish, as well as his other estates. The parish is in the diocese of Elphin : the rectory is impropriate in Lord Crofton ; the vicarage was till lately part of the union of Kiiluken and corps of the archdeaconry of Elphin. The tithe rent-
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Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountains

Macgillycuddy's Reeks · mountain or mountain range · Kerry

Macgillycuddy's Reeks in north Dunkerron are the highest mountains in Ireland. Their most elevated summit, Carran Tual (also called Gheran Tuel), reaches 3404 feet above sea level.

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Kerry is the most western county of Ireland, and the fourth in extent ; it is surpassed by many in fertility. From its aspect it seems well adapted to become a valuable tillage country, but, though improvements have been rapid of late years, a great part of it lies still in a very unproductive condition. The northern part, towards the Shannon, is comparatively low. From the mouth of the river Cashen to Kerry Head, which forms the south side of the mouth of the Shannon, stretches a bank of upland ; this is chiefly a heathy moor, and near Kerry Head rises to a considerable elevation. The coast of the county towards the ocean is partly high sand- ' hills and partly steep cliffs, on which the ruins of some dismantled castles are boldly situated ; that of Doon stands almost perpendicularly over the ocean. The northern tract of low country has on its south a range of upland, rising gradually into the boundaries between Limerick and Cork ; this upland, in passing eastward, expands to a great width. Still more southerly is an extensive range of mountains, many of the summits of which are among the highest in Ireland ; they commence at the eastern side of the bay of Dingle, and, with little interruption, pass along the southern side of the lake of Killarney and onward to the county of Cork, embracing some deep vales. The general aspect of this part of the county is rude : the valleys are commonly occupied with bog, round the upper edge of which, and along the margins of the streams, are narrow stripes of cultivated land, behind which the mountains rise to an elevation of from 1500 to 2000 feet, presenting bold rocky cliffs towards the bay of Dingle and the Atlantic. The southern baronies of Iveragh, Dunkerron, and Glanerough arc the wildest and most uncultivated tracts in the county : the last-mentioned, which takes its name from the Roughty, a river that flows through it, is separated from the adjoining barony of Bere, in the county of Cork, by a range of lofty mountains, the greater part of which was formerly the estate of the OSullivans. MacgillycticUly's Reeks, in north Dunkerron, are the highest mountains not only in the county, but in Ireland ; their most elevated summit, called Carran Tual, or Gheran Tuel, being 3404 feet above the level of the sea. Mangerton is next in height. Towards the west are the mountains of Druiig and Callee, the highest summits of the range that separates the baronies of Iveragh and Dunkerron. This chain proceeds eastward to the south of the lakes of Killarney, 10

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Mac Grath monument in Lismore Cathedral, 1548

Lismore · town · Waterford · 1548

The only surviving ancient monument in Lismore Cathedral is a richly sculptured memorial to the Mac Grath family, dated 1548. The cathedral also contains tablets to Dean Scott, Archdeacon Ryan, and the Musgrave and Chearnley families.

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style, with a square tower surmounted by a light and elegant spire, which were added to it some few years since, when extensive alterations and repairs were made. The entrance is at the extremity of the south transept, under a pure Norman arch of elegant design : the choir, in which the parochial service is performed, is embellished with windows of stained glass, executed by the late George JPAUister, of Dublin ; and the bishop's throne and prebendal stalls are of oak richly carved. The only ancient monument now remaining is one to the family of Mac Grath, dated 1548, and very richly sculptured ; there are some handsome tablets to the memory of Dean Scott, Archdeacon Ryan, J. H. Lovett, Esq., and the families of Musgrave, Chearnley, and others. The economy fund, on an average of three years euding May, 1831, amounted to £8'23. 10. 9. per annum, arising from the tithes of the parishes of Lisraore and Mocollop : it is appropriated to the payment of two preachers in the cathedral, who have respectively stipends of £S0 and £65 ; to the curate of Cappoquin, whose stipend is £90 ; and to the payment of salaries to the cathedral officers, and of repairs.

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Mac Mahon and De Courcy in Monaghan

Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1170–1200

After the English invasion, De Courcy entered Ulster and was joined by a chieftain named Mac Mahon, who was entrusted with the command of two forts. Mac Mahon destroyed these forts at the first change of fortune, scorning to confine himself within stone walls while his native woods were open.

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According to Whitaker, this county was inhabited in the time of Ptolemy by the Scoti, who then possessed all the inland parts of Ireland : it afterwards formed part of the district of Uriel, Oriel, or Orgial, which also comprehended Louth and part of Armagh ; but it was more generally known by the name of Mac Mahon's Country, from the powerful sept of that name. Its present name is derived from its chief town, Monaghan or Muinechan, "the Town of the Monks," although no trace of an ecclesiastical establishment can now be discovered there. Immediately after the English invasion, when De Courcy entered Ulster, he was joined by a chieftain named Mac Mahon, who ingratiated himself so much with him that he was entrusted with the command of two forts, which, on the first change of fortune, Mac Mahon utterly destroyed ; and when questioned on his breach of faith, answered, " that he had not engaged to keep stone walls ; and that he scorned to confine himself within such cold and dreary inclosures, while his native woods were open for his reception and security. ' Hugh de Lacy, some time after, invaded Monaghan, and burned the town and abbey, but subsequently erected a castle there, and restored the monastic institution. In the reign of Henry IV., Lord Thomas of Lancaster, the king's son, having gone to Ireland as lord-lieutenant, received the homage of several of the native chieftains, among whom was Mac Mahon, who then submitted so far to the rules of English law as to accept an estate for life in that part of the county called the Ferney, for which he paid ten pounds a year chief-rent. This state of acquiescence, however, was not permanent. In the very next reign. Lord Furnival, who was then lorddeputy, found it necessary to undertake a military expedition against the Mac Mahons and other insurrectionary septs in Ulster ; he succeeded so far as to make them sue for the king's peace, but was unable to reduce them to the obedience of subjects.

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Mac Mahon submits to Lancaster in Monaghan

Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1399–1413

In the reign of Henry IV., Lord Thomas of Lancaster received the homage of several native chieftains, among whom was Mac Mahon, who accepted an estate for life in the part of the county called the Ferney, for which he paid ten pounds a year chief-rent.

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According to Whitaker, this county was inhabited in the time of Ptolemy by the Scoti, who then possessed all the inland parts of Ireland : it afterwards formed part of the district of Uriel, Oriel, or Orgial, which also comprehended Louth and part of Armagh ; but it was more generally known by the name of Mac Mahon's Country, from the powerful sept of that name. Its present name is derived from its chief town, Monaghan or Muinechan, "the Town of the Monks," although no trace of an ecclesiastical establishment can now be discovered there. Immediately after the English invasion, when De Courcy entered Ulster, he was joined by a chieftain named Mac Mahon, who ingratiated himself so much with him that he was entrusted with the command of two forts, which, on the first change of fortune, Mac Mahon utterly destroyed ; and when questioned on his breach of faith, answered, " that he had not engaged to keep stone walls ; and that he scorned to confine himself within such cold and dreary inclosures, while his native woods were open for his reception and security. ' Hugh de Lacy, some time after, invaded Monaghan, and burned the town and abbey, but subsequently erected a castle there, and restored the monastic institution. In the reign of Henry IV., Lord Thomas of Lancaster, the king's son, having gone to Ireland as lord-lieutenant, received the homage of several of the native chieftains, among whom was Mac Mahon, who then submitted so far to the rules of English law as to accept an estate for life in that part of the county called the Ferney, for which he paid ten pounds a year chief-rent. This state of acquiescence, however, was not permanent. In the very next reign. Lord Furnival, who was then lorddeputy, found it necessary to undertake a military expedition against the Mac Mahons and other insurrectionary septs in Ulster ; he succeeded so far as to make them sue for the king's peace, but was unable to reduce them to the obedience of subjects.

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Mac Murrough fortified near Ferns against Roderic's army

Ferns · townland · Wexford · 1169–1170

To resist Roderic, King of Ireland, and a confederacy of subordinate chiefs, Mac Murrough fortified himself in a strong position near Ferns. His defensive posture led to a treaty between the Irish kings.

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The landing of the first body of the English took place at Bagenbon, on the south side of Fethard bay, in the south- western part of the county, in May, 1169- The party consisted of 30 knights, 60 men at arms, and 300 archers, under the command of Robert Fitz-Sfephen, whom Mac Murrough had engaged in the attempt by the promise of conferring on him the town of Wexford, with a large adjacent territory. Being reinforced by Maurice Prendergast, who landed on the following day at the same place with 10 knights and 200 archers, and joined by Mac ISIurrough, Fitz-Stephen attacked Wexford; but its Danish inhabitants made a stubborn resistance, and it was not until after a contest of four days that they were induced to surrender on articles, through the interference of the clergy. Mac Murrough then made the grant in favour of Fitz-Stephen, and his companion in arms, Maurice Fitzgerald ; he also granted two cantreds, which lay between the town of Wexford and the Suir, to Harvey de Monte Marisco or Montmorency, the uncle of Strongbow and another associate of Fitz-Stephen. The successful settlement of the English, whose numbers were augmented by reinforcements from their own country, alarmed the other native princes ; and Roderic, King of Ireland, aided by a confederacy of the subordinate chiefs, made an effort to drive out both the rebellious king of Leinster and his allies. To resist this formidable invasion, Mac Murrough fortified himself in a strong position near Ferns, and presented such a front to the assailing army, that hostilities terminated in a treaty between the Irish kings, in which a secret article was inserted for the expulsion of the English. But the arrival of additional forces eave a new direction to Mac JIurrough's views. Aided by them he took the city of Dublin from the Danes, and was projecting a scheme for asserting bis right to the monarchy of the whole island, when the
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Macroom bridges over the Sullane

Macroom · town · Cork

An old bridge of nine arches adjoins Macroom Castle. About half a mile below it, where the Sullane receives the waters of the Lany, is another stone bridge of nine arches, about a mile east of which the stream discharges into the river Lee.

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Macroom, some years since, was the joint property of the Earl of Bandon and the late Robert Hedges Eyre, Esq., and received comparatively little improvement j but after it became the sole property of the latter gentleman, considerable progress was made in improving its appearance and the condition of its inhabitants. The town is pleasantly situated in a healthy open vale surrounded by hills of moderate elevation, and enlivened and fertilised by the winding course of the river Sullane, near which the town is built : there is an old bridge of nine arches adjoining the castle ; and about half a mile below it, where the Sullane receives the waters of the Lany, is another stone bridge of nine arches, about a mile to the east of which the stream discharges itself into the river Lee. The approaches on every side are through long lines of cabins, of which those to the west of the old bridge have been rebuilt in a neat and comfortable style, and roofed with slate. The place consists of one street, nearly a mile in length, and towards the western extremity having a wider space, in which is a newly erected market-house, forming one side of a square, the opposite side of which is occupied by the hotel and the castle gateway : the inhabitants are supplied with water from the river. Though troops are often stationed here, there is no barrack : the proprietor

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Macroom Castle: ancient castle converted to modern mansion

Macroom · town · Cork

Macroom Castle was the residence of Robert Hedges Eyre, who converted the ancient castle into an elegant modern mansion, incorporating the old towers so seamlessly they are scarcely distinguishable. During alterations, a 24-lb cannonball was found embedded in the walls, and the mansion is a spacious quadrangular structure richly mantled with ivy.

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The PARISH comprises 1'2,667 statute acres. About four-fifths are under tillage, the remainder being rough mountain pasture and bog ; the system of agriculture is in a state of progressive improvement ; there is little waste land except the rocky parts of the mountains, and the bog affords an ample supply of fuel. Here are quarries of clay-slate, which is used for building. In the mountains of Muskerry-More, consisting principally of schistose rock, and forming a detached portion of the parish, are several thin strata of freestone of very white colour and good quality ; and in a rivulet on the south side is a thin seam of coal, which dips very rapidly. The scenery is richly diversified, and in many parts beautifully picturesque j and there are several gentlemen's seats in the parish. Of these, the principal is Mocroom Castle, the residence of the late Robert Hedges Eyre, Esq., who converted the ancient castle into an elegant modern mansion, in which the old towers are so perfectly incorporated as to be scarcely distinguishable from the rest of the building. During the alterations, a S'i-lb. cannonball was taken out of the walls. More recently, an additional tower and range of buildings have been erected at the rear, and many improvements have been made. The mansion is a spacious quadrangular structure with embattled parapets, and richly mantled with ivy, on the side fronting the demesne, which is bounded on the north by the river SuUane and extends over a beautifully wooded ridge to the south and west, including a spacious deer-park. The present owner is the Hon. William H. White Hedges, second son of the Earl of Bantrv, and 291^

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Macroom Castle besieged by Jacobite troops, 1691

Macroom · town · Cork · 1691

In 1691, the garrison at Macroom was severely pressed by native troops in the service of James II. On the approach of Major Kirk with 300 dragoons, the besiegers abandoned the siege and retreated with considerable loss.

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MACROOM, or Macromp, a market and post town, a parish, and the head of a union, in the barony of West MusKERRv, county of Cork, and province of Munster, 24 miles (W. by N.) from Cork, and 145 (S. W.) from Dublin ; containing "227 inhabitants, of whom 4794 are in the town. This place is said to have derived its name, signifying in the Irish language " a crooked oak," from a large oak-tree that formerly grew in the marketsquare. It appears to owe its origin to the erection of a castle, which, according to Sir Richard Cox, was built in the reign of John by the family of the Carews. This castle subsequently became the property of the M'^Cartys, and was repaired and beautified by Teigue M'^Carty, who died here in 1565. It was taken in 1602, after a long siege, by Sir Charles Wilmot, just as he was about to draw off his forces to Cork agreeably to the orders of the Lord-President, who was apprehensive that its owner Dermot M'^Carty, having made his escape from him, would attempt to cut off the retreat of the besieging army. On this occasion the garrison were compelled to abandon the fortress by the breaking out of an accidental fire, v^hich raged so furiously as to threaten its destruction ; and the English forces rushing in, extinguished the flames, and, leaving a garrison for its defence, marched directly to Cork. In 1650, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Ross assembled an army of 4000 foot and 300 horse from the western part of the county, to relieve Clonmel, at that time besieged by Cromwell ; but on the approach of Lord Broghill with 2000 of the parliamentarian cavalry, the bishop set fire to the castle, and concentrated his forces in the park, where, being attacked by Lord Broghill, they were defeated, and their leader taken prisoner. Ireton, being soon afterwards made president of Munster, despatched a party of his forces from Kilkenny to this place, who burned both the castle and the town. In 1691, the garrison was severely pressed by a body of native troops in the service of James II. ; but on the approach of Major Kirk with 300 dragoons, they abandoned the siege, and retreated with considerable loss.

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Macroom Castle built by Carews in reign of John

Macroom · town · Cork · 1199–1216

According to Sir Richard Cox, Macroom Castle was built in the reign of King John by the Carew family. It subsequently became the property of the M'Cartys and was repaired and beautified by Teigue M'Carty, who died there in 1565.

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MACROOM, or Macromp, a market and post town, a parish, and the head of a union, in the barony of West MusKERRv, county of Cork, and province of Munster, 24 miles (W. by N.) from Cork, and 145 (S. W.) from Dublin ; containing "227 inhabitants, of whom 4794 are in the town. This place is said to have derived its name, signifying in the Irish language " a crooked oak," from a large oak-tree that formerly grew in the marketsquare. It appears to owe its origin to the erection of a castle, which, according to Sir Richard Cox, was built in the reign of John by the family of the Carews. This castle subsequently became the property of the M'^Cartys, and was repaired and beautified by Teigue M'^Carty, who died here in 1565. It was taken in 1602, after a long siege, by Sir Charles Wilmot, just as he was about to draw off his forces to Cork agreeably to the orders of the Lord-President, who was apprehensive that its owner Dermot M'^Carty, having made his escape from him, would attempt to cut off the retreat of the besieging army. On this occasion the garrison were compelled to abandon the fortress by the breaking out of an accidental fire, v^hich raged so furiously as to threaten its destruction ; and the English forces rushing in, extinguished the flames, and, leaving a garrison for its defence, marched directly to Cork. In 1650, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Ross assembled an army of 4000 foot and 300 horse from the western part of the county, to relieve Clonmel, at that time besieged by Cromwell ; but on the approach of Lord Broghill with 2000 of the parliamentarian cavalry, the bishop set fire to the castle, and concentrated his forces in the park, where, being attacked by Lord Broghill, they were defeated, and their leader taken prisoner. Ireton, being soon afterwards made president of Munster, despatched a party of his forces from Kilkenny to this place, who burned both the castle and the town. In 1691, the garrison was severely pressed by a body of native troops in the service of James II. ; but on the approach of Major Kirk with 300 dragoons, they abandoned the siege, and retreated with considerable loss.

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Macroom Castle burned by Bishop of Ross, 1650

Macroom · town · Cork · 1650

In 1650, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Ross assembled an army of 4000 foot and 300 horse to relieve Clonmel, then besieged by Cromwell. On Lord Broghill's approach with 2000 cavalry, the bishop set fire to the castle and concentrated his forces in the park, where they were defeated and their leader taken prisoner.

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MACROOM, or Macromp, a market and post town, a parish, and the head of a union, in the barony of West MusKERRv, county of Cork, and province of Munster, 24 miles (W. by N.) from Cork, and 145 (S. W.) from Dublin ; containing "227 inhabitants, of whom 4794 are in the town. This place is said to have derived its name, signifying in the Irish language " a crooked oak," from a large oak-tree that formerly grew in the marketsquare. It appears to owe its origin to the erection of a castle, which, according to Sir Richard Cox, was built in the reign of John by the family of the Carews. This castle subsequently became the property of the M'^Cartys, and was repaired and beautified by Teigue M'^Carty, who died here in 1565. It was taken in 1602, after a long siege, by Sir Charles Wilmot, just as he was about to draw off his forces to Cork agreeably to the orders of the Lord-President, who was apprehensive that its owner Dermot M'^Carty, having made his escape from him, would attempt to cut off the retreat of the besieging army. On this occasion the garrison were compelled to abandon the fortress by the breaking out of an accidental fire, v^hich raged so furiously as to threaten its destruction ; and the English forces rushing in, extinguished the flames, and, leaving a garrison for its defence, marched directly to Cork. In 1650, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Ross assembled an army of 4000 foot and 300 horse from the western part of the county, to relieve Clonmel, at that time besieged by Cromwell ; but on the approach of Lord Broghill with 2000 of the parliamentarian cavalry, the bishop set fire to the castle, and concentrated his forces in the park, where, being attacked by Lord Broghill, they were defeated, and their leader taken prisoner. Ireton, being soon afterwards made president of Munster, despatched a party of his forces from Kilkenny to this place, who burned both the castle and the town. In 1691, the garrison was severely pressed by a body of native troops in the service of James II. ; but on the approach of Major Kirk with 300 dragoons, they abandoned the siege, and retreated with considerable loss.

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Macroom Castle taken by Sir Charles Wilmot, 1602

Macroom · town · Cork · 1602

In 1602, after a long siege, Sir Charles Wilmot took Macroom Castle from Dermot M'Carty. The garrison was compelled to abandon the fortress when an accidental fire broke out, and the English forces rushed in, extinguished the flames, and left a garrison before marching to Cork.

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MACROOM, or Macromp, a market and post town, a parish, and the head of a union, in the barony of West MusKERRv, county of Cork, and province of Munster, 24 miles (W. by N.) from Cork, and 145 (S. W.) from Dublin ; containing "227 inhabitants, of whom 4794 are in the town. This place is said to have derived its name, signifying in the Irish language " a crooked oak," from a large oak-tree that formerly grew in the marketsquare. It appears to owe its origin to the erection of a castle, which, according to Sir Richard Cox, was built in the reign of John by the family of the Carews. This castle subsequently became the property of the M'^Cartys, and was repaired and beautified by Teigue M'^Carty, who died here in 1565. It was taken in 1602, after a long siege, by Sir Charles Wilmot, just as he was about to draw off his forces to Cork agreeably to the orders of the Lord-President, who was apprehensive that its owner Dermot M'^Carty, having made his escape from him, would attempt to cut off the retreat of the besieging army. On this occasion the garrison were compelled to abandon the fortress by the breaking out of an accidental fire, v^hich raged so furiously as to threaten its destruction ; and the English forces rushing in, extinguished the flames, and, leaving a garrison for its defence, marched directly to Cork. In 1650, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Ross assembled an army of 4000 foot and 300 horse from the western part of the county, to relieve Clonmel, at that time besieged by Cromwell ; but on the approach of Lord Broghill with 2000 of the parliamentarian cavalry, the bishop set fire to the castle, and concentrated his forces in the park, where, being attacked by Lord Broghill, they were defeated, and their leader taken prisoner. Ireton, being soon afterwards made president of Munster, despatched a party of his forces from Kilkenny to this place, who burned both the castle and the town. In 1691, the garrison was severely pressed by a body of native troops in the service of James II. ; but on the approach of Major Kirk with 300 dragoons, they abandoned the siege, and retreated with considerable loss.

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Macroom name from 'crooked oak'

Macroom · town · Cork

Macroom is said to derive its name, signifying in Irish 'a crooked oak,' from a large oak-tree that formerly grew in the market-square. The town owes its origin to the erection of a castle.

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MACROOM, or Macromp, a market and post town, a parish, and the head of a union, in the barony of West MusKERRv, county of Cork, and province of Munster, 24 miles (W. by N.) from Cork, and 145 (S. W.) from Dublin ; containing "227 inhabitants, of whom 4794 are in the town. This place is said to have derived its name, signifying in the Irish language " a crooked oak," from a large oak-tree that formerly grew in the marketsquare. It appears to owe its origin to the erection of a castle, which, according to Sir Richard Cox, was built in the reign of John by the family of the Carews. This castle subsequently became the property of the M'^Cartys, and was repaired and beautified by Teigue M'^Carty, who died here in 1565. It was taken in 1602, after a long siege, by Sir Charles Wilmot, just as he was about to draw off his forces to Cork agreeably to the orders of the Lord-President, who was apprehensive that its owner Dermot M'^Carty, having made his escape from him, would attempt to cut off the retreat of the besieging army. On this occasion the garrison were compelled to abandon the fortress by the breaking out of an accidental fire, v^hich raged so furiously as to threaten its destruction ; and the English forces rushing in, extinguished the flames, and, leaving a garrison for its defence, marched directly to Cork. In 1650, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Ross assembled an army of 4000 foot and 300 horse from the western part of the county, to relieve Clonmel, at that time besieged by Cromwell ; but on the approach of Lord Broghill with 2000 of the parliamentarian cavalry, the bishop set fire to the castle, and concentrated his forces in the park, where, being attacked by Lord Broghill, they were defeated, and their leader taken prisoner. Ireton, being soon afterwards made president of Munster, despatched a party of his forces from Kilkenny to this place, who burned both the castle and the town. In 1691, the garrison was severely pressed by a body of native troops in the service of James II. ; but on the approach of Major Kirk with 300 dragoons, they abandoned the siege, and retreated with considerable loss.

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Magennises castle remains at Rathfriland

near Rathfriland · town · Down · 1812

On the summit of the hill at Rathfriland are slight remains of the castle of the Magennises, lords of Iveagh. The site commands views for ten miles around and was built over in 1812, uncovering cells with human bones and relics.

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market-house is a handsome building in the centre of the square ; the lower part is appropriated to the use of the market, and the upper part contains accommodation for holding courts. A constabulary police force is stationed in the town, and petty-scssi{)ns are held on alternate Fridays. The manorial court is held on the first Tuesday in every month before the seneschal ; its jurisdiction extends to pleas of debt to the amount of £100, which may be recovered by civil-bill process. The parish church of Drumgath, a small neat edifice with a tower on the north side, is situated on the south side of the square ; it was originally founded by Robert Hawkins Magill, Esq., maternal grandfather of General Meade, and was rebuilt in 1818. There are also in the town a spacious Roman Catholic chapel ; places of worship for the Society of Friends, Presbyterians, Covenanters, and Wesleyan Methodists ; and a dispensary. On the very.summit of the hill round which the town is built, are some slight remains of the castle of the powerful sept of the Magennises, lords of Iveagh, commanding the entire country for ten miles round ; a modern house was erected on the site in ISI'2, when, in digging the foundation, many small cells were discovered, in some of which were human bones, pieces of armour, coins, and other relics.

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Magh-Breagh and the Great House at Tara

near Tara · hill or hills · Meath

The district surrounding the Hill of Taragh was originally called Magh-Breagh. The hill was also known as Teamor, derived from Teaghmor, meaning 'the great house'.

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The Eblani, whose territory also extended over Dublin and Kildare, are mentioned by Ptolemy as being settled in this county. According to the native divisions the district formed part of one of the five kingdoms into ■which Ireland was partitioned, and was known by the name of Mithe, Methe, Media or Midia ; perhaps from its central situation. Other writers, however, derive its name from the Irish Mlaith or Magh, a " plain," or "level country," a derivation indicative of its natural character. It was afterwards divided into two parts ; Oireamhoin, or " the eastern country," which comprehended the portion now known by the name of Meath ; and Eireamhoiii, or " the western country," comprehending the present counties of Westmeath and Longford, ■with parts of Cavan, Kildare, and the King's county. The prince of East Meath was O'Nial, hereditary chieftain of Caelman or Clancolman, who is distinguished in the native annals by the name of the Southern O'Nial. The district surrounding the hill of Taragh was originally called Magh-Breagh. On this hill, styled also "Teamor, from Teaghmor, " the great house," was held the general assembly of the states of the kingdom, which met triennially, from a very early period to the end of the sixth century. Here was preserved the Labheireg, or " stone of destiny," on which the monarchs of Ireland were placed at their inauguration, and which, after having been removed to Scotland, was carried away by Edward I., among the other trophies of his victory, tt) Westminster, where it still remains. From this hill, which St. Patrick chose as the most appropriate place for promulgating the object of his mission, the Christian religion spread itself rapidly over every part of the island ; and the numerous religious institutions founded by that apostle and his immediate disciples throughout the surrounding districts, attest the rapid progress and permanence of the new doctrine. This part of Ireland suffered severely by the invasions of the Danes. In 838, Turgesius, king of that nation, sailed up the Boyne ; and after making the country the scene of unexampled devastation, in which the persons and property of the Christian clergy were principal objects of persecution, he fixed here his seat of government. The erection of the raths scattered over the county is attributed to him and his followers ; one of them, of peculiar extent and strength, in the immediate neighbourhood of Taragh, is said to have been his chief place of residence. After his assassination by Melaghlin, King of Meath, the Danes who escaped a similar fate, after a continued struggle for more than a century, were totally defeated at Taragh in 980. Yet the frequent destruction of monasteries and towns recorded in the annals of the religious houses, afford melancholy proof that, though unable to regain their former dominion, this ferocious and warlike people were powerful enough to disturb the tranquillity of the country by their frequent predatory incursions.

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Maghea Island castle ruins, Knox family summer residence

Mahee Island · townland · Down

Maghea Island in the parish of Tullynakill within Strangford Lough contains 137 acres and has a small quay for brigs. On it are the ruins of a castle, formerly the summer residence of the Knox family.

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The lough of Strangford, formerly called Lough Coyne, extends from Killard Point to Newtown, a distance of about 17 miles, from north to south ; in some parts it is five and in others three miles in breadth, and at its entrance not quite one. It contains a vast number of islands and rocks. Six of the islands are inhabited ; namely. Castle Island, in the parish of Saul, containing lis acres of land under cultivation, and on which are the ruins of a castle ; Rea Island, in the parish of Tullynakill, containing 103 acres, occupied by a farmer; Wood Island, also in the parish of TuUynakill, containing 16 acres, and on which are large beds of shells, from 50 to 60 feet above the level of the sea, that are converted into excellent lime by burning ; Tagart Island, in the parish of Killyleagh ; Islandbawn, in the parish of Killinchy, containing 30 acres of land ; and Maghea Island, in the parish of TuUynakill, containing 137 acres of land. This last has a small quay, to which brigs can come up ; and on it are the ruins of a castle, formerly the summer residence of the Knox family. Strangford lough is a safe and deep harbour, admitting vessels of the largest draught ; but, owing to the great rapidity of the tides, and to the rocks near its entrance, on which the sea breaks violently, it is not prudent for a strange vessel to attempt to enter. There are two passages to it, divided by a reef nearly in the centre of the channel

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Maghera burned by insurgents under Macdonnell in 1641

near Maghera · town · Derry · 1641–1688

During the war of 1641, Maghera was burned by insurgents under Macdonnell. In 1688 the town, which had scarcely recovered, was assaulted by Irish adherents of James II, forcing inhabitants to abandon their houses and seek refuge in Derry.

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MAGHERA, a market and post town, and a parish, in the union of Magherafelt, barony of LoughinsHOLiN, county of Londonderry, and province of Ulster, 16 miles (S.) from Coleraine, and 102 (N.) from Dublin, on the coach-road to Coleraine ; containing 14,511 inhabitants, of whom 1123 are in the town. This place is evidently of great antiquity ; and though there is no precise account of the original foundation of an abbey for Canons Regular, said to have been established here at a very early period, yet it is certain that the ancient see of Ardstra or Ardsrath was removed, in 597, to this town, which continued to be the seat of the diocese till 11 58, when it was united to the see of Derry, and the cathedral church established in that city. The town appears to have declined rapidly in importance after that period ; and few events of historical interest occur, except occasional depredations during the insurrections of the O'Nials (to whom the surrounding territory belonged) and in the war of 1641, during which it was burned by the insurgents under Macdonnell. In 1688, the town, which had scarcely recovered from its former devastation, was assaulted by the Irish adherents of James II., and the inhabitants were compelled to abandon their houses, and seek refuge in the city of Derry. During the disturbances of 1798 it enjoyed comparative tranquillity, and it has since been gradually increasing in extent and importance.

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Maghera burned in 1641 rebellion

near Maghera · town · Derry · 1641

During the 1641 rebellion, the town of Maghera was burned by the Irish, along with most other towns and villages throughout the county.

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share was situated mostly within the liberties of Derry, south-east of the Foyle ; that of the Haberdashers was around Aghanloo and Bovevai^h. The Vintners had Bellaghy, and the Merchant-Tailors' proportion was Macosquin. These proportions are now held in perpetuity by the Marquess of Waterford, the Richardsons, the Ponsonbys, the Alexanders, and the heirs of the late Right Hon. Thomas Conolly. Of the estates belonging to the other eight companies, the Mercers have Kilrea and its neighbourhood; the Grocers, Muff and its dependencies : Moneymore, and its rich and improved district, belong to the Drapers ; the Fishmongers have Ballykclly j Dungiven belongs to the Skinners ; Magherafelt to the Salters ; Aghadowey to the Ironmongers ; and Killowen, forming part of the borough of Coleraine, to the Clothworkers. All are under lease, except those of the Drapers, Mercers, and Grocers, which are managed by agents, deputed by the respective companies. The first intimation of the intended insurrection in 1641 came from Moneymore, in this county, through Owen O'ConoUy, an Irish Protestant, in time to save Dublin, but not to prevent the explosion of the plot in the north. On the first day of the explosion, Moneymore was seized by the Irish ; and Maghera, and Bellaghy, then called Vintners'-town, were burned, as were most of the other towns and villages throughout the county. On the termination of the war, the county and the city fell under the dominion of the parliament, and Sir Charles Coote and Governor Hunks ruled here with great severity. From the Restoration to the Revolution, the county affords few materials for history ; the siege of Londonderry, one of the most striking events of the latter period, properly belongs to the history of the city.

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Maghera cathedral see transferred from Ardsrath in 597

near Maghera · town · Derry · 597–1158

An abbey for Canons Regular was established at Maghera at an early period, and the ancient see of Ardstra or Ardsrath was removed to this town in 597. Maghera remained the seat of the diocese until 1158, when it was united to the see of Derry and the cathedral established in that city.

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MAGHERA, a market and post town, and a parish, in the union of Magherafelt, barony of LoughinsHOLiN, county of Londonderry, and province of Ulster, 16 miles (S.) from Coleraine, and 102 (N.) from Dublin, on the coach-road to Coleraine ; containing 14,511 inhabitants, of whom 1123 are in the town. This place is evidently of great antiquity ; and though there is no precise account of the original foundation of an abbey for Canons Regular, said to have been established here at a very early period, yet it is certain that the ancient see of Ardstra or Ardsrath was removed, in 597, to this town, which continued to be the seat of the diocese till 11 58, when it was united to the see of Derry, and the cathedral church established in that city. The town appears to have declined rapidly in importance after that period ; and few events of historical interest occur, except occasional depredations during the insurrections of the O'Nials (to whom the surrounding territory belonged) and in the war of 1641, during which it was burned by the insurgents under Macdonnell. In 1688, the town, which had scarcely recovered from its former devastation, was assaulted by the Irish adherents of James II., and the inhabitants were compelled to abandon their houses, and seek refuge in the city of Derry. During the disturbances of 1798 it enjoyed comparative tranquillity, and it has since been gradually increasing in extent and importance.

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Magherafelt church built 1664 with later additions

near Magherafelt · town · Derry · 1664–1790

The parish church in Magherafelt is a handsome edifice built in 1664, enlarged with a north aisle in 1718, and ornamented with a tower and spire in 1790. It was later repaired with a grant from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.

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The LIVING is a rectory, in the diocese of Armagh, and in the patronage of the Lord Primate : the tithe rent-charge is £337. 10. The glebe-house was built in 1*87, at an expense of £.574. 18., of which £9'2. 6. were a gift, and the remainder a loan, from the late Board of First Fruits ; the present incumbent has much improved it, and his immediate predecessor repaired it at a cost of £440: the glebe comprises 403a. ^Ir. \7[i. statute measure, valued at £'270 per annum. The church, situated in the town, is a handsome edifice built in 1664, enlarged by the addition of a north aisle in 1718, and ornamented with a tower and spire in 1790; it has been repaired by a grant of £121 from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish is the head of a district, comprising also parts of the parishes of Woods- Chapel, Desertlyn, and Ballyscullion ; the chapel is at Aghagaskin, about a mile from the town. There are places of worship for Presbyterians in connexion with the General Assembly, and Wesleyan Methodists. A free school was founded here by Hugh Rainey, Esq., who, in 1710, erected a school-house, and bequeathed money to purchase an estate for its endowment ; the estate was afterwards sold under an act of parliament, subject to an annual payment of £175 Irish currency, with which the school is endowed. It is under the patronage and direction of the Lord Primate, and John Ash Reiny, Esq., who resides at the school ; 14 boys are clothed, boarded, and educated for three years, and afterwards placed out 295

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Magherafelt plundered in the 1641 war

near Magherafelt · town · Derry · 1641

During the war of 1641, Magherafelt was plundered by insurgents who destroyed the church, killed many inhabitants, and carried off wealthier residents for ransom. The town suffered materially from this assault.

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MAGHERAFELT, a market and post town, a parish, and the head of a union, in the barony of Loughinsho- LiN, county of Londonderry, and province of Ulster, 30 miles (S. E. byE.) from Londonderry, and 96 (N. N.W.) from Dublin, on the road from Armagh to Coleraine ; containing, with part of the post-town of Castle-Dawson, (which is separately described), 7649 inhabitants, of whom 1560 are in the town of Magherafelt. This place suffered materially in the war of 1641 ; the town was plundered by the insurgents, who destroyed the church, put many of the inhabitants to death, and carried off several of the more w ealthy with a view to obtain money for their ransom. In 1 688 the town was again plundered, but on the approach of the assailants, the inhabitants took refuge in the Carntogher mountains, and subsequently found an asylum in Derry ; on this occasion the church, having been appropriated by the enemy as a barrack, was preserved. The town, which is large and well built, consists of a spacious square, from which four principal streets diverge at the angles, and from these branch off several smaller streets in various directions ; the total number of houses is 255, most of which are of stone and roofed with slate. The linen manufacture is carried on very extensively by the Messrs. Walker, who employ more than 1000 persons inweaving at their own houses, and nearly 100 on the premises in preparing the yarn and warps ; the manufacture is rapidly increasing. In the excise arrangements the town is within the district of Coleraine. Branches of the Belfast and Northern Banks have been established. The principal market is on Thursday, and is abundantly supplied with all kinds of provisions ; great quantities of pork, butter, and flax, are exposed for sale. There are also very extensive markets on the second Thursday in every month, called
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Magherafelt workhouse completed 1841

near Magherafelt · town · Derry · 1841

A union workhouse at Magherafelt was completed in 1841 at a cost of £6600 on a six-acre site given at nominal rent by the Salters' Company. It was constructed to receive 900 paupers.

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as apprentices with a premium. The parochial schools are supported by the rector, the Marquess of Londonderry, and Sir Robert Bateson ; and a female workschool by the Marchioness of Londonderry and Lady Bateson, by whom the school-house was built. A new and' handsome parochial school-house has been built by subscription ; and at Castle-Dawson, also, a new schoolhouse has been erected : the late incumbent, the Rev. T. A. Vesey, contributed for these objects £100. A dispensary and a Ladies' Clothing Society have been established in the town. The union workhouse, on a site of six acres given at a nominal rent by the Salters' Company, was completed in 1841, at a cost of £6600, and is constructed to receive 900 paupers. There are several forts in the parish, but none entitled to particular notice.

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Magheragall church rebuilt 1830

Magheragall · townland · Antrim · 1830

The parish church of Magheragall was rebuilt in 1830 with a loan of £1000 from the Board of First Fruits. It is described as a neat edifice with a large tower.

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The living is a vicarage, in the diocese of Connor, and in the patronage of the Bishop ; the rectory is appropriate to the see of Down. The tithe rent-charge is £2'25, of which £150 are paid to the bishop, and £75 to the vicar, who also receives £46. 4. from Primate Boulter's augmentation fund : there is no glebe-house or glebe. The church was rebuilt in 1830, by a loan of £1000 from the Board of First Fruits ,; it is a neat edifice, with a large tower. There are places of won^hip for Presbyterians and Wesleyan Methodists. The parochial school-house was built in 1826, chiefly at the expense of the Marquess of Hertford. Remains of the old church, which was destroyed in the civil war, exist near Brook-Hill, and have been converted into a stable : many human bones have been turned up by the plough ; and silver and copper coins of the reigns of Elizabeth, James I., and Charles I., have been found on the estate of Mr. Watson, and are in his possession. In the plantations are two circular forts, in a perfect state, the smaller appearing to have been an outpost to

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Magheragall rendezvous before 1641 attack on Lisburn

Magheragall · townland · Antrim · 1641

During the 1641 war, Magheragall was the rendezvous of 8,000 insurgent forces under Sir Phelim O'Nial and Sir Con Magennis before their attack on Lisburn. After their defeat they returned to Brook Hill and burned it and the church to the ground.

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MAGHERAGALL, or M.\ragall, a parish, in the union of Lisuurn, barony of Upper Masseree.ne, county of Antrim, and province of Ulster, '2i miles (W. by N.) from Lisburn ; on the road from Hillsborough to Antrim, and close by the Lagan canal ; containing 3439 inhabitants. During the war of 1641, this place was the rendezvous of the insurgent forces, consisting of 8000 men, under Sir Phelim O'Xial and Sir Con Magennis, previous to their attack on Lisburn ; whence, after their defeat, they returned to Brook Hill, in this parish, then the seat of Sir G. Rawdon, which they burned to the ground, as well as the church ; slaughtering many of the inhabitants of Ballyclough and its vicinity. The parish comprises 6555i statute acres, principally in tillage ; the system of agriculture has been greatly improved. In the lower parts the land is generally good, and produces excellent crops ; but in the upper part it is inferior. It is stated that the first application of lime, as manure, in the county, took place here, in 1740, at Brook-Hill. There are about 50 acres of bog, but no waste land. Limestone for building and agricultural purposes is abundant, and very good ; basalt is also found. The weaving of linen and cotton is carried on for the Lisburn market, and for the manufacturers of Belfast. The principal seats are, Brook-Hill, the residence of the Watson family, in whose demesne a small river disappears, and, after passing under the hill, re-appears ; and Springfield.

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Magilligan monastery plundered (1203)

near Tamlaght-ard or Magilligan · parish · Derry · 1203

In 1203 the monastery at Tamlaghtard or Magilligan was plundered by Diarmit Hua Lochluin at the head of a party of foreigners. The plunderers were afterwards met by local chiefs and routed in a battle in which their leader was slain. On the dissolution of monasteries, the buildings and lands were granted to the see of Derry.

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TAMLAGHTARD, or Magilligan, a parish, in the union of Newtown-Limavady, barony of Kenaught, county of Londonderry, and province of Ulster, 4^ miles (N. E.) from Newtown-Limavady ; containing 3252 inhabitants. The former of these names, which signifies " the cemetery on the height," is derived from the situation of the ancient burial-ground, which is still used ; and the latter from a family of that name who were proprietors of a native freehold in it, until the land was forfeited to the Crown, after the war of 1641. In the year 584, St. Columbkill founded a monastery here, -which afterwards acquired great wealth and celebrity, and became so pre-eminent among the monastic foundations of this saint, that it obtained the title of the " Throne or shrine of St. Columba;" kings, princes, and prelates repaired hither to close their days in its recesses, and the remains of many others were brought hither for interment. The most remarkable of the latter were those of St. Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, which were raised by Colman, one of his successors, and buried here in a tomb of hewn stone that still exists near the eastern window of the old parish church ; near which is also a fine well, called Tubber-aspug- Aidan, " the Well of Bishop Aidan." The monastery was plundered in 1203, by Diarmit Hua Lochluin, at the head of a party of foreigners, who were afterwards met by the chiefs of the country, and routed in a battle in which their leader was slain. On the dissolution of monasteries, the buildings and lands of this establishment were granted to the see of Derry.

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Magilligan Point strand, seven miles of level sand

near Tamlaght-ard or Magilligan · parish · Derry

From Down Hill to Magilligan Point extends a strand one mile broad from mountain base to water's edge. The author notes it could accommodate a review of the entire army of Great Britain.

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The great natural divisions of the profitable lands are the rich and fertile vales of the Roe, the Faughan, the Foyle (with the liberties of Londonderry), and the Moyola i the shores of Lough Neagh ; the half valley of the Bann (with the liberties of Coleraine) ; and the seacoast, with the flats of Lough Foyle. The longest of the vales opening from the mountains is that of the Roe, environed by hills appropriated as sheep-walks, and in many places having midway up their declivities a sort of natural terrace, frequently two or three hundred yards in breadth. To the west is the nearly parallel vale of Fauglian, which, next to those of the Roe and the Moyola, displays (from Clondermot to the coast of Lough Foyle) one of the most delightful tracts in the county ; a considerable portion, however, is occupied by rough though valuable turbaries, while other parts are clothed with natural wood ; in the higher part the scenery is frequently romantic, and in other places is improved by round alluvial hills. The vale of the Foyle is highly improved, and comprises the western extremity of the county, in which stands the city of Londonderry. The vale of Moijola extends from the eastern side of the mountains of Ballynascreen, towards Lough Neagh, being bounded on the south by Slieve-Gallion. The borders of Lough Neagh form a low tract which presents a rich landscape, its surface being composed partly of gentle swells, and its fertility broken only by some extensive bogs. Around Ballinderry are considerable steeps, and at Spring Hill and over the town of Moneymore is a beautiful range of high land : beyond this, extends a low tract called " the Golden Vale of Ballydawley." Lough Neagh bounds the county for nearly six miles, when the Bann, issuing from it, immediately falls into Lough Beg, the Londonderry shore of which is five miles in extent. The half valley of the Baim is composed of bleak ridges or turamocks of basalt, with a few more favoured spots near the streams, but accompanied by a series of scattered bogs, bordering the course of the river. These sometimes comprise high and barren swells, with lakes and small bogs intervening. About Tubbermore, Fort- William, and Maghera, however, is a pleasing and more fertile tract; and the interior of the district bordering on the Bann is greatly enlivened by the woody scenery around Garvagh. The Sea-coast, formed by the Atlantic for 12 miles from Portrush to Magilligan Point, and thence for 16 miles by Lough Foyle, exhibits a succession of varied and interesting scenery. Commencing with Portrush it presents a number of creeks and inlets, of which the most remarkable is Port-Stewart, whence to the mouth of the Bann is a strand of great extent and beauty, succeeded by a range of cliffs rising boldly from the sea, on the summit of one of which are the mansion of Down Hill and the Mussenden Temple, built by the Earl of Bristol, Bishop of Derry. From Down Hill to Magilligan Point, a distance of 7 miles, is a strand extending a mile in breadth from the base of the mountains to the water's edge, and on which the whole army of Great Britain might be reviewed. Thence the coast turns nearly due south to the mouth of the Roe, presenting a dreary expanse in 256

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Magilligan rabbit-warren, one of the largest in Ireland

near Tamlaght-ard or Magilligan · parish · Derry · 1786–1837

The great rabbit-warren of Magilligan was one of the largest in Ireland, worth £1,500 per annum in 1786, with three to four thousand dozen skins sold annually to hatters. The price later fell due to cheaper manufacturing materials and the depredations of Norway rats.

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the inland towns. The widgeon, heron, curlew, and seagull also frequent these shores ; pigeons are so abundant as to cause much annoyance to the farmers. The parish is remarkable for one of the largest rabbitwarrens in Ireland. In 1"S6, it was worth £1.'jOO per annum : the number of skins about that time sold annually amounted to three or four thousand dozen ; they were purchased by the hatters. The price lately fell from 15s. to 3j. per dozen ; the present price is 10s. a dozen for rabbits in their skins, that is, the skins included, which sum is given to the farmers at their own doors, by purchasers from England. The discovery of cheaper materials for the manufacture occasioned the depression ; and a diminution in quantity has been caused, partly by the havoc committed on the rabbits by rats of the Norway breed, which have increased here to a most pernicious degree, not only as regards the warren, but in the corn-fields and about the haggards ; and partly by the increased culture of rye on the sandy lands, which, by the judicious exertions of the late proprietor, are gradually being converted from their unproductive state into arable land. The process adopted to produce this beneficial effect is, the covering of the surface with soil, mud, and shells, brought up in boats from the banks of Lough Foyle, near the mouth of the Roe. About 50 years since, foxes were so abundant that the parish vestry gave a reward of Is. fur every skin brought in ; they are now extirpated. The lart wolf known to exist in Ulster was started about a hundred years since upon Benyevenagh, and hunted into the woods near Dungiven, where it was killed.

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Maguire chief inauguration on Cuilcagh mountain

Cuilcagh · townland · Cavan

Cuilcagh mountain is intimately associated with the legendary history of the district. The Maguires anciently invested their chiefs with supreme command over the adjacent country of Fermanagh on its summit, where a fine spring of excellent water is also found.

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and artificial caves ; on the neighbouring townlands of Lurgan and Coolagh are strong indications of coal. A few linens are manufactured in the vicinity, besides other articles of clothing for the inhabitants. In connexion with Ballyconnell is a receiving-house for letters ; and fairs are held annually on Feb. 2nd, March 30th, May 18th, June 29th, July 27th, Aug. 18th, Sept. 3rd and 29th, Oct. 26th, and Dec. 1st and 29th. A chief constabulary police station has been established ; and pettysessions are held on alternate Wednesdays. On the summit of the mountain of Cuilcagh, is a fine spring of excellent water : on this mountain, which is intimately associated with much of the legendary history of the district, the Maguires anciently invested their chiefs with supreme command over the adjacent country of Fermanagh.
SWATTERAGH, a village, in the parish of Magh- ERA, union of Magherafelt, barony of Loughinsho- LiN, county of Londonderry, and province of Ulster, 3i miles (N.) from Maghera, on the road to Coleraine, and on the river Clady ; containing 238 inhabitants ; and comprising about 50 houses, which, with the exception of one, are small and indifferently built. Here is a corn-mill, the water from which, after passing under the bridge, divides, and, making a curious circuit, forms an extensive island. The country around is barren and badly cultivated, being esteemed the worst part of the Mercers' Company's estate ; but a change may be expected, as the leases have lately fallen into their own hands, and improvements are already going forward. In the village is a meetinghouse for Presbyterians in connexion with the General Assembly ; also a large and handsome school-house, supported by the Mercers' Company.

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Maguiresbridge market town on Maguire's river

near Maguiresbridge · village · Fermanagh

Maguiresbridge is a market town in Fermanagh situated on Maguire's river, crossed by a bridge giving the town its name. It consists of one street with 152 houses and has a constabulary police station, dispensary, and places of worship for Presbyterians and Methodists.

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MAGUIRE'S-BRIDGE, a market-town and parish, in the union of Lisnaskea, barony of Magherastephana, county of Fermanagh, and province of Ulster, 2^ miles (N. W.) from Lisnaskea, on the road to Fintona ; containing 685 inhabitants. It is situated on Maguire's river, here crossed by a bridge which gives name to the town ; and consists of one street comprising 152 houses. There is a receiving-house for letters in coune.\ion with Lisnaskea. The market is on Wednesday ; and fairs are held on the first Wednesday in each month, and on Jan. 17th, the third Wednesday in May, July 5th, and Oct. 2nd. It is a station of the constabulary police. The seats in the vicinity are, Drumgoon, Abbey Lodge, Snow Hill, and Curragh. The living is a district curacy, in the diocese of Clogher, and in the patronage of the Incumbent of Aghalurcher, out of which parish it was formed. The church, or chapel of ease to Aghalurcher, was built in 1841. by private subscription, aided by the Church Building Society of Fermanagh. There are places of worship for Presbyterians and Methodists. The Roman Catholic chapel is 298
a large building, erected in 1822 at an expense of £800 j it is lighted with pointed windows, and the altar embellished with a painting. Attached to the chapel is a school; and there is a dispensary in the town.

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Maig river navigable to Adare

Adare · townland · Limerick

The River Maig (or Mague), a branch of the Shannon, was navigable as far as the parish of Adare. This made Adare a reachable inland point via the Shannon river system.

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The manufactures and commerce, except an inconsiderable supply of coarse frieze, coarse linen, and flannel for domestic use, and a manufacture of linen and cotton checks at Glin, centre in the city of Limerick, under the head of which they are described. There are bleach-greens, principally for home sale, at Newcastle, Castle-Connell, and Lingland ; and paper-mills at Ballygooley, Anacotty, and Rossbryn, the two latter in the ancient liberties of the city ; also very extensive flour-mills at Askeaton, Cahirass, Rathkeale, Croom, Corbally, Kilmallock, and Sunville, whence great quantities of flour are shipped for London, Liverpool, and the Clyde. The exports are butter, grain, flour, and salted provisions ; the whole of which are either shipped at Limerick, or sent to Dublin by the canal, but the great outlet is by the Shannon. This noble river, of which some account is given under the head of the county of Cavan, forms the northern boundary of the county. Below the pool of Limerick it expands into a wide estuary, and after a course of about 1/ miles, mingles its waters with those of the Fergus, forming an arm of the sea several miles wide, interspersed with islands of very various character, and discharging itself into the Atlantic between Loop Head and Kerry Head, about 60 miles from Limerick. All the rivers of the interior are branches of the Shannon ; they are the Maig or Mague, the Commogue, the Daun or Morning Star, the Deel, and the ' Mulcairne. The Deel is navigable to Askeaton, and the Maig to the parish of Adare. On the south-west the county is bounded for some distance by the Feale river, flowing by Abbeyfeale ; and on the south-east for about three miles by the Funchcon. Except the short canal above Limerick, made in 17.59, to facilitate the navigation of the Shannon, there is no artificial navigation within the county.

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Major Swan, captor of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, a Newmarket native

Newmarket · town · Cork · 1798

Major Swan, who assisted in arresting Lord Edward Fitzgerald in 1798, was a native of Newmarket, Cork. This connects the town to a pivotal moment in the 1798 rebellion.

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The parish church, a structure of hewn limestone, with a lofty tower and spire, is situated in the town ; in which likewise is the Roman Catholic chapel, a spacious edifice, erected on a site given by the late Richard Aidworth, Esq., who contributed £75 towards its erection, to which also the Earl of Cork, the late Lord Lisle, and John Duggan, Esq., liberally subscribed : the altar, which is a copy of that of the ancient abbey of Quin, is much admired. Richard Aldworth, Esq., bequeathed £50; Michael Creagh, Esq., £100; W. Philpot, Esq., £40 ; the late Richard Aldworth, grandson of the former, £100 ; and St. Leger Aldworth, Esq., £100; for the poor of Newmarket, among whom the interest is annually divided. St. Leger Aldworth, Esq., also bequeathed £1000, contingent on the death of three annuitants, to be appropriated, by the representative of the Ahhvorth family, to the establishment of some manufacture in the town : part of this sum has been appropriated to the erection of a market-house. There are a fever hospital, containing four wards and 20 beds ; and a dispensary. The celebrated John Philpot Curran was a native of this town : during his residence at the Priory, it was the favourite resort of many distinguished literary and political characters, who used to meet there under the auspices of Lord Avonmore, also a native of the place ; they held their meetings annually in the grouse-shooting season, and, from their conviviality at the Priory, obtained the appellation of " Monks of the Screw." Major Swan, who assisted in arresting Lord Edward Fitzgerald, in 1798, was a native of the town.
NEWMARKET, a village, partly in the parish of Knocktopher, and partly in that of Aughaviller, union of Callan, barony of Knocktopher, county of Kilkenny, and province of Leinster, 2 miles (S. W.) from Knocktopher, on the road to Carrick-on-Suir ; containing about 110 inhabitants. It comprises 20 houses, and contains one of the two Roman Catholic

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Mall-house of Youghal built 1779 on reclaimed slab

Youghal · town · Cork · 1779

The Mall-house, a handsome structure built by the corporation in 1779 on a site reclaimed from the slab, housed court-rooms, an assembly-room, a reading-room, and magistrates' offices, with an adjoining promenade.

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trade in the town ; but they exercised no political functions. The recorder was elected for life at a special meeting of the corporate body, called a court of election. The court of quarter-sessions, held by the mayor, bailiffs, and recorder, had jurisdiction in all cases, but confined its proceedings to larcenies and misdemeanours punishable by fine and imprisonment : the court of pleas or record, held before the mayor and bailiffs, or one of them, assisted in special cases by the recorder, took cognizance of pleas to any amount. The town is a constabulary station in the Midleton district, and the police are under the control of the resident justices of the peace for the county, who, in consequence of the extinction of the corporation, hold petty-sessions weekly on Thursday. The property of the late corporation is now vested in twenty-one Town Commissioners chosen under the Lighting and Cleansing act 9th George IV., cap. S'i. It consists of lands and tenements, yielding about £900 per annum ; of tolls and customs, producing an uncertain amount ; and of an annuity from the Commissioners of the Blackwater Bridge, being the interest on £8500, the purchase money of the ferry. Quartersessions are now held at Youghal (mce a year, before the assistant barrister for the East riding of the county of Cork ; debts amounting to £20 are recoverable by process in this court, and all offences not capital are cognizable in it ; it is also a court of registration. The Mall-house, in which the courts are held and the public business transacted, is a handsome structure, built by the corporation in 1779, on a site reclaimed from the slab ; it contains, besides the court-rooms, an assemblyroom, a reading-room, and the magistrates' offices : adjoining it is an agreeable promenade. A lofty square building of four stones, called the Clock-Gate, from its being surmounted by a lantern and cupola containing the town clock, was until recently used as the borough gaol ; but, being defective in several of the accommodations essential to the health of the prisoners, it has been condemned, and a new spacious bridewell is now in course of erection.

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Mallow Castle assaulted by Earl of Castlehaven, 1645

Mallow · town · Cork · 1645–1660

The castle of Mallow was assaulted and taken by the Earl of Castlehaven in 1645 and was nearly reduced to ruins. Its strategic situation commanding the chief pass of the Blackwater made it considered important again in 1660 when France threatened invasion, though a grand jury presentment for its repair could not proceed under existing law.

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The castle of Mallow was assaulted and taken by the Earl of Castiehaven, in 1645, and was nearly reduced to ruins. When the kingdom was threatened with invasion by France, in 1660, it was, from its advantageous situation, commanding the chief pass of the Blackwater, considered to be of such importance, that a presentment for its repair svas made by the grand jury of the county ; but the proposal could not be entertained, as the law allowed presentments only for bridges, causeways, and roads. After the battle of the Boyne, Major George S'Gravenmore, having advanced from Tippcrary with 1 100 horse and two regiments of Danish foot, sent Colonel Doness, cm the 13th of Sept., 16S9, to burn the bridge of Mallow, and to survey the castle ; the Colonel, on his return, reported that there were 100 Protestant families in the greatest alarm and danger from M'^Donough, one of James the Second's governors of counties, who was assembling forces for the purpose of plundering and burning the town. On this intelligence, S'Gravenmore sent 100 horse and 50 dragoons for their protection ; and JPDonoiigh, on his approach to the town with nearly 4000 men, was suddenly attacked in the great meadow near the bridge, by the Danish horse, routed, and pursued with great slaughter on both sides of the river. The loss of the Irish, on this occasion, is stated at 500 killed, while on the side of their opponents neither a single man nor a horse was wounded. S'Gravenmore subsequently made ^lallow his headquarters, previously to the siege of Cork.

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Mallow Castle Rebuilt in Elizabethan Style

Mallow · town · Cork · 1837

Mallow Castle is being rebuilt in the Elizabethan style within an extensive and beautifully wooded demesne on the banks of the Blackwater. The demesne was praised by Arthur Young as one of the finest of its kind in the kingdom.

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superior quality, which are worked to a considerable extent for supplying the neighbourhood with lime. Within a circuit of 5 miles from the town are not less than fifty gentlemen's seats. Mullnw Castle is at present being rebuilt in a style more appropriate to the extensive and beautiful demesne in which it is situated : the prevailing character of the building is the Elizabethan ; several of the offices are finished, and the whole, when completed, will be a spacious and elegant mansion. The castle grounds are richly wooded, and laid out with great taste ; the walks are shaded by avenues of stately trees, which intersect the demesne ; and though in a retired situation, the grounds afford some pleasing scenery, especially an opening which displays a picturesque cottage, and a fine sylvan view on the banks of the Blackwater. This demesne has been described by Arthur Young as one of the best/trmfcs ornces in the kingdom. The other seats in the immediate vicinity are. Bally Ellis, formerly the residence of Lord Ennismore ; Beareforest, lately the residence of R. De la Cour, Esq. ; Dromore ; Rockforest, belonging to the representatives of the late Sir James L. Cotter, Bart. ; Quartertown ; Longueville, the seat of the Longfield family ; Waterloo ; Castle Kevin ; Carrig ; Annabella ; and Firville.

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Mallow charter of incorporation from James I

Mallow · town · Cork · 1612

Mallow received its first charter of incorporation from James I in 1612, establishing a corporation of a provost, twelve burgesses and a commonalty with powers to hold courts, make bye-laws and return two members to parliament. A new charter by James II was only briefly acted upon before the original was revived.

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The town received its first charter of incorporation from James I. in 1612 ; and though a new charter was granted by James II., it was acted on during only a very short period, and the original charter was revived. By that charter the corporation consisted of a provost, twelve burgesses, and a commonalty : the provost was chosen from the burgesses at Midsummer, and sworn into office at Michaelmas ; and vacancies in their body, as they occurred, were filled from the commonalty by a majority of the burgesses, by whom also the freemen were admitted by favour. Vacancies in the oflice of provost \yere to be filled within 15 days, and in that of the burgesses in 7 days. The provost was clerk-of-themarket, and the corporation had power to make byelaws, to have a mercatory guild, and a common seal ; to appoint two serjeants-at-mace and other officers ; and to hold a court of record every Friday, for the determination of pleas to the amount of five marks. Probably from the peremptory necessity of filling up vacancies within so short a period, the corporation soon fell into disuse ; and it has now ceased to exist. The charter also conferred the privilege of returning two members to the Irish parliament, who for a long time previous to the Union were, after the extinction of the charter, elected by the freeholders of the manor, by whom, also, the member returned to the Imperial parliament after the Union was elected till the 2nd of William IV. ; till which period, also, the freeholders of the manor had a vote both for the town and for the county. The act of the 2nd of William IV., cap. 88, extended the right of election to the £10 householders ; the right of the 40*. freeholders not occupying houses of that value, to expire with their lives. The number of registered electors in 1841 was 336, of whom IS were £50, 16 £20, 3 £10, and 44 40s., freeholders ; 1 £50, 4 £20, and 245 £10, leaseholders ; and 1 £20 rent-charger. A new boundary for electoral purposes was in 1832 drawn round the town, including the village of Ballydaheen, and comprising an area of 350 statute acres ; the seneschal of the manor is the returning officer. The manor extends over that part of the parish of Mallow lying north of the Blackwater (except a small portion in the barony of Duhallow), and over part of the parish of Mourne Abbey, on the south side of the river, comprising the townlands of Quartertown and Gortnacraggy ; the seneschal holds a court baron every third Wednesday, for the recovery of debts under 40s., and a court leet twice in the year, for the regulation of the markets and the appointment of bailiffs. Quarter-sessions for the East Riding of the county are held in April, and pettysessions are held every Tuesday by the county magistrates. A new court-house and bridewell have been erected ; the former a handsome building of hewn limestone, fronting the market-place, and ornamented with broad pilasters supporting a cornice and pediment ; the latter a commodious and well-arranged building, at the rear of the court-house. A constabulary police force is stationed iu the town.

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Mallow electoral boundary includes Ballydaheen

Ballydaheen · street · Cork · 1832

A new electoral boundary drawn in 1832 around Mallow included the village of Ballydaheen, comprising an area of 350 statute acres. The manor extended over the parish north of the Blackwater and part of Mourne Abbey parish, including the townlands of Quartertown and Gortnacraggy.

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The town received its first charter of incorporation from James I. in 1612 ; and though a new charter was granted by James II., it was acted on during only a very short period, and the original charter was revived. By that charter the corporation consisted of a provost, twelve burgesses, and a commonalty : the provost was chosen from the burgesses at Midsummer, and sworn into office at Michaelmas ; and vacancies in their body, as they occurred, were filled from the commonalty by a majority of the burgesses, by whom also the freemen were admitted by favour. Vacancies in the oflice of provost \yere to be filled within 15 days, and in that of the burgesses in 7 days. The provost was clerk-of-themarket, and the corporation had power to make byelaws, to have a mercatory guild, and a common seal ; to appoint two serjeants-at-mace and other officers ; and to hold a court of record every Friday, for the determination of pleas to the amount of five marks. Probably from the peremptory necessity of filling up vacancies within so short a period, the corporation soon fell into disuse ; and it has now ceased to exist. The charter also conferred the privilege of returning two members to the Irish parliament, who for a long time previous to the Union were, after the extinction of the charter, elected by the freeholders of the manor, by whom, also, the member returned to the Imperial parliament after the Union was elected till the 2nd of William IV. ; till which period, also, the freeholders of the manor had a vote both for the town and for the county. The act of the 2nd of William IV., cap. 88, extended the right of election to the £10 householders ; the right of the 40*. freeholders not occupying houses of that value, to expire with their lives. The number of registered electors in 1841 was 336, of whom IS were £50, 16 £20, 3 £10, and 44 40s., freeholders ; 1 £50, 4 £20, and 245 £10, leaseholders ; and 1 £20 rent-charger. A new boundary for electoral purposes was in 1832 drawn round the town, including the village of Ballydaheen, and comprising an area of 350 statute acres ; the seneschal of the manor is the returning officer. The manor extends over that part of the parish of Mallow lying north of the Blackwater (except a small portion in the barony of Duhallow), and over part of the parish of Mourne Abbey, on the south side of the river, comprising the townlands of Quartertown and Gortnacraggy ; the seneschal holds a court baron every third Wednesday, for the recovery of debts under 40s., and a court leet twice in the year, for the regulation of the markets and the appointment of bailiffs. Quarter-sessions for the East Riding of the county are held in April, and pettysessions are held every Tuesday by the county magistrates. A new court-house and bridewell have been erected ; the former a handsome building of hewn limestone, fronting the market-place, and ornamented with broad pilasters supporting a cornice and pediment ; the latter a commodious and well-arranged building, at the rear of the court-house. A constabulary police force is stationed iu the town.

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Mallow manufactures and river Clydagh flour-mills

Mallow · town · Cork · 1837

Mallow carried on extensive trade with surrounding districts and hosted soap and candle works, tanyards, a brewery, lime and salt works, and blanket and flannel manufactories. Flour-mills operated by Brady and by Molloy & Co. on the river Clydagh each produced about 10,000 barrels annually.

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The inhabitants carry on an extensive and lucrative TRADE with the opulent and populous districts in the neighbourhood, importing most of their articles of general consumption direct from England. In the town and its immediate vicinity are three soap and candle manufactories ; three tanyards ; three flourmills, of which those belonging to Messrs. W. and K. Brady and Messrs. Molloy and Co. are worked by the river Clydagh, and produce each about 10,000 barrels annually ; the extensive brewery and malting establishment of Owen Madden, Esq. ; two lime and salt works ; and a small manufactory of blankets and flannel, with a dyeing and pressing house. The projected railway from Dublin to Cork will pass close to the town. About 50 years since, 3^ miles of a line of canal, intended to connect the Duhallow collieries with the sea, were cut and may still be traced adjoining the road to Kanturk, thence called the " Navigation road." In the excise arrangements the town gives name to, and is the head of, a district comprising the towns of Charleville, Fermoy, Kanturk, Mallow, Mitchelstown, Midleton, Rathcormac, and Youghal, in the county of Cork ; and Clogheen, in the county of Tipperary. A branch of the Provincial Bank has been established, and, more recently, a branch of the National Bank. The principal market is on Tuesday, when large quantities of corn are bought by agents for the Cork merchants ; there is a second market on Friday ; and butter, celebrated for the sweetness of its flavour, and eggs, are brought for sale daily. Fairs are held on the Tst of January, the day before Shrove-Tuesday, May 11th, July ■25th, and Oct. 28th, for general farming-stock ; the January fair is chiefly for pigs, of which more than 2000 were sold in a recent year. The market-place was recently erected, at the sole expense of Sir Jephson Norreys : it occupies 302
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Mallow market-place built by Sir Jephson Norreys

Mallow · town · Cork · 1837

Sir Jephson Norreys erected the market-place at his own expense, occupying an area 75 yards long and 50 yards wide, containing markets for butchers' meat, pigs, sheep, potatoes and general provisions. A new court-house of hewn limestone and a bridewell were also built facing the market-place.

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The inhabitants carry on an extensive and lucrative TRADE with the opulent and populous districts in the neighbourhood, importing most of their articles of general consumption direct from England. In the town and its immediate vicinity are three soap and candle manufactories ; three tanyards ; three flourmills, of which those belonging to Messrs. W. and K. Brady and Messrs. Molloy and Co. are worked by the river Clydagh, and produce each about 10,000 barrels annually ; the extensive brewery and malting establishment of Owen Madden, Esq. ; two lime and salt works ; and a small manufactory of blankets and flannel, with a dyeing and pressing house. The projected railway from Dublin to Cork will pass close to the town. About 50 years since, 3^ miles of a line of canal, intended to connect the Duhallow collieries with the sea, were cut and may still be traced adjoining the road to Kanturk, thence called the " Navigation road." In the excise arrangements the town gives name to, and is the head of, a district comprising the towns of Charleville, Fermoy, Kanturk, Mallow, Mitchelstown, Midleton, Rathcormac, and Youghal, in the county of Cork ; and Clogheen, in the county of Tipperary. A branch of the Provincial Bank has been established, and, more recently, a branch of the National Bank. The principal market is on Tuesday, when large quantities of corn are bought by agents for the Cork merchants ; there is a second market on Friday ; and butter, celebrated for the sweetness of its flavour, and eggs, are brought for sale daily. Fairs are held on the Tst of January, the day before Shrove-Tuesday, May 11th, July ■25th, and Oct. 28th, for general farming-stock ; the January fair is chiefly for pigs, of which more than 2000 were sold in a recent year. The market-place was recently erected, at the sole expense of Sir Jephson Norreys : it occupies 302
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Mallow Spa house built 1828 by C. D. Jephson

Mallow · town · Cork · 1828

The spa house at Mallow was built in 1828 by C. D. Jephson, lord of the manor and principal proprietor of the town, in the old English style of rural architecture. It contained a pump-room, medical consultation apartment, reading-room, and baths fitted up for hot and cold salt-water, vapour, and medicated baths.

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The MiNEiiAL WATERS, in their properties, resemble those of Clifton, but are much softer ; one of the tepid springs was at a very early period in repute as a holy well, dedicated to St. Peter, but they were all neglected for medicinal use till the earlier part of the last century. The principal spring is on the north-eastern side of the town, where it rises perpendicularly in a powerful stream, from the base of a limestone hill that shelters it on the east. There is another spring called the Lady's well, also warm, and of the same quality, though not covered in or used. The water of the spa has a mean temperature of 70^ of Fahrenheit, rising in summer to 7'2° and falling in winter to 6&° ; it is considered a powerful restorative to debilitated constitutions, and peculiarly efficacious in scrofulous and consumptive cases, for which the spa is much frequented by persons of fashion from distant parts of the country, being the only water of the kind known in Ireland. The spa house was built in 1828, by C. D. Jephson, Esq., now Sir C. D. Jephson Xorreys, Bart., M.P., the present lord of the manor, and principal proprietor of the town : it is in the old English style of rural architecture, and contains a small pump-room, an apartment for medical
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Mallow tepid mineral springs and St. Peter's holy well

Mallow · town · Cork

Mallow's tepid mineral waters, resembling those of Clifton, were at an early period reputed as a holy well dedicated to St. Peter but were neglected for medicinal use until the earlier part of the last century. Another warm spring called the Lady's well, of the same quality, existed but was not covered in or used.

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The MiNEiiAL WATERS, in their properties, resemble those of Clifton, but are much softer ; one of the tepid springs was at a very early period in repute as a holy well, dedicated to St. Peter, but they were all neglected for medicinal use till the earlier part of the last century. The principal spring is on the north-eastern side of the town, where it rises perpendicularly in a powerful stream, from the base of a limestone hill that shelters it on the east. There is another spring called the Lady's well, also warm, and of the same quality, though not covered in or used. The water of the spa has a mean temperature of 70^ of Fahrenheit, rising in summer to 7'2° and falling in winter to 6&° ; it is considered a powerful restorative to debilitated constitutions, and peculiarly efficacious in scrofulous and consumptive cases, for which the spa is much frequented by persons of fashion from distant parts of the country, being the only water of the kind known in Ireland. The spa house was built in 1828, by C. D. Jephson, Esq., now Sir C. D. Jephson Xorreys, Bart., M.P., the present lord of the manor, and principal proprietor of the town : it is in the old English style of rural architecture, and contains a small pump-room, an apartment for medical
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Manor Chichester and Pomeroy Forest

near Pomeroy · townland · Tyrone · 1641–1770

Pomeroy was granted by James I to Sir Arthur Chichester and created as Manor Chichester. It was an extensive forest with oaks measuring 29 feet in circumference; after being stripped of timber in 1641, the Rev. James Lowry began managing the demesne in 1770, planting fine timber and bequeathing a sum for the mansion.

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POMEROY, a parish, in the union of Cookstown, barony of Dungannon, county of Tyrone, and province of Ulster, 7^ miles (N. W.) from Dungannon, on the road to Omagh ; containing 8547 inhabitants, of whom 491 are in the town. The district was granted by James I. to Sir Arthur Chichester, then lord-deputy, and soon after was created a manor under the name of Manor Chichester. It was then altogether an extensive forest, some of the oaks of which, when cut down seve-
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Manor court of Greencastle and Morne at Kilkeel

near Kilkeel · town · Down

The manor of Greencastle and Morne held courts by a seneschal appointed by the Earl of Kilmorey, with jurisdiction over the entire barony of Morne. Pleas up to £10 could be determined by attachment or civil bill.

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manor of Greencastle and Morne, by a seneschal appointed by the Earl of Kilmorey : its jurisdiction extends over the whole of the barony of Morae, which is co-extensive with this parish and is the property of his lordship, and pleas to the amount of £10 are determined either by attachment or civil bill. The principal seats are, Morne Park, the splendid residence of the earl; and Shannon Grove.
The living is a rectory, in the diocese of Down, united in 1S09, by charter of James I., to the rectories of Kilcoo and Kilraegan and the chapelry of Tamlaght (a small townland in Kilkeel), together forming the union of Kilkeel and the corps of the treasurership of the cathedral of Down, in the alternate patronage of the Marquess of Anglesey and the Earl of Kilmorey. The tithe rent-charge of the parish is £600, and of the entire benefice £1'200. The church was rebuilt in 1815, at a cost exceeding £5000, raised partly by parochial assessment, and donations from the landed proprietors, and partly by a loan of £21 60 from the Board of First Fruits. The glebe-house is situated on a glebe of 30 acres, valued at £3*. 10. per annum, but subject to a rent of £19. 7- 9-, payable to the Earl of Kilmorey. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish forms two districts, called Upper and Lower Jlorne ; the former containing a chapel at Ballymaguagh ; the latter, one at Glassdrummond and one at Ballymartin. There are two Presbyterian meeting-houses in connexion with the General Assembly ; also meeting-houses for Wesleyan Methodists, Baptists, and Moravians. Of the various schools, Needham Thompson, Esq., built the school at Mullartown ; and that for girls, at Ballinahatton, was built by the Rev. J. F. Close. Here is a dispensary. The union workhouse, on a site of 7| acres purchased for £482, but subject to a rent of £1. 13. 5., was completed in 1841, at an expense of £4050, and is constructed to contain 300 paupers.

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Manor-Hamilton Castle of Sir Frederick Hamilton

Manorhamilton · town · Leitrim

Manor-Hamilton Castle was erected in the reign of Elizabeth by Sir Frederick Hamilton, from whom the town derives its name. It was the largest, strongest, and most handsome castle in County Leitrim, measuring 105 feet long, 90 feet broad, and about 40 feet high, surrounded by a bastioned wall.

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MANOR-HAMILTON, a market and post town, and the head of a union, partly in the parish of Killasnett, barony of Rossclogher, but chiefly in that of Clonclare, barony of Dromahaire, county of Leitrim, and province of Connaught, 22 miles (X.) from Carrick on-Shannon, and 102;^ (N. \V.) from Dublin, on the road from Enniskillen to Sligo ; containing 1507 inhabitants. The manor was granted to Sir Frederick Hamilton in the I6th of Charles I. with extensive privileges, including courts leet and baron, and a court of record every three weeks, power to appoint a seneschal to hold pleas of all debts, with view of frankpledge, to have waifs and strays and privilege of free warren, and to determine causes and contracts to the amount of £1000. The castle, situated on a gentle eminence near the town, was by far the largest, strongest, and most handsome in the county. It was erected in the reign of Elizabeth by Sir Frederick Hamilton (from whom the place derives its foundation and name), and is 105 feet in length, 90 in breadth, and about 40 feet high, each of the stories being beautifully quoined and corniced with hesvn stone ; it is surrounded by a strong wall defended by four bastions, one at each corner, and the stone of which it is built has a singularly glittering appearance, from the micaceous particles it contains. The adjacent land is remarkably fertile ; the picturesque scenery affords interesting rides and views. The town, forming one long street, consists of 253 houses : the Earl of Leitrim, who is proprietor of it, has built a spacious and handsome market -house in the centre, having a large square at the back with ranges of slated buildings for provisions. There is a sessions-house, in which sessions are held quarterly, and petty-sessions on alternate Wednesdays : attached to it is a bridewell. The market is on Thursday, and there are fairs on May 8th, July 1st, Oct. 7th, and the 12th of every other month ; they are chiefly for cattle, and rank among the most important in the county. Here is a constabulary police station. The chief seats are Skreeny, Rockwood, Hollymount, Glenboy, Glenade House, and Larkfield. The church here is a neat building with a handsome spire, erected about 50 years since ; there are a Roman Catholic chapel, and places

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The stories, best first

Lough Talt: mountain lake with gull-covered islands

Louth Hall castellated mansion at Tallanstown

Louth parish church erected and enlarged

Louth post-town and parish

Lower Lake Killarney: limestone islands with copper and lead veins

Lucan granted to de Peche family after Norman settlement

Lucan spa and the Boiling Spring

Lunatic Asylum for three counties north of Derry

Lung river subterranean passage to Lough Gara

Lurganboy village and Benbo mountain

Lurgan House, seat of Baron Lurgan

Lusk abbey plundered and repeatedly burned

Lusk church built on ancient abbey site

Lusk's former maritime importance documented in 1175

Lyons Castle and ancient town destroyed in 1641

Lyons rath forming county boundary of Kildare and Dublin

Lyons RC chapel and Pope Pius VII gifts (1810)

Mac Dermot's Castle on Castle Island, Lough Key

Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountains

Mac Grath monument in Lismore Cathedral, 1548

Mac Mahon and De Courcy in Monaghan

Mac Mahon submits to Lancaster in Monaghan

Mac Murrough fortified near Ferns against Roderic's army

Macroom bridges over the Sullane

Macroom Castle: ancient castle converted to modern mansion

Macroom Castle besieged by Jacobite troops, 1691

Macroom Castle built by Carews in reign of John

Macroom Castle burned by Bishop of Ross, 1650

Macroom Castle taken by Sir Charles Wilmot, 1602

Macroom name from 'crooked oak'

Magennises castle remains at Rathfriland

Magh-Breagh and the Great House at Tara

Maghea Island castle ruins, Knox family summer residence

Maghera burned by insurgents under Macdonnell in 1641

Maghera burned in 1641 rebellion

Maghera cathedral see transferred from Ardsrath in 597

Magherafelt church built 1664 with later additions

Magherafelt plundered in the 1641 war

Magherafelt workhouse completed 1841

Magheragall church rebuilt 1830

Magheragall rendezvous before 1641 attack on Lisburn

Magilligan monastery plundered (1203)

Magilligan Point strand, seven miles of level sand

Magilligan rabbit-warren, one of the largest in Ireland

Maguire chief inauguration on Cuilcagh mountain

Maguiresbridge market town on Maguire's river

Maig river navigable to Adare

Major Swan, captor of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, a Newmarket native

Mall-house of Youghal built 1779 on reclaimed slab

Mallow Castle assaulted by Earl of Castlehaven, 1645

Mallow Castle Rebuilt in Elizabethan Style

Mallow charter of incorporation from James I

Mallow electoral boundary includes Ballydaheen

Mallow manufactures and river Clydagh flour-mills

Mallow market-place built by Sir Jephson Norreys

Mallow Spa house built 1828 by C. D. Jephson

Mallow tepid mineral springs and St. Peter's holy well

Manor Chichester and Pomeroy Forest

Manor court of Greencastle and Morne at Kilkeel

Manor-Hamilton Castle of Sir Frederick Hamilton