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)

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1. Verner's Bridge over the Blackwater at Killyman

   near Killyman · parish · Tyrone

   Verner's Bridge is a handsome structure of one arch crossing the river Blackwater at Killyman, with causeways on each side frequently overflowed leaving only the central arch visible. A receiving-house for letters under Moy is situated there.

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   KILLYMAN, a parish, in the union of Arm.^gh, partly in the barony of O'Nf.illand West, county of Armagh, but chiefly in that of Df ngannon, county of Tyrone, and province of Ulster, 2 miles (N.) from Moy ; on the river Blackwater, and the road from Belfast to Dungannon ; containing 6220 inhabitants. It comprises 10,559^ statute acres, of which 3154f are in Armagh, and 7404| in Tyrone. The land is exceedingly fertile, and the system of agriculture improved ; there is abundance of bog, and on the lands of Dungorman a quarry of red sandstone, which is chiefly used for building and for flags. The river for nearly two miles forms a boundary here between the counties, and, after separating those parts of the parish which are in opposite baronies, falls into Lough Neagh ; it is crossed by Verner's bridge, a handsome structure of one arch, with others on each side forming a continued causeway, which is frequently overflowed, leaving only the central arch visible above the river. The surface of the pari.^h is marked by numerous elevations, the highest of which are Drumina, Roan hill, and Lowertown, the valleys between which are good meadow land. There are extensive meadows along the banks of the Blackwater and the Roan ; and at Bernagh is an extensive wood of fullgrown oaks, which, with the plantations of Roan hill and the other woods and plantations in the parish, has a very fine effect. Limestone, freestone, basalt, quartz, clay, and clay-slate are found in abundance ; there are also indications of coal. In the sandstone near Roan hill are interesting specimens of fossil fish entirely perfect, with the fins minutely distinct. The gentlcmens seats are, Bernagh, a handsome mansion on the great line of road : Church Hill, the seat of Colonel Vcrner. M.P., who was created a baronet June 27, K"-46, a spacious and elegant residence, situated in an extensive and improved demesne, and commanding a fine view of

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2. Vestiges of ancient castle at Ballyartella

   Ballyartella · townland · Tipperary

   At Ballyartella, in the parish of Monsea, County Tipperary, there remain some vestiges of the ancient castle of that name. The parish lies near the Shannon and the road to Dromineer.

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   MONSEA, or JIountsea, a parish, in the barony of Lower Ormond, county of Tipperary, and province of MrNSTER, ^ miles (N. W.) from Nenagh ; on the road to Dromineer, and near the river Shannon ; containing 1744 inhabitants. It comprises about 6483 statute acres, chiefly in tillage ; the land is in general good, limestone abounds, and the state of agriculture is much improved. There is a small portion of wet or bottom land. Great facility for the transport of agriculture and other produce is afforded by the steam-boats of the Inland Navigation Company, one of whose stations is in the adjoining parish of Dromineer. The seats are, Richmond, situated in a handsome and wellplanted demesne ; Tullaghmore ; and Rockfort. The parish is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Killaloe, each forming a distinct benefice, and both in the gift of the Bishop : of the tithe rent-charge, amounting to £311. 11., two-thirds are payable to the rector, and the remainder to the vicar. There is a glebe comprising 8«. Ir. ; also a glebe-house, erected in 1813, by aid of a gift of £400, and a loan of £308, from the late Board of First Fruits. The church is a plain structure with a tower, built in 1799 by aid of a gift of £500, and repaired in 1818 by a loan of £50 from the same Board. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish is the head of a district, comprising also the parishes of Killodiernan, Dromineer, Knigh, and Cloghprior, and containing two chapels : that of Monsea is a handsome modern building, situated at Carrick ; the other is in Killodiernan. At Ballyartella are some vestiges of the ancient castle of that name.

   MONTIAGHS.— See Moyntaghs.

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3. Viaduct over the Glendun connecting Layde and Culfeightrin

   near Glendun · valley · Antrim

   A splendid viaduct on the coast road from Belfast to the Giants' Causeway spans the river Glendun, connecting Layde with Culfeightrin and the barony of Glenarm with that of Carey.

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   LAYDE, a parish, in the union of Ballycastle, barony of Lower Glenarm, county of Antrim, and province of Ulster ; containing, with the post-town of Cushendall (which is separately described), 4218 inhabitants. This parish, called also Cushendall, from its post-town, and Newtowii-Gleim, from its situation in the centre of the Glyns, was the residenceof the Mac Auleys of the Glyns, who joined the standard of Mac Donnel at the celebrated battle of Aura, in 1569, after which the combined armies spent some days in festivity on the mountain of Trostan, where they raised a cairn, still called " Coslin Sorley-Boy." The parish comprises, exclusively of the Granges of Layde and Innispollan, 20,476^ statute acres, one-third of which is arable, and the remainder chiefly in pasture. The surface is undulating, and in parts mountainous j in the low grounds are some good meadow lands ; the valleys are well cultivated, and the mountainous districts afford tolerable pasturage. Here are quarries of coarse freestone and of white limestone, which latter is burnt for manure. Salmon and many other kinds of fish are found in the rivers, and on the coast of this parish ; which is skirted by the coast-road from Belfast to the Giants' Causeway, and intersected by the royal military road. On the former road is a splendid viaduct over the river Glendon, connecting Layde with Culfeightrin and the barony of Glenarm with that of Carey. The seats are Mount Edward and Glenville. The living is a rectory, in the diocese of Connor, and in the patronage of the Bishop ; the tithe rent-charge is £176. There is no glebe-house ; the glebe comprises 7 acres. A church was built about a mile from Cushendall in 1800, but having gone to ruin, another was built in the town in 1831, by aid of £900 from the Board of First Fruits. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish is the head of a district, called Cushendall, including this parish and Ardclinis, and containing chapels at Cushendall and Redbay. A parochial school is partly supported by the rector ; and F. Turnley, Esq., has built a good house for a national school. There is a dispensary. The ancient church is in ruins, but the cemetery is still used : a stone was lately found which had fallen from the dilapidated gable of the church, with the figures 696 carved on it, supposed to be the date of the erection of the edifice. Ossian is said to have been born here.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 65

4. Vicar's Cairn (Carricktole) near Markethill

   near Markethill · town · Armagh

   Two miles south-west of Markethill stands the Vicar's Cairn, or Carricktole, commanding a most extensive view of the surrounding countryside. It is a noted landmark in the area.

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   MARKETHILL, a market and post town, partly in the parish of Mcllaghbrack, and partly in the district of KiLCLUNEY, barony of Lower Fews, union and county of Armagh, and province of Ulster, ji miles (E.) from Armagh, on the coach-road to Newry, and 60 miles (N.byW.) from Dublin; containing 14<24 inhabitants, and comprising 310 houses. It consists of one principal street from which two others diverge, and is situated in the midst of a fertile country ; the demesne and splendid castle of Gosford, the property of Viscount Gosford, adding greatly to its beauty. Two miles to the south-west is the Vicar's Cairn, or Carricktole, commanding a most extensive view. Dean Swift in his writings notices a favourite spot here, which he named Draper's Hill ; it is within Lord Gosford's demesne. This is a thriving town, having more than doubled its inhabitants and houses within the last fifteen years : it has an excellent market on Friday, and a fair on the third Friday in each month for cattle and pigs ; and a neat market- house, built by Lord Gosford, was completed in 1H46. Petty-sessions are held every Friday, and quarter-sessions for the county alternately with Ballybot, in a newly erected court-house, at the rear of which is a bridewell containing three cells, a dayroom, and yards. The staff of the Armagh militia is at this town ; among their muniments is deposited the stand of colours taken by them from the French at Ballynamuck, in 1798. There are large meeting-houses for Presbyterians, and one for Wesleyan Methodists ; also a dispensary. — See Mullaghbrack. MARLFIELD.— See Abbey.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 138

5. Village of Coagh at Ballinderry–Lough Neagh junction

   near Coagh · village · Tyrone

   The village of Coagh stands on the south bank of the river Ballinderry, close to its junction with Lough Neagh, marking the southern boundary of County Londonderry.

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   TAMLAGHT, a parish, partly in the union of Magherafelt, barony of Loughinsholin, county of Londonderry, but chiefly in that of Cookstown, barony of Dunganno.x, county of Tyrone, and province of Ulster, 3^ miles (S. byE.) from Moneymore; on the roads from Toome to Moneymore and from Cookstown to Magherafelt, and on the river Ballinderry ; containing 3006 inhabitants. The river here forms the southern boundary of the county of Londonderry ; and on its south bank, close to its junction with Lough Neagh, stands the village of Coagh, which is described under its own head. The parish comprises 4954f statute acres, '24471 acres being in the barony of Dungannon, and 2507 in that of Loughiusholin, all fertile land, except about 300 acres of waste and bog : about twothirds of the surface are arable, and the rest meadow and pasture ; there is no mountain laud. The inhabitants combine with agriculture the weaving of linencloth, here carried on to a great extent. There are several quarries of good limestone, much of which is burned for manure. A little westward of the church are seen strata of white limestone, which enter from Seagoe and Maralin, in the county of Down ; pass under Lough Neagh, nearly due east and west; and, here emerging from their subterranean bed, continue to 546

   Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 310

6. Vinegar Hill: principal insurgent station in 1798

   near Vinegar Hill · hill or hills · Wexford · 1798

   Vinegar Hill, within the parish of Temple(shannon) near Enniscorthy, was one of the principal stations of the insurgents during the disturbances of 1798. Pasture covered its slopes while the surrounding land was chiefly in tillage.

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   TEMPLESHANNON, a parish, in the union of Enniscorthy, partly iu the barony of Scarawalsh, but chiefly in the barony of Ballaghkeen, county of Wexford, and province of Leinster ; containing, with a part of the town of Enniscorthy, 3232 inhabitants. It is situated on the eastern bank of the river Slaney, along which it extends in a north-eastern direction about two miles from the town, with the main body of which it is connected by the bridge ; the parish is bounded on the north and east by the small river Blackwater, and within its limits is the mount called Vinegar Hill, one of the principal stations of the insurgents during the disturbances of 1798. (See Enniscorthy.) It comprises 49h2| statute acres, and is chiefly in tillage, but there is a good deal of pasture on the sides of Vinegar Hill i the soil is productive, and the state of agriculture improving. Building-stone is found at Clonhaston and Drumgoold ; and a few years since, some fine specimens of plumbago were discovered at Grenville. At the foot of VinegarHill is " Shiell's Well," so remarkable for the purity of its water as to have obtained the designation of the " liquid diamond :" from this source the inhabitants of the town are supphed, by pipes laid along the

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7. Vinegar Hill quartz rock formation near Enniscorthy

   near Vinegar Hill · hill or hills · Wexford

   Vinegar Hill and the craggy rocks stretching towards Solsborough were principally composed of quartz rock, as was Carrigna-more to the north-east. Traces of greenstone rock occurred near Enniscorthy on both sides of the River Slaney, where clay-slate and quartz-rock were sometimes much intermingled.

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   The approach to a granite soil is indicated even at Broadway village, a little north of the lake of Lady's Island, where blocks of that rock and of mica-slate begin to appear. The granitic base breaks forth again in Carrigburn and Camorus hills, to the north-west of Forth ; and blocks of granite are strewed over a part of the county extending towards Bannow on the south. At Caim, near the eastern foot of the granitic chain, the clay-slate appears to contain several beds of greenstone; and the bridge over the L^rrin stream is mostly built of it. Traces of the same rock occur near Enniscorthy, on both sides of the Slaney : the clay-slate and quartzrock in the vicinity of this town are sometimes much intermingled. Vinegar hill and the craggy rocks stretching towards Solsborough are principally composed of the latter; so also is Carrigrna-more, to the north-east. But the principal ranges of elevated land, such as Slieve-buy, Bree hill, Slieve Kelter, &c., are clay-slate ;

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8. Vinegar Hill: rebel headquarters in 1798

   near Vinegar Hill · hill or hills · Wexford · 1798

   During the 1798 rebellion, a camp was formed at Vinegar Hill near Enniscorthy, serving as the headquarters of the insurgent army. Royal forces made a simultaneous attack from all sides and took the position with little difficulty, forcing the main body of insurgents to retreat.

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   the garrison of the latter place, the insurgents moved upon that also ; and the garrison made a hasty retreat to Waterford. At this time a camp was formed at Vinegar hill, in the immediate vicinity of Enniscorthy, which was the head-quarters of the insurgent army during its short existence. The possession of Wexford gave occasion to the slaughter of many of the loyalists who had not been able to effect a timely escape, and also of several of the prisoners brought in from time to time ; nor were these atrocities without their counterpart in the excesses of the royalist soldiery. At the commencement of hostilities, Beauchamp Bagaal Harvey, Esq., a Protestant gentlemen of the county, who had long signalised himself as an advocate of the people, and an enemy to the measures of the Irish government, had been chosen general. A few days subsequently to the occupation of Wexford, the insurgents attacked the town of New Ross, but after ten hours' hard fighting they were repulsed on all sides with considerable loss ; shortly afterwards Harvey was superseded, and the command was given to a Roman Catholic clergyman named Roche. The royal forces which had been collecting from various parts now made a simultaneous attack from all sides on the position of Vinegar hill, which was taken with little difhculty, and the main body of insurgents forced to retreat. The recapture of Wexford immediately followed, and a fresh torrent of blood was poured forth in the punishment of numbers engaged in the rebellion, which was thus terminated in this district, except in the lingering efforts of detached parties.

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9. Virginia church construction and fire

   Virginia · townland · Cavan · 1821–1830

   The parish church in Virginia, serving the parish of Lurgan in Cavan, was erected in 1821 with funds from the Board of First Fruits. It was accidentally burnt in the winter of 1830 and subsequently repaired by subscriptions.

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   LURGAN, a parish, in the union of Oldcastle, barony of Castlerahan, county of Cavan, and province of Ulster, on the road from Kells to Cavan ; containing, with the post-town of "Virginia (which is separately described), 6557 inhabitants. It comprises, according to the Ordnance survey, 11,327|- statute acres, including Q^^f acres of water, the greater portion of which is in Lough Ramor ; 8423 acres are applotted under the Tithe act, and there is a large tract of bog and moor. In 1S31, two townlands were separated from this parish, to form part of the district parish, or perpetual cure, of Ballyjamesduff. The living of Lurgan is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Kilmore, united by act of council to the rectory and vicarage of Munterconnaught, together constituting the union of Lurgan, in the patronage of the Bishop. The tithe rent-charge of the parish is £175. 1. 9., and the gross tithe of the benefice £286. 1.9.: the glebe of the union, which comprises 999i acres, is valued at £694. 2. per annum. The glebe-house, situated two miles from the church, was erected about 1814, at an expense of £32/6. IS., of which £1384. 12. were granted as a loan, and £9'2. 6. as a gift, from the late Board of First Fruits. The church, in the town of Virginia, was erected in 1821, at a cost of £2492. 6., of which £1846. 3. were a loan from the same Board, and the remainder was contributed by the parishioners ; having been accidentally burnt in the winter of 1S30, it was repaired by subscriptions amounting to £900, contributed chiefly by the bishop and the parishioners. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish forms the head of a district, comprising also part of the parish of Loghan in the diocese and county of Meath, and containing the chapels of Lurgan and Maghera.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 118

10. Virginia church destroyed by storm and fire

    Virginia · townland · Cavan · 1818–1832

    A church built at Virginia in 1818 by a loan from the Board of First Fruits was destroyed when a storm blew down the steeple onto the roof. Its replacement was entirely consumed by accidental fire on Christmas night, 1832.

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    within the last few years, has been greatly improved by its noble proprietor, the Marquess of Headfort. The market is on Thursday; and fairs are held on Jan. 24th, March 7th, April 2nd, May 11th, July 9th, Aug. 22nd, Sept. 23rd, Nov. 21st, and Dec. 20th. Here are an extensive malting and brewing establishment, and a constabulary police station; petty-sessions are held once a fortnight, and a manorial court monthly for the recovery of debts under 405. The present parochial church, situated in the town, is a new and handsome structure in the Gothic style, with a fine spire surmounted by a gilt cross. A church had been built here by a loan of £2000 from the late Board of First Fruits in 1818, but soon after its completion a storm blew down the steeple, which, falling on the roof, completely destroyed the edifice ; and on Christmas night, 1832, the church by which it was replaced was entirely consumed by an accidental fire. Adjoining the town, and on the north side of the lake, is Virginia Park, a cottage residence of the Marquess of Headfort : the scenery of the park is extremely diversified, and its walks and drives are very beautiful ;'-the plantations are a highly ornamental feature in the landscape. Lough Ramor contains several small islands, recently planted by his lordship, who has established an annual boat-race on the lough and gives as a prize a cup of the value of 30 guineas. Many curiously shaped brazen pots, supposed to be Danish, were discovered in the lake a few years since, some of which are in the possession of the Marquess, at Headfort House, near Kells.

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11. Virginia founded under James I plantation plan

    Virginia · townland · Cavan · 1603–1719

    Virginia was founded under the plan for colonising Ulster in the reign of James I, when 250 acres were allotted for a town between Cavan and Kells. The patent was eventually assigned to Capt. Culme, who by 1719 had a house and large bawn there.

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    "VIRGINIA, a market and post town, in the parish of LuRGAN, union of Oldcastle, barony of Castlerahan, county of Cavan, and province of Ulster, 14| miles (S. E.) from Cavan, and 40:^ (N. W.) from Dublin ; containing 965 inhabitants. It was founded in pursuance of the plan for colonising Ulster in the reign of James I., when 250 acres ware allotted for the site of a town to be erected between Cavan and Kells, and called Virginia ; which was to have been made a borough, but has never been incorporated. The patent was originally granted to Capt. Ridgway, but was eventually assigned to Capt. Culme, who, in I7I9, had a house and large bawn in a strong situation ; and there were at that time in the town eight houses built of timber and occupied by English tenants, and a minister, who kept a good schodl. Capt. Culme also held the lands of Lough Ramor, or the manor of Chichester, comprising 1000 acres. The town, which is pleasantly situated on Lough Ramor, consists of 149 houses, and 626

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 371

12. Vitriolic springs at Cross

    Cross · townland · Waterford

    At Cross, within the parish of Kill St. Nicholas in county Waterford, there are some vitriolic springs noted as a natural feature of the area. The parish also served as head of a Roman Catholic district comprising Faithlegg and Killea.

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    KILL ST. NICHOLAS, a parish, in the barony of Gaultier, union and county of Waterford, and province of MuNSTER, 5 miles (E.) from Waterford, and on W^aterford harbour; containing, with the town of Passage, 1743 inhabitants. It comprises 2884 statute acres, including a very small quantity of bog, and abundance of good building-stone. The living is a rectory, in the diocese of Waterford, united episcopally in 1813 to the rectory of Faithlegg, and more recently to that of Crook, and in the gift of the Crown : the tithe rent-charge of the parish is £156. 9-, and of the whole union £381. 13. The church is at Passage, and was lately repaired by a grant of £239 from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. There is a glebe of 22^ acres, but no glebe-house. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish is the head of a district, comprising also the parishes of Faithlegg and Killea, and has a chapel at Passage. At Cross are some vitriolic springs. — See Passage.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 40

13. Volunteer delegate meetings at Birr, 1781–82

    Birr or Parsonstown · town · Offaly · 1781–1782

    Meetings of delegates from several volunteer corps were held at Birr in 1781 and again in 1782, at which strong resolutions were passed on the great questions then absorbing public attention.

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    On the breaking out of the war of 1641, William Parsons was made governor of Ely O'Carrol and Birr Castle, which latter he garrisoned with his own tenantry. The next year, an engagement took place between the garrison and the sept of the OCarrols ; and in the same year, 164'2, the castle was besieged by the Irish, but was relieved by Sir Charles Cootc, who threw into it a supply of ammunition and provisions. This action was deemed so important that it procured for Sir Charles the dignity of Earl of Mountrath. But the following year the place fell into the hands of General Preston, commander of the forces of the confederate Catholics in Leinster, who kept possession of it until it was taken by Ircton in 1650 ; and a subsequent attempt by the Marquess of Clanricarde, to recover it for the king, was baffled by the approach of Colonel Axtell. At the time of the Restoration, it seems that the place was of some commercial importance, from the number of brass tokens then coined for the convenience of trade. In the war of 16S8, the castle was again besieged by Colonels Grace and Oxburgh, and surrendered on terms which afterwards were made grounds of accusation against Sir Laurence Parsons, the governor; he was found guilty of high treason, but received a pardon after several reprieves. At this period. Birr is mentioned by Sir William Petty as sending two members to parliament. In 1689, the Roman Catholic clergymen took possession of the church, tithes, and glebe, which they held till the battle of the Boyne. In 1690, the castle was besieged by General Sarsfield, the Duke of Berwick, and Lord Galway ; but the siege was raised by Sir John Lanier for King William. A meeting of delegates from several volunteer corps was held here in 1781, and again in \'82, at which strong resolutions were passed relative to the great questions which then absorbed public attention. In 1799, a meeting of magistrates, convened to petition against the legislative union, was dispersed by the high sheri6F and a body of artillery with three pieces of cannon ; for which that functionary, and the commander of the military, were brought to the bar of the house of commons on the motion of Sir Laurence Parsons, when, instead of punishment, they received a vote of thanks for their conduct.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 228

14. Walker's Testimonial column completed 1828

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1826–1828

    A public testimonial in honour of the celebrated George Walker was placed on the central western bastion in 1826 and completed in 1828 by subscription. It consists of a Portland stone column in the Roman-Doric style, 81 feet high with a nine-foot statue by John Smith of Dublin.

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    A public library and news room, commenced in 18 19 by subscription and established on its present plan in 1824, by a body of proprietors of transferable shares of 20 guineas each, is provided with about 2660 volumes of modern works, and with periodical publications and daily and weekly newspapers. It is a plain building faced with hewn Dungiven sandstone, erected by subscription in 1824, at an expense of nearly £2000, and, besides the usual apartments, contains the committeeroom of the Chamber of Commerce ; the lower part is used as the news-room, to which all the inhabitants are admitted on payment of five guineas annually. A lite rary society for debates and lectures was instituted in 1834, and the number of its members is rapidly increasing. Concerts were formerly held at the King's Arms hotel, but have been discontinued ; races are still held, on a course to the north of the town. Walker's Testimonial, on the central western bastion, was completed in 1828 by subscription, at an expense of £1200: it consists of a column of Portland stone, of good proportions, in the Roman-Doric style, surmounted by a statue of that distinguished governor by John Smith, Esq., of Dublin ; the column is ascended by a spiral staircase within, and, including the pedestal, is 81 feet in height, in addition to which the statue measures nine feet. The city is in the Belfast military district, and is the headquarters of a regiment of infantry which supplies detachments to various places : the original barracks were intended for the accommodation of four officers and 320 men, with an hospital for 32 patients ; but from their insufficiency a more commodious edifice has been erected, in the parish of Clondermot.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 101

15. Wallscourt castle and the Blake barony

    Wallscourt · townland · Galway

    The castle of Wallscourt, in the parish of Kilrickill, County Galway, gave the title of Baron to the Blake family. No further description of the castle's condition is given in the text.

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    KILRICKILL, a parish, in the union of Loughrea, barony of Leitrim, county of Galway, and province of Connavght, 4 miles (E. by N.) from Loughrea, on the road to Ballinasloe ; containing 1737 inhabitants. A nunnery is said to have been founded by St. Patrick for his sister, St. Richella, at Kilbought, at which place the AVhaley family subsequently founded a monastery for the third order of Franciscans. The parish comprises ;'>947t statute acres. Here are some good stone-quarries ; one of them, at Dartfield, ])rodutes a black stone which takes a high polish : limestone is also procured ; and there is a small quantity of bog, which has been much reduced by injudicious cutting. There is a constabulary police station in the village, and a manorial court is held once every three weeks. Kilrickill is a vicarage, in the diocese of Clonfert, forming part of the union of Loughrea ; the rectory is appropriate to the deanery, and the prebends of Droghta and Ballynoulter in the cathedral of Clonfert. The tithe rent-charge is £76. I7. 6., of which £'2'2. 10. are payable to the dean, £'20. 1'2. 6. to the prebendary of Droghta, £18. 15. to the prebendary of Ballynoulter, and the remainder to the vicar. In the Roman Catholic divisions Kilrickill is the head of a district, comprising this parish and Killalaghton, in each of which is a chapel. At Kilbought are the remains uf an ancient chapel, said to have belonged to the Franciscan friary ; the burial-ground has been inclosed, and planted with yew-trees. The castle of Wallscourt gave the title of Baron to the family of Blake.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 52

16. Walsh family castle ruins at Castlehill, Clone and Kerehill

    near Castlehill · street · Kilkenny

    Remains of castellated residences belonging to the Walsh family survived at Castlehill, Clone, and Kerehill in the parish of Kilmoganny. Chalybeate springs were also found nearby.

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    KILjMOGANNY, a parish, in the union of Callan, barony of Kells, county of Kilkenny, and province of Leinster, 5 miles (S. W.) from Knocktopher, and on the road from Kilkenny to Carrick-on-Suir ; containing 2635 inhabitants, of whom 593 are in the village. During the parliamentary war, a party of Cromwell's troops had a skirmish here with the Walsh party, of Castlehall, which they defeated : William HI. passed a night at Rossenarre, on his way to Limerick. The parish comprises 7454| statute acres, including about 500 acres of woodland and a large tract of mountain : it contains slate, limestone, freestone, and flagstone; also a mill. A patent for two fairs exists, but they are not much frequented. Rossenarre, the residence of W. Morris Reade, Esq., is an elegant seat in a demesne of 600 acres, about 200 of which are planted. The village consists of 105 houses, generally handsome and well built, and has lately been much improved; contains a receiving-house for letters under Kilkenny ; is a constabulary police station ; and has petty-sessions, and a fever hospital and dispensary : near it is a large nursery of forest-trees. The living is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Ossory, united to the rectories and vicarages of Aughaviller and Kilkeasy, and in the patronage of the Bishop ; net income, £320. There is a glebehouse, for the erection of which the Board of First Fruits, in 1S22, gave £450 and lent £50 : the glebe comprises 5| acres. The church, which is a handsome structure, was built in 1831, by a loan of £750 from the same Board. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish forms part of the district of Donamagan, and has a chapel. There is a school in connexion with the Church Education Society. Remains of castellated residences of the Walsh family still exist at Castlehill, Clone, and Kerehill ; there are also some chalybeate springs.

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17. Walsh'stown Castle converted to dwelling near Strangford

    near Strangford · population centre · Down

    Near Strangford are the remains of two castles called Walsh'stown and Audeleys. Walsh'stown Castle has been converted into a handsome dwelling-house, while Audeleys remains in ruins.

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    Ulster, 6 miles (N. E.) from Downpatrick, and 79f (N. N. E.) from Dublin ; containing 571 inhabitants. In the year 1400, the constable of Dublin city, with divers others, fought a great sea battle here against the Scotch, in which many of the English were slain. Strangford is situated on the western side of the channel which forms the entrance of the lough to which the town gives name ; it is a very small place, having only 130 houses, but contains a chapel of ease to the parish church of Ballyculter, a Roman Catholic chapel, and a Wesleyan Methodist meeting-house. Here is also a small quay for the convenience of the fishing-boats, and of the passengers crossing the strait to Portaferry. It has a sub-post office in connexion with Downpatrick and Portaferry ; and is a constabulary police station : fairs are held on Aug. 12th and Nov. Sth. The trade is chiefly in the export of grain, provisions, and live stock, and the import of coal, iron, bark, and timber : the gross estimated value of the exports from Strangford and other places on the lough, in a recent year, amounted to £79,633, whereof £59,221 were for corn, meal, and flour, and £17,062 other provisions; and the gross estimated value of the imports for the same period was £20,498, whereof £9850 were coal, £1933 iron, &c., and the remainder various other articles. Near the place are the remains of two castles called Walsh'stown and Audeleys : the former has been converted into a handsome dwelling-house ; the latter, still in ruins, is on a hill which commands a view of the lough as far as Newtown, and is supposed to have been erected by one of the Audeleys, who settled in this county under John De Courcy. Close to the village, and on the edge of the lough, is Old Court, the beautiful residence of Lord de Ros. Near the village also, and in the parish of Ballyculter, is a large structure now called Strangford Park ; it was formerly one of the Protestant charter schools, but on the abandonment of these schools by the government, the building and lands reverted to Lord de Ros, the proprietor of the soil.

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18. Walter de Lacy founds Crouched friars monastery and grants Kells charter

    Kells · town · Meath · 1189–1199

    Walter, son of Hugh de Lacy, in the reign of Richard I founded a monastery for Crouched friars at Kells and granted the inhabitants a charter confirming privileges equal to those of the men of Bristol.

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    KELLS, a market and post town, a parish, the head of a union, and formerly a parliamentary borough, in f^ the barony of Kells, county of JIeath, and province of Leinster, S miles (\V. N. W.) from Navan, and 31 (X. W.) from Dublin, on the coach-road to Enniskillen ; containing "643 inhabitants, of whom 4'205 are in the town. This place, formerly called Kenlis, is of remote antiquity, and appears to have acquired at a very early period a considerable degree of importance. A monastery for Canons Regular was founded here about the year 550, by St. Columb, on a site granted, it is said, by INPKervaill, King of Ireland ; and notwithstanding its repeated disasters by conflagration and the ravages of the Danes, it seems to have been the head of a small surrounding diocese, which subsequently merged into that of Meath. The monastery was restored, in 806, by Cellach, abbot of lona, who had taken refuge here from the Norwegians ; but it appears to have been never free from disasters of various kinds till after the arrival of the English. In 1 15'J, the memorable synod of the Irish clergy, at which Cardinal Paparo distributed the four palls to the archbishops, was assembled here; in 1156, the town, with all its sacred edifices, was destroyed by fire. The monastery, after its restoration, was plundered in 117^, by Dermod Macmurrough, at the head of a party of English ; but in the year following, Hugh de Lacy bestowed on it such ample grants of land as to entitle him to be regarded as its second founder. In 1 1'6, the town was plundered by some of the native septs, and about the same time a castle was erected for its defence against the O'Nials. Walter, son of Hugh de Lacy, in the reign of Richard I. founded a monastery for Crouched friars, and granted the inhabitants a charter confirming all their privileges, which he made equal to those of the men of Bristol. In addition to its castle the town was strengthened with mural fortifications, rendered necessary from its situation on the frontier ; and it was considered one of the most important places in the county. Richard II., in 1388, confirmed the charter of the burgesses granted by Walter de Lacy, and from this period till the time of Henry VI. the town ranked with Trim and Athboy as one of the principal boroughs in Meath ; but by repeated wars, and the subsequent dissolution of its richly-endowed religious establishments, it materially declined in importance.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 3

19. Walworth Castle at Ballykelly, built 1619

    Ballykelly · townland · Derry · 1619

    Walworth Castle was erected by the Fishmongers' Company in 1619 near Ballykelly. Its remains show it was a large and spacious edifice, defended by a bawn and flankers, three of which were still in tolerable preservation in 1837.

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    forms part of the district of Ncwtown-Limavady : the chapel is situated at Oghill, near Ballykelly ; in which latter place is a large meeting-house for Presbyterians in connexion with the General Assembly, i)uilt by the Fishmongers' Company in 18'i7, iu the Grecian style. At Largy and Myroe are also meeting-houses of Presbyterians in connexion with the General Assembly. Handsome male and female schools, with residences for the teachers, have been erected by the company, and are conducted under its patronage on the most improved system ; the parochial male and female schools, at Tamlaght, were built by the rector in 1832, and are supported by him ; two others in the parish were built and are supported by the Fishmongers' company ; one at Glasvey, is in connexion with the London Hibernian Society; and there are schools elsewhere, and a large dispensary at Ballykelly. The remains of Walworth Castle, erected by the Fishmongers' Company in I6l9, shew it to have been a large and spacious edifice, defended by a bawn and flankers, three of which are still in a tolerable state of preservation. Closely adjoining are the remains of a church, built by the Hamilton family in 16'29. The ruins of the old parish church, which was destroyed in the war of 1641, occupy the site of the abbey. There are numerous raths, of which that called Daisy Hill, in Roe Park, and another near it, called Rough Fort, are the most remarkable.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 314

20. Warbeck's siege of Waterford ends with retreat to Ballycashin

    Ballycashin · townland · Waterford · 1497

    After an eleven-day siege of Waterford by Perkin Warbeck and the Earl of Desmond in 1497, the enemy raised the siege before daybreak on August 3rd and retired towards Ballycashin. Warbeck then embarked at Passage for England, pursued by the citizens' ships to Cork, Kinsale, and Cornwall.

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    In the year 1497, they again testified their fidelity by communicating to the king intelligence of the arrival of Perkin Warbeck, at Cork, on a second expedition against Ireland ; and by formally assuring him of their loyalty and affection. On this occasion, among other honours conferred upon the city, was the motto, Urbs intacta manet Waterford. Pei'kin, being joined by the Earl of Desmond and his numerous followers, immediately marched with an army of 2400 men to attack Waterford, which they assailed on the west ; the siege lasted eleven days, during which time the citizens were victorious in several skirmishes. Eleven of the enemy's ships arrived at Passage during the siege, and two of them landed men at Lombard's weir ; but the troops were quickly overpowered by the citizens, who killed many of them, and carried several into the city as prisoners and beheaded them in the market-place : one of the vessels was sunk in the river by the cannon on Reginald's Tower, and the whole of the crew perished. At length, on the 3rd of August, the enemy, before daybreak, raised the siege, and retired with great loss towards Ballycashin ; Perkin embarked at Passage for England, but was pursued by the citizens with four of their ships to Cork, thence to Kinsale, and lastly to Cornwall. In acknowledgment of these distinguished services, the citizens received two letters from the king, in the first of which, previously to Perkins apprehension, he offers them the sum of 1000 marks to secure his person.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 380

21. Ward chapelry's ruined church and quarries

    Ward · parish · Dublin

    The Ward chapelry in the parish of Finglas has quarries of good stone and a constabulary police station. Its church is in ruins.

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    WARD (THE), a chapelry, in the parish of Fin- GLAS, North Dublin union, barony of Castleknock, county of Dublin, and pro»ince of Leinster, 6 miles (N.) from Dublin, on the road to Ashbourne ; containing 175 inhabitants, and comprising 1349:i statute acres. Here is a station of the constabulary police, and petty-sessions are held on alternate Mondays ; there are quarries of good stone. It is a chapelry, in the diocese of Dublin, forming part of the union of Finglas and corps of the chancellorship of St. Patrick's cathedral, Dublin : the tithes are included with those of Finglas. In the Roman Catholic divisions, also, it is part of the district of Finglas. The church is in ruins.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 372

22. Waringstown church and Donaghcloney bell

    near Waringstown · village · Down · 1681–1748

    The parish church of Donaghcloney was sited in Waringstown by act of parliament in 1681, in a church built by Mr. Waring. A tower and spire were added in 1748; the interior features a carved oak roof. The old bell of Donaghcloney, recovered after lying nearly a century in the river Lagan, was hung in the tower, inscribed 'I belong to Donaghcloney.'

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    The town was made the site of the parish church of Donaghcloney by an act of parliament in 1681 ; and divine service has been celebrated since that period in the church in this town, which had been previously built by Mr. Waring at his own expense for the use of his family and tenantry. It is a large and handsome edifice in the Elizabethan style, to which a tower and spire were added in 1/48 : the interior is very elegantly fitted up, and is remarkable for its roof of carved oak, resting on 18 carved corbels of the same material ; the pulpit, communion-table, railings, and pews are all of oak. In 1832 the church, being found too small for the congregation, was enlarged by the addition of a northern transept, which is finished in its roof and all other parts to correspond with the original building ; and at the same time, the pulpit and communion-table were richly ornamented with carvings and pierced work of wreaths, festoons, and other similar embellishments, executed by the hand of the Rev. Holt Waring, proprietor of the estate, and by him presented to the parish. The bell of the old church of Donaghcloney, after having lain for nearly a century in the river Lagan, was raised, and hung in the tower of Waringstown church : engraved on it in rude characters is the inscription, " I belong to Donaghcloney." Waringstown House, the mansion of the proprietor, is in the immediate vicinity of the town, surrounded by a demesne richly planted with ancient and flourishing forest-trees ; the pleasuregrounds, gardens, and shrubberies are extensive, and kept in the best order. The residence named Demesne is also near the town. The district is very fertile, and in a high state of cultivation, with numerous houses of the gentry and wealthy manufacturers interspersed. Henry M<^Lcary, who greatly improved the machinery for diaper-weaving, and invented a slay for expediting the process,' for which he received a premium of £100 from the Linen Board, was a native of this place.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 372

23. Waringstown founded by William Waring in 1667

    near Waringstown · village · Down · 1667

    The ancient name of Waringstown was Clanconnel, changed by William Waring who settled there in 1667 on lands purchased from Cromwell's dragoons. He immediately built a large and elegant mansion, still the family seat.

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    WARINGSTOWN, a post-town, in the parish of DoNAGHCLONEY, union of LuRGAN, barouy of LoWER IvEAGH, county of Down, and province of Ulster, '2|^ miles (S. W.) from Lurgan, on the road to Banbridge ; containing 825 inhabitants. The ancient name of this place was Clanconnel, which was changed into that by which it is at present known by William Waring, who settled here in I667 on lands purchased by him from the dragoons of Cromwell's army, who had received a grant of forfeited land in this quarter. The new proprietor immediately built a large and elegant mansion, which is still the family seat. In the war of 1688 he was driven out by the Irish army, who kept possession of the house as a military station till the arrival of Duke Sehomberg, who remained here for two days on his march to the Boyne. Mr. Waring, who had escaped to the Isle of Man, was outlawed by the parliament of James II. Samuel Waring, a descendant of the spirited individual to whom the place owes its existence and its name, was the founder of its manufacturing prosperity, in the reign of Queen Anne. Having acquired a knowledge of the processes for making diaper during his travels in Holland and Belgium, he introduced them into his own country ; and the first piece of cloth of this description, made in Ireland, was the produce of his estate. He also, when abroad, procured drawings of the wheels and reels in Holland, and with his own hand made the first of the wheels and reels now in general use ; before which, all the flax in the country had been spun by the rock and spindle. The linen manufacture thus introduced and patronised became the staple of 6'27

    the district, and is now carried on to a very great extent in all its branches, there being scarcely a family in the town and neighbourhood which is not more or less employed in some department of it. Petty-sessions are held in the town every alternate Saturday ; it is a constabulary police station, and has a sub-post ofhce to Banbridge and Lurgan.

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24. Waringstown mansion used as military station in 1688

    near Waringstown · village · Down · 1688–1690

    In the war of 1688 William Waring was driven out by the Irish army, who kept possession of his house as a military station. Duke Schomberg remained there for two days on his march to the Boyne; Waring was outlawed by James II's parliament.

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    WARINGSTOWN, a post-town, in the parish of DoNAGHCLONEY, union of LuRGAN, barouy of LoWER IvEAGH, county of Down, and province of Ulster, '2|^ miles (S. W.) from Lurgan, on the road to Banbridge ; containing 825 inhabitants. The ancient name of this place was Clanconnel, which was changed into that by which it is at present known by William Waring, who settled here in I667 on lands purchased by him from the dragoons of Cromwell's army, who had received a grant of forfeited land in this quarter. The new proprietor immediately built a large and elegant mansion, which is still the family seat. In the war of 1688 he was driven out by the Irish army, who kept possession of the house as a military station till the arrival of Duke Sehomberg, who remained here for two days on his march to the Boyne. Mr. Waring, who had escaped to the Isle of Man, was outlawed by the parliament of James II. Samuel Waring, a descendant of the spirited individual to whom the place owes its existence and its name, was the founder of its manufacturing prosperity, in the reign of Queen Anne. Having acquired a knowledge of the processes for making diaper during his travels in Holland and Belgium, he introduced them into his own country ; and the first piece of cloth of this description, made in Ireland, was the produce of his estate. He also, when abroad, procured drawings of the wheels and reels in Holland, and with his own hand made the first of the wheels and reels now in general use ; before which, all the flax in the country had been spun by the rock and spindle. The linen manufacture thus introduced and patronised became the staple of 6'27

    the district, and is now carried on to a very great extent in all its branches, there being scarcely a family in the town and neighbourhood which is not more or less employed in some department of it. Petty-sessions are held in the town every alternate Saturday ; it is a constabulary police station, and has a sub-post ofhce to Banbridge and Lurgan.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 372

25. Warrenpoint as deep-water anchorage for Newry

    near Warrenpoint · town · Down

    Warren Point, within five miles of Newry, was described as a place where vessels of the greatest draught could come up and ride in 6 to 8 fathoms of water in all states of the tide, in perfect security.

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    The port is very favourably situated for trade near the inner extremity of Carlingford bay, an arm of the sea extending nine miles south-east, and measuring two miles in breadth at its mouth between Cooley Point, in the county of Louth, and Cranfield Point, in that of Down. Vessels of the greatest draught can come up to Warren Point, within five miles of the town ; where they can ride in from 6 to 8 fathoms of water, in all states of the tide, in perfect security. Proceedings were lately completed, in pursuance of a plan recommended by Sir John Rennie, for deepening and securing the channel from Narrow Water, and scouring it by a steam-dredge and other means calculated to facilitate the admission of vessels of a larger class than those which previously came up to the quays : the total expense of these improvements has been estimated at £90,000. Other works of great importance are in progress : the Newry Navigation Company are forming an extension canal from Fathom, two miles seaward, to Narrow Water, and they propose widening the lock and deepening the old canal, so as to admit steamers of 700 tons and sailingvessels of large burthen up to the town. The despatch of business is facilitated by a line of quays on the eastern bank of the canal, bordered by stores and warehouses, at which vessels can unload : farther north are basins or floating-docks, where boats navigating the canal can take in and discharge their cargoes. The custom-house, a neat and commodious building, is on the quay, in a position well adapted for business ; and has extensive yards and stores for bonding goods adjoining it.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 209

26. Warrenpoint as maritime port and bathing resort

    near Warrenpoint · town · Down

    Warrenpoint served as a fashionable bathing-place and an active shipping port where large vessels trading to Newry lay at anchor. A quay, patent-slip, and regular steamers to Liverpool, Glasgow, and Dublin supported a substantial export trade in agricultural produce.

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    convenience as a bathing-place, on which account it has been for several years a fashionable resort for visiters from all parts. Petty-sessions are held on alternate Mondays ; it is a constabulary police station ; and has a dispensary. Fairs are held on the last Friday of every month. Its maritime situation has also rendered it a place of considerable commercial activity. Large vessels trading to Newry are obliged to lie here, with deep water, good anchorage, and perfect shelter, as the passage up to Newry will only admit vessels drawing from 9 to 9A feet of water : the shipping-trade has been accommodated by the erection of a quay at which vessels can load and discharge their cargoes. There are three departures weekly of first-class steamers to Liverpool during the summer months, and two a week during winter ; one to Glasgow ; and one to Dublin ; by which very large quantities of agricultural produce, cattle, poultry, eggs, provisions, and oysters are exported, and British and foreign produce received in return. A patent-slip has been erected by Roger Hall, Esq., at his own e.\pense, capable of taking up ships of SOO tons' register ; it adjoins a dock, where ships have every accommodation. In the town is a windmill constructed according to the most approved principles, to which a steam-engine is attached for working the machinery in calm weather ; in addition to its practical value, this building forms a striking feature in the landscape when viewed from some distance.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 373

27. Warrenpoint church erected by Mr. Hall, 1825

    near Warrenpoint · town · Down · 1825

    A small early-English-style church in Warrenpoint was erected in 1825 by Mr. Hall at a cost of £830 15s. British, funded as a gift from the late Board of First Fruits. It stood about a mile from the mother church of Clonallon.

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    The parish comprises 1178| statute acres, all of which, with the exception of 6si acres under water, are of good quality and well cultivated. Not far from the town is Narrowwater Castle, a very fine edifice in the Elizabethan style, built of hewn granite raised from a quarry on the estate : near the town also is Dromore Lodge ; and the neighbouring shores are studded with seats, villas, and cottages, chiefly erected by the gentry of the surrounding counties as bathing-lodges during summer, all enjoying varied prospects of the lough and its adjacent mountains, which combine in a singular manner the picturesque with the sublime. The livi.ng is a perpetual cure, in the diocese of Dromore, and in the gift of the Chancellor of the diocese, as incumbent of Clonallon. The income of the curate amounts to £69. 4, 7., arising from an endowment of £46. 3. 1. paid by the chancellor and f'^S. 1. 6. from Primate Boulter's augmentation fund. The church, situated in the town, and about a mile distant from the mother church, is a small building in the early English style ; it was erected in 18'25 by Mr. Hall, at an expense of £830. 15. British, being a gift from the late Board of First Fruits. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish forms part of the district of Clonallon : a large and elegant chapel has been erected in the town. There are places of worship for Presbyterians in connexion with the General Assembly and the Remonstrant Synod; also for Wesleyan and Primitive Methodists. The extensive ruins of Nuns' Island were near the ferry at Narrowwater ; they were by some supposed to be the remains of a religious establishment, and by others the ruin of De Lacy's castle : these ruins have been destroyed by an embankment lately made to deepen the river up to Newry.

    WARRENSTOWN, a village, in the parish of Knockmark, union of Dunshaughlin, barony of Lower Deece, county of Mbath, and province of Leinster,

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28. Warrenpoint's origin as a rabbit-warren

    near Warrenpoint · town · Down · 1780–1837

    The site of Warrenpoint was originally a rabbit-warren, from which the town received its name. In 1780 it consisted of only two houses with a few huts for fishermen during the oyster-season, later growing into a town of 288 houses.

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    WxVRRENPOIKT, a sea-port, post-town, and district parish, in the union of Newry, barony of Upper Iveagh, 'county of Down, and province of Ulster, 5 miles (S. E. by S.) from Newry, and 5.5^ (N.) from Dublin, on the road from Newry to Rostrevor ; containing 2045 inhabitants, of whom 1540 are in the town. A castle was built near this place in 1212, by Hugh de Lacy, to protect the ferry across the channel where it narrows, and the fortress was thence called Narrowwater Castle ; it was destroyed in the war of 1641, and rebuilt by the Duke of Ormonde in 1663. The site of the present town was originally a rabbitwarren, whence it received its name. In 1"80 the place consisted only of two houses, with a few huts for the occasional residence of fishermen during the oysterseason : it now comprises several respectable streets, diverging from a square on the sea-side, and containing 288 houses, many of them large and well built. This rapid increase has been principally owing to the extraordinary beauty of the situation of the town, commanding fine views of the bay of Carlingford, and to its

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 372

29. Warrenpoint windmill with steam-engine

    near Warrenpoint · town · Down

    A windmill in Warrenpoint, built on improved principles, was equipped with a steam-engine to drive its machinery during calm weather. The structure also served as a striking landscape feature when seen from a distance.

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    convenience as a bathing-place, on which account it has been for several years a fashionable resort for visiters from all parts. Petty-sessions are held on alternate Mondays ; it is a constabulary police station ; and has a dispensary. Fairs are held on the last Friday of every month. Its maritime situation has also rendered it a place of considerable commercial activity. Large vessels trading to Newry are obliged to lie here, with deep water, good anchorage, and perfect shelter, as the passage up to Newry will only admit vessels drawing from 9 to 9A feet of water : the shipping-trade has been accommodated by the erection of a quay at which vessels can load and discharge their cargoes. There are three departures weekly of first-class steamers to Liverpool during the summer months, and two a week during winter ; one to Glasgow ; and one to Dublin ; by which very large quantities of agricultural produce, cattle, poultry, eggs, provisions, and oysters are exported, and British and foreign produce received in return. A patent-slip has been erected by Roger Hall, Esq., at his own e.\pense, capable of taking up ships of SOO tons' register ; it adjoins a dock, where ships have every accommodation. In the town is a windmill constructed according to the most approved principles, to which a steam-engine is attached for working the machinery in calm weather ; in addition to its practical value, this building forms a striking feature in the landscape when viewed from some distance.

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30. Warren's Court demesne contains ruins of Kilbarry or Macloneigh church

    Kilbarry · townland · Cork

    The demesne farm of Sir Augustus Warren, Bart., at Warren's Court in Kilmurry parish, Cork, includes the ruins of the old church of Kilbarry or Macloneigh. Warren's Court is described as a large and handsome house in an extensive and well-planted demesne.

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    KILMURRY, a parish, in the union of Macroom, partly in the barony of East Muskerry, but chiefly in the barony of West Muskerry, county of Cork, and province of Munster, 6 miles (S. S. E.) from Macroom, on the road to Bandon ; containing 3742 inhabitants. The parish comprises 9109 statute acres. Its surface is undulating, and its substratum slate : the soil is generally cold and badly cultivated, except on the demesne farm of Sir Augustus Warren, Bart., of Warren's Court, a large and handsome house in an extensive and well-planted demesne, in which are the ruins of the old church of Kilbarry or Macloneigh. The other seats are Ballytrasua, Shandangan, Greenville, and Elmville. At the village is a constabulary police station ; and fairs are held on Feb. 1st, May 1st, Sept. 8th, Nov. 1st, and Dec. 21st, principally for horned cattle and pigs. The parish is an impropriate cure, in the diocese of Cork j the rectory is impropriate in the Duke of Devonshire, who pays a curate £100 per annum for performing the parochial duties. The tithes of the parish, under the Composition act, amount to £"50, but they have not been paid for fifty years. A church is about to be built by a grant from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners and by subscription. In the Roman Catholic divisions the parish forms part of the district of Kilmichael, and has a small chapel in the village. Here is the shattered ruin of the ancient castle of Clodagh, budt by M'^Carty More ; the remains of the old church are near the village ; and near the boundary of Kilmichael parish are the ruins of Dunisky church.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic02inlewi, Chapter 48

31. Warrenstown village and its cattle fairs

    Warrenstown · townland · Meath

    Warrenstown, in the parish of Knockmark and county Meath, contained about 13 houses and 97 inhabitants. Fairs chiefly for cattle and pigs were held there on four dates through the year.

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    •25 miles (\V. by N.) from Dunshaughlin, on the road, by St. John's Well and Dunsany, to Kilmessan and Navan ; containing about 13 houses and 97 inhabitants. Fairs are held on Jan. 1st, April '28th, June 27th, and Sept. ^Oth, chiefly for cattle and pigs.

    ■WATERFORD (County of), a maritime county of the province of MrxsTER, bounded on the west by that of Cork ; on the north, by those of Tipperary and Kilkenny ; on the east, by that of Wexford ; and on the south, by St. George's Channel. It extends from 51° 54' to 52° 19' (N. Lat.), and from 6° 57' to S° S' (W. Lon.) ; comprising an extent of 461,553 statute acres, of which 325,345 are arable land, 105,496 uncultivated, 23,408 in plantations, 1525 in towns and villages, and 5779 covered by water. The population, in 1S21, exclusively of the city of Waterford, which forms a county of itself, was 127,842 ; in 1831, 148,233 ; and in 1841, 172,971.

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32. Waterford burned to the ground in 1252

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1252–1280

    The city of Waterford was entirely destroyed by fire in 1252, and again suffered major conflagration in 1280, from which it took a long time to recover its prosperity.

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    the citizens, by this charter, were also empowered to choose a coroner, and to have a guildhall, a prison, and a common seal in two portions. In 1252, the city was burned to the ground ; and in 1280 was so much injured by a conflagration, that it was a long time Ijefore it recovered its prosperity. In 129'-i, the custody of the castle and of the county at large was granted to the heirs of Thomas Fitz-Anthony in the same manner as it had been enjoyed during King Edward's minority by John Fitz-Thomas, and subsequently by his cousin, Thomas Fitz-Maurice, from whom it had been recovered at law. Edward I. was the next sovereign after John that coined money here, and several of his pence and halfpence are still preserved.

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33. Waterford Cathedral damaged by fire and restored

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1815–1818

    The present parochial church of Waterford, built partly from materials of the old cathedral, was badly damaged by an accidental fire in 1815 which destroyed the organ. It was restored in 1818 at great expense, aided by a £2000 grant from the Board of First Fruits.

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    for a consistory court. The present church, which is parochial, was erected under the authority of a committee appointed by the corporation, and superintended by the dean and chapter, at the expense of £5397, defrayed by a grant from the corporation, the tithes of Cahir bequeathed by Bishop Gore for the repairs of churches in this diocese and in that of Lismore, the produce of the sale of pews, and private subscription. It is a handsome structure, partly built with the materials of the old church, in the modern style of architecture, with a lofty and much ornamented steeple rising from the west end ; the whole length is 1*0 feet, and the breadth .58 feet. The western entrance has on one side the consistorial court, and on the other the vestry, and above these are apartments for a library ; between the entrance and the body of the church is a spacious vestibule, in which are preserved some of the monuments of the old cathedral. That portion of the building which may be called the church is 90 feet long and 40 feet high, and consists of a nave and aisles, separated by ranges of columns supporting galleries. In 1815, an accidental fire materially injured the building, and destroyed the organ; but it was restored in 1818 at a very great e.vpense, towards which £2000 were granted by the Board of First Fruits. Among the monuments in the vestibule are, one to the Fitzgerald family, erected in 1770; a very neat monument to Mrs. Susannah Mason, erected in 1752; and one to Bishop Foy : among those of more modern erection is a tablet to the memory of Bishop Stock, who died in 1813. In the churchyard are two remarkably ancient monuments ; one to James Rice, mayor in 1469; the other bearing the figure of a man in armour, but without date or inscription. James Rice, about the year 1482, built a chapel 22 feet square against the north side of the cathedral, and dedicated it to St. James the Elder and St. Catherine ; this, with another chapel to the east of it, and the chapter-house, was taken down about 60 years since, in order to enlarge the churchyard. The bishop's palace is situated on the south side of the open space that surrounds the cathedral, and is a handsome building of hewn stone : the front towards the Mall is ornamented with a fine Doric portico and enriched cornice ; the other, facing the churchyard, has the doorway, window cases, and quoins in rustic work. The Deanery-house, and also a building for the accommodation of clergymen's widows, called the Widows' Apartments, are situated in the same space.

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34. Waterford citizens remain loyal to Henry VII during Lambert Simnel plot

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1487

    In 1487, during the plot to raise Lambert Simnel to the throne, Waterford citizens maintained loyalty to Henry VII, defying the Earl of Kildare's demands. The city prepared for battle against Simnel's forces, but his departure for England suspended proceedings.

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    In 1487, during the plot for raising Lambert Simnel to the throne, the citizens, while the insurrection in that impostor's favour was almost universal, maintained a firm and unshaken loyalty to Henry VII. The Earl of Kildare, then lord-deputy, having proclaimed Simnel king in Dublin, sent to the mayor of Waterford, commanding him to receive the pretender and assist him with all his forces ; to which, with the advice of the council, he wrote in return, by a messenger of his own, that the citizens of Waterford regarded all the supporters of Simnel as rebels. On the receipt of this answer, the earl ordered the messenger to be hanged. He then sent his herald to command the mayor and citizens to acknowledge and proclaim the new king, on pain of being hanged at their doors ; they received this message in the boat, without allowing the herald to land, and sent back word that they hoped to save the false king and his adherents the trouble of coming so far for such a purpose, by meeting him on the road. Preparations for battle were accordingly made, in which the Butlers and other septs then in the city, and men trom several other towns, joined the mayor and citizens ; but the departure of Simnel for England suspended further proceedings : he, however, assembled a parliament previously to his embarkation, in which he declared the franchises and the possessions of the city forfeited. Henry VII., to acknowledge the steady loyalty of the citizens, wrote a letter of thanks to them immediately after the battle of Stoke, and empowered them to seize the persons and appropriate the goods of as many of the insurgents as they could secure. Sir Richard Edgecombe, who, after these disturbances, was sent with a considerable force to receive new oaths of 636

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35. Waterford described as wretched and ruinous at close of 17th century

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1690–1700

    At the close of the seventeenth century, Waterford was described as being in a wretched condition with houses in ruin, streets filthy and uneven, and roads extremely bad. The city was greatly improved in comfort and appearance early in the following century under successive mayors.

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    James IL, on the day after the battle of the Boyne, arrived at this place, and immediately embarked for France in a ship which lay in the harbour ready to receive him. On the "Oth of July, Major-General Kirk advanced with a body of forces from Carrick, and despatched a trumpeter to the city to summon the garrison to surrender ; this was at first refused in mild terms, but soon after, the citizens sent to know the terms that would be granted, which, being the same as those offered to the garrison of Drogheda, were rejected. The garrison then demanded the enjoyment of their estates, the freedom of their religion, and liberty to march out with their arms and baggage, which being refused, preparations were made for a regular siege ; but on the 25th the garrison was allowed to march out with arms and baggage, and was conveyed to Mallow. On the following day King William entered the city, and took measures to prevent the property of any person from being damaged ; on his return from the siege of Limerick, he embarked at this port on the 5th of September, for England. At the close of this century the city is represented as being in a wretched condition ; the houses in ruin, the streets filthy and uneven, and the roads extremely bad ; but, under the management of successive mayors, it was greatly improved both in comfort and appearance early in the following century. In 1732, a tumultuous assembly attempted to prevent the exportation of corn ; another riotous meeting, occasioned by the scarcity of provisions, took place in 1744, when the military were called to suppress the riot, and some lives were lost. In the rebellion of 1798 the citizens took no part; meetings of United Irishmen were held here, but the peace of the city was preserved by the victory gained over the insurgents at Ross. 638

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36. Waterford Fever Hospital, first in Ireland

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1799

    The Fever Hospital was established in 1799 as the first institution of its kind in Ireland and the second in the united empire. It grew from small beginnings to a building capable of admitting 150 patients, with two attending physicians and a resident apothecary.

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    The Fever Hospital was established in 1799, and was the first institution of the kind in Ireland, and the second in the united empire ; it arose from very small beginnings, but progressively increased, and the present building is capable of admitting 150 patients, for whose accommodation it posseses every requisite convenience. There are two attending physicians, with salaries of £40 each, and one resident apothecary, with a salary of £84 ; it is supported by subscription and local assessments. A Dispensary , established in 1/86, is also supported by subscription, and city and grand jury presentments ; about 5500 patients are annually relieved at the trifling expense of about £250. A Lying-in Charity has been established ; but its funds are not

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37. Waterford founded by Danes under Sitric

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 853

    The original foundation of Waterford city is by some writers referred to 155, but its antiquity as a place of importance traces to 853, when it was built by the Danes or Ostmen under their leader Sitiricus or Sitric. The city was for that period a place of great strength, surrounded with walls.

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    The original foundation of the city is by some writers referred to the year l.")5 ; but its antiquity as a place of any importance cannot be traced beyond the year 853, when it is said to have been built by the Danes or Ostmen, under their leader, Sitiricus or Sitric. The city, for that period, was a place of great strength, surrounded with walls ; and the scattered notices of the colony which are still preserved, shew that the inhabitants maintained among themselves an independent and sovereign authority, and that they were for a long time the terror, if not the absolute masters, of a vast extent of country. Up to the time of the English settlement, the colony strictly avoided all intimate connexion with the native inhabitants of the country, and preserved all its ancient customs, manners, and character, unchanged. In S93 it is recorded that Patrick, son of Ivor or Imar, King of the Danes of Waterford, was slain ; and in 937, that the Danes of Waterford wasted all the county of Meath. According to the annals of Tigernach, Imar, King of Waterford, laid waste the county of Kildare ; and in 995 succeeded AnlaDTc in the occupation of Dublin : he died in the year 1000, and was succeeded, in 1003, by his son Reginald, who built the celebrated 4 M

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38. Waterford garrison surrenders and marches to Mallow, 1690

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1690

    After negotiations, the Waterford garrison was permitted on the 25th of July to march out with arms and baggage and was conveyed to Mallow. King William entered the city the following day and later embarked at Waterford for England on 5 September.

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    James IL, on the day after the battle of the Boyne, arrived at this place, and immediately embarked for France in a ship which lay in the harbour ready to receive him. On the "Oth of July, Major-General Kirk advanced with a body of forces from Carrick, and despatched a trumpeter to the city to summon the garrison to surrender ; this was at first refused in mild terms, but soon after, the citizens sent to know the terms that would be granted, which, being the same as those offered to the garrison of Drogheda, were rejected. The garrison then demanded the enjoyment of their estates, the freedom of their religion, and liberty to march out with their arms and baggage, which being refused, preparations were made for a regular siege ; but on the 25th the garrison was allowed to march out with arms and baggage, and was conveyed to Mallow. On the following day King William entered the city, and took measures to prevent the property of any person from being damaged ; on his return from the siege of Limerick, he embarked at this port on the 5th of September, for England. At the close of this century the city is represented as being in a wretched condition ; the houses in ruin, the streets filthy and uneven, and the roads extremely bad ; but, under the management of successive mayors, it was greatly improved both in comfort and appearance early in the following century. In 1732, a tumultuous assembly attempted to prevent the exportation of corn ; another riotous meeting, occasioned by the scarcity of provisions, took place in 1744, when the military were called to suppress the riot, and some lives were lost. In the rebellion of 1798 the citizens took no part; meetings of United Irishmen were held here, but the peace of the city was preserved by the victory gained over the insurgents at Ross. 638

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39. Waterford glass manufactory established

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1783

    A superior glass manufactory was established in Waterford in 1783 by Messrs. Gatchell and Co. The business employed around 70 people and maintained a significant export trade, especially to America.

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    This place has never been much distinguished for its MANUF.vcTURES. It had ouce some celebrity for the weaving of a narrow woollen stuff, which was in great demand in every part of Ireland, and was also exported in considerable quantities ; but of this trade, and also of the hall in which the article was sold, there are now not the smallest remains. Here were also manufactories for salt, smoked sprats ; japanned wares of various descriptions, a branch established by Thomas Wyse, Esq. ; and linen and linen-thread, which latter was celebrated all over Ireland, established here by a family named Smith, who brought with them a number of workmen from the north of Ireland. But all these successively failed ; as has also a glass-bottle manufactory, carried on opposite to Ballycarvet. A glass-manufactory of superior description was, however, established in 1783, and is now conducted by Messrs. Gatchell and Co., who have a considerable export trade, particularly to America: about 70 persons are employed. There is a starch and blue manufactory; also three iron-foundries ; and till within the last few years there was a manufacture of glue, of which considerable quantities were sent to England. At the extensive iron-foundry called the Neptune Foundry, an iron steam-vessel of 639

    large dimensions has just been finished; every thing connected with the building and repairs of steam-engines, boilers, and machinery, is efficiently executed at these works, which are under the direction of the eminent firm of Malcolmson Brothers. There is a small establishment for rectifying spirits, and public breweries have been brought to such perfection as to supersede any importation from England ; they are conducted on a scale alTording the means of a considerable export of beer to Newfoundland, and latterly to England, which trade is progressively increasing. A coast-fishing company was established about 184'2.

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40. Waterford granted palatine authority to Earl of Shrewsbury

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1446

    In 1446, the city and county of Waterford were granted to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, who was created Earl of Waterford with palatine authority. The same year, statute 25 Henry VI authorized the mayor and citizens to raise forces against the Powers, Walshes, Grants, and Daltons.

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    instantly rushing in, O'Driscoll and all his family were made prisoners. In 144", the city and the county were granted to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, created Earl of Waterford, with palatine authority ; and in the same year it was enacted by statute of the 25th of Henry VI., that it should be lawful for the mayor and citizens of Waterford, to assemble what forces they pleased, and to ride in warlike array, with banners displayed, against the Powers, Walshes, Grants, and Daltons, who had for a long time been traitors and rebels, and continually preyed upon the king's subjects of Waterford and parts adjacent. In 1460, O'Driscoll persevering in hostilities, all communication between his country and this or any of the English ports was rigidly prohibited by act of parliament. This chieftain, on the invitation of the Powers, whose hostility also continued without intermission, brought his forces by sea to Tramore, on the first intelligence of which the mayor and citizens marched out in battle array to Ballymacdane, where they met with the enemy and gave them a signal defeat ; 160 of the number were killed, and several taken prisoners, among whom were O'Drtscoll-Oge and six of his sons, who with three of his galleys were brought in triumph to Waterford. Edward IV. was the last sovereign that coined money here ; in the 15th of his reign, all the mints of Ireland were abolished, except those of Waterford, Dublin, and Drogheda. In 1484, a shipment by some merchants of Waterford to Sluys, in Flanders, in preference to Calais, raised the important question of Ireland's being bound by statutes made in England, which was finally decided in the affirmative.

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41. Waterford Harbour as a free-trade station

    Waterford · city · Waterford

    The geographical position and natural advantages of Waterford's port made it a highly desirable station for the East India and China free trade. This trade was recently introduced with direct tea imports from China by Messrs. Kehoe.

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    facilities to stoam-vcssels of the larger class, which, from the great depth of water in the river, arc not obliged, as in most other parts, to wait at the harbour's mouth for high water, but can approach the quay at any period of the tide. Tiie commissioners have placed vessels or hulks about 60 or "0 feet from the edge of the quay, with a strong gangway or bridge from 10 to 12 feet wide, and fenced with iron railings, reaching from the hulks to the quay, which, having one extremity restiiit; on the hulk, rises and falls with the tide j by this means the steamers can discharge or receive a cargo even at low water, without the labour of throwing out or taking up an anchor, merely by making fast to the moorings close to the hulks. Steam-vessels of a superior class sail regularly, three times in the week, with goods, passengers, and live stock, to Bristol and Liverpool ; and, being able to enter or leave the river at any state of the tide, have an opportunity of arranging their time of sailing so as to take advantage of the time of high water in other less favoured ports : hence, passengers are not more than one night at sea, the passage being usually made, except in extreme eases, in 18 or '24 hours. The geographical situation, with the natural and acquired advantage of the port, and the moderate rate of duties, render it a very desirable station for the East India and China free trade, which was lately introduced, the Messrs. Kehoe having imported tea direct from China.

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42. Waterford mayor's Christmas raid on Baltimore castle, 1413

    Baltimore · town · Cork · 1413

    The mayor and bailiffs of Waterford sailed with an armed force to the O'Driscoll chieftain's strong castle at Baltimore on the coast of Cork, arriving on Christmas night, and gained entry by pretending the mayor's ship was laden with wine.

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    In 1413, the mayor and baihffs, in prosecution of their feud with the Irish sept of ODriscoll, embarked with an armed force in one of the ships belonging to the city, and sailed to the chieftain's strong castle of Baltimore, on the coast of Cork, where they arrived on the night of Christmas-day. The mayor landed his men, and, marching up to the castle gate, desired the porter to tell his lord that the mayor of Waterford was arrived in the haven with a vessel laden with wine, and would gladly come in to see him ; upon the delivery of this me=«aee. the cate was opened, and the whole party ^ 4 M 2

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43. Waterford quay enlarged in 1705 by demolishing city walls

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1705

    The quay of Waterford was enlarged in 1705 by throwing down the city walls on the river side, including one of the gates and the great ditch that had formerly divided it into two portions.

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    The CITY of Waterford is beautifully situated on the southern bank of the Suir, about 16 miles from its influx into the sea. It extends principally along the margin of the river, having an elevation very little above highwater mark, except at the western extemity, where it occupies some high and precipitous eminences, and at the eastern extremity, where are some more gentle elevations. On the south, bordering on the stream called John's river, which here falls into the Suir, is a large tract of level marshy land stretching towards Tramore. Near the western extremity of the city, and connecting it with the small suburb of Ferrybank in the county of Kilkenny, is a bridge of wood, 832 feet in length and 40 in breadth, supported on stone abutments and 40 sets of piers of oak. This bridge was undertaken by a company incorporated in 1793, who subscribed £30,000 in shares of £100 each ; and was erected by Mr. Cox, a native of Boston, at an expense so much below the estimated cost that £90 only were paid on each share of £100, which now sells for £170: it was begun April 30th, 1793, and opened January 18th, 1794. The company have a sinking fund for the repair or rebuilding of the bridge if necessary, and the tolls are let for about £4000 per annum. Over John's river, which skirts the city on the east and south-east, are two ancient bridges, called respectively John's bridge and William-street bridge ; and also one of modern erection, called Catherine's bridge, from the ancient abbey of St. Catherine, near which it is situated. Upon the opposite side of the Suir are some lofty hills, from which the city is seen to great advantage, having in front the river, and the splendid quay extending from the bridge to the mouth of John's river, one mile in length, with scarcely any interruption, and forming a remarkably fine promenade. The quay was enlarged in 1705, by throwing down the city walls on this side, with one of the gates, which, with the great ditch, formerly divided it into two portions. The houses lining the quay, though irregular in their style of architecture, form a range of buildings of lofty and imposing appearance, among which the tower erected by Reginald the Dane, and now occupied as a police barrack, is a conspicuous object. In front of the buildings are a broad flagged footway and a macadamised carriage road ; the part along the margin of the river is separated from these, and forms the promenade. At the east end of the city is the Mall, from which a spacious street has been opened, forming the principal western entrance on the Cork road. The streets, with the exception of King-street, in a line parallel with the quay from the west end to the centre of the city, and of the line from its termination to John's bridge, are generally short, narrow, and irregular in their direction: the number of houses, in 1841, was 3150. The English mails have been changed from Dunmore to Waterford, causing a great saving of time ; the first passed up on June 24th, 1837. The city is lighted with gas by a company of 400 shareholders, who expended £14,000 in the construction of works ; but from some defect in the old act of parliament under the provisions of which the public lighting of the city was vested in the corporation, it cannot be lighted more than seven months in the year : the amount of the rates collected for this purpose is about £640 per annum. On the south-western side of the city are barracks for artillery, capable of accommodating 129 officers and

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44. Waterford receives city motto 'Urbs intacta manet Waterford'

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1497

    After the citizens of Waterford communicated intelligence of Perkin Warbeck's arrival at Cork and assured the king of their loyalty in 1497, Henry VII conferred upon the city the motto 'Urbs intacta manet Waterford' among other honours.

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    In the year 1497, they again testified their fidelity by communicating to the king intelligence of the arrival of Perkin Warbeck, at Cork, on a second expedition against Ireland ; and by formally assuring him of their loyalty and affection. On this occasion, among other honours conferred upon the city, was the motto, Urbs intacta manet Waterford. Pei'kin, being joined by the Earl of Desmond and his numerous followers, immediately marched with an army of 2400 men to attack Waterford, which they assailed on the west ; the siege lasted eleven days, during which time the citizens were victorious in several skirmishes. Eleven of the enemy's ships arrived at Passage during the siege, and two of them landed men at Lombard's weir ; but the troops were quickly overpowered by the citizens, who killed many of them, and carried several into the city as prisoners and beheaded them in the market-place : one of the vessels was sunk in the river by the cannon on Reginald's Tower, and the whole of the crew perished. At length, on the 3rd of August, the enemy, before daybreak, raised the siege, and retired with great loss towards Ballycashin ; Perkin embarked at Passage for England, but was pursued by the citizens with four of their ships to Cork, thence to Kinsale, and lastly to Cornwall. In acknowledgment of these distinguished services, the citizens received two letters from the king, in the first of which, previously to Perkins apprehension, he offers them the sum of 1000 marks to secure his person.

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45. Waterford's new walls and royal charter

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1172

    After Henry II's visit, Waterford was greatly enlarged and surrounded with new walls. The old fortifications were repaired and strengthened with towers and gates, and the inhabitants were made freemen by royal charter. Henry left the city in the custody of Humphrey de Bohun, Robert Fitz-Bernard, and Hugh de Gundeville with twenty knights.

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    On his return from the conquest of that city, with the lordship of which he was invested, Strongbow received a summons from Henry II., at that time in Normandy, to attend him. Leaving his forces quartered in Dublin and Waterford, he obeyed the summons ; and offering to deliver up to the king these cities and other principal towns, on condition of having the remainder of his acquisitions confirmed to him and to his heirs, the king agreed to his proposals, and immediately prepared to follow him to Ireland. Henry's fleet, consisting of 240 vessels having on board from 400 to 500 knights and 4000 soldiers, arrived in Waterford harbour in October, 1172 ; and on the festival of St. Luke, the king landed to take possession of the kingdom as its rightful sovereign, by virtue of Pope Adrian's bull, and was joyfully received by the English, and by the Irish nobility who were in alliance with them. Strongbow immediately made a formal surrender to the king of the city of Waterford, and did homage to him for the principality of Leinster; Henry also received here the submission of the people of Wexford, and of Dermot M'^Carthy, King of Cork. He afterwards proceeded to Lismore, Cashel, Dublin, and other places ; and on his return to England, aware of its great importance as one of the principal maritime towns, he left the city of Waterford in the custody of Humphrey de Bohun, Robert Fitz- Bernard, and Hugh de Gundeville, with a train of twenty knights. A new garrison was soon after placed in the city, which at the same time was greatly enlarged, and surrounded with new walls ; the old fortifications were repaired, and strengthened with towers and gates, and the inhabitants were made freemen by royal charter. Strongbow, being subsequently invested with the sole government of Ireland, removed Robert Fitz-Bernard and his garrison to Normandy ; and agreeably to the king's instructions, took upon himself the government of this city, as well as that of Dublin.

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46. Waterford surrenders in 1641 and hosts confederate printing press

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1641

    At the start of the 1641 rebellion, Waterford surrendered without resistance to the son of Lord Mountgarret, and the surrounding country was laid waste by insurgents. The city was so attached to the confederate Catholic cause that their printing-press was established there under a man named Bourke.

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    During the civil war which commenced in 1641, Waterford experienced its full share of calamity. At the commencement of that year the city was, without any effort for its defence, surrendered to the son of Lord Mountgarret ; and the country around was laid waste by the insurgents, to whose cause the inhabitants were so attached, that the confederate Catholics had their printing-press here, under the conduct of a man named Bourke. In 1646, the pope's nuncio, with a view of setting aside the peace which had been concluded between the contending parties, summoned all the Roman Catholic clergy to Waterford, on the ground of an apostolic visitation, and for the purpose of holding a national synod. But so opposed to the measure were the inhabitants, fearing it might compromise the interests of their religion, that when the heralds came from Dublin to proclaim it, no one would shew them the mayor's house ; nor could they, after three days' stay, obtain from the proper functionaries any other answer than that the peace ought first to have been proclaimed in Kilkenny. In 1649, Cro.mwell, having surprised Carrick, crossed the Suir to besiege Waterford ; and although his army, from the fatigue it had undergone, did not amount to more than 5000 foot, 2000 horse, and 500 dragoons, the terror of his approach had such an effect on the citizens, who had refused to accept the troops offered to them by the JI.\rq.uess of Ormonde, that they sent to consult that nobleman about the conditions on which they should surrender the city. The marquess, however, assuring them that it rested only with themselves to do their duty and ensure their safety, they gladly accepted a reinforcement of 1500 men under General Farrel, and began to prepare for their defence. The siege commenced on the 3rd of October ; and Ormonde, struggling against desertion and other diRRculties, kept together some forces, with which he hovered between the city and Clonmel. Being surrounded with batteries and other fortifications, the city was thought to be sufficiently defended ; and Cromwell therefore adopted the plan of a tedious investment as the best mode of attack. On the 'iSrd, however, he despatched six troops of dragoons and four of horse to the town of Passage, about six miles to the south, and these taking possession of the fort which commanded the river at that place, the communication between Waterford and the entrance of the harbour was cut off. The serious inconveniences resulting from the occupation of this post by the enemy, rendered it necessary to make an attempt for its recovery, for which purpose General Farrel marched with some troops, ex- 637

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47. Waterford to Kilkenny Railway Act

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1845

    In 1845, an act was passed for a railway from Waterford to Kilkenny, including a branch to Kells in the county of Kilkenny. The main line of this undertaking was planned to be 31 miles long.

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    In 1845. an act was passed for the construction of a railsvay from this city to the city of Limerick : this is a new undertaking, to supply a line for which an act was passed in 18'26, but which was not carried into effect. Part of the present line is to be constructed for the joint use of this and the Great Southern and Western railway. The main line is nearly 7* British miles long, and a branch to the upper part of Waterford one mile ; the capital of the company is fixed at £7')0,000, with a power of raising £250,000 by loan. In 1 845, also, an act was passed for a railway from Waterford to Kilkenny, with a branch to Kells, in the county of Kilkenny : the length of the main line of this undertaking will be 31 miles; the capital is fixed at £'250,000, with power to raise an additional sum of £83,000 by Ician.

    The city first received a charter of incorpor.4TION from King John, who, on the 3rd of July, 1205, granted the city, its port, and all appurtenances, to his I itizens of Waterford, witli murage and all free customs, liberties, and privileges, enjoyed by the burgesses of Bristol. Hairij III., by repeated writs to the Archbishop of Dublin, and to his lord justiciary of Ireland, confirmed this grant ; and in the I6th of his reign, by a new charter, gave the whole of the city to be held by the citizens at a fee-farm rent of 100 marks, with Vol. II.— 641

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48. Waterford to Limerick Railway Act

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1845

    In 1845, an act was passed for the construction of a railway from Waterford to Limerick. This new undertaking replaced a previous line authorized in 1826 that was never carried into effect.

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    In 1845. an act was passed for the construction of a railsvay from this city to the city of Limerick : this is a new undertaking, to supply a line for which an act was passed in 18'26, but which was not carried into effect. Part of the present line is to be constructed for the joint use of this and the Great Southern and Western railway. The main line is nearly 7* British miles long, and a branch to the upper part of Waterford one mile ; the capital of the company is fixed at £7')0,000, with a power of raising £250,000 by loan. In 1 845, also, an act was passed for a railway from Waterford to Kilkenny, with a branch to Kells, in the county of Kilkenny : the length of the main line of this undertaking will be 31 miles; the capital is fixed at £'250,000, with power to raise an additional sum of £83,000 by Ician.

    The city first received a charter of incorpor.4TION from King John, who, on the 3rd of July, 1205, granted the city, its port, and all appurtenances, to his I itizens of Waterford, witli murage and all free customs, liberties, and privileges, enjoyed by the burgesses of Bristol. Hairij III., by repeated writs to the Archbishop of Dublin, and to his lord justiciary of Ireland, confirmed this grant ; and in the I6th of his reign, by a new charter, gave the whole of the city to be held by the citizens at a fee-farm rent of 100 marks, with Vol. II.— 641

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49. Waterford Town Hall in the Mall

    Waterford · city · Waterford

    The town-hall is a handsome stone building situated in the Mall, contiguous to the Bishop of Cashel's palace. The front is noted for its elegant simplicity and just proportion.

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    The town-hall is a handsome building, in the Mall, contiguous to the Bishop of Cashel's palace : the front, which is of stone, is of elegant simplicity of design, and of just proportion ; the principal entrance leads into the public hall, which was formerly resorted to by the merchants as an exchange. The building contains the mayor's office, court of conscience, chamberlain's office, town-clerk's office, council-chamber, and two spacious

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50. Watergrasshill on the highest ground in Cork

    Watergrasshill · town · Cork

    Watergrasshill village, chiefly in the parish of Ardnageehy, is said to stand on the highest ground in the county, with a gradual ascent from Cork over nine miles. The village was intersected by a new road from Mallow to Midleton and had two paper-mills in its vicinity.

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    WATERGRASSHILL, a village, partly in the parish of KiLQUANK, but chiefly in that of Ardnageehy, union of Fermoy, barony of Barrymore, county of Cork, and province of Munster, .5 miles (S. by W.) from Rathcormac, on the road to Cork; containing SOI inhabitants. This place is said to stand on the highest ground in the county ; the ascent by the road from Cork, a distance of nine miles, is almost uniform, but so gradual as to be scarcely perceptible. The village is intersected by the new line of road from Mallow to Midleton, and is a station of the constabulary police ; a receiving-house for letters is in connexion with Cork and Rathcormac. In the vicinity are two paper-mills. A church, or chapel of ease for the union of Killaspigmullane, has been erected near the village. Watergrasshill gives name to the Roman Catholic district, of which it contains the principal chapel ; a school is attached. There is also a dispensary for the poor. WATERSIDE.— See Londonderry. WELLS, a parish, in the union of Gorey, partly in the barony of Cjowran, county of Kilkenny, but chiefly in that of Idrone West, county of Carlow, and province of Leinster, 2 miles (S. by W.) from Leighlin-Bridge, on the road to Gowran ; containing 1601 inhabitants. This parish is situated upon the south side of the river Barrow, and comprises 2756 statute acres, of which 2835: are in the county of Kilkenny. The land is of good quality, and in a highly improved state of cultivation. Here is a slate quarry. Fairs for general farming stock are held on Ascension-day and Sept. 1 1th. Tlie seats are Ravindon, Burgage, and the Deanery-house. The living is a rectory, in the diocese of Leighlin, constituting, with the chapelry of Ballynochen, the corps of the deanery of Leighlin, and in the 648

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51. Waterloo commemoration tower at Kilcooly Abbey

    near Kilcooly · parish · Tipperary · 1815

    A tower was built on the eastern verge of the Kilcooly Abbey demesne to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. Situated on a high hill, it serves as an excellent landmark.

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    KILCOOLY, a parish, in the union of Thurles, partly in the barony of Cranagh, county of Kilkenny, and province of Leinster, and partly in the barony of Eliogarty, but chiefly in that of Slievardagh, county of Tipperary, and province of Munster, 5 miles (S ) from Johnstown ; containing, with the town of New Birmingham, 4006 inhabitants. Donagh Carbragh O'Brien, King of Limerick, about 1200, founded an abbey here for Cistercian monks, which, at the Reformation, was granted to the Earl of Ormond : the ruins are extensive, and contain a fine east window, and some handsome tombs of the Ikerrin branch of the Butler family ; the proprietor, W. Barker, Esq., lately erected a study, or summer-house, in them. The parish comprises 11,508 statute acres, of which the whole is arable and pasture, except about 300 acres of woodland : limestone abounds, and coal and culm are found on Mr. Barker's estate. The residence of Kilcooly Abbey stands in a well-planted demesne of above 1600 statute acres : on the eastern verge is a tower built to commemorate the battle of Waterloo, which, being on a high hill, serves as an excellent landmark. On the hills is a colony of Palatines, brought from the county of Limerick about -0 years since, by Sir W. Barker, Bart. The living is a rectory, in the diocese of Cashel, and in 38

    the patronage of the Crown : the tithe rent-charge is £380. 15. 6. The church is a handsome structure, built in 1829, by a loan of £2000 from the Board of First Fruits. There is a glebe-house, for the erection of which the Board of First Fruits, in IS 18, gave £350 and lent £450 : the glebe comprises 23 acres, for which £42. 12. per annum late currency are paid by the rector. In the Roman Catholic divisions this parish forms part of the district of Gurtnahoe, or Fennor, and has a chapel at New Birmingham. There is also a meetinghouse for Wesleyan Methodists. Some ruins exist of the castle of Grange. — See Birmingham, New.

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52. Waterstown demesne with castle ruins, Kilkenny-West

    Waterstown · townland · Westmeath

    The fine demesne of Waterstown in Kilkenny-West parish includes a beautiful lake and the ruins of an ancient castle. Lough Ree bounds the parish on the west and contains several islets, the largest being Friars' Island.

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    KILKENNY-WEST, a parish, in the union of Ath- LONE, barony of Kilkenny-Wkst, county of West- MEATH, and province of Leinster, 5^ miles (N. E. by N.) from Athlone, on the road from that place to Ballymahon J containing 3489 inhabitants. An abbey anciently existed here, one of the abbots of which, St. Scannail, died in 7*3 : it was, with its possessions, granted in 1.569 to Robert Dillon, in capite, at the annual rent of £22. 0. 10. A priory, or hospital, of Crouched friars was erected at the beginning of the 13th century, by Friar Thomas, grandson of Sir Thomas Dillon, and some of its ruins still exist. In 1335, the grand priory of Kilmainham had an exempt hospital here ; and there was a holy well, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. At Bethlem, near Lough Rce, was formerly a nunnery, which was plundered and burnt in 1642, by some English soldiers, who were attacked the same night, by the peasantry and 60 of them killed. Sir James Dillon encamped in the parish in that year, to blockade Athlone. The PARISH is bounded on the west for a considerable distance by Lough Ree, which contains several islets, the largest of them being Friars' Island. It comprises 10,048 statute acres, two-thirds arable and one-third pasture ; there are about 640 acres of bog. Agriculture is improving, and here are good limestone-quarries. A considerable part is occupied by the fine demesne of Waterstown, which includes a beautiful lake and the ruins of an ancient castle : the other seats are Rossiana, East Hill, Annagh, Oatlands, Auburn, and Littleton. The living is a rectory, in the diocese of Meath, and in the patronage of the Marquess of Drogheda and R. Butler Bryan, Esq. ; the tithe rent-charge is £207. 13.8. The church has been rebuilt by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, at a cost of £481. The glebe-house was built by aid of a gift of £300 and a loan of £500 from the Board of First Fruits, in 1813 ; the glebe comprises 15 acres. In the Roman Catholic divisions this parish forms part of the district of Noughoval, and has a spacious chapel. Here are the remains of an old castle, formerly belonging to Lord Dillon, and which was destroyed by Cromwell. The father of Oliver Goldsmith was appointed to this rectory in 1730, and resided at Lissoy, where the poet was first sent to school : his brother, to whom he dedicated the poem of The Traveller, was curate here, and his sister and brother- in-

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53. Water works from Brae Head, Clondermot parish

    Clondermot · townland · Derry · 1800–1810

    Water is conveyed to the town across the bridge by pipes from a reservoir on Brae Head, beyond the Waterside, in the parish of Glendermot or Clondermot. The works were constructed by the corporation under an act of the 40th of George III at a total expense of £13,500.

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    feet high, and contains about 200 acres. The ancient portion of the city occupies the higher grounds, and is surrounded by massive walls completed iu I6I7, at the expense of the society ; they form a parallelogram nearly a mile in circumference, and iu the centre is a square called the Diamond, from which four principal streets radiate at right angles towards the principal gates. Since the Union the city has considerably increased, particularly on the north along the shore of the river, where several warehouses, stores, and merchants' residences have been erected : on the west is also a considerable suburb, in which, within the last fifteen years, some new streets have been formed ; and on the eastern bank of the river is another, called Waterside. The walls, which are well built and in a complete state of repair, are nearly 1800 yards in circuit, '24 feet high, and of sufficient thickness to form an agreeable promenade on the top. The four original gates have been rebuilt on an enlarged and more elegant plan, and two more added ; but the only two that are embellished are Bishop's-gate and Ship-quay gate, the former built by subscription in 17^8, being the centenary in commemoration of the siege. In 16'28 the Irish Society were ordered to erect guard and sentinel houses, of which two are yet remaming : of the several bastions, the north-western was demolished in 18'24, to make room for the erection of a butter-market; and in IS'26 the central western bastion was appropriated to the reception of a public testimonial in honour of the celebrated George Walker. A few guns are preserved in their proper positions, but the greater number are used as posts for fastening cables and protecting the corners of streets. The houses are chiefly built of brick : the entire number in the city and suburbs, in 1841, was '2409. The city is watched, paved, cleansed, and lighted with gas, under the superintendence of commissioners of general police, consisting of the mayor and twelve inhabitants chosen by ballot : the gas-works were erected in 18'29, at an expense of £7000, raised in shares of £11. Water is conveyed to the town across the bridge by pipes, from a reservoir on Brae Head, beyond the Waterside, in the parish of Glendermot, or Clondermot ; the works were constructed by the corporation under an act of the 40th of George III., at a total expense of £13,500, and iron pipes have been laid down within the last few years.

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54. Wealthy abbey of Longford founded by the O'Farrels

    Longford · town · Longford

    The wealthy abbey of Longford was founded by the O'Farrels. Ruins of the abbey still remain.

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    The REMAINS of remote .\NTiauiTY are very few in number. A large rath, usually called the Moat of Granard, stands at one end of the main street of that town ; another, called Lisardowlin, situated near the road from Longford to Edgeworthstown, is by the people of this country generally believed to be the centre of Ireland. Monastic institutions were numerous, and for the most part held in great veneration, and well endowed. Abbeyshrule belonged to the Canons Regular ; Ardagh, to the Franciscans ; and Lerha or Laragh, to the Cistercians : the wealthy abbey of Longford was founded by the O'Farrels ; there were also abbeys or priories at Moydow, Clone, Clonebrone, Dcrg, Druimchei, and Killinmore, besides those on the islands of Innismorey, Innisbofin, Inniscloran, and All Saints. Ruins of all the above still remain ; but of the priories at Ballynasaggard, Kilglass, and St. Johnstown, no vestiges of the

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55. Wellington Column erected at Trim, 1817

    Trim · town · Meath · 1817

    A handsome Corinthian column was erected at Trim in 1817 to commemorate the principal military achievements of the Duke of Wellington, who for some time was representative of the borough and resided at Fosterstown nearby. A statue of his grace stands above the capital.

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    The TOWN is pleasantly situated on the river Boyne, over which is an old bridge, and is still a place of considerable importance ; it contains 375 houses, many of which are neatly built ; and from the remains of its stately castle and religious establishments, it has an appearance of venerable antiquity. A handsome column of the Corinthian order was in 1817 erected here, in commemoration of the principal military achievements of the Duke of Wellington, who for some time was representative of the borough, and resided at Fosterstown, in the vicinity ; above the capital is a statue of his grace. There are barracks for infantry, adapted to the reception of 3 officers and SO non-commissioned officers and privates. The environs are pleasingly diversified, and abound with interesting scenery. The trade is inconsiderable, being chiefly for the supply of the immediate neighbourhood : there are, however, a small flour-

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56. Wesley's 1763 visit to Derry and Primitive Methodist chapel

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1763–1783

    A store building in Derry was used by John Wesley during his visit to the city in 1763. His congregation subsequently built a Wesleyan Methodist chapel in 1783, but after a separation the Primitive Methodists returned to the former place of worship, which is still partly used as a store.

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    the north of the city by Bishop Knox, in lh;jO, at au expense of £760 ; and a gallery was erected in 1832, at a further expense, including the cost of a vestry-room and the introduction of gas, of £145, raised by subscription. The Roman Catholic Chapel occupies the site of the monastery of St. Columb, and is situated in a street called the Long Tower, from the lofty round tower which formed the belfry of the Dubh-Regles, the original church built by St. Columb. This chapel was completed in I7H6, at an expense, including the cost of some additions in 1811, of £2700, of which £210 were contributed by the Earl of Bristol, and £50 by the corporation. 'J he Presbtjterian meeting-house, in Meetinghouse-row, has a chaste and handsome front, of which the pediment and corners are of Dungiven freestone ; it is supposed to have been built about the year 1750, at an expense of nearly £4000, and was repaired in 1828 at an additional cost of £700. The Frimilire U'esleyan Methodist chapel, in the same street, was originally a store, which was used by Wesley on bis visit to this city in 1763 : his congregation built the Wesleyan Methodist chapel in 1783, but on the separation taking place the Primitive Methodists returned to their former place of worship ; part of the building is still let for a store, and the chapel is used as a Sunday school between the intervals of divine service, for which the dean pays a rent of £20. The old U'esleyan Methodist chapel was vacated on the completion of a new chapel, built in 1.S35, at an estimated expense of £1100, raised by subscription, towards which the Irish Society contributed £100 ; the ground tloor is used as a vcstry-room and a schoolroom for 300 children. There are also a place of worship for Presbyterians till lately in connexion with the Seceding Synod, a plain building erected in 1783, at an expense of £450; one for Covenanters, built in 1810 at a like expense ; and for Independents, built in 1824 at an expense of £500.

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57. Western mountain range ends at Manorhamilton in Leitrim

    Manorhamilton · town · Leitrim

    The western mica-slate mountain range, stretching from Foxford in Mayo through Collooney, reaches its utmost extent at Manorhamilton in County Leitrim.

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    In a GEOLOGICAL point of view, the county forms the north-western extremity of the great central floetz limestone field of Ireland, interrupted in two places by the mica-slate formation ; one to the south of Lough Gill ; the other along the western mountain range, which in its utmost extent stretches from Foxford, in Mayo, by Collooney, to Manor-Hamilton, in Leitrim. This range is very narrow, seldom exceeding three miles, and at Collooney being less than a quarter of a mile, in breadth. It is generally succeeded by beds of red or yellowish sandstone, or by limestone. The sandstone formation is of very unequal thickness, and irregular in its arrangement, in some places rising into mountains, in others not exceeding 20 or 30 feet in height : it is sometimes, though rarely, interstratified with red or grey sandstone-slate, in which case its resemblance to the coal formation has led to expensive and illusory attempts to obtain this valuable mineral. Iron-ore is abundant in many places, particularly at Ballintogher and at the base of the Ox mountains. Near Screevenamuck are extensive excavations whence the ore was raised so long as timber could be procured to make charcoal for smelting it : the last furnace was extinguished in 1768. Lead-ore has been found in several parts of the limestone district, and worked for some time feebly and unprofitably. A silver-mine, which produced some specimens of very pure metal, was for-

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58. Westport distillery established 1826

    Westport · town · Mayo · 1826–1837

    An extensive distillery was established in Westport in 1826, producing annually about 60,000 gallons of whisky and consuming 29,000 bushels of grain. About 150 men were regularly employed in this and an associated brewery.

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    In the town is an extensive distillery established in 1S26, producing annually about 60,000 gallons of whisky and consuming 29,000 bushels of grain ; a brewery belonging to the same proprietor, and established by his father in 1800, has very much declined since the reduction of the duty on spirits, but is still considerable. In these concerns about 150 men are regularly employed. Another brewery, with a malting concern, has been established by Messr.s. Graham, who have two salt-works and three corn-stores on the quay, and a tannery in the town ; affording together employment to 30 persons, and to double that number during the winter. The Manor flour and oatmeal mills were built in ISOS, and are set in motion by two waterwheels equal in power to 30 horses. At Cloonagh, within two miles of the quay, are two very extensive flour-mills propelled by a considerable water-power throughout the year ; there is also a corn and flourmill near the quay : all are in full operation. At Belclare is a cotton-factory, with 26 looms, affording employment to 30 men and a considerable number of

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59. Westport House, seat of the Marquess of Sligo

    Westport · town · Mayo

    Westport House is described as a handsome and spacious structure of hewn freestone situated on the margin of a small lake within the demesne. The grounds are embellished with the Westport river, two picturesque waterfalls, and beautiful views of Clew Bay with its islands and shipping.

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    WESTPORT, a sea-port, market, and post town, and the head of a union, in the parish of Aughaval, barony of Murrisk, county of Mayo, and province of CoNNAiGHT, S| miles (W.) from Castlebar, and at the termination of the road from Dublin; containing 4912 inhabitants. This town is situated at the south-eastern e.xtremity of Clew bay, and at the mouth of a small river which falls into that portion of the bay constituting the harbour of Westport. It is of modern date ; and consists of three principal streets, and a Mall of large and handsome houses on both sides of the river, the banks of which are planted with trees and afford a pleasing promenade. The total number of houses is "80, and most of them are well built, and roofed with slate ; a spacious and handsome hotel, considered one of the best provincial hotels in Ireland, has been erected and splendidly furnished at the expense of the Marquess of Sligo, who assigns it rent-free to the landlord. The approach from Castlebar is singularly beautiful, being enriched with the plantations of the marquess, and commanding a fine view of the mountain of Croaghpatrick; the lofty ranges of Achill and Erris, terminating in the stupendous mountain of Nephin ; and Clew bay, studded with innumerable picturesque islands. Westport House, the elegant mansion of his lordship, who is proprietor of the town, and to which is an entrance from the Mall, is a handsome and spacious structure of hewn freestone, situated on the margin of a small lake in the demesne, which is also embellished with the windings of the W^estport river and its two picturesque waterfalls ; the grounds command some beautiful views of the bay, with the islands and shipping. Near the town are also Murrisk Abbey, Marino, Trafalgar Lodge, New Brighton Lodge, Old Head, Boathaven, and Mount Browne.

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60. Westport town and its modern layout

    Westport · town · Mayo

    Westport is described as a modern sea-port town at the south-eastern extremity of Clew Bay, consisting of three principal streets and a Mall of handsome houses along a small river. The Marquess of Sligo, proprietor of the town, erected a splendid hotel and assigned it rent-free to the landlord.

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    WESTPORT, a sea-port, market, and post town, and the head of a union, in the parish of Aughaval, barony of Murrisk, county of Mayo, and province of CoNNAiGHT, S| miles (W.) from Castlebar, and at the termination of the road from Dublin; containing 4912 inhabitants. This town is situated at the south-eastern e.xtremity of Clew bay, and at the mouth of a small river which falls into that portion of the bay constituting the harbour of Westport. It is of modern date ; and consists of three principal streets, and a Mall of large and handsome houses on both sides of the river, the banks of which are planted with trees and afford a pleasing promenade. The total number of houses is "80, and most of them are well built, and roofed with slate ; a spacious and handsome hotel, considered one of the best provincial hotels in Ireland, has been erected and splendidly furnished at the expense of the Marquess of Sligo, who assigns it rent-free to the landlord. The approach from Castlebar is singularly beautiful, being enriched with the plantations of the marquess, and commanding a fine view of the mountain of Croaghpatrick; the lofty ranges of Achill and Erris, terminating in the stupendous mountain of Nephin ; and Clew bay, studded with innumerable picturesque islands. Westport House, the elegant mansion of his lordship, who is proprietor of the town, and to which is an entrance from the Mall, is a handsome and spacious structure of hewn freestone, situated on the margin of a small lake in the demesne, which is also embellished with the windings of the W^estport river and its two picturesque waterfalls ; the grounds command some beautiful views of the bay, with the islands and shipping. Near the town are also Murrisk Abbey, Marino, Trafalgar Lodge, New Brighton Lodge, Old Head, Boathaven, and Mount Browne.

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