The history, topography and antiquities of the county and city of Limerick, by P. Fitzgerald (and J.J. M'Gregor) 2 vols, Volume 2 |
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Patrick Fitzgerald. state of the population have continued gradually to improve from that period to the present . The Au- thors have interwoven with the Political and Mili- tary History of Limerick , a general outline of Irish ...
Patrick Fitzgerald. state of the population have continued gradually to improve from that period to the present . The Au- thors have interwoven with the Political and Mili- tary History of Limerick , a general outline of Irish ...
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... period greatly distract- ed by the feuds of the O'Briens and Mac Arthys , which rendered it an easy prey to the neighbouring VOL . II . D states . In 1153 , Turlogh O'Connor renewed his ravages POLITICAL AND MILITARY HISTORY . 17.
... period greatly distract- ed by the feuds of the O'Briens and Mac Arthys , which rendered it an easy prey to the neighbouring VOL . II . D states . In 1153 , Turlogh O'Connor renewed his ravages POLITICAL AND MILITARY HISTORY . 17.
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... period of Irish history . Anxious to maintain the indepen- dence of his country , his whole life was a continued contest with the English , whom he frequently de- feated in the field , and during the last fifteen years of his reign he ...
... period of Irish history . Anxious to maintain the indepen- dence of his country , his whole life was a continued contest with the English , whom he frequently de- feated in the field , and during the last fifteen years of his reign he ...
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... period defied all the power of the Irish.- The Kings of Thomond after this appear to have en- joyed but a nominal sovereignty , and being no longer permitted to reside in the city , they fixed their residence at Cluainramhad , near ...
... period defied all the power of the Irish.- The Kings of Thomond after this appear to have en- joyed but a nominal sovereignty , and being no longer permitted to reside in the city , they fixed their residence at Cluainramhad , near ...
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... period wretched in the extreme . Sir John Davis , whose means of information were extensive , and whose candour is generally acknowledged , informs us , that the lands anciently possessed by the mere Irish in this kingdom , were divided ...
... period wretched in the extreme . Sir John Davis , whose means of information were extensive , and whose candour is generally acknowledged , informs us , that the lands anciently possessed by the mere Irish in this kingdom , were divided ...
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Abbey appointed arms army arrival Arthur Askeaton Baron Bishop Bourke castle Castleconnell century Charles Chief Governor chieftains church citizens city of Limerick clergy Colonel command commenced Comyn Connaught Cork county of Limerick Creagh crown death Dublin Duke Earl of Desmond Earl of Kildare Earl of Ormond Edward enemy England English erected forces Galway garrison Gent George Ginckle granted Harrold Henry History of Limerick horse hundred Inchiquin inhabitants insurgents Ireland Ireton Irish Irish army James Kerry Kilkenny Killaloe Kilmallock King King's Knight lands Leinster Lord Deputy Lord Lucan Lords Justices Mac Arthy marched Maunsell Mayor ment Munster native Nicholas O'Brien O'Nial officers parish Parliament Pery Pierse possession pounds Prince prisoners province Rathkeale regiments reign residence Richard river Robert Roche Roman Catholics royal Shannon Sheriffs siege Sir John Smyth soon Stritch surrender sword Thomas Thomond thousand tion town troops Ulster vigorous Waterford White
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Page xxvii - ... obedience, and their and every of their heirs, shall hold, possess and enjoy all and every their estates of free-hold, and inheritance, and all the rights, titles, and...
Page xxix - Protestants, and for preventing the ruin of the said John Brown, and for satisfaction of his creditors, at the instance of the Lord Lucan, and the rest of the persons aforesaid, it is agreed, that the said lords justices and...
Page xxvii - ... as are consistent with the laws of Ireland ; or as they did enjoy in the reign of King Charles the Second -, and their Majesties, as soon as their affairs will permit them to summon a Parliament in this kingdom, will endeavour to procure the said Roman Catholics such further security in that particular, as may preserve them from any disturbance upon the account of their said religion.
Page xxix - The Lords Justices and General do promise to use their utmost Endeavours, that all the persons comprehended in the abovementioned Articles, shall be protected and defended from all Arrests and Executions for Debt or Damage, for the space of eight months, next ensuing the Date hereof.
Page 554 - Catch then, O ! catch the transient hour, Improve each moment as it flies ; Life's a short summer — man a flower : He dies — alas ! how soon he dies ! THE WINTER'S WALK.
Page 553 - CONDEMN'D to Hope's delusive mine, As on we toil from day to day, By sudden blasts or slow decline Our social comforts drop away.
Page xxvii - James, or those authorised by him, to grant the same in the several counties of Limerick, Clare, Kerry, Cork, and Mayo, or any of them ; and all the commissioned officers in their Majesties...
Page xxix - Tyrconnel and Lord Lucan took away the effects the said John Brown had to answer the said debts, and promised to clear the said John Brown of the said debts ; which effects were...
Page xxx - Irish troops, or to the French officers, or other particular persons whatsoever, be robbed, destroyed, or taken away by the troops of the said general, the said general will order it to be restored, or payment to be made according to the value that is given in upon oath by the person so robbed or plundered ; and the said Irish troops to be transported as...
Page 618 - In the upper terrace there was an engine, or kind of pump, by which water was drawn up out of the river, and from thence the whole garden was watered. In the spaces between the several arches, upon which this whole structure rested, were large and magnificent apartments, that were very light, and had the advantage of a beautiful prospect.