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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... possession of this place , so important from its situation , being deemed absolutely necessary to the security of his other conquests . After resisting the English arms for more than twenty years under its native prince , the gallant ...
... possession of this place , so important from its situation , being deemed absolutely necessary to the security of his other conquests . After resisting the English arms for more than twenty years under its native prince , the gallant ...
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... possessions in this county , and that for several centuries , the Fitz- geralds and Butlers were alternately entrusted with the chief direction of the Irish government , except when circumstances rendered it necessary to send over a ...
... possessions in this county , and that for several centuries , the Fitz- geralds and Butlers were alternately entrusted with the chief direction of the Irish government , except when circumstances rendered it necessary to send over a ...
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... place about two centuries after , when we find the posterity of Cormac Cas in possession of the government of Thomond , or North Munster only . From this branch of the Royal Family of POLITICAL AND MILITARY HISTORY . 3.
... place about two centuries after , when we find the posterity of Cormac Cas in possession of the government of Thomond , or North Munster only . From this branch of the Royal Family of POLITICAL AND MILITARY HISTORY . 3.
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... possession of the crown of Munster ; his pretensions to the Supreme Monarchy were , at least , tacitly acknowledged , and his authority was respected both in his own and fo- reign countries ; and after a peaceful reign of twenty- two ...
... possession of the crown of Munster ; his pretensions to the Supreme Monarchy were , at least , tacitly acknowledged , and his authority was respected both in his own and fo- reign countries ; and after a peaceful reign of twenty- two ...
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... possession several pieces of plate , stolen from the cele- brated church of Clonmacnoise , viz . a standing cup of Donogh Mac Flynn ; a silver cup , a gilt cup , and a silver chalice , marked with the device of Roderick O'Connor's ...
... possession several pieces of plate , stolen from the cele- brated church of Clonmacnoise , viz . a standing cup of Donogh Mac Flynn ; a silver cup , a gilt cup , and a silver chalice , marked with the device of Roderick O'Connor's ...
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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.