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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... river Shannon . " Doctor Smith , in his History of Cork , countenances the opinion of the Spanish origin of the Munster Irish , not only from the testimony of all the old Irish manuscripts , but from the remains of their language and ...
... river Shannon . " Doctor Smith , in his History of Cork , countenances the opinion of the Spanish origin of the Munster Irish , not only from the testimony of all the old Irish manuscripts , but from the remains of their language and ...
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... river , and laid siege to Limerick , which speedily . surrendered . Brian , however , seemed more anxious to confine the power of the Danes within due bounds , than to expel them from the country , being probably convinced of the great ...
... river , and laid siege to Limerick , which speedily . surrendered . Brian , however , seemed more anxious to confine the power of the Danes within due bounds , than to expel them from the country , being probably convinced of the great ...
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... river in order to ascertain if it was fordable . He returned in safety , but a soldier named Geoffry Judas , who had followed his exam- ple , perished . Undismayed by this event , Meyler Fitzhenry , another nephew of Raymond , passed ...
... river in order to ascertain if it was fordable . He returned in safety , but a soldier named Geoffry Judas , who had followed his exam- ple , perished . Undismayed by this event , Meyler Fitzhenry , another nephew of Raymond , passed ...
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... river Fergus , was defeated and slain . De Clare , who had again regained his power , endea- voured to keep alive these dissensions in the Tho- mond family ; but his policy was counteracted by Mac Arthy , who advised them to sheath the ...
... river Fergus , was defeated and slain . De Clare , who had again regained his power , endea- voured to keep alive these dissensions in the Tho- mond family ; but his policy was counteracted by Mac Arthy , who advised them to sheath the ...
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... river Suir , while passing with his men at the ford of Ardfinnan , leaving his title and vast possessions in Limerick , Cork , Kerry , and Waterford , to his infant son Thomas . In 1418 , this young nobleman having been benighted in a ...
... river Suir , while passing with his men at the ford of Ardfinnan , leaving his title and vast possessions in Limerick , Cork , Kerry , and Waterford , to his infant son Thomas . In 1418 , this young nobleman having been benighted in a ...
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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.
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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.