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The body of young Turlogh O'Brien was found in the waters of Tolka with his
hands entangled in the hair of a Dane. Of the other distinguished families of
Ireland almost every one lost a member. On the day after the battle the wounded
were ...
The body of young Turlogh O'Brien was found in the waters of Tolka with his
hands entangled in the hair of a Dane. Of the other distinguished families of
Ireland almost every one lost a member. On the day after the battle the wounded
were ...
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Mr. O'Curry adds that " with these stones [which the soldiers brought in their
sacks] Murtagh O'Brien afterwards built a parapet upon the top of his royal palace
, (which is situated on the site of the present Cathedral of Limerick) as a perpetual
...
Mr. O'Curry adds that " with these stones [which the soldiers brought in their
sacks] Murtagh O'Brien afterwards built a parapet upon the top of his royal palace
, (which is situated on the site of the present Cathedral of Limerick) as a perpetual
...
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In 1114, say the annals,3 " a great fit of sickness attacked Murtagh O'Brien, so
that he became a living skeleton, and resigned his kingdom; and Diarmuid (his
brother) assumed the kingdom of Munster after him without permission." During ...
In 1114, say the annals,3 " a great fit of sickness attacked Murtagh O'Brien, so
that he became a living skeleton, and resigned his kingdom; and Diarmuid (his
brother) assumed the kingdom of Munster after him without permission." During ...
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Sir James Ware and OTlaherty1 are of opinion that parties were so evenly
balanced after the death of Murtagh O'Brien, that for seventeen years after that
event no dynasty was sufficiently powerful to assume the title of monarch of
Ireland.
Sir James Ware and OTlaherty1 are of opinion that parties were so evenly
balanced after the death of Murtagh O'Brien, that for seventeen years after that
event no dynasty was sufficiently powerful to assume the title of monarch of
Ireland.
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even by O'Brien himself, though so fiercely appropriated by the O'Briens for more
than a hundred years. In the next year, 1188, the Annals of the Four Masters1
mention the treacherous assassination at Cashel, of Cormac, the king and bishop
, ...
even by O'Brien himself, though so fiercely appropriated by the O'Briens for more
than a hundred years. In the next year, 1188, the Annals of the Four Masters1
mention the treacherous assassination at Cashel, of Cormac, the king and bishop
, ...
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Popular passages
Page 108 - ... and if they found a plot of watercresses or shamrocks, there they flocked as to a feast for the time, yet not able long to continue there withal; that in short space there were none almost left, and a most populous and plentiful country suddenly left void of man and beast...
Page 380 - That the crown of Ireland is an imperial crown inseparably annexed to the crown of Great Britain, on which connection the interests and happiness of both nations essentially depend: but that the kingdom of Ireland is a distinct kingdom, with a parliament of her own— the sole legislature thereof.
Page 384 - He looks and laughs at a' that. A prince can mak' a belted knight, A marquis, duke, and a' that; But an honest man's aboon his might, Guid faith, he mauna fa' that! For a
Page 108 - ... ere one year and a half they were brought to such wretchedness as that any stony heart would have rued the same. Out of every corner of the woods and glynnes they came creeping forth upon their hands, for their legs could not bear them ; they looked like anatomies of death, they spake like ghosts crying out of their graves...
Page 265 - That if any of the aforesaid equipages, merchandize, horses, money, plate, or other moveables, or household stuff belonging to the said 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...
Page 267 - ... heirs, shall hold, possess, and enjoy, all and every their estates of freehold and inheritance, and all the rights, titles, and interests, privileges, and immunities, which they, and every or any of them held, enjoyed, or were rightfully and lawfully entitled to, in the reign of King Charles the Second...
Page 267 - Mayo, or any of them; and all the commissioned officers in their majesties' quarters, that belong to the Irish regiments now in being, that are treated with, and who are not prisoners of war, or have taken protection, and who shall return and submit to their majesties...
Page 267 - The Roman catholics of this kingdom shall enjoy such privileges in the exercise of their religion, as are consistent with the laws of Ireland, or as they did enjoy in the reign of king Charles II...
Page 268 - Mount-Leinster, now belonging to the regiments in the aforesaid garrisons and quarters of the Irish army, who were beyond the seas, and sent thither upon affairs of their respective regiments, or the army in general, shall have the benefit and advantage of the second article, provided they return hither within the space of eight months from the date of these presents, and submit to their Majesties' government, and take the above-mentioned oath.
Page 269 - And whereas the said city of Limerick hath been since, in pursuance of the said articles, surrendered unto us. Now know ye, that we having considered of the said articles are graciously pleased hereby to declare, that we do for us, our heirs and successors, as far as in us lies, ratify and confirm the same, and every clause, matter and thing therein contained.
Bibliographic information
| Title | Limerick: its history and antiquities |
| Author | Maurice Lenihan |
| Published | 1866 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 16 Mar 2007 |
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