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... occasion to remark, long before the Danish invasion of Ireland, the building of
the city is generally referred to the same time and cause as the foundation of
Dublin and Water- ford, the time being after the second coming of the
Scandinavians, ...
... occasion to remark, long before the Danish invasion of Ireland, the building of
the city is generally referred to the same time and cause as the foundation of
Dublin and Water- ford, the time being after the second coming of the
Scandinavians, ...
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... interior of a wealthy country, which with many other recommendations, made a
strong impression in after times on King John of England, and caused the city of
Limerick long to retain its pride of place as " the fairest of all the cities in Minister.
... interior of a wealthy country, which with many other recommendations, made a
strong impression in after times on King John of England, and caused the city of
Limerick long to retain its pride of place as " the fairest of all the cities in Minister.
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A great disease seized the King Turlough O'Brien, which caused his hair and
beard to fall off through the miracles of God ... brought into his presence, a mouse
issued out of it and went under his garment, which was the cause of his disease.
A great disease seized the King Turlough O'Brien, which caused his hair and
beard to fall off through the miracles of God ... brought into his presence, a mouse
issued out of it and went under his garment, which was the cause of his disease.
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A mandate was Issued on the 30th of July, 1216, to Geoffrey de Marshall, &c,
ordering him without delay to cause the Venerable Father Edmond, Bishop of
Limerick, to have the arrears which are due to him of the ten pounds which
annually he ...
A mandate was Issued on the 30th of July, 1216, to Geoffrey de Marshall, &c,
ordering him without delay to cause the Venerable Father Edmond, Bishop of
Limerick, to have the arrears which are due to him of the ten pounds which
annually he ...
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Hugh da Burgh, treasurer, caused the weirs to be extended, and that extent to be
delivered to the exchequer. 1 Calendary of the Patent and close Rolls of
Chancery — 67. 1 We give the following as a curious instance of the wills of this
period.
Hugh da Burgh, treasurer, caused the weirs to be extended, and that extent to be
delivered to the exchequer. 1 Calendary of the Patent and close Rolls of
Chancery — 67. 1 We give the following as a curious instance of the wills of this
period.
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according afterwards ancient Annals appears appointed Archbishop arms army Arthur belongs Bishop Bridge brother built called Captain Cashel Castle cathedral Catholic cause chapel chief Church citizens city of Limerick Clare Colonel commanded continued Cork Corporation Council Court daughter death died Dublin Earl England English erected Father forces four France Galway gave give given granted hands held Henry History horse interest Ireland Irish James John June Kilkenny King King's lands late letter Limerick lived Lord March Masters Mayor meeting Munster O'Brien obtained occasion officers parish passed Patrick period persons possession present proceeded Protestant received reference regiment remained residence returned Richard Right river Robert says sent Shannon side soldiers stone Street taken Thomas Thomond took town walls White
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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