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Mt Lord, The associations of a History of a locality in which your Lordship must
noccf sarily take a deep interest, from the manifold ties, both ancient and modern,
which so intimately connect you with many of the transactions recorded in the ...
Mt Lord, The associations of a History of a locality in which your Lordship must
noccf sarily take a deep interest, from the manifold ties, both ancient and modern,
which so intimately connect you with many of the transactions recorded in the ...
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I have already stated, in the prospectus of this book, that historical truth, local and
general interest, fulness of details, and the publication of new and authentic
matter, derived from original sources, were the main objects which I proposed to
...
I have already stated, in the prospectus of this book, that historical truth, local and
general interest, fulness of details, and the publication of new and authentic
matter, derived from original sources, were the main objects which I proposed to
...
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Had I, or could I have, written without making any reflections at all, I might as well
have published a dry list of chronological events, instead of a history, and I could,
in such a case, neither have felt nor imparted that degree of interest to the work ...
Had I, or could I have, written without making any reflections at all, I might as well
have published a dry list of chronological events, instead of a history, and I could,
in such a case, neither have felt nor imparted that degree of interest to the work ...
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I have got some notes, too, of much interest, from the Hon. Robert O'Brien, from
General Sir Charles R. O'Donnell, and from the late lamented John Windele, Esq.
, Cork ; while in translation, research, revision, and general literary assistance, ...
I have got some notes, too, of much interest, from the Hon. Robert O'Brien, from
General Sir Charles R. O'Donnell, and from the late lamented John Windele, Esq.
, Cork ; while in translation, research, revision, and general literary assistance, ...
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Turlogh, although a brave prince, did not disdain to avail himself of the arts of
policy to strengthen his own interest to the prejudice of O'Brien. He sowed
dissensions between the Eugenians and Dalcassians, touching their claims to
alternate ...
Turlogh, although a brave prince, did not disdain to avail himself of the arts of
policy to strengthen his own interest to the prejudice of O'Brien. He sowed
dissensions between the Eugenians and Dalcassians, touching their claims to
alternate ...
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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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