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MIDLETON
Genealogy & History
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1766 RELIGIOUS CENSUS OF MIDLETON - A Return of Protestant and Popish Families in the Parish of Umagesagh. Union of Middleton, and Diocess of Cloyne. April 1766. G. Berkeley Curate. - TOWN OF MIDLETON - ..64 Romans. 28 Prots. in the town of Midleton. Edmond Dyer - the only Popish Priest resident in the parish - and no Fryars.
Pr. - Protestant - Arranged Alphabetically
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Ahearn, John, /Ahern, David Ahern, Edward, /Ahern, John, /Ahern, Timy. Barry, Richard, /Barry, Thomas, (listed 4 times) Bohely, John Bohilly, Patk. Boston, Richard, Pr. Brien, Barthw., Pr. /Brien, Corns., /Brien, John,/Brien, Maurice Broe, Coleman Brown, John Burk, Maurice, /Burk, Willm. Butler, Edmond, /Butler, John, (listed twice) /Butler, Willm. Cody, Willm. Coleman, Timy. Collins, Corns. Colman, Willm. Connel, Willm. Connell, Danl., /Connell, Timy. Corcoran, Willm. Cotter, Garret, /Cotter, Maurice, /Cotter, Richard Crandon, David Cronine, John Crotty, David, /Crotty, Maurice Cunningham, John, (listed twice) Curtin, John, /Curtin, Thomas, /Curtin, Willm. Dolan, Maurice Donovan, Corns., /Donovan, Darby, /Donovan, Denis, /Donovan, Patk, /Donovan, Willm. Dorman, Thomas Downey, Denis Driscol, John, /Driscol, Thomas Duggan, James, /Duggan, Willm. Dunn, Samuel Dwyer, Edmond, /Dwyer, Edward Fitzgerald, John, (listed 4 times) /Fitzgerald, Laurence, /Fitzgerald, Patk., /Fitzgerald, Willm. Fling, Danl., /Fling, Denis, /Fling, John,/Fling, Owen Forrest, Edmond, /Forrest, Richard, Pr. Fowloo, Darby Gorman, Maurice Grogan, John Gully, Coleman, /Gully, James, /Gully, John Hardnedy, Maurice Harty, Corns., /Harty, Thomas Heagerty, Darby |
Heas, Matthew, /Heas,Willm. Hodder, Mr., Pr. Keef, James, (listed twice) /Keef, Maurice,(listed twice) /Keef, Willm. Kelly, Edmond, /Kelly, Thomas Kirk, Richard Kondun, John, (listed twice) Leahy, Willm., (listed twice) Lean, Maurice Leary, Danl., /Leary, John, /Leary, Timy., (listed twice) Lukas, Mr., Pr. Lynchy, John Mead, Robert Meany, John Millerick, Philip Mulray, David Murnane, Barthw., /Murnane, Darby, (listed twice) /Murnane, Edward, /Murnane, John Murphy, Edward, /Murphy, John, (listed twice) /Murphy, Timy., /Murphy, Willm. Murry, Patk. Neagle, John Noonan, John Oulden, Thomas, /Ouldon, Edward Poer, Edmond, /Poer, Edward Prindavel, Maurice Regan, John Roach, Thomas Ronan, Willm. Russel, Edward Ryan, John Scanlan, Michl. Scully, Andrew Shea, David, (listed twice) /Shea, Peter,/Shea, Willm., (listed twice) Sheean, Edmond, /Sheean, James, /Sheean, Maurice Sliny, David Smeesth, Maurice Staunton, Maurice Sullivan, Danl., (listed twice) /Sullivan, John Sweeny, John Twomy, Darby, /Twomy, David, /Twomy, Edward,/Twomy, James, /Twomy, Willm. Walsh, Thomas Welsh, Corns., /Welsh, David, /Welsh, Edmond, /Welsh, Edward, /Welsh, John, (listed 4 times) /Welsh, Maurice, (listed twice) Welsh, Patk., (listed twice) /Welsh, Richard, (listed twice) /Welsh, Robert, (listed twice) /Welsh, Thomas, (listed twice) /Welsh, Willm., (listed 6 times) White, John White, Maurice |
1766 RELIGIOUS CENSUS OF BALLYSPULLANE, APRIL 1766 -Returned under 'A Return of Protestant and Popish Families in the Parish of Umagesagh. Union of Middleton, and Diocess of Cloyne. April 1766. G. Berkeley Curate'.
Pr. - Protestant. Arranged Alphabetically
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Ahearn, James, (listed twice) Barry, James, /Barry, John, /Barry, Patk.,/Barry, Richard Bohilly, Corns., /Bohilly, Willm. Ceasy, Patk. Connell, James Cotter, Maurice Cunningham, Thomas, Pr. Cunnuane, James Dawly, Corns., /Dawly, Darby Donovan, Darby, /Donovan, Maurice Errown, Edward Ervin, Peter Fooshane, Darby Fowloe, John, /Fowloe, Patk. Heas, James Keef, John Kennealy, Thomas Leahy, Willm. |
Linchy, Willm. Long, Maurice Loughhane, Denis Mahony, James Megar, Willm., Pr. Moore, John, (listed twice) Munnahane, John Murnane, Owen Murphy, Darby, /Murphy, Denis Prindavil, John, /Prindavil, Thomas Reirdan, David, /Reirdan, Maurice Rile, Maurice Riordan, Willm. Roach, John, /Roach, Willm. Scanlan, Owen, /Scanlan, Timy. Shea, Philip Smith, John Welsh, John |
1766 RELIGIOUS CENSUS OF CHURCHTOWN[later known as Churchtown North, Inchinabacky or Roxborough], APRIL 1766 -Returned under 'A Return of Protestant and Popish Families in the Parish of Umagesagh. Union of Middleton, and Diocess of Cloyne. April 1766. G. Berkeley Curate.' Prots. 3 - Papists 34
Pr. - Protestant. Arranged Alphabetically
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Ahearn, David, /Ahearn, James, Ahearn, Willm. Barry, Edward, /Barry, James, /Barry, Willm. Ceasy, Willm. Daw, James Dawly, Robert Dinane, John, /Dinane, Maurice Ervin, Willm. Fitzgerald, James, /Fitzgerald, John Fling, David, /Fling, Edward, /Fling, Philip Gallavan, Thomas Griffin, John Harrice, Richard, Pr. Heas, James Hoare, Willm. |
Howld, Willm. Kennefick, Maurice Leary, John Macaboy, David, Pr. Mead, Richard Millerick, Willm. Mullawn, Martin Poer, John Roorke, James Shea, James Smith, David, /Smith, Robert Sullivan, Owen Sweeny, Danl. Warner, Henry, Pr. |
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1766 - (CEP 17/7/1766) –To be let for such terms as the present tenants can give, who have agreed for a lease of three lives (which they have still to nominate) and 21 years in reversion, the following tenements in the town of Middleton lately held by the representatives of Bartholomew Durham,one large handsome house, lately occupied by Nicholas Dunn,with back-houses, stables, yard and garden, thereunto belonging together with a most excellent malt-kiln, a very large malt-house and other offices …..One handsome house lately held by Doctor Simcockes …..Two other handsome houses, one lately occupied by Simon Warner, Esq., the other by Mr. Jos. Fennell …..Proposals in writing to be received by Mr. Thomas Weeks at Ballynekilly, and Mr. Martin Delany in Middleton, who have been empowered by Mr. M'Carthyto treat (on his behalf) with any person about the premises …..Said Delany will show the premises to any person inclinable to treat to same, or any part thereof. - June 5, 1766
(CEP 6/10/1766) –Whereas there are several Houses in Midleton (called Dunn's Holdings) which are to be immediately put into right good tenantable repair; any Slaters that chuse to undertake the slating of said Houses are desired to send their proposals in writing to Mr. Martin Delany in Midleton - Slates are to be sold at 2s 8d the Thousand, within two miles of Midleton; and any larger quantity viz (100 barrels or upwards) of Roche Lime may be had in the town at fourteen-pence the Barrel. N.B. Said Houses would be let and good Encouragement given to any Persons inclinable to take them in their present repair. Oct. 6, 1766
1767 - RAMHILL & WEST BANARD LEASES 1767- (CEP May 1767) - TO be sold, the interest of the lands of Ramhill, being a lease for ever, situate in the barony of Barrymore and County of Cork, within 10 miles of Cork, and one of Middleton, set in the manner following:-
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Capt. Henry Rugg, a lease for 31 years of which about six years are expired John Brown, a lease for 31 years of which about six years are expired John Farrell, a lease for 31 years from the 25th March, 1766 |
£.s.d 55.14.1 110.0.0 140.0.0 |
To be sold, the interest of West Banard, being a lease of lives renewable for ever, situate and joining the lands of Ramhill, and set as follows:-
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Cornelius Harty Michael Barry Thomas Harty Richard Welsh William Shea |
£.s.d 33.0.0 14.0.0 14.0.0 7.2.0 3.0.0 |
Some of the above leases are expired, and others near being out. Proposals in writing to Mr. Henry Rugge in Cork……..
(CEP 4/5/1767) –To be immediately Sold by Mr. Michael M'Carthy, all his interest in and near the town of Middleton, the purchaser confirming two Leases to under tenants who have engaged to expend £300 on the premises, to be immediately Let for his term (viz 3 good Lives and 21 years) the two houses in Middleton formerly held by Mr. Warner and Fennell, with 18 acres of Land, called Oaten-cake, which nearby adjoins the town of Middleton. For further particulars inquire of Mr. Martin Delany in Middleton, who will receive proposals as well as Mr. M'Carthy in Cork.
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1770- (HC 14/5/1770) –Subscriptions and Advertisements for this Paper will be received by .. Mr. William Hamilton in Midleton…
(HC 17/5/1770) –ARCHITECTURE. - Immediate employment at Midleton for a great number of good carpenters, masons, &c., who will meet with proper encouragement by an application to John Morrison, Architect. Middleton, May 10
1772 - (HC Jan. 1772) -PROPOSALS to be received from such BRICK MAKERS only as can be properly recommended for making and burning at Dromore, near Mallow, a large quantity of Stock and place Brick. Application to be made to Sir Robert Deane, Barr., or to John Morrison, Architect, at his house in Midleton. Jan. 20
1791 –(HC 3/3/1791) - TO BE LET from the 25th of March, and 1st of May next, for Three Lives, or Thirty-One Years, the following Lands and Houses, part of the Estate of the Right Honourable the EARL of BARRYMORE, in the County of Cork:- Proposals to be received (and kept secret if required) sealed up and directed to EDWARD COLLINS, Esq., at the Agent's Office, Ann-Grove, near Cork, and Duplicates, thereof, forwarded to him, No.9, Picadilly, West End, London.
Arranged Alphabetically
| Present Tenants | Denominations | Civil Parish | Quality | ARP | Observations |
| Cahill, Denis | First part of Ballinspillane | Ballyspillane | Arable & Pasture | 140.2.00 | (3) |
| Cahill, Denis | Second part of Ballinspillane late Pat. Cahill's | Ballyspillane | Arable & Pasture | 181.0.00 | (3) |
| Hartnet, Daniel, Executor of | Third part of Ballinspillane | Ballyspillane | Arable & Pasture | 136.2.00 | (3) |
Observations
(3) - These Lands are within a mile of Midleton, are fit for Dairy and Tillage, & very convenient to Manure.
(HC 26/5/1791) -Last Tuesday night a fire broke out in the offices of William Mc. O Boy, at Stump-Hill, near Midleton, occasioned by a servant, which entirely consumed his stable, turf-house, fowl-house, cart-house and granary, with a great number of farming utensils, a quantity of corn, and many other valuable effects.
(HC 16/6/1791) - Midleton Charitable Infirmary - There will be a BALL at the Town House of Midleton, for the Benefit of this Infirmary, on Monday, the 20th of June. Tickets, at 2s 8d. .. each to be had at the Infirmary, and at Edward's, Bookseller, Castle-street [Cork]. More than 230 Patients have been Relieved since the beginning of last October.
(HC 16/6/1791) - TO be let on very reasonable terms, from the Date hereof, to the 25th of March next, or for any part of said time, that may be agreed on the Glebe House of Middleton, together with the Grounds belonging to it. It is a charming healthful situation, and very convenient to Sea Bathing. Apply to Mrs. Brown, Hammond's-Marsh [Cork].
(HC 3/11/1791) -For the BENEFIT of the Midleton Charitable Infirmary, On Tuesday the 15th inst there will be An Assembly, Conducted in the genteelest manner. Tickets at 2s 8d h each, to be had at the Infirmary.
1793 - (HC 10/6/1793) -TO be set by Mr. Thomas Wigmore, the noted Inn in Midleton, formerly kept by Edward Mc. Manus; from the first of May next. Proposals to said Wigmore there.
1801 -(HC 7/2/1801) –A Mouse-coloured HORSE, with Spots on his Back, a star in his Forehead, the right hind Fetlock white, is in the Pound of Midleton, since the 7th of January last. Whoever proves property to said Horse, may have him by paying every expense to Thomas Ahern, Midleton.
1802 - (CMC 13/8/1802) GAME CERTIFICATES (Selections)
Haynes, Joseph, Gamekeeper to the Marquis of Thomond, Midleton
M'Call, Samuel, Junr., Charleston, Midleton
1807 - (CMC 2/1/1807) –The following Communication was addressed to Baron ALTON, Colonel of the First Light Battalion of the KING'S GERMAN LEGION, on the departure of the Corps from its late quarters at MIDLETON:- AT A MEETING of the PRINCIPAL INHBAITANTS of MIDLETON, held this day, it was unanimously Resolved, That the exemplary conduct of the First Light Battalion of the KING'S GERMAN LEGION, during a residence of near three months, has acquired in an eminent degree the approbation and esteem of all description of People in the Neighbourhood - and they hope that a public testimony of their sincere regret at your departure while it expresses their own feelings, may not be deemed unacceptable to those of the distinguished Corps under your Command. - Allow me, therefore, Sir, to request, in the name of the inhabitants of Midleton, that you will be pleased in [account?] for yourself, and make known to the whole Corps, this tribute of our respect and esteem. - I have the Honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient very Humble Servant, MICHAEL GREEN, SOVEREIGN. - Midleton, December 23, 1806
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| Middleton-born Soldiers discharged prior to1853 -From The National Archives (PRO), London; Doc. Ref. TNA(PRO) |
| Indexed by surname and place of birth from The National Archives (PRO) online catalogues at:- http://catalogue.pro.gov.uk/ |
| Name | Served in…/Discharged | Covering Dates |
| Daly, John | 16th Dragoons (Light). Discharged aged 40 | 1831-1849 |
| Ahern, Thomas | 49th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 30 | 1835-1847 |
| Ambrose, Michael | 50th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 19 | 1843-1845 |
| Barry, Michael | 84th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 39 | 1822-1845 |
| Bennett, William | 49th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 40 | 1828-1852 |
| Brian, James | 72nd Foot Regt. Discharged aged 25 after 8 years service | 1789 |
| Callinan, John | 97th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 40 | 1827-1848 |
| Carney, James | 57th Foot Regt.; 97th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 38 | 1817-1837 |
| Carroll, Edward | Born 'Ballinacurry'. 27th Foot Regt.; St. Helena Regt. Discharged aged 41 | 1824-1846 |
| Cart(h)y, Michael | 88th Foot Regt.; 2nd Royal Veteran Battalion. Discharged aged 24 | 1808-1814 |
| Codey, Edmond | 17th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 32 | 1821-1836 |
| Collins, William | 2nd Foot Guards. Discharged aged 44 | 1811-1831 |
| Connell, John | 40th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 19 | 1840-1842 |
| Crawley, John | Rifle Brigade; 3rd Royal Veteran Battalion. Discharged aged 27. Covering date year of discharge | 1824 |
| Crottie, John | 71st Foot Regt. Discharged aged 39 | 1812-1830 |
| Desmond, Cornelius | 17th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 31 | 1821-1837 |
| Donovan, Daniel | Nova Scotia Fencibles; King's Orange Rangers. Discharged aged 63 | 1775-1802 |
| Donovan, Dennis | Irish Fencibles; 3rd Garrison Battalion; 58th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 44 | 1803-1816 |
| Donovan, James | 10th Foot Regt.; 19th Foot Regt.; 51st Foot Regt.; 73rd Foot Regt. Discharged aged 35 | 1800-1822 |
| Doyle, John | 9th Dragoons; Recruiting Service. Discharged aged 68 | 1816-1870 |
| Dunn, John | 78th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 33 | 1795-1815 |
| Durham, John | 6th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 22 | 1825-1829 |
| Edborough, Francis | Born 'Middletown.' 85th Foot Regt.; 3rd Garrison Company. Discharged aged 25 | 1809-1816 |
| Farrell, David | 85th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 40 | 1809-1831 |
| Farrell, Owen | 16th Dragoons (Light). Discharged aged 34 | 1806-1822 |
| Fielding, Denis | Or Feilding. 31st Foot Regt.; 40th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 25 | 1843-1847 |
| Fitzgerald, Martin | Born 'Middletown.' 8th Royal Veteran Battalion; 98th Foot Regt.; Ancient Irish Fencibles; 4th Royal Veteran Battalion. Discharged aged 36 | 1798-1811 |
| Foley, John | 88th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 30 after 2 years 8 months service. Covering dates year of enlistment to year of discharge | 1808-1811 |
| Gallahue, Edward | 44th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 29 | 1815-1826 |
| Hallaghan, John | 11th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 40 | 1827-1849 |
| Heard, James | 37th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 20 | 1839-1840 |
| Hennes(s)y, John | 86th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 26 | 1825-1832 |
| Hennessy, John | 88th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 32 | 1814-1826 |
| Hennesy, Michael | Born 'Middletown.' Boyle Roche's Regt. Discharged aged [Not Known]. Covering date year of enlistment | 1775 |
| Hogan, Edward | 81st Foot Regt. Discharged aged [Not Known] | 1826-1830 |
| Keefe, Michael | 71st Foot Regt.; Royal Canadian Rifles. Discharged aged 44 | 1824-1849 |
| Kelly, John | 87th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 34 | 1815-1817 |
| Kennifick, William | 88th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 24 | 1811-1815 |
| Keppel, Robert | 16th Dragoons (Light). Discharged aged 48 | 1830-1854 |
| Lonergan, Patrick | 34th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 20 | 1845-1849 |
| Long, Richard | 57th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 28 | 1811-1819 |
| Magrath, James | Or McGrath. 60th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 24 | 1829-1837 |
| Mc Grath, James | Royal York Rangers. Discharged aged 45 | 1808-1816 |
| Mc Grath, John | 87th Foot Regt.; Western Australia Enrolled Force. Discharged aged [Not Known]. Covering date year of enlistment | 1827 |
| Meagan, Michael | 1st Foot Regt.; Royal African Colonial Corps. Discharged aged 30. Covering date year of discharge | 1828 |
| Millar, Benjamin | Roscommon Militia. Discharged aged 42. Covering date year of discharge | 1835 |
| Moore, John | 4th Dragoon Guards. Discharged aged 29 | 1842-1853 |
| Nash, John | 6th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 29 | 1805-1816 |
| Nash, Michael | 68th Foot Regt.; Meath Militia. Discharged aged 30 after 10 years service | 1805 |
| Neile, Edward | 44th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 43 | 1815-1841 |
| O Sullivan, Timothy | 50th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 21 | 1847-1851 |
| Pendergast, Edward | 60th Foot Regt.; Africa Corps. Discharged aged 29 | 1809-1819 |
| Pendergast, Thomas | Born 'Middletown.' 25th Dragoons (Light). Discharged aged 28 after 7 years 5 months service. Covering date year of enlistment to year of discharge | 1806-1813 |
| Quinlan, Richard | Or Quinlon. 43rd Foot Regt.; 4th Garrison Battalion. Dsicharged aged 28 after 6 years 7 months service. Covering dates year of enlistment to year of discharge | 1804-1810 |
| Ring, John | Rifle Brigade. Discharged aged 23 | 1813-1815 |
| Sage, Thomas | 82nd Foot Regt. Discharged aged 28 after 9 months service | 1794 |
| Sherlock, Samuel | 13th Foot Regt.; 74th Foot Regt.; 4th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 39 | 1830-1854 |
| Sullivan, Thomas | Cork Militia. Discharged aged 42. Covering date year of discharge | 1829 |
| Sullivan, William | 5th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 20 | 1828-1833 |
| Walsh, Richard | 16th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 31 | 1817-1830 |
| White, John | Born 'Middletown.' 14th Foot Regt.; 17th Foot Regt. Discharged aged 34 | 1818-1834 |
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PIGOT'S DIRECTORY 1824 - MIDLETON -IS a neat, market, post and fair town in the county of Cork, situated upon the main road from Waterford to Cork, at a distance of one hundred and thirty seven miles from Dublin, and on the north-west angle of Cork harbour. It was a borough previous to the union, and gives the title of viscount to the family of Broderick. The town is governed by a sovereign, two bailiffs, and twelve burgesses. Here is a good building ornamented with a cupola and clock, the gift of Lord Midleton; in the upper part the town business is transacted, and the lower is used as a market-house. At the public free-school, which has been suffered to fall to decay, some of the greatest characters in the kingdom have received the first rudiments of their education, among other, the celebrated Curran. The old church is removed, and on its site a new one is erecting, entirely of limestone, which is calculated to hold six hundred persons. Here was also, some few years ago, a most extensive manufactory for fine and superfine cloths, which employed a great number of hands; but the spirited proprietor, Marcus Lynch, Esq., not being able to compete with the English manufacture, the undertaking was relinquished, and government bought the premises for £20,000 and converted them into barracks. They have been since purchased by Lord Middleton. An abbey was founded here by the Fitzgeralds in the year 1180, for monks of the Cistercian order. Near the town are a subterraneous river, and a large romantic cave well worthy the attention of the curious. The market day is Saturday, and there are four annual fairs, viz, on the 14th of May, the 5th of July, the 10th of October, and the 22nd of November. Midleton consists of a union of five parishes, the total population of which is 10,047.
POST OFFICE - Post Master, Mr. J. Brabazon. The Dublin & English Mails arrives at half-past seven in the evening, via Waterford, and the Cork Mail is despatched immediately after. The Dublin and English Mails leave at half-past six in the morning, and the letter-box closes half an hour before.
COACHES, &c FROM THE KING'S ARMS INN
CORK, the Royal Mail every evening at half-past seven, and returns at half-past six in the morning.
CORK, a Diligence every day at 12 (Sunday excepted) & returns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at four, on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at twelve.
WATERFORD, the Royal Mail every morning at half-past six, through Castle-Martyr, Youghal, Tallow, Lismore, Cappoquin, and Dungarvan, and returns every evening at half-past six.
YOUGHAL, a Diligence, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon at 4, through Castle-Martyr, and returns on the following day at twelve.
YOUGHAL, a Diligence every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, at twelve at noon, through Castle-Martyr, and returns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at twelve.
Arranged Alphabetically. (NGC) - Nobility, Gentry & Clergy
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Adams, Ellen, China Dealer Adams, Jas., Esq., Ballyannon House (NGC) Atkins, M. U., Col., Leddington (NGC) Austen, Robt., Rev., LLD, Rector, Glebe House & Hadwell-lodge (NGC) Barry, David, Esq., Barry's Lodge (NGC) Barry, Garrett S., Esq., Lemlara(NGC) Barry, Jas., Esq., Dundillerig (NGC) Barry, John Smith, Esq., Foata (NGC) Barry, Richd., Esq., Greenfield (NGC) Barry, Robt., Corn Merchant, Ballinacora Barry, Thos., Esq., Rockville (NGC) Boston, John, Physician Bourke, Edmund, Dyer Bourke, Pat., Tanner Brabazon, J., Post Master, Post Office Buckley, Michael, Grocer & Spirit Dealer Buckley, Wm., Spirit & Porter Dealer Cahill, Pat., Esq., Bally Spillane (NGC) Callaghan, Michael, Woollen Draper Carey, John, Esq. (NGC) Coppinger, Edm., Esq., Rosmore (NGC) Coppinger, John & Jos., Brewers & Malsters Coppinger, Thomas Stephen, Merchant Courtenay, Geo. & Thos., Esqrs., Ballynaclashy(NGC) Courtenay, Robt., Esq., Bally-Edmund (NGC) Courtenay, Thos., Esq., Ballycrana (NGC) Cox, S., Lieut., HP, Rose-hill (NGC) Cullenane, Charles, Linen & Woollen Draper Curtin, John, Carman* Daly, Matthias, Academy Dickinson, Austen, Physician Dixon, ____, Esq., Brookdale (NGC) Donovan, Dan., Esq., Millview (NGC) Donovan, Pat., Hardwareman Dwyer, Thos., Grocer Edwards, Mary, Baker Fitzgerald, Pierce, Esq., Corbally (NGC) Foulkes, Cousens, Esq., Young-grove (NGC) Freeman, Rd. Deane, Rev., Rector of Ardnageehy & Curate of Midleton (NGC) Gaggin, John, Attorney Gaggin, Rd., Rev., Dungournay (NGC) Garde, John, Esq., Ballinacora-house (NGC)/ Garde, John, Tallow Chandler & Soap Boiler Garde, Wm., Esq., Bilberry (NGC) Geary, Maurice, Spirit & Porter Dealer Gorman, Thos., Carman* Green, Wm., Rev., LLD, Rector of Tullilease (NGC) Greene, John, China & Glass Dealer Grier, Richard, Rev. Dr. (NGC) Hackett, Jas. & Co., Distillers Hamilton, Thos., Rev., Churchtown (NGC) Hartnett, Jas., Baker & Grocer Hartnett, Patrick, Line & Woollen Draper Heard, Edw., Physician, Ballintubber Heard, F., Lieut., HP, Ballintubber (NGC) Hegarty, James, King's Arms Inn, Spirit & Porter Dealer & Agent to Hegarty, Pat, Bush Inn, Spirit & Porter Dealer Hennessy, Michael, Carman* |
Hudson, John, Apothecary & Surgeon Humphreys, Dan., Esq. (NGC) Humphreys, Robert, Attorney Julian, Richd., Surveyor of Excise Karney, Martin, Carman* Kean, Cornelius, Butcher Kean, Thos., Tanner Kenny, Thomas, Grocer & Spirit Dealer Leach, John, Capt., Ballyedikin (NGC) Lomasney, John, Malster Long, John, Capt., Rathcoursey (NGC) Mahony, Margaret, Tobacconist Makay, Geo., Esq. (NGC) Martin, Robt., Esq., Tullagreen (NGC) Maunsell, Wm. Wray, Rev., Archd. of Limerick, Midleton Lodge (NGC) McCall, John, Miller McCall, Samuel, Merchant, Charlestown McCarthy, Denis, Physician McCarthy, Denis, Spirit & Porter Dealer, Charlestown McOboy, Wm., Esq., Stump-hill (NGC) Meany, Denis, Esq., Donnickmore (NGC) Messrs. Walker & Co., brewers at Fermoy Moore, Daniel, Spirit & Porter Dealer Moore, Pat., Butcher Murphy, Timothy, Baker Nagle, James, Spirit & Porter Dealer Nagle, John, Physician O Donovan, Wm., Gauger (Revenue Officer) Poole, Thos., Esq., Agent to Lord Midleton, Cahirmore (NGC) Powell, Pierce, Leather Cutter Power, Pierce, Esq., Clonmult (NGC) Pratt, Robert, Rev., Curate of Lisgoold (NGC) Purcell, John, Linen Draper Ronan, Jerh., Spirit & Porter Dealer, Ballincora Seton, A., Esq. (NGC) Seward, Daniel Pope, Esq. (NGC) Sheehan, John, Parish Clerk Sisk, Eliza, Grocer & Draper Smith, John, Esq., Rathcoursey (NGC) Smith, Robt., Esq. (NGC) Stack, George, Spirit & Porter Dealer Sullivan, Daniel, Chandler Sweeny, John, Tobacconist &c. Thomond, Marquis of, Rostellan Castle (NGC) Twohig, John, Gauger (Revenue Officer) Varian, Thos., Tobacconist & Tallow chandler Wakeham, Wm., Esq., Water-rock (NGC) Warner, Peter, Esq., Castleview (NGC) Warren, Wm., Esq. (NGC) Welland, Wm., Esq., Killagh Farm (NGC) Welsh, Eliza, Linen Draper Welsh, Jas., Rev., Dunsfort (NGC) Wigmore, Henry, Esq., Ballivodock (NGC) Wigmore, Henry, Lieut., HP (NGC) Wigmore, Miss, Ballinacora (NGC) Wigmore, Richard Harding, Esq., Ballynona (NGC) Wilson, Joseph, Esq., Ballycrana (NGC) |
* CARMEN - Martin Karney, Thos. Gorman, Michael Hennessy, and John Curtin, convey heavy goods, by agreement to Cork, Cloyne, or Youghal.
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1833 MIDDLETON TITHE APPOLOTMENT INDEX (Castranachore) -Arranged Alphabetically
Name, Townland, Townland, Townland
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___________, Jno., Capt. , Ballyedikin Ahern, John , Innegrega Ahern, Michael , White Rock, Coppingerstown Ahern, Nicholas , Innegrega Ahern, Patrick , White Rock, Coppingerstown Ahern, Widow , Coppingerstown Allen, Mr. , Broomfield/Midleton Arnold, Thomas , Castleredmond Barry, Edmond , Broomfield Barry, John , Ballyedikin Barry, Michael , Ballinacurra, Broomfield Barry, Robert , Ballinacurra Barry, Widow , Ballinacurra Boston, Laurence , Castleredmond Brabazon, Mr. , Midleton Brien, David , Castleredmond, Carrigshean Brien, James , West Bannard Brien, John , Carrigshean, Castleredmond Callahan, Jeremiah , White Rock, Butlerstown Callahan, Matt/Matthew , Broomfield, Midleton - Town Plots Callahan, Patrick , White Rock Carden, Mr. , Midleton Coleman, James , West Bannard Coleman, Patrick , Carrigshean Collins, Michael , Gerah Connell, John , West Bannard, White Rock Connell, Patrick , White Rock Connell, William , White Rock Conners, Mrs. , Midleton Coppinger, Joseph, Esq. , Castleredmond Coppinger, Thomas, Esq. , Castleredmond/Broomfield/Midleton Cronan, William , Innegrega Cullen, John , West Bannard Cunningham, John , Castleredmond Dickinson, Doctor , Midleton Donovan, Jeremiah , White Rock Donovan, John , Castleredmond Donovan, Patrick , Castleredmond Edwards, Thomas , Castleredmond F___________, William , Castleredmond Fenton, John , Coppingerstown Fenton, Michael , Coppingerstown Fenton, Roger , Coppingerstown Fitzgerald, Michael , Ballinacurra Fleming, Mr., Castleredmond Foley, John , Midleton Gallahar, Edmond , Broomfield Galley, Thomas , Broomfield Garde, Dr. , Ballinacurra Garde, Michael, Jr. , West Bannard Garde, Michael, Sr. , West Bannard Garde, Mrs. , Ballinacurra Garde, Thomas, Esq. , Ballinacurra Gleeson, David , Broomfield Gleeson, John , West Bannard, Innegrega Gleeson, Michael , Innegrega Green, Rev. Dr. , Castleredmond Guiney, John , West Bannard Guiney, Patrick , West Bannard Hackett, Miss , Broomfield Hallaran, John, Esq. , Castleredmond Harrington, William , Midleton Healy, Laurence , White Rock Hegarthy, John , Coppingerstown Hennessy & Partners , Broomfield Hennessy, John , Carrigshean Hennessy, William , West Bannard Horan, James , Carrigshean Humphrey, Daniel, Esq. , Deerpark/Broomfield, East Bannard , Midleton Kean, Thomas , Deerpark/ Midleton, Broomfield, Butlerstown Kearny, John , Knocksturkin Kelleher, John , Coppingerstown |
Kelleher, Laurence , Coppingerstown Kenelly, Widow , Carrigagowr Kily, Michael , West Bannard Kirby, Patrick , White Rock Landers, John , West Bannard Leahy, Daniel , Broomfield Leahy, James , Broomfield Leahy, John , Broomfield Leahy, John, Jr. , Carrigagowr Leahy, John, Sr. , Carrigagowr Leahy, Patrick , Carrigagowr Leahy, Thomas , Broomfield Leary, Darby , Ballinacurra Lukey, Mrs. , Deerpark/Midleton Lyons, Timothy , West Bannard M. O Boy, Mr. , Gerah Macpherson, John , Castleredmond Mayberry, John, Castleredmond Mccarthy, Denis , Knocksturkin Mccarthy, Denis, Dr. , Ballinacurra Mccarthy, John , Castleredmond, Knocksturkin Mccarthy, Maurice , Ballinacurra Mccarthy, Patrick , Broomfield Mckenna, James , Ballinacurra Menai, Miss , Midleton Moore, Daniel , Ballinacurra Moore, Michael , Broomfield Morin, Joseph , White Rock, Butlerstown Mulcahy, John , Carrigshean Murnane, Batt. , Carrigshean Murnane, John , Carrigshean Murnane, Michael , Castleredmond, Carrigshean Murnane, Widow , Carrigshean Murnane, William , Carrigshean Murphy, _______ , Deerpark Murphy, Denis , Knockgurm Murphy, John , Knockgurm Murphy, Michael , Midleton Nagle, John , Carrigshean Neal, Philip , West Bannard Poole, Thomas, Esq. , Deerpark Power, Michael , West Bannard Purcell, John , Castleredmond Ruan, Mrs. , Midleton Ryan, Thomas , Broomfield Scantlon, John , Gerah Scantlon, Richard , Castleredmond Scantlon, Timothy , Gerah Shea, David , West Bannard Shea, Michael , Coppingerstown Shea, Peter , Castleredmond Shea, William , Ballinacurra Shean, Barth. , Ballinacurra Smattry?, Garritt , West Bannard Smithwick, Edmond , Carrigshean Smithwick, John , White Rock Smithwick, Patrick , Dunsfort/ Carrigshean Staunton, William , Broomfield Sullivan, David , Castleredmond Swayne, George , Castleredmond Swayne, Jno., Rev., Castleredmond Sweeney, John , Castleredmond Tattan, Peter , Midleton Turpin, Mr. , Deerpark Walsh, M., Revd, Dunsfort Walsh, Patrick , West Bannard, White Rock Ward, John , Midleton Welland, William, Esq. , Deerpark , Killeagh, Broomfield White, Laurence , Castleredmond White, Thomas , Midleton Wigmore, Thomas, Revd. , Ballyedikin |
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1834 BALLYSPILLANE TITHE APPLOTMENT INDEX -Henry Shaw, April 1 - Commissioner - Arranged Alphabetically
Name, Townland, Townland
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Ahern, Thomas , Gurtacrue, Elfordstown Ahern, William , Gurtacrue Barry, John , Ballyspillane East Barry, Michael , Killeendooling Barry, Richard , Ballyspillane West Bryen, James , Ballyspillane East Buckley, Dennis , Gurtacrue Buckley, John , Gurtacrue Cahill, Patrick , Ballyspillane East Condon, David , Ballyspillane East Coughlan, Michael , Gurtacrue Curtin, John , Gurtacrue Curtin, Mary , Gurtacrue Derham, John , Killeendooling Desmond, Martin , Elfordstown Desmond, Michael , Elfordstown Downing, Maurice , Ballyspillane West Downing, Thomas , Ballyspillane West Fitzgerald, Edmond , Gurtacrue Fitzgerald, Patrick , Gurtacrue, Elfordstown |
Flynn, John , Elfordstown Foley, Edmond , Ballyspillane East Forest, John , Ballyspillane East Guiry, J. , Ballyspillane East Hallahan, Owen , Gurtacrue Hartnett, Maurice , Gurtacrue Hayes, James , Gurtacrue Hegarty, Timothy , Ballyspillane East Hickey, Simon , Ballyspillane West Humphrey, Daniel , Ballyspillane East Keefe, John , Gurtacrue, Ballyspillane East Lynch, John , Gurtacrue Mannix, Henry , Killeendooling Moore, James , Ballyspillane West, Elfordstown Moore, John , Barnashilane, Mealcoskerane Moore, Patrick , Elfordstown Moore, Widow , Mealcoskerane Quirk, John , Ballyspillane East Rierdon, Michael , Ballyspillane East Rierdon, William , Ballyspillane East |
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BALLYSPILLANE - Lewis' Topographical Dictionary 1837 - BALLYSPILLANE,a parish, in the barony of BARRYMORE, county of CORK, and province of MUNSTER, 2 miles (N.W.) from Midleton; containing 577 inhabitants. This parish comprises 2076 statute acres, as apploted under the tithe act, and valued at £1263 per annum: it is chiefly under tillage, with but little waste land; the northern part is mountainous, and the soil shallow and but indifferently productive. The living is a vicarage, in the diocese of Cloyne, and prior to the collation of the present incumbent was part of the union of Midleton and corps of the treasurehsip in the cathedral of Cloyne, but is now a distinct benefice, in the patronage of the Bishop; the rectory is impropriate in G. Lukey, Esq., of Midleton. The tithes amount to £228, payable in moieties to the impropriator and the vicar. There is neither church nor glebe, nor glebe-house. In the RC divisions the parish forms part of the union or district of Midleton. There are some ruins of the parochial church.
TOWNLANDS
Taken from 'General Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns, Parishes and Baronies of Ireland,' 1851 - all in the barony of Barrymore
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Ballyspillane Ballyspillane Barnashillane Elfordstown |
Glenathonacash Gortacrue Killeendooling Walshtownmore |
INCHINABACKY - Lewis' Topographical Dictionary 1837 - INCHINABACY, or ROXBOROUGH [aka CHURCHTOWN],a parish in the barony of BARRYMORE, county of CORK, and province of MUNSTER, 3 miles (N.W.) from Castlemartyr, on the road from Midleton to Youghal; containing 515 inhabitants. This parish comprises 1460 acres; the soil of the southern part is very fertile, forming part of the limestone district; towards the north the substratum is a yellow clay, but from the abundance of limestone has been rendered moderately productive. The principal seats are Roxborough, the residence of ___ McSweeny, Esq.; Stumphill, of W. McO' Boy, Esq.; and Castleview, of P. Warner, Esq. It is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Cloyne, forming part of the union of Templenecarrigy; the tithes amount to £152.6.8. The church is in ruins, and it is in contemplation immediately to rebuild it; divine service is performed during the interval in a licensed private house at Roxborough. In the RC divisions it is part of the union or district of Midleton.
TOWNLANDS
Taken from 'General Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns, Parishes and Baronies of Ireland,' 1851 - all in the barony of Barrymore
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Bilberry Churchtown Clashduff Harrisgrove Roxborough |
1837 MIDLETON - Lewis' Topographical Dictionary - BALLINACURRA, a village, in the parish of MIDLETON barony of IMOKILLY, county of CORK, and province of MUNSTER, I mile (S.) from Midleton; containing 527 inhabitant. This place is pleasantly situated on the banks of the Midleton river, and contains 144 houses. It is well situated for trade; and several large grain stores and malthouses have been recently built, and some excellent quays have been constructed. A bridge has been thrown across the creek over which passes the road to Rostellan; and several other improvements are in contemplation. A considerable trade is carried on in the exportation of grain, which is chiefly sent to Liverpool, Bristol, and London; and in the importation of coal, timber, iron, slate, and other heavy goods for the supply of the flourishing town of Midleton, to which place the navigation might be extended at a small expense. Limestone is very abundant throughout the neighbourhood, and great quantities are quarried for building, and burnt for agricultural purposes. The harbour communicates with that of Cove by a passage called the East Ferry; the tide rises here from eight to twelve feet, and brigs of 300 tons burthen can safely sail up to the quay. There are in the niehgbourhood several handsome houses, occupied by wealthy individuals; and nearly adjoining the village are the ruins of the ancient parish church. - See MIDLETON
MIDLETON,an incorporated market and post-town, and a parish in the barony of IMOKILLY, county of CORK, and province of MUNSTER, 13 miles (E.) from Cork, and 137 ½ (S.W.) from Dublin; containing 6599 inhabitants, of which number 2034 are in the town. The place, called anciently Chore Abbey and Castrum Chore, derived both its origin and ancient name from the foundation of a Cistercian monastery, in 1182, by Barry Fitzgerald, who placed in it monks from the abbey of Nenay or Magio, in the county of Limerick. The abbey, from its situtation near a ford, was called the 'abbey of St. Mary de Chore;' and the village which afterwards arose near it was for the same reason called Bally-na-Chore, (now Ballinacurra), or 'the town on the ford,' which, previously to the incorporation of the town, was also the name of the parish. The present town, deriving its name from its situation on the road from Youghal to Cork, at a nearly equal distance from each place, it pleasantly situated at the head of the vale of Imokilly, in a healthy and fertile country, screened by lofty hills and embellished with handsome seats; and on an inlet of the north-eastern angle of Cork harbour, which is navigable for vessels of 300 tons' burthen to Ballincurra: it consists principally of one main street, from the centre of which another branches off to the east, and contains 247 houses, most of which are uniformly built and of handsome appearance. The inhabitants are amply supplied with excellent water from springs; and there are two river, the Avannachora [Owenacurra], or Midleton river, which bounds the town on the west and falls into the inlet about a mile below it; and the Roxborough river, which skirts its southern part and flows into the former. Both rivers abound with salmon and trout, and over each is a handsome stone bridge. Great improvements have been made since the year 1824, and others are in progress; several new buildings have been erected in the town and along its approaches, and a new line of road has been opened, forming a handsome western entrance. There are two news-rooms; and races are held in February. In addition to the traffic which this place derives from its situation on a great public thoroughfare, it possesses, by means of its creek from Cork harbour, which extends to the rear of the town, all the advantages of a sea-port. At Bailick, about a quarter of a mile below the town, are very commodious quays, accessible to vessels of 300 tons' burthen, which may lie alongside and load and unload in security; also some extensive store-houses, where coal, timber, iron, slate, and other heavy goods are landed and warehoused: and within a mile of the town is the convenient port of Ballinacurra. At both these places are very spacious stores for grain, and large quantities of wheat and oats are annually shipped for Liverpool and Bristol. The port of Ballinacurra is a member of that of Cork, and a deputy-water-bailiff is placed there to collect the dues claimed by the Harbour Board, and the Foundling hospital of that city. An attempt to introduce the woollen manufacture was made some years since by Marcus Lynch, Esq., a merchant of Cork, who erected spacious buildings, which he furnished with requisite machinery for conducting it on a very extensive scale. The enterprise, however, was not attended with success, and the buildings and site were purchased by government for £20,000 and converted into a military station, chiefly for regiemtns preapring for embarkation. On the breaking up of this latter establishment, the premises became the property of Lord Midleton, from whom they were purchased, in 1825, by Messrs. Murphy and Co., who converted them into a very extensive distillerty and malting establishment, at present producing 400,000 gallons of whiskey annually, and affording employment to 180 persons. On the Midleton river are the distillery and malt-works of Messrs. Hackett, erected in 1824, producing annually 2000, 000 gallons of whiskey, and employing 60 persons. On the same river are the boulting-mills of Messrs. Allin, which have been much enlarged, and are now, in addition to their water-power, worked by a steam engine, erected in 1835; they manufacture about 3000 bags of flour annually. There are also two very large breweries, and two extensive malting establishments. The produce of these several works is exclusively for home consumption, and the amount opf duty paid to Government by their proprietors collectively exceeds £100, 000 per annum. At Bailick are the extensive lime-works of G. Swayne, Esq; and withint two miles of the town are Milltown mills, lately erected by Messrs. Swayne and Leech, at an expense of £3000, and manufacturing annually 12,000 barrels of fine flour. The market is on Saturday, but, chiefly to the sale of butchers' meat, poultry, dairy produce, and potatoes. The chartered fairs are in May 14th, July 5th, Oct. 10th, and Nov. 22nd; and two fairs recently established are held on Feb. 14th and Sept. 10th. The markethouse is a handsome building, surmounted by a turret, in which is the town clock, and crowned with a cupola; it was erected in 1789, and is the property of Viscount Midleton, who is lord of the manor; the lower part contains the shambles, weigh-house, and accommodations for the market; and the upper part contains an elegant assembly-room, and council-chambers for the use of the corporation; but they are now used principally as news-rooms. A chief constabulary police force is stationed in the town.
The town receieved a charter of incorporation from Chas. II., in the 22nd of his reign, dated June 10th, 1670, which granted to Sir John Brodrick, Knt., that his estate should be constituted the manor of Midleton, with a seneschal, a court baron, and a court of record with jurisdiction within the manor to the amount of £2000; and that the town, with the castle and lands of Castle-Redmond and Cor-abbey, part of the said manor, should be a free borough and corporation, under the designation of the 'borough and town of Midleton.' By this charter the corporation consists of a sovereign, two bailiffs, twelve free burgesses, and an indefinite number of freemen, assited by a recorder, town-clerk, and other officers. The sovereign, who is a justice of the peace within the borough, and the two bailiffs, are annually chosen from the burgesses by a majority of that body, by whom also freemen are admitted by favour only. The recorder, who is also town-clerk and seneschal of the manor, is appointed by the lord of the manor. The limits of the borough comprise an area of 100 acres encircling the town. Under the charter the corporation continued to return two members to the Irish parliament till the Union, when the borough was disenfranchised. The manorial court of record, formely held by the seneschal every three weeks, for the recovery of debts not exceeding £200 late currency, has not been held since 1832. The general quarter sessions for the East Riding of the county are held here in June and November. The court-house is a neat and commodious edifice of hewn limestone, situated at the western entrance into the town; and adjoining it is a small but we-arranged bridewell.
The parish, which is also called Castra-na-chore, comprises 5320 statute acres as applotted under the tithe act; the soil, though in some parts light, is fertile, and the system of agriculture greatly improved; there is neither waste land nor bog. The substratum is generally limestone, which is quarried for agricultural and building pruposes; and the surrounding scenery is pleasingly diversified, and in many points highly picturesque. The principal seats are Cahirmore, the property of Lord Midleton, at present occupied by his lordship's agent, T. Poole, Esq.; Bally-Edmond, the residence of R. Courtenay, Esq.; Broomfield House, of D. Humphreys, Esq.; Killeagh Farm, of W. Welland, Esq.; Charleston, of the Rev. R. Deane Freeman; Ballinacurra Lodge, of T. H. Rumley, Esq.; and Lake View, of S. Fleming, Esq. The living is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Cloyne, and in the patronage of the Bishop; the tithes amount to £897.16.7. The glebe-house, a large and handsome residence, is pleasantly situated; and the glebe comprises 15 acres of good land. The church, erected in 1823 at an expense of £3000, a loan from the late Board of First Fruits, is a handsome structure, in the later English style, with an embattled tower crowned with pinnacles, and surmounted by a light and elegant spire, erected after a design and under the immediate superintendence of Messrs. Pain: it was recently repaired by aid of a grant of £202 from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. In the churchyard is a mausoleum of grey marble, in the Grecian style, having in front a pediment resting on two lofty pillars, between which is a tablet of white marble, inscribed to Charles Brodrick, DD, Archbishop of Cashel, and formerly rector of the parish, fourth son of George, Viscount Midleton; and to his wife, the Hon. Lady Brodrick, second daughter of R. Woodward, DD, Bishop of Cloyne, by their seven surviving children. In the RC divisions the parish is the head of a union or district, comprising also the parishes of [see above] Ballyspillane, Inchynebacy, Mogeeshey [part], and Ballyoughteragh [part]; the chapel, near the eastern extremity of the town, is a spacious edifice, and there is also a chapel at Ballintoretis [Ballintotis]. A convent of nuns of the order of the Presentation has been recently completed; it is a handsome building on the road to Ballinacurra, and consits of a centre and two wings, one of which forms the domestic chapel, and the other a school-room for girls, who are gratuitously taught by the ladies of the convent. This is one of the institutions of that order, for the erection of which Miss Gould, a sister in the Presentation convent of Doneraile, bequeathed £10,000. A college was founded here, in 1709, by Lady Elizabeth Villiers, afterwards Countess of Orkeny, who endowed it with lands in the baronies of Kinnalea, Kerrycurrihy, and Carbery, in this county, vested in trustees, with power to appoint the master. These estates were let by the trustees, in perpetuity at a reserved rent of £200 per ann., of which £100 is paid as a salary to the master; in this school have been educated several eminent men, among whom was the Rt. Hon. John Philpot Curran [Isaac Butt; Rt. Rev. William Fitzgerald, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne & Ross, 1857; Rev. W. Spottswood Green; Edward Hincks; Standish James O Grady; Sir Edward Sullivan etc]; it is now a seminary of very high character. Nearly 500 children are taught in four public schools, of which the parochial male and female schools are supported by Lord Midleton, who provided both school-rooms, and a residence each for the master and mistress, and by the rector. There are a dispensary and a fever hospital, the latter a handsome building. At Bailick are some remains of Castle Redmond, built by Redmond Fitzgerald, or Fitz-Edmund in the reign of Hen. VIII., and in which the last RC Bishop of Cloyne, prior to the Reformation, was born. There are at Cahirmore some remains of the castle built, in 1579, by R. Fitzgerald, or Barry, from which the seneschal of Imokilly was driven out by Capt. Raleigh, in 1580, and obliged to take refuge in Chore abbey, which was formerly in the churchyard of Midleton, whence he was also compelled to retreat by the same assailant. The abbey, which was a stately edifice of great strength, was built by the Knights Templars in 1298, and the last remains of it were taken down to afford a site for the present church. At Coppingerstown are the ruins of a castle of the Fitzgeralds; on the south side of the town are some very slight remains of an hospital, founded by Edw. I.; at Ballinacurra are the ruins of the old parish church, and at Ballyannan are the remains of the mansion built by the first Lord Midleton. A large belt and the horns of a moose deer were found in a bog on Lord Midleton's estate; and on Killeagh Farm were found numerous silver coins of the reign of Elizabeth. Midleton gives the title of Viscount to the family of Broderick.
TOWNLANDS
Taken from 'General Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns, Parishes and Baronies of Ireland,' 1851 - all in the barony of Imokilly
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Ballydekin Ballynacorra Ballynacorra E. Ballynacorra T. Ballynacorra W. Bawnard E. Bawnard W. Broomfield E. |
Broomfield W. Butlerstown Cahermone Carrigagour Carrigeennamoe Carrigshane Castleredmond Coppingerstown |
Dunsfort Gearagh Glebe Innygraga Killeagh Knockasturkeen Knockgorm |
Loughatalia Middleton T. Park N. Park S. School-Land Townparks Whiterock |
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(CE 15/3/1843) - DISTRESS IN MIDLETON‘(Communicated) – An application was made by P. Callahan and Thomas Toomy, on behalf of 200 Masons and Labourers ( who were in attendance outside the Board Room) seeking relief, and if they do not get employment they will be obliged to seek shelter in the Workhouse for themselves and their families, each family being an average of five persons. The Board recommended the applicants to apply to Lord Midleton, he being the lord of the soil. Buckley stated if they were treated as the people were by the Earl of Shannon, who gave employment to all the tradesmen and labourers living on his property, they need not make application to the Board. Buckley said, were it not for the temperance movement, by which they had a little saved, they would be obliged to come in long since. The deputation left the Board Room, thanking the Board. A memorial to the above effect was presented by the deputation, and signed by eight induviduals on behalf of the distressed families.'
(CE 7/3/1845) - To The Editor Of The Cork Examiner – Sir, Will you excuse my trespassing on your space, to ask Sir Hugh Pigot, why it is that Marines are marched from Youghal to Midleton and billted on the oppressed shopkeepers of that Town when they could be marched from Youghal to the Pier at Aghada, and taken thence to Spike Island in one of the Steamers now lying idle at Cove? Midleton is 13 miles from Youghal and Cove 11 miles from Midleton; and from Youghal to the Pier is less than half the distance, and could be accomplished in a few hours instead of two days. – AN IMOKILLY MAN
(CE 5/12/1845) - O CONNELL TRIBUTE FOR 1845 - MIDLETON £55.5.0
| Name | Amount | Name | Amount | Name | Amount | Name | Amount |
| Ahern, John | 0.2.6 | Coppinger, J. & S. | 2.0.0 | Higgins, John | 0.10.0 | Murinane, Mich. | 0.10.0 |
| Barry, Dr. | 2.0.0 | Coppinger, Steph., Rev. | 2.0.0 | Higgins, John | 0.5.0 | Murphy, Jas. & Co. | 10.0.0 |
| Barry, Edmond | 0.4.0 | Coppinger, Thos. S. & Rich. | 3.0.0 | Hogan, Daniel | 0.10.0 | Murray, Rev. Mr. | 1.10.0 |
| Barry, Edmond | 0.2.6 | Coppinger, Wm. | 1.0.0 | Keane, Rev. Mr., PP | 3.0.0 | O Donovan, Jerh. | 1.0.0 |
| Barry, John | 0.2.6 | Corkeran, Mich. | 0.2.6 | Kearn, Edwd. | 0.5.0 | O Flaherty, Francis | 0.10.0 |
| Barry, Michael | 0.2.6 | Delany, Martin | 0.5.0 | Lane, Mrs. | 0.2.6 | Ronayne, Michael | 0.5.0 |
| Barry, Robert | 1.0.0 | Downey, Maur. | 0.2.6 | Laurence, George | 0.2.6 | Ronayne, Wm. | 0.2.6 |
| Barry, Robt. | 0.2.6 | English, Robt. | 0.2.6 | Leahy, John | 0.2.6 | Sheehan, Barth. | 0.7.6 |
| Barry, Wm. | 0.5.0 | Fitnam, Miss | 0.2.6 | Leahy/Leary, James | 0.10.0 | Smithwick, Mich. | 0.5.0 |
| Buckley, Rich. | 0.5.0 | Fitzgerald, Maur. | 0.3.0 | Linnehan, John | 0.10.0 | Smithwick, Pat. | 0.5.0 |
| Cahill, Mrs. | 0.2.6 | Fitzgerald, Mich. | 0.2.6 | M'Carthy, Wm. | 1.0.0 | Sullivan, Dan. | 0.5.0 |
| Callaghan, John | 1.0.0 | Fitzgibbon, Geo. | 1.0.0 | Mahony, Maur. | 0.5.0 | Walsh, Dr. | 1.0.0 |
| Callaghan, Mathias | 2.0.0 | Foley, John | 1.0.0 | Mehigan, Owen | 0.2.6 | Walsh, Edmond | 0.2.6 |
| Cogan, Mich. | 0.5.0 | Francis, Edm. | 0.10.0 | Molony, Maurice | 0.2.6 | Walsh, John | 1.0.0 |
| Collins, John | 0.2.6 | Geary, John | 0.2.6 | Moore, Daniel | 0.2.6 | Walsh, Richard | 0.3.0 |
| Condon, John | 0.2.6 | Gleeson, John | 0.2.6 | Moore, James | 0.7.6 | White, Mathew | 0.2.6 |
| Moore, John | 0.2.6 | White, Mr. | 0.5.0 |
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1846 - SLATER'S DIRECTORY - MIDLETON WITH THE VILLAGES OF BAILICK AND BALLINACURRA - MIDLETON is a market and corporate town and parish, in the barony of Imokilly, county of Cork, 156 miles S.W. from Dublin, and 16-1/2 E. from Cork; eligibly situated on the main road between the latter city and Waterford through Youghal, at the north-east angle of Cork harbour, and on the Anachora, or Midleton river, which is navigable for vessels of near three hundred tons burthern to Ballinacurra. The town consists chiefly of one long spacious street, intersected by a few smaller ones. The scenery in many parts is very beautiful, and the country around is in a high state of cultivation. The manufacture of fine woollen cloths, at one time, was carried on extensively, but has, for some year, been discontinued, and government afterwards purchased the premises for barracks. They were subsequently bought by Lord Midleton, and are now the property of Messrs. Murphy and Co. who have converted them into a distiller - perhaps the most extensive in the south of Ireland, being capable of producing three hundred thousand galls of whisky annually. Until within these few years there were other distilleries in the town, besides some large breweries, at which time the duty realized by the revenue, in this department, from Midleton, amounted to 100,000 pounds annually. In consequence, however of the happy progress of temperance, or some other cause, there exists no longer any breweries here, and but the one distillery above referred to. The trade in corn is important, and the stores of Messrs. Coppinger Brothers, and the flour mills of Mr. Allen, are of considerable magnitude; the latter sending into the market three thousand bags of flour annually. Midleton has been improving for some time; it supports a branch of the National Bank of Ireland, and promises to occupy an important position on the new line of railway.
The town received a charter of incorporation from Charles II, under which it returned two members to the Irish parliament until the Union, when it was disfranchised. The general quarter sessions for the East Riding of the county are held here in June and November, and petty sessions once a fortnight. Lord Midleton is patron of the town and lord of the manor, and is entitled to hold a court of record, by his seneschal, every three weeks for the recovery of debts not exceeding 200 pounds Irish currency, but no court has been held for several years. The courthouse is a small neat structure, with a bridewell attached.
The parish church of Saint John, re-erected in 1823, is a neat stone structure in the later English style. The glebe house is a spacious and handsome residence and is pleasantly situated. The other places of worship of two Roman Catholic chapels - that at the eastern extremity of the town is a spacious edifice; the other, a smaller one, is situated at Ballintoretis. The convent of the Presentation is a handsome building, consisting of a centre and two wings, one of which forms the domestic chapel, the other a spacious schoolroom, in which five hundred children of the poor receive, from the ladies of the convent, a gratuitous education. In 1709 a college was founded here by the then Lady Elizabeth Villiers, in which some of the most shining characters in the kingdom received their early education-amongst these John Philpot Curran; the establishment has since fallen to decay.
A branch of the Royal Agricultural Society is established here, to which is attached a library, containing many important and standard works upon agriculture; a sum of more than 120 pounds is awarded annually to various competitors and from its last report, the society appears to be in a thriving condition. The union workhouse is a large handsome building, standing upon an area of seven acres, the gift of Lord Midleton; it is capable of holding eight hundred poor. The market house is a spacious building; the upper apartments are appropriated to the use of the town authorities and occasional assemblies. The public charities comprise a fever hospital and dispensary and two schools, one of which is under the care of the rector of the parish. The market, which is a very considerable one, is held on Saturday. Fairs February 14th, May 14th, July 5th, September 10th, October 10th, and November 22nd. The parish of Midleton contained, in 1841, 6,636 inhabitants and the town 4,591 of that number.
BALLICK is a small village and hamlet in the parish of, and may indeed be deemed a suburb of Midleton, being not more that a quarter of a mile from that town. It possesses a good quay, at which vessels of two hundred tons burthen can be moored close to and discharge their cargoes. There are large stores for iron, coal, culm, &c. Population returned with Midleton.
BALLINACURRA is a large village, in the borough and parish of Midleton, about one mile from that town, rendered important from its being a branch of Cork harbour, and the shipping port for Midleton. There are some very extensive corn and coal stores, among which are those of Mr. Hallaran, the largest in the south of Ireland, and who supplies the celebrated house of Messrs. Guinness and Co. Dublin. Population returned with Midleton.
POST OFFICE, Main street, Joseph Brabazon, Post Master. - Letter from Dublin, the North of Ireland, England, &c arrive (from Rathcormac) every morning at nine, and are despatched thereto every evening at half-past five. Letters from Dublin and the South of Ireland arrive (from Waterford) every evening at half-past six, and are despatched thereto every morning at half-past five. Letters from Cork arrive every morning at half-past five, and evening at six, and are despatched thereto every morning at ten and evening at half-past six. The box closes one hour previous to the despatch of the mails.
COACHES & CARS
TO CLOYNE, a Car (from Cork), calls at the Coach Office, Main st., every evening at half-past six.
TO CORK, the Royal Mail (from Waterford) calls at Anne Moore's Main st., at every evening at half-past six - two day Coaches (from Youghal), call at the Coach Office, Main street, every morning at half-past ten, and every evening at half-past five - and a Car (from Cloyne), calls at the Coach Office, Main street, every morning at half-past eight.
TO RATHCORMAC, a Mail Car, from the Post Office, every evening at five.
TO WATERFORD, the Royal Mail (from Cork), calls at Anne Moore's, every morning at half-past five; goes through Castle-Martyr, Youghal, Tallow, Lismore, Cappoquin, Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas.
Arranged Alphabetically. (NGC) - Nobility, Gentry & Clergy
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Adams, Jas., Esq., Ballyannon House (NGC) Allin, Samuel, Miller, Main st. Atkins, John, Esq., Leadington (NGC) Barry, Edmund & James, Esqrs., Dundilerick (NGC) Barry, Edmund, Baker, Main st. Barry, Ellen, Grocer, Main st. Barry, Ellen, Linen & Woollen Draper & Haberdasher, Main st. Barry, G. Standish, Esq., Lemlara House (NGC) Barry, Garrett, Thomas & William, Esqrs., Rockville (NGC) Barry, Henry, Esq., Barry's Lodge (NGC) Barry, John, Publican, Main st. Barry, John, Tailor, Main st. Barry, Joseph, Midleton (Physicians & Surgeons) Barry, Patrick, Boot & Shoe Maker, Main st. Barry, Robert, Coal Merchant, Merchant & Ship Owner, Ballinacurra Barry, Robert, Ironmonger & Hardware Dealer, Main st. Boston, John, Main st. (Physicians & Surgeons) Bourke, Mary, Grocer, Main st. Bourke, Walsh & Co., Tanners, Ironmongers & Hardware Dealers, Main st. Brabazon, Joseph, Boot & Shoe Maker, Main st. Brabazon, Joseph, Post Master, Post Office, Main st. Bransfield, Thomas, Baker, Publican, Main st. Brien, Edwd., Rev., Curate, Midleton (NGC) Brien, John, Publican, Main st. Buckley, Michael, Harness Maker, Charles st. Buckley, Richard, Spirit Dealer, Tobacconist, Main st. Burgess, Fanny, Publican, Main st. Burke, Margaret, Hotel, Main st. Burke, Patrick, Master, Union Workhouse Callaghan, Matthias, Linen & Woollen Draper & Haberdasher, Main st. Callaghan, William, Boot & Shoe Maker, William st. Carden, John, Dyer, Main st. Carroll, Edmund, Publican, Charles st. Chalmers, Esther & Elizabeth Matilda, Boarding & Day School, Main st. Chevaller, James, Supervisor, Excise Office, Main st. Clarke, Richard, Carpenter, Main st. Coates, William, Tailor, Chapel road Cody, Richard, Publican, Main st. Cogan, Michael, Dyer, Main st. Collins, Catherine, Grocer, Main st. Collins, Catherine, Linen & Woollen Draper & Haberdasher, Main st. Condon, John, Publican, Charles st. Connell, John, Publican, Main st. Connelly, William, Tailor, Charles st. Connor, Ann, Milliner & Dressmaker, Main st. Coppinger, E. S., Manager, National Bank of Ireland Coppinger, Stephen, Rev., Midleton (NGC) Coppinger, Thomas, Esq., Rosmore (NGC) Coppinger, Thos. S., Esq., Midleton (NGC) Coppinger, Thos., Stephen & Richard, Merchants & Ship Owners, Midleton Corkran, Michael, Publican, Main st. Cotter, G. E., Rev., Glenview (NGC) Cotter, James, Clerk to the Board of Guardians, Union Workhouse Cotter, Lawrence, Publican, Main st. Courtenay, John, Esq., Ballyedmond (NGC) Courtenay, Thomas, the Green (NGC) Curran, Christian, Boot & Shoe Maker, William st. Curran, Christian, Publican, Green's terrace Delany, Martin, Baker, Grocer, Leather Seller, Main st. Delany, William, Publican, William st. Dickinson, Belinda, Shopkeeper, Main st. Donovan, James, Publican, Main st. Donovan, John, Gardener, Chapel road Dorgan, Timothy, Publican, William st. Dowden, Robert, Apothecary, Main st. Dunn, Philip, Baker, Main st. Durdin, Mrs., Rock terrace (NGC) Durham, Barry, Boot & Shoe Maker, Charles st. Edwardes, Mary, Baker, Main st. Farrell, Edward, Publican, Main st. Fitzgerald, Edmund, Publican, Main st. Fitzgerald, Michael, Butcher, Main st. Fitzgerald, Michael, Coal Merchant, Midleton Fitzgerald, William, Butcher, Charles st. Fitzgibbon, George, Grocer, Spirit Dealer, Main st. Fleming, Swithin, Attorney, Lake view Flynn, William, Tobacconist, Main st. Foley, John, Grocer, Spirit Dealer, Main st. Foley, Thomas, Attorney & Agent to Lord Midleton, Main st. Forrest, James, Publican, Stone Mason, Glebe lane Forrest, John, Publican, Main st. Foulke, Cousen, Esq., Roxborough (NGC) Francis, Edmund, Grocer, Spirit Dealer, Main st. Gaggin, Richard, Rev., Rock terrace House (NGC) Garde, Edward, Esq., Ballinacurra (NGC) Garde, John, Tallow Chandler, Main st. Geary, John, Publican, Main st. Gifford, William, Rev., Union Lodge (NGC) Green, John, Painter & Glazier, Main st. Greene, Michael, Attorney & Agent, Midleton House Greene, William, Rev., LLD, Midleton House (NGC) Hackett, Bartholomew, Esq., Midleton (NGC) Hackett, William, Esq., Midleton (NGC) Hall, Mary & Fanny, Milliners & Dressmakers, Main st. Hallaran, John, Malster, Charlestwon Hallinan, Timothy, Miller, Miltown Mills Harrington, Wm., Master, Parochial Free School Hearn, John, Butcher, Charles st. Hennessey, John, Cooper, Main st. Herbert, John K., Esq., Lougharrig (NGC) Hickey, Winifred, Milliner & Dressmaker, Chapel road Hicky, John, Fellmonger, Derby's lane Higgins, Ann & John, Pawnbrokers, Charles st. Higgins, John, Pawnbroker, Main st. |
Higgins, Patrick, Publican, Charles st. Hogan, Daniel, Linen & Woollen Draper & Haberdasher, Main st. Hudson, John, Apothecary, Main st. Humphreys, Wm., Esq., Broomfield (NGC) Jones, Francis, Rev., Rectory (NGC) Jones, Henry, Rev., Chapel road (NGC) Jones, Richard, Baker, Confectioner, Main st. Keane, John, Tanner, Main st. Keane, Simon H., Youghal rd. (Physicians & Surgeons) Keane, William, Rev., Midleton (NGC) Kearny, Henry, Cooper, William st. Kearny, Michael, Butcher, Charles st. Keeffe, John, Publican, William st. Lane, Mary, Baker, Main st. Lane, William, Tobacconist, Main st. Lawrence, George Joseph, Apothecary, Main st. Leahy, Denis, Boot & Shoe Maker, Main st. Leahy, Ellen, Shopkeeper, Main st. Leahy, James, Linen Draper & Haberdasher, Main st. Leahy, John, Fellmonger, Charles st. Leahy, Thomas, Cooper, Publican, Main st. Lehan, Thomas, Leather Seller, Main st. Lenehan, Edward, Harness Maker, Main st. Linahan, John, Baker, Grocer, Main st. Longfield, Robert, Esq., Rose Hill (NGC) Lynch, Patrick, Carpenter, Main st. Lynch, Timothy, Master, National (boys') School, Chapel rd. M'Auliffe, John, Harness Maker, Charles st. M'Call & Co., Merchants, Charlestown M'Carthy, Alexander, Agricultural Soc. Secretary, Chapel rd. M'Carthy, Alexander, Attorney, Chapel road M'Carthy, Catherine, Grocer, Main st. M'Carthy, Eugene, Tailor, Charles st. M'Carthy, Michael, Publican, Main st. M'Carthy, William, Linen & Woollen Draper & Haberdasher, Main st. M'Obey, William, Esq., Stumphill (NGC) M'Swiney, Daniel Richard, Tailor, Chapel road M'Swiney, John, Tallow Chandler, Main st. Mahony, Patrick, Publican, Main st. Mannix, Edward, Stone Mason, Main st. Martin, George, Esq., Greenville (NGC) Martin, Hughes, Esq., Tullacreen (NGC) Meade, William, Rev., Brodrick st. (NGC) Montgomery, John, Gov. of the Bridewell & Keeper of the Court House Mooney, Rebecca, Mistress, Parochial Free School Mooney, William, Baker, Main st. Moore, Ann, Publican, Main st. Moore, Patrick, Boot & Shoe Maker, Main st. Murnane, Michael, Linen & Woollen Draper & Haberdasher, Main st. Murphy, Hannah, Grocer, Main st. Murphy, James jun. & Co., Distillers, Midleton Distillery Murray, John, Boot & Shoe Maker, Main st. Murray, John, Boot & Shoe Maker, Main st. Murray, Thos. Lindley, Rev., Midleton (NGC) Nagle, James, Attorney, Main st. O Brien, Denis, Painter & Glazier, Charles st. O Brien, John, Baker, Main st. O Callaghan, Denis, Cahirduggan (NGC) O Donovan, James, Dewitt, Attorney, Main st. O Donovan, Jeremiah, Esq., Midleton (NGC) O Donovan, Jeremiah, Leather Seller, Main st. O Hea, Margaret, Mrs., Brodrick st. (NGC) O Keeffe, Ann, Tobacconist, Main st. O Sullivan, Daniel, Sub-Distributor, Stamp Office, Main st. O Sullivan, Denis, Boot & Shoe Maker, Main st. O Sullivan, Denis, Publican, Main st. O Sullivan, Jeremiah, Baker, Main st. Power, Pierce, Esq., Clonmult (NGC) Prenderville, Thomas, Tobacconist, Main st. Riordan, Denis, Shopkeeper, Main st. Riordan, Thomas, Carpenter, Main st. Ronayne, William, Publican, Main st. Rose, William, Esq., Chapel road (NGC) Rumbley & Co., Coal Merchant, Ballinacurra Rumbley, Frederick G., Coal Merchant, Ballinacurra Saunders, William Herbert, Esq., JP, Carrigtohill (NGC) Saunders, William Herbert, Rev., Carrigtohill Scanlon, James, Painter & Glazier, Main st. Scanlon, Mary, Matron, Union Workhouse Sheean, Bartholomew, Coal Merchant, Ballinacurra Sheehan, Margaret, Confectioner, Main st. Sheehan, Michael, Butcher, Charles st. Smyth, Dominic, Cabinet Maker, Chapel rd. Smyth, John, Esq., Rathenney (NGC) Tattan, John, Hotel Main st. Trenwith, William Henry, Pawnbroker, Main st. Turpin, John, MA, Master, Endowed School, Midleton Twomy, John, Cooper, Main st. Twomy, Michael, Stone Mason, Main st. Upton, William, Midleton (NGC) Varian, Daniel H., Resident Apothecary, Union Workhouse Wakeham, William, Esq., Water Rock (NGC) Walsh, James, Publican, Main st. Walsh, Philip Nicholas, Main st. (Physicians & Surgeons) Walsh, see Bourke Warren, Alice, Mrs., Midleton (NGC) Welland, Henry N., Esq., Killeagh Farm (NGC) White, Geo., Sub-Inspector, Constabulary Office, Brodrick st. White, Mathias, Butcher, Charles st. Wigmore, Richard & William, Esqrs., Ballynona (NGC) Wigmore, Thomas, Esq., Ballyvodock (NGC) Wilson, Henry, Esq., Ballynaclashy (NGC) Wilson, John, Painter & Glazier, Chapel road Wilson, Joseph, Esq., Ballycrana (NGC) |
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(CC 26/3/1846) - HIGHLY ELIGIBLE AND VALUABLE - FEE SIMPLE ESTATE, -TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION IN THE CITY OF CORK. - MR. MARSH begs leave respectfully to announce to Capitalists, that he has been honoured with positive Instructions to submit to Unreserved Competition, at LLOYD'S HOTEL, CORK, on this Day, THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, Inst., at the hour of TWO o Clock in the Afternoon, the Highly Valuable and well circumstanced FEE SIMPLE ESTATE of WEST BALLYSPILLANE, situate in the Barony of Barrymore, and within 13 Miles of the City of Cork, Three Miles of the Sea Port of Ballinacurra, and of Midleton, (a large market and post town, and through which the projected Lines of Railway from Waterford and Youghal to Cork pass) and 15 of the Town and Sea Port of Youghal, producing a punctually paid Rental of £301 12s. 2d. per annum. - The Lands which are Prime, Arable, and Pasture, comprises 458 Acres, and were let to one Tenant, the late MR. PIERCE POWER, of Clonmult, a highly respectable Gentleman, on a Lease of lives renewable for ever, granted in the year 1806, and are now held by his Representative, DR. THOMAS POWER, who has underlet them to five most respectable and Solvent Tenants, and derives a Profit Rent of about £200 a-year thereout. - For further particulars, as to title, &c., &c., apply to MR. BOURKE, Solicitor, Fermoy; or to MR. SCOTT, Solicitor, 16 Kildare Street, Dublin, in whose offices the Abstract of title, which is clear and simple, may be inspected, or of the Auctioneer, at his Office, South Mall, Cork. - Cork 14th March, 1846
(CE 22/12/1847) - TO THE EDITOR OF THE CORK EXAMINER -Midleton, Dec. 18, 1847 - SIR, - An unfortunate accident occurred in this neighbourhood on the night of Monday the 4th Inst., and, as no statement to that effect has appeared on any of the public Journals, perhaps you would be kind enough to give insertion to the following. - Mr. Redmond Joyce took a large farm from Mr. M'O'Boy of Stumphill on the 25th of last March, with an understanding that he was to get a lease for a term of years; and though Mr. Joyce is an improving tenant, and a solvent mark, Mr. M'O'Boy changed his mind, refused to give the promised lease, and instituted law proceedings in order to eject him, in consequence of which Mr. Joyce was deterred from laying out any money on the farm; but as he was inconvenienced for want of a cow-house, he erected a temporary one to the rear of the dwelling house by throwing some spans of firs across three or four old walls that ran parallel to each other, on which he erected a large hay rick, which was shaken by a strong gale of wind, and the mortar having lost its adhesive qualities, gave way. - Ten very fine milch cows, worth on an everage from nine to eleven pounds each, were killed on the spot, one woman's leg was broken, and another poor creature lay between the backs of two cows for six hours, but fortunately escaped unhurt. If we take into consideration the damage done to the hay, Mr. Joyce sustained a loss equivalent to one hundred and fifty pounds owing to his landlord's breach of faith. - Surely, the above is a strong argument in favor of tenant-right, and clearly demonstrates if we had a fair compensation for an outlay of capital, Mr. Joyce would have built a proper cow house, and necessarily escaped this heavy loss. - I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, - JAMES FITZGERALD
(CE 16/5/1849) -THE MIDLETON UNION - The presence of one of our reporters at the meeting of the Midleton Board of Guardians last week, enabled him to obtain some particulars in confirmation of the statement relative to the extensive system of ejectment which is at present being pursued on the estates of the late Lord Midleton. Upwards of one hundred ejectments have been served on persons, some of whom are in possession of considerable portions of land; and the gentleman from whom the information was obtained confidently asserted that there must be at least one hundred and fifty labourers and their families depending for their maintenance on the employment received from the persons under ejectment. It will be then perceived that the execution of those notices will deprive two hundred and fifty families of home and employment; and the moderate computation of four to a family exhibits a total of ONE THOUSAND PERSONS involved in this proceeding. Though the management of this property has not, up to the present, been distinguished by so comprehensive a system of ejectment, the tenantry have been reminded, by an occasional example, of the power which is placed in the landlord's hands by the law of the land. - One of the very first acts, after the death of the late Lord Midleton, was the eviction of a poor widow named Higgins, with her family, about the beginning of April last, from a house which she held at a place named Bloomfield, two days after the death of her husband. The habere was obtained during the life of Lord Midleton. She was served with notice about ten months before - and inquisitive people, somewhat acquainted with the law, are at a loss to understand how the legal process, obtained during the life of his Lordship, could be executed when the property entered into the possession of other parties. Our Reporter was informed that legal advice was had on the point of law involved, from which it appeared that the widow had undoubted cause of action against the party by whom she was evicted; but it is said, this obstacle was removed by a well timed 'consideration.' This woman was in possession of one hundred acres of land; and it was stated that for fifteen acres of oats she was compelled to accept a sum of only £9. Unlike the property of many parts of this country - where land is untenanted and uncultivated for want of bidders - much competition exists in this Union for the occupation of land. No sooner is a farm unlet than there are five or six bidders willing to undertake the rent of the former tenant, and incur his other responsibilities. It was only six days after the Widow Higgins left her farm, and departed for America, when a tenant was in possession, who promised to pay the same rent as that for which she held. - A feeling appears to exist, to a considerable extent in this Union, that the Guardians have exhibited an injudicious reluctance in granting out-door relief; and that this relucatance has obliged them to over-crowd the workhouse, and risk the health of the inmates. The memorial adopted as the conference of the Catholic clergy a short time since, a notice of which has already appeared in the Examiner, would appear to confirm this impression. But, it must be admitted that the appearance of the inamtes of the Midleton workhouse, as regards their condition, healthy appearance, cleanliness and regularity affords a pleasing exception to the feelings experienced on a visit to most of the other unions in this country. - During the protracted enquirty of the guardians into the circumstances of the applicants for admission on Thursday, a man was mentioned by one of the relieving officers who last year was the tenant to sixty acres of land, but is now a pauper, depending for existence on his admission to the workhouse. Another case was that of a man, who had got married three weeks since, and who, with his wife, was driven to become an inmate of the workhouse. These are rather curious illustrations of the state of Irish society at present - the first, at least, a case of not unusual occurrence.
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