Cork Historical and Archæological Society

(Continued from Vol.XI.,page183.)

That the Hurleys of Ballinacarriga are of Limerick origin is certain, but it can hardly be granted that the Randal Hurley who built the Ballinacarriga was son of Thomas O'Hurley of Knocklong, who attended Perrott's Parliament in 1585. Tradition has it that Randal Hurley, the founder of the castle, spent many years in Spain. Returning he married Catherine O'Cullinane daughter of the physician to McCarthy Reaghs. That they possessed wealth and power is evident from the possessions they had the connections they made with the McCarthies and De Courcies, and the tradition of the country. In a note by D. McCarthy Glas, on the McCarthys of Gleannacroim and the Hurleys of Ballinacarriga Castle he says there is an unbroken succession of Randal Oges from 1530 to 1740, of no fewer than eight.
    Randal, son of Thomas Hurley of the Parliament, erected the castle of Ballinacarriga, near Dunmanway in the Co.Cork, and married Catherine Collins {sic) O'Cullinane a chief in Carbery, by whom he had a son :
Randal Oge Duff, who married Ellen de Courcey, daughter of John, 18th Baron Kingsale, by whom he had :
Randal Oge Beg, who was outlawed in 1641. he married twice, first, a daughter of Tadg Onorsie MacCathy of Dunmanway, by whom he had a son Randal ; and secondly, the widow of Gerald, 19th Baron Kingsale, by whom he had Dermod, mentioned in the Deposition made in 1641, and Daniel, called of Dromgarra. Randal, the eldest son of Randal Oge Beg was outlawed with his father in 1641. He Left a son :
Randal, called of Ballinacarriga, who had a daughter Angelina, married To Cormac Glas McCarthy, ancestor of the MacCarthy Glas, and had a son :
Randal, who had a son :
Randal, who had a son ;
Randal Oge who had a son :
John Hurley, who emigrated to America with his family in or about 1810 ---Cronnelly's Irish Family History, p.353.
       On the 23rd March, 1517, Edmund De Courcey, brother of Nicholas, baron of Kingsale, resigned at Timoleague Abbey, when he took the habit of St. Francis, his See of Ross in favour of John O'Murrilly, abbot of Fonte Vivo, (3) in the parish of Myross, who is described as being of the Diocese of Cork. Lady Alynora, daughter of Earl of Kildare, wife of McCarthy Reagh, Kilbrittain ; Cornelius Cathalan, guardian of the Convent, and Maurice O'Murrilly, cleric, are witnesses. One of the cause mentioned for his resignation is his great age, over 80 years. John O'Murrilly is described as a learned, grave, and prudent man, also that he, the Bishop of Ross, is connected by certain bond of affinity with the said abbot, John. On the 4th November, same year, the resignation was accepted. John was appointed Bishop of Ross with the retention of the abbey in commendam and one or two benefices.

In the name of God.---Amen. May it appear evident and known to all by the tenour of the present public document, that in the year 1517 of the Incarnation, according to the ecclesiastical computation of England and Ireland, in the fifth Indiction, the 3d year of the Pontificate of our Most Holy Father and Lord in God, Pope Leo the 10th, and on the 23d day of March, in the place commonly called Tymolague. In presence of the undersigned witnesses by me appointed and trusted by me, the respectable and venerable man, John Horryle, Lord Abbot of the Monastery of the Blessed Mary De Fonte Vivo, in the Diocese of Ross, shewing and pre- senting to me, the undersigned notary, the letter of the resignation of the Reverend Lord and Father in Christ, Edmather and Lord Pope Leo X., at the instance of his most dear brother, the aforesaid abbot, sealed with the seal of the aforesaid Lord Bishop Edmund, and written with his own hand ; and likewise he earnestly prayed me by the best means, manner,

(3) This Cistercian Monastery was founded by the McCarthys. Blessed Thaddeus, De Courcey, and O'Hurley were in succession abbots of it, which is proof of the connection between them.

and form, by which he could best and most efficaciously do, so that on the consideration of a suitable salary, to certify without doubt in and out of Court, before opportune, necessary and suitable persons, even the Pope, his officials, also the King of England , his deputy in Ireland, and th other officials of the forementiontioned most powerful and noble King, when and as often as may be necessary (sir). Since these things which are duly executed according to the requirements of the canons and sacred laws usually fade from weak human memory, when not having them in due order transferred to writing; which letter of Resignnation is as follows:-- May it appear to the Most Blessed and Holy Father and Lord in Christ, Pope Leo X., and whose feet, though absent, I humbly kiss, and to all other and such seeing the present letters, hearing and reading them, that I, Edmund, by the grace of God and the Apostolic See, Lord Bishop of Ross, in my own mind, and by many long days of deliberation moved and influenced, perceiving that I am weakened in body and mind to discharge the great care of the episcopal dignity, and of so many souls as the weight and requirements of law requires, in my advanced years and nearly decrepid age, the consideration of which, and my aspirations towards the contemplation of my great Redeemer, freely, quietly, of my own accord and peacefully, resign, by word and deed, my episcopal dignity into the hands of the aforesaid Most Holy Pope, especially in favour of and regard of my spiritual lord and brother, John, by the patience of God, Lord Abbot of the Monastery of the Blessed Mary de Fonte Vivo, of the Cistercian Order, in the Diocese of Ross, whom it pleases us with deliberate and willing mind, with the approbadation of the Apostolic See, to raise to the same episcopal dignity of Ross. In greater testimony of the faith of all and each, we affix our seal with the above-mentioned sign of the Public Notary, and in his presence.

    These witnesses being present, namely --Lady Alynora, daughter of the Earl of Kildare, and Brother Cornelius Cathalan, guardian of the Convent of Friars Minor of Observance of Saint Molagy; Maurice Murryly, clerk, being invited and required.
    These presents are given and had, as written above, in the year, Indiction, month, day and place, as above.
    L.S.--Et Ego Donatus O'Morthy, clericus Dublini ensis diocesis. Public notary by apostolic and imperial authority, having promised all and each, namely the resignation made in the foregoing from by the foresaid Lord Edmund, and written by his hand and given into the hands of the aforesaid Abbot John, with the request of my office regarding this document, I have been present in person, these all and each as done I have seen, heard, published, written, required and asked in testimony of the aforementioned I have subscribed with my usual sign and name, and the erasure in the end of the second line in the word Tymolage between the word desired and the word in presence, does not harm, as I the same notary have written with my hand, at sessions held at Youghal, 2 August, 1642. Randal Hurly, of Beallanecarrigy, and Randal, his son; William Hurly, Ballinwarde, and James Hurly of same place; William Hurly of Lisgubby; Donagh McDonel Hurly of Grillagh, Ellen Hurly Daniel Oge Hurly of Kilbrittain, James Hurly of Grillagh, Ellen Hurly of Grillagh-Ighteragh."
    The resignation was accepted, and John was appointed Bishop of Ross in 1517. He did not enjoy his dignity long, as he died on January 9th 1519, and was buried like his predecessor in the Abbey at Timoleague.

   Besides Ballinacarriga and Ballinvard which they built, the O'Hurleys also owned Derry Castle, and Monteen and Ballinvoher, built by the McCarthys in 1631. Dermod O'Hurley, surnamed Tresalia, or "light- footed," is said to have owned them in James the Second's time (Bennett). A daughter of Randal Oge, who built the castle, and died 1631, married said by tradition to have been at the siege of Kinsale.
   Randal Oge fought for James at Limerick, and joined the forces under Sarsfield for France, leaving his disconsolate wife behind, who was his own cousin, Ellen O'Cullinane, daughter of Cuil Fiaca Oin, so called on account of his gold tooth
   Bennett gives a list of immediate descendants of the O'Hurleys of Ballinacarriga. One of these was Parish Priest of Clontead, and he the inscription on a limestone slab inserted in the masonry of a gate pillar;

   He was the son of James otherwise Seamur U Tupiain.
   Here are several tombs belonging to Irish families of distinction; the McCarthy Reaghs of Kilbrittain; in centre of choir there is one to the O'Cullinanes--" Hic jacet bonus vir Dominus Thade O'Culleine ab totan curn suis filiis eorum et successoribus. Requiescat in pace. Amen. A.D. 1635." These is also a tomb of the De Courceys, Barons of Kinsale
   [The celebrated fair of Ballyboy, near Dunmanway, is called in Irish uonoc Ranoall Oge," Fair of Randal Oge. Ranell Oge Hurley, gent. Dec. 19, 1615, Nydenagh More, a Fair, on 25 July and day after; rent 6s.8d.Ir. (old style)].
   There is in the Catholic Cathedral, Cork, a very beautiful chalice, silver gilt. The lower part of the cup is beautifully chased. The nodus is also of exquisite workmanship, while the base, of five sides, has on first panel a simple cross, and beneath "Dns. Ranaldus Hurly." Second panel has, under figure of the B.Virgin, beneath three stars, "Et. Dna. Eulina de Curcy." Third panel, Double Eagles (De Courcey arms), and beneath, "Conjuges Me Dei." Fourth panel has a palm tree, and beneath, "Servitio D.D. 1633." Fifth panel has only "I.H.S." Encircled. On the inside of the base is the inscription; "Ex Dono I. Coppinger d. m. parich Sta. Maria, 1722."
   Intermarriages of the Hurleys and de Courceys: --Edmond Oge de Courcey of kilnacloona, married Julianna, daughter of Dermod Mac Teige O'Hurley, chief of his ancient sept, and was father of John de Courcey, 18th Lord Kingsale, who, 1601, fought against the Spaniards at Kingsale. His only daughter, Ellen, married Randal Hurley, of Ballynacarrigy, Esq. His son Randal Oge, married Helen, daughter of Teige Onorsie McCarthy; (2) Ellen de Courcey.]

In the Fiants and from documents in the appointment of John Hurley-- resignation of De Courcey, we find there were Hurleys in Co. Corklong before 1585. Indeed, there is a tradition that before the present castle was built there was a residence where some remains are still at a place called Gloun, about a mile to the south pf Ballinacarriga. In 1490, Br. William O'Hurily was sub-prior of the Franciscan Convent, Youghal, and there is, bearing his name, a list of books, property of the convent, on that date.

The Castle is situated in the town land of Ardea, Parish of Ballymoney. It is a strong, square tower, 96 feet high, and stands on the crest of a bold, bare rock, which rises more than forty feet above the adjoining lake to the south. It is a striking object from the road between Ballineen and Dunmanway, and was evidently selected to guard an important pass to Clonakilty and Rosscarbery to the south, hence the name Beal-na-Cappiga, "mouth of the rock." It is supposed to be much older than the date 1585. Tradition has it that the original residence of the Hurleys was at the townland of Gloun, about a mile further south, and the extensive remains of buildings are there still to be seen. Formerly the castle walls, now disappeared, were guarded by four small, circular towers, only one of which remains. The stones of the walls and towers were used to build the flour-mills situated on the level under the castle, which now in turn are in ruins. The castle remains, but requires to be protected from further vandalism. The entrance to the castle is in the east wall, strongly protected from within, and to the right are the stairs, which lead to the top, and to galleries in the north wall which connected the several floors-three up to the great arched floor. The plastering is still on the walls, and the corbels to support the roof may be seen. The keep was off the entrance, lighted by one small window to the south. The second floor has a

chimney-shaft S.E. To S.W. is an ornamented window, in the limestone casing, having curious carving of a woman pointing to carved roses overhead -three joined together, two also; they are supposed to be Catherine Cullinane and her children. Could they have been made to represent triplets and twins? which might give some grounds for the ridiculous tale mentioned by Bennett, Hist. Bandon, which represents her as having seven children at one birth. This window probably lighted the chatelaine's apartment, and had an extensive view to the south over the lake. This floor has also windows to the north and west. The third. floor has one broad window to the west. To the right, over the entrance at a considerable height, is a grotesque figure in limestone, which is supposed to be the owner of the castle looking down with contempt at his enemies. At the top of the stairs is the living portion of the castle, the parapet wall, corbels to support floors of bedrooms, one ornamented window to the east over the principal door. It contains also chimney-shafts. To the west of this portion of the castle, over the great arch, or, as• called by the people "green floor," from the greensward that covers it, is the principal great room of the castle. Probably it was used as a chapel in prosperous times. It was used as such before the present Catholic Church was erected, and many old inhabitants remember having assisted at Mass there. There are two handsome windows with circular heads, one in N.W. angle of this room, another to the S.W. They are cased in limestone and carved. The second has carved figures of the crucifixion. To the right is a figure clad in ecclesiastical garb, probably a cope, fastened to the breast with a brooch. Both palms of the hands extended. The left supports the shaft of the cross. It probably represents St. John. The other, with head veiled and both hands extended, probably represents the B. Virgin. There are nine panels carved in Irish interlaced work and tracery, intermixed with palm trees, oaks, and acorns. In one is half a palm, and beneath, in bold, Roman character, are the letters "R.C." The ornaments beneath the tracery are small chess squares, rising from interlaced Irish work. In the north-west window the panels have suffered much from time and vandalism. The panels on the left contain figures of the Pillar, with the ropes, ladder, crown of thorns, and hammer; heart pierced by two swords. On the second is a pot on legs on which stands a cock; also a crown of thorns, which has nearly disappeared; near the brasier is repre ¬sented St. Peter warming himself before the denial of his Master, and grief on his countenance when warned of his treachery by the voice of the cock. Next a spear, also a foot with nail; two scourges, one at each side of a pincers, and,' finally, a hand extended and pierced through the palm. On the right, on the first panel, is the date 1585 ; underneath, the initials " R. M. C. C." (Randal Murrilly, Catherine Cullinane.) The panels, like the others, are in chess-board pattern. The raised figure with hands extended and raised to the height of the eyes, supported by wings, pro¬ bably represents St. John the Evangelist. Until the present chapel was built (1815) at Ballinacarriga, Mass was celebrated in the upper chamber of the castle as above.called glar-lap The entire of the parish of Fanlobbus and part of Ballymoney forms the present parish of Dunmanway, in the Catholic arrangement. It would appear that Mass was celebrated at the castles of Togher and Ballin ¬carriga, at which the retainers assisted, and hence the existence of Togher and Ballinacarriga Chapels. The late Daniel McCarthy Glas, Esq., caused

to be erected in the Catholic Church, Dunmanway, three handsome mural tablets with inscriptions:

. “Sacred to the Memory of Cormac MacCarthy Glas, son of Felim, son of Tadhg¬ an-Dun a, last Chieftain of Glean-na-croim, and of his wife, Angelina, daughter of Randal oge Hurley of Ballinacarriga Castle, in the neighbouring parish of Ballimoney." " Also to the memory of Daniel, son of Daniel, son of Denis, son of Cormac Glas, and of Daniel, son of Daniel, son of Daniel, and of his wife Harriet, daughter of Admiral Sir Home Popham, K.C.B., K.M."

"Also to the Memory of their Children, Elizabeth, who died A.D. 1849,aged 15 years, in the City of Bath, in England; and H. Popham T. McCarthy, Captain in the Royal Artillery, who died at Madras, A.D. 1865. aged 29 years, and was buried in the Cathedral of that City, where his brother - officers erected as a tribute of their affec ¬tion and respect a monument to his memory.

When Cromwell's soldiers were at Ballinacarriga they were most anxious to capture a daring rebel named "Crohoore a Gunna." This soub ¬riquet he obtained from a gun which he always carried in times of danger, the barrel of which was eight feet in length, and with which he was always sure to aim at his mark. After several vain attempts to take him prisoner they were advised to take his mother, of whom he was exceed¬ ingly fond, and in t,1J.at manner alone could they hope to secure the son, as he would immediately come tp her rescue or die in the attempt. The soldiers, acting on the advice they received, surrounded the house and took his mother with them. The news was conveyed to Crohoore in one of his hiding places. He smiled, and said she would not be long there. Accordingly, when the shades of evening were falling, Crohoore shouldered his gun and remained opposite the castle until the soldiers were retiring for the night. They were ascending the stairs, Crohoore raised his gun, and shot the candle from the officer's hand. All were immedia ¬tely thunderstruck and almost paralysed with fear. Crohoore's mother was sent home next morning provided with a horse and pillion and an escort. She told them when the shot was fired:

Anglicised:- This is my son, and he will do more. She obtained information while in the castle that a mounted horseman was to go to Bandon next day. Crohoore set off at once to intercept the messenger; shot his horse from under him, and carried off the ammunition. Crohoore's mother was a widow, and he was an only child. The name of the gun was "Andoo." It was buried in Corrin Lake; some eighty years since it was taken up and made into horse shoes. Randal Oge, dying in 1631, was succeeded by his son, Randal Oge, whose name appears on the chalice. In 1641 he was one of the first of the Irish chieftains to take up arms. At the sessions held at Youghal, August 1642, Randal Hurly of Ballinacarrigy, and his son Randal; William Hurly, Ballinwarde; James Hurly, of same place; William Hurly of Lisgubby, Donough McDonel Hurly of Bunanamera, Daniel Oge Hurly, Kilbrittain; Ellen Hurly, Grillagh Itteragh, were indicted for high treason, and outlawed. Randal possessed a good estate, which was forfeited. Ardcahan granted to Captain Peacock; the three plough¬ lands of Eaden Curra granted to John Sicklemore and William Black ¬bourne; Ardea-Ki1caskan, and Buddrimeen granted to Benjamin Crofts.

He had six sons, two became priests. Having fought in Limerick he returned home, and is buried in Clogough graveyard. His brother was father of seven sons and three daughters. Two of the sons, James and Jeremiah, were within the walls of Limerick during the siege in William's reign. J ames was called Seamus Atroher, or the marksman. He killed six troopers who were sent to arrest him. They called to his house and asked him about himself. He pretended to lead them where they might find him; and leading them from the main road left them floundering in a bog, and shot them all. Another story of him is, seeing a soldier violating a girl from a distance, he shot the miscreant dead. He had several sons. J ames and Randal were priests, the former died young, the latter was P.P. of Clontead, Kinsale. His other sons, Daniel, Jerh., John and Patrick, grew up and were married. He had also Michael, who with other descendants, lived in parish of Desertserges. He had a son Daniel, who was father of Daniel Hurly, a respectable mechanic of Clonakilty.

Stairs are in N.E. angle at second floor. N. wall is about 7 feet thick, and has a mural gallery in .... wall 32 feet 8 inches long; 30 inches in thickness of wall outside this gallery, 3 feet 3 inches wide, and 7 feet high, led to garderobe; outside it (to W.) is

the machicoulis opening, which is entered by a gallery starting from W. window on second floor. This has loops in both faces to field, and loop at the angle to N.W., and loops (long) defending N. and W. walls; 4 steps led to this, commencing after the I5 which lead to second floor. At S.E. corner of second floor is entrance by 2 steps to the chimney of the machicoulis at S.E. angle, which machicoulis is of similar construction to that at N. W. angle. A very nice pointed arch leads from the E. side of this work to the S. end (? to support the solid masonry above). There is a mural gallery from this work, in thickness of E. wall leading to cul-de-sac northwards, 17 feet long and 6 high, and 6 wide, a guardroom. An old man says there is a similar one below this in thickness of same wall with entrance from first floor. There is a mural chamber similar above this again, with entrance from the staircase, i.e., same entrance as to second floor, a nicely-pointed arch; 14 steps lead to this from level of second floor; 17 steps lead to top floor (over the arch). First floor is (20 feet by 9 feet, or) 11 feet in height reckoned by the corbels. The walls retain their plaster all round. In the S. wall there is, two feet from W. end, a handsome window, with round-headed arch formed of cut limestone. On E. side of this window at springing of arch is Catherine Cullinan with, on her right hand, five roses-three joined together, and two joined together (say five children). S.E. of this is a fireplace 7 feet wide, with shaft going up to gable alongside of shaft on top floor. There is a loop for defence facing W. The entrance is in a small mural chamber in N. wall at top of 10th stair from basement, and a beginning of circular stairs at N.E. Sixteen circular stairs lead to entrance (which is in E. wall at its N. end) to the second floor. Three circular stairs more lead to mural gallery in N. wall, running westward , 38 inches wide, 6 feet 8 inches high, flat roof, and 27 feet long.

   Grant from the King to Florence McDonelI Cartie, of Banduff, and RanelI oge Hurley, of Balanecarigehin, in Cork Co., gent., assignees of Sir James Simple, Knt, Cork Co., in Carbury Barony. The town, townland, or quarter, of Gortenamucklagh, in Slughtcorky territory, containing 3 plowlands; Ardkeaghan, 1 1/2 plowland; Niddeineghmore, 3 plowlands; Kilcaskane, 1 1/2 plowlallds; Inshyfune, o'rwise Inshefwon, 1plowland, being parcel of Eadencurra qr.; the Castle of Ballinecarrigg, o'rwise Bealanecarrigeh, and 2 plowlands of Ardea qI" in the occupation of Ranell oge Hurley.

   The lands marked thus .(*) are created the Manor of Bealanacarrigeh, with the same demesne and privileges, to hold for ever, as of the Castle of Dublin in common soccage 19th December. 13th

   II Grant from the King to Florence McDonell Cartie, of Benduff, and Benduff, and Ranell oge Hurley, of Belanecarigehin, in Cork Co., gent., assigness of Sir James Simple, Knt., Cork Co., in Carbury Barony. The town, townland or qr. of Gortenamucklagh*, in Slughtcorky territory, containing 3 plowlands; Ardkeaghan,* 1 1/2 plowland; Niddeineghmore,* and 2 plowlands; Kilcaskane, 1 1/2 plowland; lnshyfune, o'rwise Inshefwon, 1 plowland, being parcel of Eadencurra qr.; the Castle of Ballinecarrigg, o'rwise Bealanecarrigeh,* and 2 plowland of Ardea qr., in the occupation of Ranell oge Hurley;Kilmyne and Lisgubba, 1 plowland each; in Glanvolla territory, the eastern half plowland of Kilvree or Kilbirie, the western half plowland of Kilverogh or Kilvairogh, Bonyvinerie 1 1/2 plowland in Ardea qr., the eastern half plowland of Cluonycregien in said qr. ; in Garranarde and Millynetishida, 3 1/2 gnives; in the tenure of Teige McDavid O'Cruoly, and Donogh McDavid O'Cruoly, in Kiltallowe territory, the Castle of Banduff, and 1 1/2 plowland adjoining, called Knocknemadog; the ½ plowland of Donganon, Cashell; 1 plowland Madrany, 9 gnives; the western half plowland of Furrowe, called Kahemeknowe, Garron-Iven in Furrowe, in Clanloghlin territory; 1plowland, 3 northern gnives of Coneturke; 2 carucates of the lands of Dromellihie in Clanloghlin territory, in the tenure of Florence McDonell Cartie; Drouscollis or Drouscollib, 9 gnives Bueghmogh, in Clanshane, 1 plowland, in the tenure of Finneen McShane Cartie; Buoltinagh, 1 plowland; Maulebrack and

Knockmoknell, in Clanshane, 1 1/2 plowland; Lissnycuny, 1 ½ plowland; ½ gnive of Knocknestnoky in Clanshane, lately in the tenure of Dermott McDonogh Cartie; Aghyoghilly, 1 plowland; Kiltebrudolly, 1/2 plowland; Knocknanoss, ½ plowland in Knocknastnoky; 3 gnives in Clanshane, in the tenure of Dermott McTeige Cartie and Fineen Reogh Carty; Lissynetotane, 1/2 plowland; in Knocknestnoky in Clanshane, 1 1/2 gnive, in the tenure of Teige McFinneen Cartie and Donogh McDermott Carty in Gollan; in Kiltallowe territory, 1 car. or 3 gnives, in the tenure of Connor McFinnen O’Cruoly, 3 gnives in the tenure of Auliff McFinnen; 2 gnives in the tenure of Donogh McDonell; 2 gnives in the tenure of Donogh McDonelI ny Cartin and Moylan McMelaghlin; 1 gnive in the tenure of Auliff McDermott and John McTeige; ½ gnive in the tenure of Dermott Oge O'Cruoly; Dromitc1oghy and Liscronin, in Killtallowe, 1/2 car; in Dromfeigh, in Kiltallowe, 8 gnives, lately in the tenure of David O’Cruoly; in Glanbeallaghytoyne, in Carownymadrie gr., in Kiltallowe, territory, 1/2 car; in the tenure of David O'Crowly; Conigrinagh, in Caherowgariff, in Kiltallowe, 1 car; Knock ¬phonene, in Kiltallowe, 8 gnives, lately in the tenure of David O'Crowly; in western Croighan, 3 gnives, in the tenure of the same; in Knockyphoneny, 1 car; Aghikinie in Carhownemadery, 1 car; in Lyssynyleagh, ½ car, lately in the tenure or Mulrony McConnor O'Cruoly, Cormacke McConnor O'Cruoly, and Finnin McConnor O’Cruoly, in Clonyreigh, o'rwise Clonyreogh; in Slught-Cormocknekilly, 9 gnives, lately in the tenure of Cormock McDonogh Cartie; Sinnagh, in Carrownemadery, 1 car; in Dromfeigh, in Kiltallowe, 4 gnives; in Grillagh. 4 gnives; in Shanbally-lnlieh, in Kiltallowe, 2 gnives, in the tenure of Dermott McCormock O'Cruoly; in Knock¬ agheduff, ½ car; in Knockduff, 1 car; Malengeerah, in Knockphonery qr., 4 gnives ; in West Crohane, in Kiltallowe, 1 gnive in the tenure of Donogh McCormocke O'Crowly; in Knockaduff, in car, in the carucate of Farrenmeane, in Kiltallowe; in Dromfeigh qr., 4 1/3 gnives, in the tenure of Teige McFinnin Kittagh; Dromeircke, ½ car, and in Carrigenukery, in Knockphonery, 4 gnives, in the tenure of Auliffe O'Cruoly; Gortroe in Carrowgarriff, ½ car; in Farrenmean, in Dromfeigh qr., 2 2/3 gnives, lately in the tenure of Brian O'Cruoly, son of Mulrony O'Cruoly ; in Killyvullin and Knockanereogh, 3/5 car, lately in the tenure of Will O'Murrihy; 2/5 of the same lately in the tenure of Teige O'Murrihy; Monyroyre, ½ car, lately in the tenure of Will McDonogh McShane O'Murrihie and Dermott McShane O'Murrihie; Gurrandruigh, 1 car; Mealmeany, 1 car; Knockvrittily, o'rwise Knockvorteleh, ½ car; Aghlenon, in Slught-Cormocknekilly, 1 1/2 car; Kiltinsimon, 1/3 car; the castle, town, and townlands of Doonanore, in Cleere Island; 2 ½ car, known by the names of Knockanyoge, o'rwise Knockanerick, Gortincragh, Burren, Glarygort. and Myllinemony; in Coshmore Quoylagh, in Slugh Teige O'Mahowne, 1 ½ car; Kilvickedare, Gortegi ¬llan, and Camlane, 2 car, and 1 ½ gnives in Cliere Island; in Croshimore, Carhowe, and Ardgrott, 1 car and 8 gnives, in the same island; in the tenure of Dermott McGilleduff, Connogher McGrivan, except all chief rents, services, royalties, customs, and privileges, to Donell McCartie, then the King's ward. The lands - marked thus are created the manor of Banduff with Iooa in demesne; power to create tenures; to hold a court baron; to hold a fair at Killtobridolly on St. Barnabas's Day and the day following, unless said day fall on Saturday or Sunday, in which case the said fair is to be held on the Monday following, with a court of prepowder and the usual tolls, rent 6/8; to hold a fair at Mydenaghin on St. James's Day and the day following, unless the said day fall, etc., as before, rent 6/8; The lands marked thus are created the manor of Bealanacarrigeh, with the same demesne, and privileges. To hold for ever as of the Castle of Dublin, in common soccage, 19th Dec. 13th.

   Appended to the Latin text of this Fiant is- “This contayneth a warrant for the grant of a speciall Liverie and meane rate to bee made to Wm. Kent, brother and next heire of Mourice Kent FitzJohn, late of the cittie of Cork, gent., decd, for the fine of £20 Ir., payable at Mich's and Easter next by equal portions. And alsoe a warrant for a grant to be made to Charles Hargill, esq., of the Wardship of Marie Hurley, Ellene Hurley, Margarett Hurley, and Katherine Hurley, daughters and co-heirs of Andrew Hurley, late of Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, marchant, decd., for the fine of four score pounds Ir,. To be paid at the feast of St. Michaell, Arch, 1629, and the feast of Easter then next following, and att the feast of St. Michael, Arch., I630, and att the feast of Easter then next following by equall portions. And is done by direction of Sir Wm. Parsons, Knt. and Bart., Master of the Court of Wards and Liveries. [Date quite obliterated.] 11 WM. PARSONS. RI. BOLTON."

   Appended to the Latin text of this Fiant is- "This contayneth a warrant for a speciall Livery and meane rates to be made to Redmond Harket, sonn and heire of Perce Harket, late of Rath McCarty in the Co. Tipperary, gent., deceased, in conson of the fine of £1O Ir'., to be paid at Easter and Michalmas next by equall portions. And alsoe a pardon of alienation to be made to Ranell oge Hurley and Florence McCarty for certayne landes in the Co. Corke aliened by David Boy o Crowly, late of Dromlycloghy in the Co. Cork afforesaid, gent., decd., for the fine of £30 Ir., to be paid at Easter and Michalmas next insewinge, and at Easter Anno Dno I632, by equall portions. And is done by directions of Sir William Parsons, Knight and Baronet, Master of the Court of Wards and Liverys. "WILLIAM PARSONS. RICHD. BOLTON."

   Appended to the Latin text of this Fiant is-"This contayneth a pardon of severall alienations and meane rates made by loan ny Dermod and others unto William McRanell Hurley, conson of the fine of £IO Ir., payable at Easter and Michas next by equall portions. And likewise another pardon of alienation and meane rates made by Thomas Roch and Sheely, his wife, and others unto Ranell oge Hurley and Florence McDonell Cartie in conson of the fine of £22 Ir., payable one moietie thereof at thensealeing, and the residue thereof at Easter next, and is done by direction of Sir Wm. Parsons, Knt. and Bart., etc. 8th Decr., I632."

   "This contayneth a warrant for a speciall livery and measne rates to be made unto Fynen McDermot Cartie, sonn and heire of Dermod McCnoghor Cartie, late of Maddame in the Countie Corke, gent., decd., for the fine of £10 Ir., to be paid at Easter and Michaelmas. And alsoe a warrant for a pardon of alienation for certain lands in Co. Cork, aliened by Donnell Mc Teige Hurley, gent., decd., unto Florence Mc Donnell Cartie and Randell oge Hurley, for the fine of £5 Ir., to be paid at Easter and Michaelmas. And is done by direction of Sir Wm. Parsons, etc" 3rd Decr., I632, "RICH. BOLTON."

    [First part torn.] "Cum Fynin 0 Crowley nuper de Knockhaduff (Fanlobbus ?), Co. Cork, gent., defunct, sent fuit in Donco et de feodi nel de ab statu hereditar in Dnco vel in usu de et in dimidi un Car. terr. in Knockaduff et un al. car terr. in Currahvillie et quatuor gneeves terr. pte un gneeve terr. (in tres ptes in Drunfeigh (Kenneigh?) et isten Co. Cork. Et sit inde seit existen-sit in de seit existen vignit Annos elapsos ante caption Inquisition infer nris mentionat p. suile post prmisd pote diandor vel descendi in usu possessior vel non con Thadeo Mc Fynnyn fil et heredi suo qui fuit plen etat tempore mort pris sui poti qui quiden Thadeus Mc Fynnan immediat post mort pdi F. Mc Fynnyn O'Crowley pris sui pmiss intri et fuit in de silletor seit ut pdidt et sit inde seit enisten p. factu srud gerin dat decimo die Julii, 1614, alienavit p. miss. pdi quitus dam Florence McCartie et Rannell oge Hurley heredi assignat suis in p. petion virtute cuius ydem Florence McCartie et Rannell oge Hurley puer seit de tal statu de et in oibus et singul p. miss poti et peti F. McCartie et R. oge Hurley sic inde seit existen postea seit decimo sexto die Decembr., 1615;, p. fait eoy in Roth Chancelladure dei Regni nri Hibe irrotuIat sursu reddider in manus imp. pertrus nri Regis Jacobi ora et singul p. misi peti Prout p. Inquisiti in de capt. apud the King's ould Castle vicessimo die Aug., 1632 (virtute Commission tire sut mergno sigil plen appet et Cunnigs? etia Cormac O'Crowley Dromicke in Con pde gen defunct seit fuit in Dmco suo ut de feodi vel de al statu hereditar in Dmco volem usu de et in dimidi un Car terr in Dromicke et tribus 2 gneeves terr in Knocknyfonery existen in in Corn pdi. Et sit inde seit existen obijt sic inde seit existen triquit ano elapsos ante caption Inquisitor infermos mentionat p. sive post cuius mortem pmiss pti descender vel descender debuer in usn possession vel reidton Awliffe O'Crowley fil et heredt suo qui fuit plen etat tempore mort prio sui pdi. Qui quidem Awliffe O'Crowley imediat post mortem pdi Cormac O'Crowley prio sui in p. miss intriunt et fnit inde sillatos seit ut pdicitur. Et sic inde seit exist en p. factu sind geren dat 8 July, 1614, a lienavit pmis poti pfat F. McCartie et Rannell oge Hurley in p. pelin (Virtute cuius ydem F. McCartie et R. oge Hurley fuer seit de tal statu de et in on et singul pmiss et pdr F. McCartie et R. oge Hurley sic inde seit existen postea scilt deo dedrno sexto die Decr., 1615, pdi p. factu eos in Rottul Cancell nre pdi irrotulat sursu redditur in manus imp pro nri ora et singul p. miss ultimo Prout p. Inquisition inde capt apud the King's ould Castle dco vidssimo Aug., 1632, virtute Commission nre sub magno Sigill nro pleni appet Que ora et singul prmiso pdi tempore mort pdi Fynnyn O'CrowJey et Cormac O'Crowley respective tenebant de imp Regni Elizabetha et de imp patre nro respective in capite p. servio et tempore consedr alien at pdi et car alter respective tenebante de deo patre mo p. eandi tennr sciatoe igitur qdi no J de gra nra special ac existen sdentia et nro motu EriS et pro et QQQQQQQin conson sexagent et duo libr in Hanapo nro cuius Regni nro Hibe ad vin nro solvendi modo et forma sequent .. pdi p. dilect et fidel sub dit nro F. McCartie et R. oge Hurley. Necnon de advisament et consensu dilect et fidel Consilia ncstro in dco Regno nro Hibe vVm. Parsons, etc., authoritat et approvit ad indexdeat disponend (inter ab de oibus) libaton intrusion et alieeaton sive licentia nra aut alicuiis progenitor nostro fnit. Pardonarimus renuso etrelaxo ac pp. sentes p. Fat Thadeo McFynnin, Auliff O'Crowley, Florence McCartie, et RaneH oge Hurley .. et eos) civilibet respective eosj ingressus intrusion exit reddit emolument et medi propr omni et singul pmiso pdi a tempore mort pdi Fynin O'Crowley et Cormack O'Crowley respec ¬tive usq pdi decima sexta Decr., 1615, et vias fir et denar suis nobis debit seu denire debeni rat one intrusion et ingress pdi respective. Ac etiam uIter Pardonovimus remisso et relaxo ac pp. sentes pfat Thadeo McFynin, AuIiffe O'Crowley, Florence

McCartie, et Ranell oge Hurley et eosj cuilibet respective sepat aliena ton pdi respect tive. Ac oes intratones et intrusion in pmisso in aliqua inde pcite p ten tu virtute sepa¬ alienaton pdi seu cas ulter respective. Et pro nobis heredi licentia dmnus et con¬ tedimus pfat T. McCartie et R. oge Hurley p seipsos firman et tentes suos in ora et singul pmiss pdi licite et impune ingrediant ac ea ora et singul habiant teneant et gavdiant tenor intention et effect sepat alienaton pdi absqz aliqua molestaton, vexaton pturbaton seu gravamine nri heredi vel successor nros ratone colore vel plentu sepat aliena ton pdi seu eat alter respective. Ac ora et singul p. miss ad ptimen p. fat Florence McCartie et Rannell oge Hurley entra manno nras p. sentes liberamus tenendi sedid form et effect sepat alienaton pdi seu eat alter respective. Ac manus nras ab ulter tenendi p miss pdi seu aliqua inde pcell rat one se pat alia pdi pp sentes unoneamus: Et ulterius sciatec quod nos de gra nra special ac en testu scientia et vera motu in nris etu conson quatuir libr in Hanapis nro pcto ad usu mo solvendi in Pasche p Johan Barry de Ballynccorra, Co. Cork, gent. Necnon de advisament et consensu pdi Concessirnus et licentia dadirnus ac p psentes per nobis heredi et successor nros contedirnus et licentia dornus p fat John Barry qdi ipse duos ptis divi ¬dendi vill et terr de Ballynecorra pdi in Corn. Cork, pdi continen in totu du Car terr. Vel tot et tant inde p all et quant eidem John Barry placuerit dare et cornedere warrantizare et cognoscere p fir sive fir et p coern recupation seu p cois recupatoes in cur nra Coram Jnsticia nris de coi Banca nro et alienare, vendere et warrantizare p feoffarnent sive feoffament concession sive concession vel easj aliquid vel aliqnod aut aliter seu ac quounqz modo et forma sine modis et formis quibus cnnqueu valeat et possit Richd. FitzEdmond Gerald de Ballymarter in Corn pdi et heredi suos. Ac et in pro nobis heredi et successornris licentia et plen apper postestent damns et concedimus pfat Rich. FitzEdmond Gerald pdi ipse vur et singul pmess in ptinend de pfat John Barry reciperaet ora et singul p misso in ptinend intrare valeat et possit habendi et tenendi eadi pmiss p fat Rich. Fitz Edrnond Gerald de nobis heredi et successor nris p fermir in de debit et de consuet in p petin proviso semp qdi si be tre nre Patent nos irrotulat seu intrat forent in officio Auditor nri cur nre Ward et Libacon pdi infra spatin triu? mens post dat p sentin qudi time vacue erunt et nul vigor et effect in lege. Eo acte expresso marco etc. In cui us rei testimon." [Date obliterated.] [The end torn away.] “WM. PARSONS. RICHD. LOFTUS."

   Appended to the Latin text of this Fiant is the following :-" This containeth a warrant for a pardon of alienation for certain lands in Co. Corke aliened by Donnell McCnoghor Cartie als Mantagh unto Charles McDermod Cartie for the fine of £30 Irish, to be paid before the ensealinge. And alsoe a warrant for a pardon of alienation for certain lands in the sa'd Co., aliened by Dermod McCormucke O'Crowley, als. Mrocke unto Rannell Oge Hurley and Florence McCartie, for the fine of £30 Ir. to be paid at Michas. and at Easter next by equall portions, and is done by direction of the Honble Sir Wm. Parsons, etc., 29th May, 1633. “RICHARD BOLTON. WM, PARSONS."

   "This contayneth a vVarrant for a Pardon of alienation for certaine lands in Co. Cork, aliened by Daniell McCartie, als. McCartie Reagh, late of Kilbrittine, Co. Cork, Esq., deed., unto Donogh O'Callaghane and others, for the fine of £50 os. od. “WM. PARSONS. RICHD. LOFTUS."

   Appended to the Latin text, which bears date, 30th June, 1637, is-"This con¬ taineth a warrant for a pardon of alienation for certain lands in Co. Limerick aliened by Murtogh McConnor O'Bryen, gent., unto Maurice Hurley, Esq., for the fine of £3 English, to be paid in Easter and Michaelmas terms. And is done by direction of Sir "Vm. Parsons, Kt. and Bt.

   " This Fyant contayneth a grant from his Majesty to Thomas Hurley, his heirs, and asssigns, of the Castle, Manor, town, and lands of Knocklongie, and divers of the lands in the Co. Limerick, to be houlden of the Chiefe Lord of --- by the rents and provisoes thereout due and accustomed, payinge therefore yearly unto the Crowne the annuall rent, £5 3S. 1 ½ d. English, whereof £3 Ss. 6d. is added by way of increase of new rent incurred and due from Mich'as, 1634, unto Mich'as, 1637. Twelve and ninepence is to be paid as a fine before the ensealing of the above grant. And in the above grant there is an exception of all advowsons, His Majesty's composition Royal generall hostings, if any there be, and therein are contayned all such claims as are prescribed in and by our order of composition and agreement in that behalfe, made betweene your Loppe and others of His Majesty's Comrs., which order bears date 1st Decr., 1637. And is done according to the tenor of your Loppes (Lordships') Warrant of 31st January, 1637. "Date of Fiant, 21st Feby., 1637."

   Appended to the Latin text, dated 8th March, 1637, is~" This contayneth a warrant for a speciall livery and measne rates to be made unto Thomas Hurly, sonne and heire of Maurice Hurly, late of Knocklonge, in Co. Limerick, Esq., decd, for the fyne of £32 os, od., Eng. 'And also a warrant for a pardon of alienation and measne rates for certaine lands in the Co. Limerick and Tipperary, aliened by the said Maurice Hurly, unto Richd. Stronge and others,* for the fyne of £90 os. od., English. "WM. PARSONS. RICH. LOFTus."

* These were R, Shee, David Barr)', Reginald Hurly, and Daniel Rian, Costinghe McEgan.

   Appended to the Latin text of this Fiant, which bears date, 13th Dec., 1638, is-¬ "A Warrant for the pardon of alienation and meane rates for certaine lands in Co. Tip., aliened by Richard O'Quircke, als. O'Quaircke, and Dannell O'Kearney, gent., unto John Hurley, gent., for the fine of £7 1 os. English, to be paid in Easter and Michaelmas terms next by equal portions. And is done by direction of Sir Wm. Parsons, Knight and Baronet, etc. "R1 LOFT US. WM. PARSONS,"

   At Kilmallock, 1st Feb., 1628. I, Randall Hurly, of Kilmanock, Burgess, do make this my last Will. I appoint my son and heir, Thomas Hurly, sole exor. I bequeath to my wife, Eliza Rosh, the stone house and garden, besides the lands of Baligidyn- ¬Edy. I bequeath to my son, Morris Hurly, the stone house which I have in the High Street' of Kilmallock, where my father did dwell. I bequeath to my third son, Symon Hurly, a tenement I have in the Church land. I bequeath £40 to be bestowed for my soul as my brother, Morris, shall think fit. I leave to my brother, William, £I. I bequeath to my sister, Ann Hurley, £10. I appoint my brother, Andrew Hurly, and my cousin, Jasper Kemy, overseers of this my Will. (Signed) RANDAL HURLY Witnesses, Edward Fitzharris, "Wm. Gannan, Teige O'Connor. Proved 13th Novr., 1628.

   In nomine Dei Amen. I, Willia McRandell Hurley of Ballinwarde, Doe bequiett my soule To the Allmightie God and my Boddie to be buried in the pish Church of Killmyne, or where my son Willia thinketh fitt, I bequiett and leave unto my son and heier Wiilia oge Hurley, To his heiers for evr all my Estate in all my lands which I nowe possesse, or which I ought To possesse, saveinge and reservinge unto my second son David McWillia and the heiers Males of his Boddie Lawefullie Begotten, or to begotten, the five Gnyves of Cassilloskie, the two Gnyves of Lettir, and foure Gnyves of Cahirconvoy, payeinge all Rents or reservations that is expressed in a ffeoff ¬ment by my formerlie past unto the saide David, and for want of such Issue Males Lawefullie Begotten, or to begott [ ] by the said David ye remainder of this I leave him to revert unto my son and heier Willia oge Hurley. And alsoe I doe Bequiett and leave unto my daughter Ellinore ny Willia the sume of one hundred poundes ster. when shee is to be maried, uppon my son Wiliia oge Hurley towards her preferment, I Do alsoe Bequiett and leave unto my five other yonge Daughters in Equall Division, equallie to be divided Amonghst them the sume of one hundred poundes ster: uppon my son and heier Willia oge Hurley and the saide hundred poundes to be paide in the next Insueinge five yeares after my death, viz. twentie poundes in each yeare of the said five yeares, and allsoe I Doe bequiett and leave my Legacie unto my five daughters formerlie mentioned, Two partes of all my Cowes and horses saveinge the parte I Bequietted allreaddie, and Equallie to be divided Amongst them in Equall Division and the other third parte of the saide Cattle I Doe bequiett And leave unto my nowe maried wife, and allsoe I Doe bequiett, and leave my Legacie unto my son Morish Hurley all the moneyes Due unto me by speciallties or be what meanes they shall appear due unto me uppon Creditors Directlie or undirectlie the one moytie or halfe of all my Come nowe groweinge uppon Ballinwarde and the other moytie or halfe I Doe leave it unto my maried wife, I Doe bequiett and leave unto my said son Morish, and unto my saide maried wife, three Cropes of the newe sanded Land, nowe uppon Ballinwarde, and Two Cropes of the Wheate stumble land uppon Ballinwarde affore- saide, formerlie bequitted unto my son and heier and allsoe I berfuiett and leave unto my son and heier Willia oge Hurley four silvr Cupes of the olde makinge That I had in the tyme of his mother my first maried wife which Cupes I have in this tyme, and nowe I leave unto my wife the other two Cupes I had in her one time dureinge her life, Condicionalie to dispose of them to one of my sons after her death, and further¬ more As I shall A[ ]swere before God That the Estate that I made unto my son Willia is the true ffeoffment, and allsoe the ffeoffment That my son James [ ]th or my wife with a reservation that all things may be to my last [ ]ill and Testament. It was onelie Invented and Antidated-Antidated for To destroy the Estate of my son and heier Willia oge Hurley and allsoe I Doe Testifie that will or ffeoffment That my son James hath Touchinge anie division of lands is but meere fraude and Deceite and donne by the persuadeinge of his wother and others, Allsoe I doe revoke all former wills or Testaments, and I nowe beinge of pfect witt and memorie, though not strange in boddie, doe freelie, Clearlie, and absolutelie leave and bequiett all my lands which I hold in fee semple unto my son Willia oge Hurley, and his heieres saveinge and reservinge for my son David as is above mencioned, I doe bequiett and leave my son and heier Willia oge Hurley my sole executor of this my last will and Testament, and Willia McRandell Hurley als duffe ovrseer ovr my yonge Children, To ovrsee theire partes of this my Will and Testament. As wittnesseth my hand the Aleventh of August, 1641. WILLME HURLEY.
   Being prsent whose names Insue-Dermitius cllom; Sharles Carthy; Cahir Carthie; Morish Hurly; Donat Charte.
   Jurat' coram mgro Ludvico Vigours p noialo executor 12° 8 bris 1641.