Inchiquin Papers
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Leabharlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann National Library of Ireland Collection List No. 143 Inchiquin Papers (MSS 9,193-9,194; 14,353-14,891; 21,201-21,203; 42,064; 42,069-42,070; 45,024-45,734; MSS L 131-142; P&D 4372 TX 1-12; POL/1880-1890/1; POL/1910- 1920/31; POL/1910-1920/32; COM/1950-1960/1) (Accession no. 2385) A collection of records mainly relating to the ownership and management of the largest estate in County Clare, belonging to the O’Briens of Leamanegh and Dromoland, from 1855 Barons Inchiquin, including a large number of personal, family and political papers. The collection also contains a significant amount of papers pertaining to the related O’Brien families in County Clare of the Earls of Inchiquin, Earls of Thomond, O’Briens of Ennistymon and O’Briens of Dromore. In addition, the archive includes papers relating to the ancillary families of MacMahon, Neylon, Wingfield, Keightley and Hickman, allied with the O’Briens of Leamanegh and Dromoland mainly by marriage. The majority of the papers extant in the collection were generated between the late seventeenth century and the early twentieth century. Compiled by Brian Kirby, BA, Ph.D., 2009. Introduction....................................................................................................................... 8 Family History: The Leamanegh and Dromoland O’Briens ..................................................................... 8 The Estates............................................................................................................................................... 13 The Collection.......................................................................................................................................... 17 Arrangement ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Bibliographical References...................................................................................................................... 19 Pedigree of the Leamanegh and Dromoland O’Briens............................................................................ 21 (A) Genealogical table of the principal O’Brien branches of County Clare ........................................... 23 (B) Genealogical table of the principal O’Brien branches of County Clare ........................................... 24 I. LEAMANEGH AND DROMOLAND O’BRIENS .................................................. 25 I.i. Estate Papers ..................................................................................................................................... 25 I.i.1. Title Deeds and Related Documents........................................................................................... 25 I.i.1.a. Barony of Bunratty.............................................................................................................. 25 I.i.1.b. Barony of Burren ................................................................................................................ 33 I.i.1.c. Barony of Corcomroe.......................................................................................................... 38 I.i.1.d. Barony of Inchiquin............................................................................................................ 47 I.i.1.e. Other Baronies (County Clare) ........................................................................................... 62 I.i.1.f. County Galway.................................................................................................................... 63 I.i.1.g. The Representative Church Body Loan.............................................................................. 64 I.i.2. Leases and Agreements .............................................................................................................. 67 I.i.2.a. Lease Registers ................................................................................................................... 67 I.i.2.b. Barony of Bunratty ............................................................................................................. 67 I.i.2.c. Barony of Burren ................................................................................................................ 89 I.i.2.d. Barony of Corcomroe ......................................................................................................... 94 I.i.2.e. Barony of Inchiquin ............................................................................................................ 99 I.i.2.f. Other Baronies (County Clare).......................................................................................... 110 I.i.2.g. County Galway ................................................................................................................. 114 I.i.2.h. Notices to Quit.................................................................................................................. 115 I.i.2.h.(1). Barony of Bunratty................................................................................................. 115 I.i.2.h.(2). Barony of Burren.................................................................................................... 115 I.i.2.h.(3). Barony of Corcomroe............................................................................................. 116 I.i.2.h.(4). Barony of Inchiquin................................................................................................ 116 I.i.2.h.(5). Other Baronies (County Clare)............................................................................... 117 I.i.2.i. Proposals for Leases .......................................................................................................... 117 I.i.2.j. Other Agreements.............................................................................................................. 121 I.i.3. Legal Papers ............................................................................................................................. 122 I.i.3.a. General.............................................................................................................................. 122 I.i.3.b. Papers relating to the Edward Pemberton case ................................................................. 146 I.i.3.c. Papers relating to the Jane Brew affair.............................................................................. 152 I.i.4. Estate Correspondence ............................................................................................................. 160 I.i.4.a. Estate Correspondence of Sir Donough O’Brien [1642-1717], 1st Baronet [1686] of Leamanegh and Dromoland ......................................................................................................... 160 I.i.4.b. Estate Correspondence of Sir Edward O’Brien [1705-65], 2nd Baronet [1717] of Leamanegh and Dromoland ......................................................................................................... 165 I.i.4.c. Estate Correspondence of Sir Edward O’Brien [1773-1837], 4th Baronet [1795] of Leamanegh and Dromoland ......................................................................................................... 166 I.i.4.d. Estate Correspondence of Sir Lucius O’Brien [1800-72], 5th Bart. of Leamanegh and Dromoland [1837], and later [1855] 13th Baron Inchiquin........................................................... 169 I.i.4.e. Estate Correspondence of Edward Donough O’Brien [1839-1900], 14th Baron Inchiquin170 I.i.4.f. Estate Correspondence of Lucius O’Brien [1864-1929], 15th Baron Inchiquin................. 177 2 I.i.5. Robert O’Brien, Agent ............................................................................................................. 177 I.i.5.a. General Correspondence ................................................................................................... 178 I.i.5.b. Correspondence with Stewards and Bailiffs ..................................................................... 179 I.i.5.c. Tenant and Lease Lists...................................................................................................... 180 I.i.5.d. Agricultural and Stock Returns......................................................................................... 181 I.i.5.e. Miscellaneous Papers........................................................................................................ 182 I.i.6. Financial Administration .......................................................................................................... 183 I.i.6.a. Rentals, Accounts and other papers .................................................................................. 183 I.i.6.b. Dromoland Estate Farm Accounts .................................................................................... 199 I.i.6.c. Poor Law and Rates .......................................................................................................... 200 I.i.6.d. Quit Rent........................................................................................................................... 202 I.i.6.e. Tithe Rencharge................................................................................................................ 204 I.i.7. Relief and Aid........................................................................................................................... 205 I.i.8. Ejectment Proceedings and Papers ..........................................................................................