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The Waterford Archaeological & Historical Society Journal No. 52 1996 BARDAS PHORT LAIRGE WATERFORD CORPORATION The Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society and the editor of DECIES gratefully acknowledge the generous sponsorship of Waterford Corporation towards the publication costs of this journal. ISSN 1393-3116 Published by The Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society Typeset by Phototype-Set Ltd., 2 Lee Road, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. Printed by Leinster Leader Ltd., Naas, Co. Kildare PAGE Editorial ....................................................................................................................................................................... vii Maria Montessori: Her links with Waterford: Sr M. Redemptoris Curnmins, Sr M. Josepha Phelan ......................... ............... .............................. 1 Bristol Irish news in the 1750s: Jack Burtchaell ................................................................... 13 From Anglo-Norman demesne to modern luxury hotel: The story of Little Island, Co. Waterford: Tom Dooley ........................................................ 39 The temperance movements in Waterford, 1839 to 1841: ,. Donnchadh 0 Ceallacham ............................................................................................................................. 57 Local government in county Waterford in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Part 111: The office of sheriff, 1355-1420: Ciaran Parker .................................. 93 Shadows from the past. No. 1 ..................................................................................................................... 103 Rope-making in Waterford: Patrick Kavanagh .............................................................................. 107 A history of the People's Park: Dermot Power ................................................................................ 113 The Bdithrin Mdna Ruadh: Richard Fennessy ..................................... ............................................ 145 The ruined church of Killea: A consideration of its date and foindation: Thomas Gregory Fewer ............................................................................................................................................ 151 Monumental inscriptions at the Abbey, Kilculliheen, Ferrybank, Waterford. Part IV (R to W): Michael 0 I'Sullivan ................................................................................................... 169 Obituaries ...................................................................................................................................................................... 181 The Waterford Archaeological & Historical Society membership ................................ 185 The Waterford Archaeological & Historical Society ................................................................. 191 .3 fl All original contributions are the copyright of the contributors. Hon. Editor: Julian C. Walton, M.A., F.I.G.R.S., The Coachman's House, Woodlands, Halfway House, Waterford. Editorial Committee: The Chairman (ex officio), Eugene Broderick, Gregory Fewer, Eamonn McEneaney, Peter Powell, Julian Walton. ... 111 WATERFORDARCHAEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY OFFICERSAND COMMITTEEMEMBERS 1996/97 OFFICERS Chairman: Fergus Dillon, 'Trespan', The Folly, Waterford Vice-chairman: Paddy Kenneally, 16 Cork Road, Waterford Hon. Secretary: Eugene Broderick, 1 Pheasant Walk, Collins Ave., Waterford. Hon. Treasurer: Mrs Renee Lumley, Daisy Terrace, Waterford Hon. Editor: Julian Walton, Halfway House, Waterford P.R.O.: Mrs Anna Mahon-Smith, Springfield, Tramore, Co. Waterford COMMITTEE Nellie Croke, Waterford Eddie Synnott, Co. Kilkenny Eddie Fanning, Waterford Eamonn McEneaney, Waterford Peter Powell, Waterford Sonny Condon, Wa terford Pat Grogan, Waterford George Kavanagh, Waterford Declan Murphy, Cheekpoint The Irish local historical society is a very special kind of institution. Its members often differ widely in politics, religion, age and social background. What brings them together is a common interest in the history of their locality. There is a tacit recognition of their differences and a conscious effort to avoid areas of contention. The process of meeting and working together to further the aims of the society creates a firm bond and enriches the lives of its members. A perusal of the membership lists of our illustrious predecessor, the Waterford and South-East of Ireland Archaeological Society, confirms this point. For a quarter of a century these people worked together, despite their differences and the turbulence of the times, till separated by death, migration or changed political circumstances. Such a society is 'amateur' in the true sense of the word - its members do what they do because they enjoy it, not because it is their profession. This element of enjoyment is vital to a society such as ours. It is all too easy to become bogged down by the routine of administration, bored by the excessive gravity of others, or obsessed by the tensions that inevitably arise between people who feel strongly about certain issues. But unless our society is fun to belong to, there is something wrong and that something needs to be addressed. There must, of course, be standards. Chaotic administration, poorly presented lectures, aimless outings, an incomprehensible journal - these will only lead to dissatisfaction and ultimately to the demise of the society. 'Amateurishness' in the pejorative sense is the enemy of self-respect. During the forty-odd years of our society's existence we have generally maintained a high rate of efficiency. Hard work and dedication have been the hallmark of our officers. But 'professionalism' is not an aim in itself; we are not a statutory academic body but a group of enthusiasts. Efficiency is merely the tool that will help us enjoy a richer understanding of our heritage. Thirdly, a society such as ours must have a sense of mission. We are all the product of our past, and the better we understand that past the better we will understand ourselves. It is therefore our duty to study it, to interpret it, and to interest the community at large in our findings. Our past belongs to us all and must not be allowed to become the property of a particular faction. Its visual remnants need intelligent conservation. Documents, artefacts and buildings are under continual threat from vandalism, theft, commercial greed, blind ignorance, and environmental pollution. If we are the people who claim to be most aware of their importance, it is up to us to ensure their protection. With every year that passes we become more conscious of the bewildering speed at which our world is changing. As we head towards 1997, I commend to the members of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society three key words that might govern our plans and actions for the forthcoming year: enjoyment, standards, and mission. vii This year, 1996, we celebrate a number of anniversaries. It is the 250th year since the appearance of our first county history, that of Charles Smith, in 1746. Despite his shortcomings, Smith's achievement is impressive, and his work remains the base on which later historians of Waterford have built. Smith was a native of Dungarvan, where he worked as a doctor and apothecary. The contribution of Dungarvan men to our historiography is remarkable. Of our four pre-1900 county historians, three were from Dungarvan: Smith, Ryland and Hansard (the fourth, Egan, was a Kilkenny man). The anniversary of the publication of Smith's history will be marked by a lecture given by his fellow-townsman and historian William Fraher. This is also the ninth centenary of the establishment of Waterford Diocese. In 1096 the Norse inhabitants petitioned to have Malchus, an Irish monk of Winchester, as their bishop, and he was consecrated in Canterbury Cathedral by Archbishop Anselm. ~inecenturies of the history of our diocese will be marked by a series of events during the weekend of 27 October (the feast of our patron, St. Otteran). They will include a special Mass in the Catholic Cathedral and a series of lectures in St. John's College. By coincidence, 1996 is also the bicentenary of the opening of the Catholic Cathedral and of the death of its architect and builder, John Roberts. The Cathedral has been described as the most important forgotten eighteenth-century building in Ireland. It has a unique character, and Waterford is unique also in that its two cathedrals are the work of the same architect. Christ Church Cathedral is arguably the most impressive classical church in this country. John Roberts also completed the Bishop's Palace and was the creator of our City Hall, Chamber of Commerce building (originally the town house of William Morris) and Infirmary. He built the magnificent courtyard of Curraghmore and houses for many of the local gentry. He was born, lived, worked and died in Waterford. For too long he has been virtually forgotten in his native city. It is time his memory was held in greater esteem, and as a means towards this end our Society held a lecture on his career and family and visited the buildings in the city centre with which he is associated. This is also the bicentenary of the foundation of another diocese, that of Newfoundland, the Canadian province with which we have such close historical links. For many years Irish Catholics living there were free to worship as they pleased - but they were allowed no priests. By the end of the eighteenth century a more formal organisation was possible, and this
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