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The Castlecomer Plateau
23 The Castlecomer plateau By T. P. Lyng, N.T. HE Castlecomer Plateau is the tableland that is the watershed between the rivers Nore and Barrow. Owing T to the erosion of carboniferous deposits by the Nore and Barrow the Castlecomer highland coincides with the Castle comer or Leinster Coalfield. Down through the ages this highland has been variously known as Gower Laighean (Gabhair Laighean), Slieve Margy (Sliabh mBairrche), Slieve Comer (Sliabh Crumair). Most of it was included within the ancient cantred of Odogh (Ui Duach) later called Ui Broanain. The Normans attempted to convert this cantred into a barony called Bargy from the old tribal name Ui Bairrche. It was, however, difficult territory and the Barony of Bargy never became a reality. The English labelled it the Barony of Odogh but this highland territory continued to be march lands. Such lands were officially termed “ Fasach ” at the close of the 15th century and so the greater part of the Castle comer Plateau became known as the Barony of Fassadinan i.e. Fasach Deighnin, which is translated the “ wi lderness of the river Dinan ” but which officially meant “ the march land of the Dinan.” This no-man’s land that surrounds and hedges in the basin of the Dinan has always been a boundary land. To-day it is the boundary land between counties Kil kenny, Carlow and Laois and between the dioceses of Ossory, Kildare and Leighlin. The Plateau is divided in half by the Dinan-Deen river which flows South-West from Wolfhill to Ardaloo. The rim of the Plateau is a chain of hills averag ing 1,000 ft. -
Archaeological Impact Assessment of the Proposed Construction of Housing at Ladyswell, Thomastown, Co
Mary Henry Archaeological Services Ltd. Archaeological Impact Assessment of the Proposed Construction of Housing at Ladyswell, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Archaeological Consultant: Mary Henry Archaeological Services Ltd. Site Type: Urban Planning Ref. No.: N/A Report Author: Mary Henry Report Status: Final Date of Issue: 7th October 2019. _____________________________________________________________________ Archaeological Impact Assessment of a Proposed Housing Development at Ladyswell, Thomastown,. Co. Kilkenny. 1 Mary Henry Archaeological Services Ltd. Table of Contents Page 1. Introduction 3 2. Siting 3 3. Method 6 4. Historical and Archaeological Background of Thomastown 7 5. Historical and Archaeological Background of the PDS 13 6. Site Inspection 16 7. Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures 21 Appendix One: List of Artefacts Recorded in the National Museum of Ireland Topographical Files and Finds Registers from Thomastown and its Environs List of Figures Figure 1 RMP Sheet No. 28. Study Area Highlighted in Green. Figure 2 Study Area Highlighted in Yellow and Proposed Development Site in Red. Figure 3 First Edition OS Map (1839). 6-Inch Series. Figure 4 Second Edition OS Map, (1900). 25-Inch Series. _____________________________________________________________________ Archaeological Impact Assessment of a Proposed Housing Development at Ladyswell, Thomastown,. Co. Kilkenny. 2 Mary Henry Archaeological Services Ltd. 1. Introduction This report outlines the findings from an archaeological desktop assessment of the proposed construction of social housing within lands owned by Kilkenny County Council at Ladyswell, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. It was commissioned by Kilkenny County Council who require an assessment of the site from an archaeological perspective as part of advance preparatory works and to determine the need or extent of a full Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) before proceeding with the housing project. -
Thomastown to Inistioge Nore Valley Walk
Thomastown to Inistioge Nore Valley Walk Nore Valley Walk East Cycle Route Mill TASTE of Kilkenny Historic House Food Hub Country House MADE in Kilkenny Craft Hub Garden The Nore Cot Grennan Mill START FINISH Trailhead Directions to Trailhead start/end point Difficulty Moderate From Thomastown: Starting in the town of Grennan Length 10.9km Castle East Kilkenny Thomastown go south across the bridge and follow the CycleCycle Route green arrows to the Thomastown GAA pitch. Walk along Duration 2-3 hours the border of the GAA pitch to the river bank. Additional To protect farm animals, info no dogs allowed From Inistioge: Approaching form the village square, arrive at the riverbank and turn left along the river. Overview This stretch of the Nore Valley Walk takes you through diverse countryside, pastoral lands and woodland; rich in flora and fauna. The river is noted for its salmon and also holds crayfish and otters and the arches of its bridges are favoured roosting spots for Daubenton bats. Steeped in history, since the 12th century the Nore was a vital Ballydu House trading route for export of corn, hides and livestock and the importation of exotic goods from other parts of the world such as wine, tobacco, cloth and spices via New START Ross and Waterford. There is the ruin of Grennan Castle built by Strongbow’s son-in- FINISH law in the 13th century at the start of the walk and through the pretty Dysart Woods, carpeted in springtime with wood anemones, bluebells and primroses. You’ll pass the ruins of Dysart Castle, home to philosopher Bishop George Berkeley who mused ‘are Woodstock Gardens objects there if we do not perceive them’?! The trail leads you on by Ballyduff House; a glorious Georgian country house in its stunning parkland setting, before entering the broadleaf Brownsbarn Wood and along a grassy riverside track where the view of the 10 arch bridge in picturesque Inistioge opens up ahead of you. -
2016 Calendar
Acknowledgements The Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council would like to extend their thanks to all of those who contributed to this calendar including Carrig Building Fabric Consultants, Pat Moore Photography and also the Local Studies Section of Kilkenny County Library Service for their research assistance. The following listing acknowledges, where known, those who have commissioned or designed the plaques and monuments: Old Bennettsbridge Village Creamery, commissioned by Patsy O’Brien. 1798 Memorial, commissioned by The Rower 1798 Committee; artist O’Donald family. Peg Washington’s Lane, part of the Graiguenamanagh Heritage Trail, commissioned by the Graiguenamanagh Historical Society. St. Moling’s Statue, commissioned by the people of Mullinakill; artist Patrick Malone, Cumann Luthchleas Gael, Derrylackey. Callan Tom Lyng Memorial, commissioned by the family of Tom Lyng; artist Aileen Anne Brannigan, plinth by Paddy Dowling and Rory Delaney. James Hoban Memorial, commissioned by the Spirit of Place/Spirit of Design Program; artist Architecture Students of The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. This project is an action of the Kilkenny Heritage Plan. It was produced by the Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council, and part funded by the Heritage Council under the County Heritage Grant Scheme. Kilkenny Signs and Stories Calendar 2016 A selection of memorials, plaques and signs in County Kilkenny Memorials and plaques are an often overlooked part Kilkenny County Council, Johns Green House, Johns of our cultural heritage. They identify and honour Green, Kilkenny. Email: dearbhala.ledwidge@ people, historic events and heritage landmarks of kilkennycoco.ie Tel: 056-7794925. the county. The Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council has begun a project to record, photograph We would like to extend our thanks to all those who and map all of these plaques and memorials. -
Route 817 Kilkenny - Castlecomer - Athy - Kilcullen - Naas - Dublin City
Route 817 Kilkenny - Castlecomer - Athy - Kilcullen - Naas - Dublin City DAILY M-F Kilkenny Ormond House, Ormond Road 10:30 xxxx Castlecomer Church, Kilkenny Street 10:50 13:20 Moneenroe Railyard Junction 10:54 13:24 Crettyard Northbound 10:55 13:25 Newtown Cross Opp Flemings Pub 11:00 13:30 Ballylynan Cross Jct Village Estate 11:05 13:35 Athy C Bar Leinster Street 11:15 13:45 Kilmead CMC Energy 11:21 13:51 Ballyshannon Kildare Eastbound 11:28 13:58 Kilcullen Opp Frasers Garage 11:35 14:05 Kilcullen Lui Nia Greine 11:37 14:07 Carnalway Northbound 11:40 14:10 Two Mile House Northbound 11:43 14:13 Kilashee Opp. Kilashee Hotel 11:45 14:15 Naas Hospital Ballymore Road 11:50 14:20 Naas Post Office 11:55 14:25 Connect to BE Route 126 in Naas Newlands Cross Northbound 12:20 xxxx Dublin Heuston Heuston Station 12:40 xxxx Dublin City Eden Quay 12:50 15:35 Arrival time at O'Connell Bridge DAILY Mondays to Sundays including Bank Holidays M-F Mondays to Fridays excluding Bank Holidays Route 817 Dublin City - Naas - Kilcullen - Athy - Castlecomer - Kilkenny M-F DAILY Dublin City Georges Quay 09:30 BE Route 126 Connolly Luas Stop 16:00 Dublin City Halfpenny Bridge xxxx 16:05 Dublin Heuston Heuston Station xxxx 16:10 Newlands Cross Southbound xxxx 16:30 Naas Opp. Post Office 10:40 Connection from Dublin 16:55 Naas Hospital Ballymore Road 10:45 17:00 Kilashee Kilashee Hotel 10:50 17:05 Two Mile House Southbound 10:52 17:07 Carnalway Southbound 10:55 17:10 Kilcullen Opp. -
The Non·Agricultural Working Class in 19Th Century Thomastown Wide Region
William Murphy (ed.), In the shadow of the steeple II. Kilkenny: Duchas-Tullaherin Parish Heritage society, 1990. The Non·Agricultural Working Class in 19th Century Thomastown wide region. "The boats that now navigate from lni,tioge to by Marilyn Silverman. Thomastown carry 13 or 14 ton down the river when it is full Irish historians, both professionals and amateurs, tend to and can sometimes bring up 10 ton, but only 3 or 4 when th~ see rural parishes as made up of farms, farmers and water is low. They are drawn by eight men and require two agricultural labourers. Similarly, they tend to study the non· more to c~nduct the boat, and are helped occasionally by a agricultural working classes, such as industrial labourers, square saIl; the men are paid 13d. a day, with three penny only in the cities. In this paper, I try to bridge this gap by worth of bread, or 3d. in lieu of it".' describing a non-agricultural, labouring class in Another example is a report in the Kilkenny Moderator of Thomastown parish during the nineteenth century. March 9,1816 on a Grand Jury Presentment Session where it was decided to build "a new line ofroad between Thomastown Finding the Non-agricultural Labourer: 1800-1901 and Mullinavat, by which the ascents ... along ... the Walsh For people in Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny City or New mountains will be avoided". The jurors stated that the Ross, Thomastown parish is "up the country" and "very project not only would help farmers and Waterford rural". It is made up of 54 townlands containing merchants, but that benefits would "follow to the county approximately 20,450 acres of which 100 or so function as a from the clrculatlon of so much money among the labouring small service centre with shops and relatively dense housing. -
R713/R448 Knocktopher to Ballyhale Footpath
19101-01-002 R713/R448 Knocktopher to Ballyhale Footpath Part 8 of Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (As Amended) Report on the Nature, Extent and Principal Features of the Proposed Development for Kilkenny County Council 7, Ormonde Road Kilkenny Tel: 056 7795800 January 2020 - Rev B TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION & NEED FOR SCHEME .............................................................. 1 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 2 3. PLANNING CONTEXT ............................................................................................ 3 4. CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION MEASURES ......................................................... 4 5. PART 8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ......................................................................... 5 APPENDIX A - DRAWINGS ........................................................................................... 6 Kilkenny Co Co R713/R448 Knocktopher to Ballyhale Footpath Roadplan 1. INTRODUCTION & NEED FOR SCHEME The villages of Knocktopher and Ballyhale in south Kilkenny are linked by the R713 Regional Road. However, there is an absence of a continuous pedestrian linkage between the two villages. Presently there are footpaths extending south from Knocktopher and north from Ballyhale. These footpaths were constructed over a number of phases with the most recent in 2010. There is a gap of approximately 858m between the extremities of both these footpaths. Figure 1.1 - Location Map Completing this section of -
South Eastern CFRAM Study HA15 Hydraulics Report Thomastown
South Eastern CFRAM Study HA15 Hydraulics Report - DRAFT FINAL South Eastern CFRAM Study HA15 Hydraulics Report Thomastown Model Client OPW Project Title South Eastern CFRAM Study Document Title IBE0601Rp0015_HA15 Hydraulics Report Model Name Thomastown Rev. Status Author(s) Modeller Reviewed by Approved By Office of Origin Issue Date D01 Draft T. Carberry L. Howe I Bentley G. Glasgow Limerick/Belfast 14/04/2014 L. Howe / L. Howe / Draft F01 K. Smart G. Glasgow Belfast 19.12.2014 Final R. R. Clements Clements L. Howe / L. Howe / Draft F02 K. Smart G. Glasgow Belfast 13/08/2015 Final R. R. Clements Clements IBE0601Rp0015 Rev F02 South Eastern CFRAM Study HA15 Hydraulics Report - DRAFT FINAL Table of Reference Reports Relevant Report Issue Date Report Reference Section South Eastern CFRAM November Study Flood Risk IBE0601 Rp0001_Flood Risk Review_F01 3.3.13 2011 Review South Eastern CFRAM IBE0601Rp0008_HA 15 Inception Study Inception Report July 2012 4.3.2 Report_F02 UoM15 South Eastern CFRAM October IBE0601Rp0010_HA15_Hydrology Study Hydrology Report 4.7 2013 Report_F01 UoM15 South Eastern CFRAM January IBE0601Rp0016_South Eastern CFRAMS Study HA11-17 SC4 1.1 2014 Survey Contract Report_F01 Survey Contract Report 4 Hydraulic Model Details.................................................................................................................... 1 4.8 thomastown model .................................................................................................................. 1 4.8.1 General Hydraulic Model Information ................................................................................. -
The War of Independence in County Kilkenny: Conflict, Politics and People
The War of Independence in County Kilkenny: Conflict, Politics and People Eoin Swithin Walsh B.A. University College Dublin College of Arts and Celtic Studies This dissertation is submitted in part fulfilment of the Master of Arts in History July 2015 Head of School: Dr Tadhg Ó hAnnracháin Supervisor of Research: Professor Diarmaid Ferriter P a g e | 2 Abstract The array of publications relating to the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) has, generally speaking, neglected the contributions of less active counties. As a consequence, the histories of these counties regarding this important period have sometimes been forgotten. With the recent introduction of new source material, it is now an opportune time to explore the contributions of the less active counties, to present a more layered view of this important period of Irish history. County Kilkenny is one such example of these overlooked counties, a circumstance this dissertation seeks to rectify. To gain a sense of the contemporary perspective, the first two decades of the twentieth century in Kilkenny will be investigated. Significant events that occurred in the county during the period, including the Royal Visit of 1904 and the 1917 Kilkenny City By-Election, will be examined. Kilkenny’s IRA Military campaign during the War of Independence will be inspected in detail, highlighting the major confrontations with Crown Forces, while also appraising the corresponding successes and failures throughout the county. The Kilkenny Republican efforts to instigate a ‘counter-state’ to subvert British Government authority will be analysed. In the political sphere, this will focus on the role of Local Government, while the administration of the Republican Courts and the Republican Police Force will also be examined. -
Roinn Cosanta. Bureau of Military History, 1913-21
ROINN COSANTA. BUREAU OF MILITARY HISTORY, 1913-21 STATEMENT BY WITNESS. DOCUMENT NO. W.S. 1601. Witness Deputy Commissioner Garrett Brennan, Garda Siochána, Dublin Castle. Identity. Battn. Adjt., 3rd Battalion, Kilkenny Bgde. Comdt., Subject. Part history of the 3rd Battalion, Kilkenny Bgde., I.R.A., l914-21. Conditions, if any, Stipulated by Witness. Nil. File No S.2925. Form BSM.2 STATEMENT BY DEPUTY COMMISSIONER GARRETT BRENNAN, Garda Siochána, Dublin Castle, formerly Adjutant, and later Commandant, 3rd Battalion. Kilkenny Brigade. I.R.k. Part history of the 3rd Battalion, Kilkenny Brigade. I.R.A. I was born in 1894 in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, a pleasant village of about 1,000 inhabitants on the river Den. I was the eldest son of a family of ten six boys and four girls two of the girls being older than I. My father, Con Brennan, who was the son of a small farmer at Cruckawn, two mi1es from the town, ran two shops a hardware and grocery. My mother was of mining stock. Our family was popular amongst the farming class and amongst the miners of the nearby anthracite collieries. I was christened Garrett, but was known in the family and to friends as Gerald Brennan. My father was versed in the local tradition and often spoke to us children of the Cromwellian settlers who had been planted on the lands of his family. He was a member of the Cóiste Ceanntair of the Gaelic League and was responsible for bringing an Irish teacher Con Horgan from Ballyvourney, Co. Cork, to Castlecomer where a branch of the Gaelic League was started about 1905. -
Recently Deceased Sr. Máire Convery, R.S.H.M., Madonna House
Mass schedule Masses will be celebrated and livestreamed on our webcams, facebook live, & broadcast via Parish Radio 103.9fm Weekends Saturday Evening 6pm Vigil Mass from Slieverue Sunday 11.30am Sunday Mass from Ferrybank Daily Mass Recently Deceased Monday - Thursday - 10am Mass from Ferrybank Sr. Máire Convery, Friday - 10 am Mass from Slieverue R.S.H.M., Madonna House, Ferrybank/Kilkenny/Mayo Ferrybank/Slieverue Parish Christmas Cards Christmas Cards with images of Ferrybank & Slieverue Church are available to order from the Parish Elzbieta Szemiako, Office and cost €2 which include the card and share in our Novena of Masses which will be offered Leaca Ard, Abbey Rd., over the Christmas period for our deceased loved ones. Images of the Christmas Cards are available Ferrybank to view on the parish website. Robert Michael Nolan, November the month we pray for and remember our loved ones in a special New Ross, Co. Wexford. way … Mass is offered for all on the November list of Remembrance. Names can still be submitted of Month’s Mind those you would like remembered. Envelopes are available at the back of the Church. Below you George Heaslip will find an outline of how we will remember all who have died during the coming month. Michael Cummins Book of Remembrance Anniversaries In past years you will have been invited to write the names of your deceased family members and Jim & Lena Lawless friends in a special Book placed in the Church. This year this will not be possible but there are Margaret Brown alternatives. a. phone the Parish Office 051 830813 with your list of names and we will include them in Bridget & John Croke the Book of Remembrance for you b. -
Draft Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027
12th March 2021 Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny R95 A39T Re: Draft Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021 – 2027 A chara, Thank you for your authority’s work in preparing the draft Kilkenny City and County Development Plan, 2021 – 2027 (the draft Plan). The Office of the Planning Regulator (the Office) wishes to acknowledge the considerable and evident work your authority has put in to the preparation of the draft plan against the backdrop of an evolving national and regional planning policy and regulatory context, which included taking account of the National Planning Framework (NPF), the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Southern Regional Assembly area and the establishment of the Office. Notwithstanding the issues raised below in relation to zoning and settlement maps, the Office commends your authority on the comprehensive nature of the draft plan, which is also well presented and accessible to members of the public. More recently, you will have been notified of the Ministerial Circular relating to Structural Housing Demand in Ireland and Housing Supply Targets, and the associated Section 28 Guidelines: Housing Supply Target Methodology for Development Planning. The planning authority will, therefore, be required to review the Draft Plan, and in particular the Core Strategy, in the context of this guidance 4ú hUrlár, Teach na Páirce, 191-193A An Cuarbhóthar Thuaidh, Baile Átha Cliath 7, D07 EWV4. 4th Floor, Park House, 191-193A North Circular Road, Dublin 7, D07 EWV4. T +353 (0)1 553 0270 | E [email protected] | W www.opr.ie which issued subsequent to the Draft Plan.