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PREFACE.

THIS, the second Volume of the fourth series of their "Journal," now completed, is submitted to the Fellows and Members of the Association, with a confident hope no decadence will be detected in its contents. It is, however, to be regretted that the printing of the Dind Senchus of Ireland—the first portion of which, relating to Tara, the ancient seat of the Kings of Ireland, appeared in this Volume has been suspended, owing to circumstances over which the Committee had no control.

The Editor has to ask indulgence for unavoidable delay in the appearance of some portions of this Volume. The Fellows and Members may rest assured that he has not been in fault in such cases; and that the true interests of the Association have been consulted in every instance of the kind. It is, indeed, desirable that the "Journal" should be issued with the utmost regularity, and every effort is strained to effect this; but mistakes or imperfections would more than counterbalance the good which punctual delivery must produce. It is hoped that in future the advantages of regular delivery will be combined with unblemished printing, correctness of style, and accuracy in the citation of dates and refe

rences; but to effect this, a careful revision of all papers intended for publication should precede their delivery to the Secretary for publication.

It must be a subject of congratulation to the friends of the Association that papers are sent in such abundance to the Meetings, that each quarterly number of the "Journal" is supplied with its full proportion of matter, varying it may be in interest, but never unsuited to its pages, or calculated to mar the harmony which has characterised the working of the Association during the twenty-five years of its existence.

INISNAG, Feb. 17, 1874.

JAMES GRAVES.

CONTENTS.

PART I.-1872.

PROCEEDINGS OF JANUARY MEETING :-Annual Report for the year 1871, p. 3.-Debate on

the Library and Museum, p. 5. Election of Fellows and Members, p. 8. Donations,

p 9.-Tradesmen's Tokens, p. 10.-Antiquities in West Connaught, ib.-Discovery

of Carlovingian Coins, p. 13.-Single-piece Canoe, p. 16.-Original Letter and Cipher

of Owen Roe O'Neill, p. 18.

Ancient Lake Legends of Ireland, No. II.-The Vision of Cathair Mor, King of Leinster, and

afterwards Monarch of Ireland, foreboding the origin of Loch Garman (Wexford

Ilaven). Translated and Edited by J. O'Beirne Crowe, A. B., p. 26.

The Approaches to Kilkenny in Olden Times, as compared with the Present. By Patrick

Watters, A. M., Town Clerk of Kilkenny, p. 50.

The Whitty Monument in the ruined Church of Kilmore, County of Wexford. By M. J.

Whitty, P. 59.

PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL MEETING :-State of the Museum, p. 65.-Injury to the Round

Tower of Kilmacduach, p. 66.—Treasurer's Account for 1869, ib.-Election of Fel-

lows and Members, p. 67.-Donations, p. 68.-Historical Portraits, p. 70.-Seal of

Octavian, Primate of Ireland, p. 71.-Ancient Ecclesiastical Bell, found near the

ruined Church of Drumrath, Co. Tyrone, p. 72.-Silver Brooch found at Agha-

loughan, Co. Antrim, p. 74.-The last Curachs used on the Boyne, ib.-The Irish

Harp, p. 76. The ancient Church of Donaghmore, near Limerick, p. 77.-En-

trenched Pass over the river at Kileigh, King's County, p. 81.-Silver Brooch found

near Kileigh, King's County, p. 82.

The History of the Kilkenny Canal. By Patrick Watters, A. M., p 82.

The Sculptured Crosses of Ireland, what we learn from them. By Richard Rolt Brash,

M. R. I. A., p. 98.

PROCEEDINGS OF JULY MEETING:-Preservation of National Monuments, p. 113.—

Election of Fellows and Members, ib. - Donations, p. 114.-Sepulchral Urn discovered

at Ballyouskill, Co. Kilkenny, p. 115.-Seal of the Corporation of Gowran, p. 116.—

Bronze Shield found in the County of Limerick, p. 118.-Afghán Chárá, p. 121.-

Counterfeit Antiquities, p. 122.-Stone Inkstand found near Clara, King's County,

p. 123. Bog Butter, ib.--Leaden proof of modern copy of the Seal of the Corporation

of Kilkenny, found in Boston, U. S., p. 124. -Inscribed Stone found near Drumscara

Castle, Co. Cork, p. 127.-Silver Monstrance preserved in the Chapel of Ballycallan,

Co. Kilkenny, ib.-Inscription on same, ib.-Gold Reliquary found near the Lower

Bann, p. 128.-Notice of a Monumental Slab found at Ballysaggart, Co. Donegal,

p. 129. Giant's Grave at the Bar of Fintona, Co. Fermanagh, p. 134.-Stone Celts

found near Belfast, p. 138.

The Dind-Senchus of Erin. Partly from the Book of Ballymote, and partly from the Book

of Lecan, two Vellum Manuscripts of the Royal Irish Academy. Translated and

edited by J. O'Beirne Crowe, A. B., p. 139.

PROCEEDINGS OF OCTOBER MEETING :-Improvement of the Museum and Library,

p. 191.-Works of Repair and Preservation at St. Francis' Abbey, Kilkenny, p. 192.—

Election of Fellows and Members, p. 193.-Donations, ib.-Enamelled Bronze Pin

from the Crannog of Loughravel, Antrim, p. 194.-Pillar Stone, with cups and circles,

at Muff, Co. Londonderry, p. 195.-Cruet of Copper, gilt, found near Newtown-

Butler, ib.-Bronze-hafted Rapiers and Swords, ib.-Ancient Parish Church of New

Ross, p. 199.-Navigation of the River Nore from Durrow to Inistiogue in the 16th

century, p. 200.-Megalithic Structures and other Ancient Remains in the Manor of

Loughrey, Co. Tyrone, p. 201.

An Account of the Fortifications and Defences of Kilkenny, from 1527 to 1691, with some

Particulars relative to the Black Abbey, and the Encampment of William III. with his

Army at Bennett's Bridge; from Original Documents and other Authentic Manuscripts.

By P. Watters, A. M., p. 205.

The Ogham Monuments of Kilkenny, being a Letter from Samuel Ferguson, Esq.,

Q. C., LL.D., &c.; with some Introductory Observations by John G. A. Prim,

p. 222.

The Dunbel Ogham Inscriptions. By Richard Bolt Brash, M. R. I. A., p. 238.

PART II.-1873.

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PROCEEDINGS OF JANUARY MEETING :-Annual Report for the year 1872, p. 247.-

Election of Fellows and Members, p. 249.-Donations, p. 250.-Fictile Vessel found

at Killerrig, Co. Carlow, p. 252.-Miniatures painted by Bishop Digby, p. 253.—

Regimentals of the Kilkenny Volunteers, ib.-Irish Directory of 1788, p. 254.-

Ancient Deeds and Charters of the Corporation of Kilkenny, p. 255.- Ancient Silver

Chalice of Aghaboe Church, ib.-Wexford Funeral Custom, ib.-The Gores of Bar-

rowmount, Co. Kilkenny, ib.-Bone-hafted Bronze Sword found in Co. Armagh,

p. 257.-Kitchen Middens in Cork Harbour, p. 258.

Patron Days and Holy Wells in Ossory. By John Hogan, p. 261.

The fall of the Clan Kavanagh. By the Rev. James Hughes, p. 282.

Observations on the principal Crannogs of Fermanagh. By W. F. Wakeman, p. 305.

PROCEEDINGS Of April MeetiNG :-Treasurer's Accounts for 1870, p. 325.- Election of

Members, p. 326.-Donations, p. 327.-Possessions of the Templars in Ireland, p.

328. Sheriff's List returned by the Judges in 1644, p. 334.-O'Neill Monument

at Kilskerry, Co. Tyrone, p. 336.-Petition of Edward Plunkett, son of the Earl of

Fingall, A. D., 1656, p 338.-Discovery of Ogham Inscriptions, p. 339.

Loca Patriciana.-No. I. Killeen Cormac. By the Rev. John Francis Shearman, p. 339.

Loca Patriciana.-No. II. The Fine or Tribes of Leinster. By the Rev. John Francis

Shearman, p. 353.

A Ramble Round Trim. By Eugene Alfred Conwell, M. R. I. A., M. A. I., F. R. Hist.

Soc., &c., p. 361.

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PROCEEDINGS OF JULY MEETING-Election of Fellows and Members, p. 431.-

Donatious, ib.-Ogham Stone at Ballyboodan, Co. Kilkenny, p. 432.-Chambered Carn

at Cavancarrogh, Co. Fermanagh, p. 434.-Remains at Begerin, Co. Wexford, p. 435.

County of Kilkenny Inscribed Pillar Stones. Gowran. By Richard Rolt Brash, M. R. I. A.,

p. 437.

Memoir of Gabriel Beranger, and his Labours in the Cause of Irish Art, Literature, and

Antiquities, from 1760 to 1780, with Illustrations. By Sir W. R. Wilde, M. D.-

(Continued from Vol. I., fourth series, p. 260), p. 445.

Loca Patriciana.-No. III. The Palladian Churches-Teach na Roman, Domuach Arda,

Cell Fíne. By the Rev. Jolin Francis Shearman, p. 486.