Index of Handcock's History of Tallaght

This book was kindly supplied by Kieran Swords. The Preface to the Second Edition is succinct and accurate in describing it as an "unpretentious record." It…

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This book was kindly supplied by Kieran Swords. The Preface to the Second Edition is succinct and accurate in describing it as an “unpretentious record.” It is an enjoyable and easy read and contains a surprising amount of information about the area. His opinion of Fir-House, though qualified by a footnote, is sure to raise some hackles. KF & KS, Dec 2000)

The History and Antiquities of Tallaght In The County of Dublin By William Domville Handcock, M.A. Second Edition Revised and Enlarged. Dublin, 1899.

Prefaces

History of Tallaght

Tallaght Castle and Town

The Church of Tallaght

Antiquities

Holy Wells

Belgard

Old Bawn

Tymon Castle

Kilnamanagh

Mont Pelier

Orlagh

Sally Park

Fir-House

Spawell

Kilvare

Cypress Grove

The River Dodder

The Battle of Tallaght

Appendices

Contents of History of Tallaght by Handcock

  1. Handcock chapter notes — Appendices. Appendix A. In Memoriam - William Domville Handcock, M.A.
  2. master page — Preface to the Second Edition. At the request of many friends, I venture to lay a new edition of my uncle's History of Tallaght before the public. It is an…
  3. Outline of the history of Tallaght — History of Tallaght The earliest notice we have of Taimhleacht, or Tallaght, [Tallaght is an inland village and parish in the barony of Uppercross, County…
  4. Tallaght Castle and Town — Tallaght Castle and Town. In 1310 the bailiffs of Tamelag, or Tallaght, had a royal grant in aid of enclosing their town. In 1324 Archbishop Alexander de…
  5. The Church of Tallaght — The Church of Tallaght. The present Church of Tallaght stands about eight yards from the site of a former one, and parallel to it, though much larger. It was…
  6. Antiquites of Tallaght — Antiquities The Tallaght hills were formerly covered with the rude burial-places of the prehistoric races of Ireland. These were circles of stones, mounds…
  7. Holy Wells — Holy Wells. On Tallaght Hill [The proverb "Tallaght Hill Talk" appears to have arisen from the circumstance that brawlers and rioters, who had been confined…
  8. Belgard, near Tallaght — Principal Places in the Parish. Belgard. Belgard, a hill close to Tallaght, was formerly the property of the Talbots, an ancient and noble family, whose…
  9. Old Bawn, near Tallaght — Old Bawn. Old Bawn, about 100 years ago, was described as a large old house, with old-fashioned leaded windows. In the centre there was a small cupola…
  10. Tymon Castle — Tymon Castle. On the right-hand side of tile old road from Balrothery to the Greenhills, about half-way between the two villages, stands the old Castle of…
  11. Kilnamanagh — Kilnamanagh. About a mile to the west of Tymon lies Killyman, or Kilnamanagh, where were the ruins of an old monastery. [The Monastery of Kilnamanagh, or…
  12. Mont Pelier — Mont Pelier. Leaving this ancient valley at Friarstown, and crossing over by Piperstown, we come to Mont Pelier, or Mount Pelia, as the country people call…
  13. Orlagh, near Tallaght — Orlagh. This house was built and the woods planted about 1790 by Lundy Foot. He was the eldest brother of Geoffrey Foot, then the head of the celebrated firm…
  14. Sally Park — Sally Park. At the opposite side of the road is Sally Park, purchased in 1796 by my grandfather. The house is very old. Apparently about half of it was first…
  15. Fir-House, Firhouse — Fir-House The small, dirty village of Fir-House [Mr. Handcock says that the house of this name was bought in 1800 by Mr. James Johnson. He sold it to Mr…
  16. Spawell and Templeogue — Spawell. Below the paper-mills is Spawell, an old-fashioned house of three stories, surrounded by a few trees, and close to the bank of the Dodder. The old…
  17. Kilvare, near Tallaght — Kilvare. The next place to Spawell is Kilvare, now in possession of Mr. Roche. The demesne is surrounded on three sides by the river; the Tallaght road bounds…
  18. Cypress Grove — Cypress Grove. Adjoining Templeogue Demesne is Cypress. Grove, so called from some fine old cypress trees, which still flourish. About 1795, it belonged to…
  19. The River Dodder — The River Dodder. The River Dodder has its sources in the chain of hills bounding the south of the County of Dublin. This chain separates it from Wicklow, and…
  20. The Battle of Tallaght — The Battle of Tallaght. I should not close this History without giving an account of the Fenian Battle of Tallaght as it was called, though it was unworthy of…