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CSO/RP/1822/3335

Letter from James Caleb Anderson, Buttevant Castle, County Cork, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, 6 June 1822, enclosing petition of the protestant inhabitants of the united parishes of Buttevant, Kilbrony [Kilbroney], Caherduggan, and Kilbronogue [Kilbronoge], County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, concerning the 'ruinous' and dangerous state of their parish church. Requests grant of money to build a new church at Buttevant. Petition signed by 12 individuals, including Anderson [6 June 1822].

6 Jun 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3336

Petition of Thomas Parsons Boland, of Pembrook [Pembroke], Passage West, County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, emphasising the difficulties faced by shipwrights and tradesmen, 'from the want of proper docks', and referring to money expended by him to build a dry docks at Passage West. Requests government funds to complete the work, 5 July 1822. Also letter from Boland, to Richard Griffiths, civil engineer overseeing public works, concerning his petition, and proposing terms for security and repayment of the loan from government, 21 August 1822.

5 Jul 1822-21 Aug 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3337

Letter from Reverend John Emanuel Orpen, Glebe Hill, Kanturk, County Cork, Church of Ireland rector of Kanturk and a magistrate of County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on the improved state of his neighbourhood, and the condition of the peasantry. Also comments on the problems arising from the lack of a bridewell or sessions house in Kanturk, for the use of magistrates of the barony of Duhallow. Notes that in recent times, the magistrates have met in the Roman Catholic chapel in Kanturk, itself in a state of dilapidation. Requests financial assistance from government towards repairing the chapel, and emphasising the 'efficient services performed by some of the R.C. Priests in their chapels during the late disturbances', 5 August 1822. Also resolution of magistrates assembled at Kanturk, on 7 August 1822, emphasising the necessity of a sessions house and bridewell for the town; signed by 14 magistrates, including Orpen and Hayes St Leger, 3rd viscount Doneraile.

5 Aug 1822-7 Aug 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3338

Petition of principal resident gentlemen, merchants and traders of town and neighbourhood of Tralee, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, suggesting the utility of the construction of a pier and quay in Tralee harbour, to improve the town's trade and commerce. Requests that an engineer inspect the area and report to government. Petition signed by 37 individuals [1822]. Also note from the Board of Customs stating the annual total amount of gross produce at Tralee from 1803 to 1822. Signed by William Syme, Accountant General to Board of Customs [1822].

[1822]

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3339

Letter from Robert Leslie junior, Tarbert House, Tarbert, County Kerry, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, 23 June 1822, enclosing petition of the landholders and traders in north of County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, suggesting the utility of the construction of a pier at Tarbert harbour. Details the benefits for trade and commerce, fisheries, and the public revenue; also in providing employment for the area's labouring poor. Petition signed by 20 individuals [June 1822].

23 Jun 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3340

Letter from James Crosbie, Ballyheige Castle, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, 19 May 1822, enclosing petition of the county's central relief committee, detailing the county's distress and problems including absentee landlords, agricultural depression, and a lack of harbours, thus rendering it, 'subservient to the Provincial Cities of Cork and Limerick' for a Market'. Requests government aid to employ the local poor in works to erect a pier at Tralee; improve Dingle harbour; improve the navigation of the River Maine; and to erect piers at Tarbert and Kenmare. Petition signed by Crosbie, chairman of the central relief committee for County Kerry [19 May 1822]. Also petition of the committee for poor relief in Dingle, County Kerry, to Wellesley, emphasising the distress prevalent in Dingle town and the surrounding area: 'upwards of two Thousand Familys [sic] are at this moment in a state of absolute starvation…'. Suggests utility of a public works scheme to construct a pier in Dingle harbour, to employ the poor, and to improve the town's commerce and fisheries. Signed on behalf of the committee by Thomas Foley, parish priest of Dingle and chairman and treasurer of the district relief committee, 1 July 1822.

19 May 1822-1 Jul 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3341

Letter from Sir John Godfrey, Kilcolman, near Milltown, County Kerry, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, 10 July 1822, enclosing petition of the inhabitants of County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, detailing the advantages for the district of 'the Valley of the Maine', from improved navigation of the River Maine. Refers to a previous report by Alexander Nimmo, civil engineer, concerning the bay of Castlemaine, and requests government funds to employ the local poor to carry out the improvements required. Petition signed by 24 individuals, including Godfrey [10 July 1822]. Also includes map of the area around Castlemaine bay, detailing roads and rivers, and the site of the proposed new quay and the location of several proposed cuts to shorten navigation of the river. Map drawn in ink, with colour washes.

10 Jul 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3342

Petition of James Butler, Waterville, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting funds for public works scheme, to complete the construction of a road between the harbour of Ballinskelligs through Glencar to Killarney and the city of Cork.

11 Jul 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3343

Letter from Robert Day, Merrion Square, Dublin, judge, to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, supporting the claims of Mr Luony, parish priest of Killorglin, County Kerry, concerning the distress of the local population, and emphasising the utility of building a new road to provide employment to the 'great mass of starving & unoccupied Labourers…'. Day emphasises that Luony's 'facts are unquestionable. The misery has been appalling..', and concurs with plans for a new road, but details some alterations to Luony's proposed route.

15 Jun 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3344

Letter from William Godfrey, Kenmare, County Kerry, magistrate of County Kerry, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, 11 July 1822, enclosing petition of the committee of the district of Glanerough [Glanarought], and part of Dunkerron, south of the [MacGillycuddy] reeks, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, emphasising the distress of the county. Requests funds for a public works scheme, proposing a variety of suitable works, including the construction of new roads to improve trade and communications in the area, and the construction of a pier at Kenmare. Petition signed on behalf of the committee by Godfrey, 11 July 1822.

11 Jul 1822

1822