William P. Burke

History of Clonmel William P. Burke

This scarce book was originally published in 1907 and comprises a comprehensive and informative look at the history of the country town of South Tipperary in Ireland. Containing a wealth of information and anecdote which is still useful today. An interesting read that is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any historian or lover of the Emerald Isle. Contents Include: Introductory; Feudal Clonmel; Clonmel in the Sixteenth Century; Clonmel, 1603-1641; War of 1641, and Siege by Cromwell; Clonmel during the Commonwealth; From the Restoration to the Revolution; Clonmel in the Eighteenth Century; Clonmel in the Eighteenth Century (continued); Clonmel in the Nineteenth Century; Corporation; Cromwellian Surveys, Etc; St. Mary's Church; The Franciscan House; Parliamentary Representatives; Clonmel Wills; Printing and Journalism; Father Sheehy; The Abbey of Innislounaght; Donoughmore; The Palatinate of Tipperary; Census of Iffa and Offa, 1659; Clonmel Notabilities; Index of Subjects; General Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.