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the proof of the Irish character-Deduction from those proofs
-Objections to the authenticity of the Irish annals, futile-The
story of Ireland's being freed from venomous creatures—The
Liag Fail or stone of destiny-Traducement of Ireland ever coun-
tenanced-The Pyrrhonites deny the existence of St. Patrick.
-Sum of proofs against St. Patrick's existence-Bede's silence
about St. Patrick -Proofs of St. Patrick's existence before Bede
-British testimonies of St. Patrick's existence-Unanimous
evidence of his existence-Error gains currency by lapse of
time-Ledwich's attempts to disprove the existence of St. Pa
trick-Superior civilization of Ireland after St. Patrick's
time-Bede's honorable testimony of Ireland-Bede and the
Irishannalists agree--Authority of Camden in favour of Ireland
-Dr. Campbell believed in the existence of St. Patrick→
Civil estimation, in which St. Patrick was holden-The annals
reformed after christianity-Effects of purifying the Irish
annals--Internal proofs of the authenticity of these annals
-Mr. Burke's ideas of publishing Irish annals-Anticipated
account of Dr. O'Connor's translation of the annals-Dr.
O'Connor's view in publishing-Under what patronage his
work was undertaken-That author's declaration of his own
views-Antiquity of the annals about to be translated-List
of the annals that will compose that work-Other valuable
manuscripts in the O'Connor collection-Mr. Charles O'Con-
nor's earnest in favour of the antiquity of the Irish annals-
Other authorities to the like effect-Many other authentic
documents besides the O'Connor collection-Ancient Phoeni
cian custom of preserving their records.

p. 171

Richard never interfered with Ireland-John Lord of Ireland acts
as sovereign-His power not over the whole kingdom-De
Courcy supplanted by Hugh de Lacy-Internal calamities-
Earl Marshal chief governor, and several others in rapid suc
session-Death of Roderic O'Connor.

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Earl of Pembroke protector of England-Magna Charta extended
to Ireland-Another confirmation of Magna Charta to the Irish
-Death of Earl Pembroke-Archbishop of Dublin governor-
Under De Burgo, the Irish first admitted to English laws-
Character of Henry III.-Internal dissentions-Richard Earl
of Pembroke an object of Henry's vengeance-Richard Earl

of Pembroke murdered-English laws again secured in Ireland
-Ireland granted to Prince Edward-Henry applies for more
money to carry on his war in France-General insurrections in
Ireland-Quick succession of governors.

CHAP. V.

The Reign of Edward the First.

p.190

Edward called the English Justinian-Disturbed state of Ireland
-The Irish pay 8000 marks to be admitted English subjects-
Answer of Edward to the Irish petition-The views of the king
counteracted by his ministers-Fatal opposition to the wishes
of the Irish-Edward obtains a fifteenth from the laity-Dif-
ferences between De Vezey and Fitz Gerald-The first Irish
parliament-Wholesome statutes of the first parliament-In-
ternal disorders, and death of Edward I.

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Character of Edward II.-Gavaston the favorite-Gavaston sent
to Ireland-Earl of Ulster plenipotentiary to treat with Ro-
bert Bruce-The Irish offer the sovereignty of their country to
a Scotch monarch-Edward Bruce lands in Ireland-The
English rally amongst themselves-Battle of Athunree-Pro-
stitution of the spiritual power-Strong remonstrance of the
Irish to Pope John XXII.-The mischiefs of coigne and livery
-Ireland freed from Peterpence, and two years disme granted
and refused-Edward II. the best legislator to Ireland-Ed-
ward II. favourably disposed to Ireland.

CHAP. VII.

The Reign of Edward III.

p. 214
Rapid succession of governors impolitic-Internal insubordination
of the country-Reigns of Edward II. and Edward III. not
very different as to Ireland-Two parliaments at Kilkenny and
Dublin-Parliament of Dublin-The most solemn parliament
that had been convened in Ireland-Several ordinances made
in the English parliament for the regulation of Ireland--Papal
bull to excommunicate the lawless Irish-Murder of the Earl
of Ulster revenged-Convention of Kilkenny-Ordinances of
the convention of Kilkenny-Remedial writs-Petition of the
nobility and gentry to the king-Ordinances for the welfare
and independence of the kingdom-For like purposes pardons
granted and perpetual vicarages established-Proclamation
against promotion of Irish clerks within the pale-Absentees
summoned to council to advise upon the safety of Ireland-
Forfeitures of lands purchased by king's officers without li-
cense-Statute of Kilkenny-The king issues fresh ordi
nances-Writs to remedy the injustice of the barons and lords
lieutenants.

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Rapid and mischievous succession of governors-First sketch of
Richard's reign-Reasons of the English interest declining in
Ireland The Irish throw off their submission.

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