Description of the old Map of Galway. This curious document, of which there are but two copies now known, with certainty, to be extant,' is composed of nine separate sheets, and is six feet six inches broad, and four feet six inches high; it is surrounded by a border, four inches deep, the top margin is headed by the following inscription: 1. PRELUDIUM OPERIS-Heri, Hodie et in Secula. 2. TOTIUS LABORIS OBLATIO.-Domino consecratur monarchia :-it contains four circular equestrian engravings of Charles II. one, in each corner, and the two others, at equal distances.-Round the first is the inscription, Carolo II. Dei gratia, magnæ Britaniæ Regnorum et Francia, Regi:-round the second, Carolo II. Dei gratia, majoris Scotia, regnorum et Hibernorum omnium, regi:-round the third, Carolo II. Dei gratia, locorum seu · regionum quarumdam, in mundo et meridie regi: and round the fourth, Carolus II. Dei gratia, Angliæ, Scotia, Franciæ et Hiberniæ, Rex. On the first sheet, in the top margin, between the first and second effigies of Charles II. are engraved the armorial bearings, 1. of England and the Saxons, Angliæ et Saxonum; 2. of Scotland, Scotia minoris et albanorum; 3. of Wales and the Britons, Walsiæ et Britanorum, and 4. of France, Franciæ et Gallorum; and between them these words, FUIT, de transactis seculis, tempore elapso, prepositio.-EST. de currente seculo, momento presenti, demonstratio.-ERIT. de futuris, et hora novissima, demonstratio. CONDITIO RELIGIOQUE-Analogie seu similitudines, quibus, locorum qualitates, hominumque devotio et regia majestas dignoscuntur.-between the first and second arms there are also these words, sicut cinamonum et balsamum, aromatizans odorem dedit.-between the second and third, Quasi libanus incisus vaporavit habitationem suam-and between the third and fourth, Quasi myrrha electa dabit suavitatem odoris. On the second sheet, in the top margin, between the second and third effigies of Charles II. are engraved the armorial bearings, 1. of Munster, Momoniæ, 2. of Connaught, Conatiæ, 3. of Meath, Midia, 4. of Leinster, Lagenia, and 5. of Ulster, Ultonia, and between them, the words, FUIT, EST, ERIT.-Conditio religioque.―between the first and second, these words, Quasi platanus exaltata juxta aquam-between the second and third, Quasi terebinthus extendens ramos suos; between the third and fourth, Quasi palma exaltata in Cades; and between the fourth and fifth, Quasi cedrus exaltata in Libano, et quasi cypressus in monte Sion. On the third sheet, in the top margin, between the third and fourth effigies of Charles II. are engraved four shields, without arms; under the first, this One, in perfect preservation, in the MS. Lib. Trin. Col. Dublin, and the other in the possession of Dominick Geoffry Browne, of Castlemagaret, County Mayo, Esq. descendant of the above named Geoffry Browne, one of the Commissioners to the Duke of Lorrain.-De Burgo in his supplement, says, that he saw another of these maps, in the College of St. Isidore, in Rome. inscription, No' septentrionalis et australis, Walsiæ, novæ Brittaniæ, Angliæ, Scotia et York; under the second, Marilandiæ, Caroline, Virginia et Jamaice; under the third, Bermude, Barbade, Montsarret et Sancti Christofori; and under the fourth, Gkineæ et Tankeriæ, &c.-Between the first and second, these words, Quasi plantatio rosa in Jericho; between the second and third, Quasi lilium inter spinas; and between the third and fourth, Quasi lilium germinans germinabit, et lætabuntur deserta et invia. In the right and left margins of the map, are contained the armorial bearings, but without names, of twenty-four distinguished families, connected with and allied to those of Galway, with the following inscription at each side; Scuta sequentia sunt insignia quorumdam ex multis Hiberniæ nobilium, principum et clarissimorum virorum, qui, aliquo consanguinitatis vel affinitatis seu quovis alio necessitudinis vinculo, astricti sunt Galviensibus. The bottom margin is divided into five compartments, in the first, are contained the armorial bearings of the families of Bareth, Bremingham, Burke, Butler, Crena and Penreice, with this inscription underneath: Aspice conspicuos, quos Galvia justa, recepit, Hinc illi nomen civis et omen, habent." In the second, the armorial bearings of the families of Deane, Joyce, Martine and Skereth, with this inscription over, Antiqua quorumdam Galvia stirpium insignia, and the following underneath : Hæc sunt quorumdam præclara insignia Galva, Antiqua, obsequio facta serene tuo. V In the third, the armorial bearings of the families of Athey, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, Deane, Dorsie, Fonte, Frinch, Joyce, Kirowan, Linche, Martine, Morech and Skereth, with the following verses underneath: Septem ornant montes Romam, septem ostia Nilum, Tot rutilis stellis splendet in axe Polus. Galvia, Polo Niloque bis æquas, Roma Conachtæ ; Bis urbis septem defendunt mania turres ; W w Rome boasts sev'n hills, the Nile its sev'n-fold stream. D In the fourth, four several armorial bearings of the Lynch family, headed with the inscription, Diversæ familiæ Lynchæorum, a prima origine propagatæ, and followed by this distich : Hic Lynchæorum bene prima ab origine notas, Diversas stirpes nobiiis ecce domus. And in the fifth, the armorial bearings of the families of Fallone, Labarth, Nolan, Quinne, Tully and Porte, with the following inscription underwritten: ·Conscripti cives hi gaudent legibus urbis, Quos facit et fratres connubialis amor.' Having finished the margins, the body of the map next claims attention.— The words, Carolus Rex, appear on the top of each of the three upper sheets, under which follows the title of the map, in large capitals, Urbis Galviæ, totius Conatiæ in regno Hiberniæ, clarissimæ metropolis, et emporii celeberrimi, delineatio historica. On one side are depicted the arms of Ireland, viz. those of the five provinces, Meath being in the centre, blazoned on the shield, supported by two figures, under one of which, is subscribed, Intellectus, and under the other, Veritas, and the following words underneath, Scotia majoris, vulgo Hiberniæ regnorum, insignia. In the centre of the middle sheet, are the arms of England, with this inscription under, Augustissimo faustissimoque suo principi, Carolo II, Dei gratia, Anglia, Scotia, Franciæ et Hiberniæ regi, serenissimo, &c. ab adictissimo sue majestatis cliente, R. D. H. I. istius urbis cive et pastore, oblata; civitatem et se, suaque omnia, in, vel extra urbem, D. O. M. et SS S M æterno voto consecrat dedicatque. On one side are the following verses: Terra, fretum, populi, queque aspicis undique late, Sunt tibi, sint generi, Carole, fida tuo.a And on the other, Next to these are the arms of Scotland, supported by two figures, under one of which is inscribed, Constantia, and under the other, Patientia; with the following words, Albaniæ regni, vulgo minoris sive junioris Scotia, insigniæ. Twice sev'n high tow'rs defend her lofty walls, Her ample Church with twice sev'n altars flames, Y Our common rights, these, late enfranchised, prove, z An historical delineation of the town of Galway, the most renowned metropolis, and celebrated emporium of all Connaught, in the kingdom of Ireland. a Earth, seas and tribes, where'er thine eyes can move Turn, prince, towards heav'n, there greater glory gain Under the arms of England are the modern arms of Galway, an antique gally, with this inscription over it, Laudatio ejus manet in seculum seculi; and the following under: Galvia, quam colimus vestra est, jam respice pictam; Nos quoque sacramus nostraque nos tibi.° To the right of these, are placed the most ancient arms of the town, with these words over them, Initium sapientiæ timor Domini; and underneath these verses. Prima tuis proavis dedimus primordia nostre Urbis et infantes nosque, serene tibi. And to the left, are the more recent arms of the town, with these words over, Intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum; and beneath them these verses, Flosque juventutis sub te crescentis abunde, Est tuus, atque status, tempora, jura, bona. с There are two tables of reference to the map, THE FIRST, by seventy-seven figures and several letters, to all matters within the town; with this title, Elenchus, quo notanda quædam annexa et intra urbem, hoc iconismo depicta, cito perspiciuntur; and underneath this inscription, Galvia quæ ædificatur, ut civitas cujus participatio ejus in idipsum. Our city's thine, which pictured here you see, f REFERENCE I. Besides the natural situation of the place there are fourteen fortifications, bulwarks or ramparts, about the walls, and joined to them. 1. The outworks and north fosse, of the middle and 2. The north wing or rampart of the east bulwark. 4. The south wing or rampart about shoemaker's tower. 5. a. The rampart of lyon's tower. 6. The old fortification before the great gate, called Obir na sparra. 7. The fortification or bulwark, from the inner part of shoemaker's tower, called The Rampir. 8. The old bulwark near the strand, called Can an balla. 9. The place above Martin's mill, called Millen an Martin. 24. 10. Athy's tower. 25. 11. The little gate tower. 27. 13. Agnes's tower, called Tor Inniska. The names of the city gates, which are fourteen The principal is the great gate, which contains 28. The first, is in the south wing of the east bulwark. 29. The second and third, which are the sides of the old fortification, before the great gate; the fourth, is seen on entering, and the iron gate, which is the fifth. 30. The sixth, is that which immediately looks into the 31. Upon the bridge there are three, the first, which is THE SECOND, a reference to all matters outside the walls, divided into east. and west, one by fifty, the other by forty-nine figures, and entitled, Synopsis qua res circa civitatem in hac deliniatione descriptæ, digito demonstrantur, and the entire concludes with these words, Illuc enim ascenderunt tribus, tribus domini, Testimonium Israel, ad confitendum nomen domini. From the delineation just concluded, and the description already given, a tolerably accurate idea may now be formed of the former opulent state and magnificence of Galway; adorned with superb and highly decorated buildings, and surrounded by every requisite for security and defence, which either art 54. The little gate also has three, of which the first is an 55. The middle gate, which is seen on entrance, and the 57. The other, the new strand gate. There are seven ascents to the walls. 38. The first, is near the little gate, which is not seen except from within. 59. The second and third stairs, are on each side of the great gate. 68. Upper shoemaker's lane. 71. The lane between the two strand gates, called Boaher 72. Martin's mill lane. 73. Kirwan's lane. 74. St. John's lane, called in Gutta. 75. The red Earl's lane, called Boaher an Iarlagh. 40. The fourth, is the ascent from Plud-street, called A. Steire naguinagh. 41. The fifth, is the ascent from the area of the new Besides the collegiate church of Saint Nicholas, there are fourteen communities or residences of sacred persons. B. The college of the Priests and Pastors. C. The community or residence of the Friars Minors. D. 43. The seventh, in Alexander's-lane, which is not seen except from within. G. 44. There are seven vacant spaces to be noticed, the first, H. the garden hill, near lyon's tower. 45. Several gardens under the middle tower. M. 0. 46. Several gardens under penrice's tower. 47. Several gardens about the pidgeon-house. 48. The area of the new strand gate. 49. Blake's great garden. 50. The names of the fourteen principal streets, of which the first is the great gate street. 51. The high middle street. 52. The Market street, including Gaol street. 53. The Kea street. 54. Crosse street. 55. Bridge gate street. third order of Saint Francis. order of Saint Dominick. P. Various retreats of devout females. Fourteen remarkable edifices, castles or mansion The old castle of the most illustrious Lord, Richard R. Athy's castle, in the north part of the city. 56. Lumbard street. S. Lynch's castle, in the middle of the city. 57. North street. T. Blake's castle, on the south near the strand. 58. Little gate street. V. 59. Skinner's or Glover's street. W. The mansion house, of Sir Robert Lynch, baronet. of Sir Valentine Blake, baronet. 60. A street between two lanes, called Sraid eddir da bogher. X. 61. New tower street. Y. 62. Pludd street. 2. 63. Earl street, or Sraid Tober an Iarlagh. &c. of Sir Peter Frinch, knight. of Sir Richard Blake, knight. of Martin Dorsi, citizen. b. of Sir Walter Blake, knight. of Antony Ro. Lynch, citizen. |