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![Many of the surviving original census returns contain parts of the wax seal used to secure the letter. This one, from Killeeshil parish, in Armagh diocese, is one of the best examples, with 'per ardua tempo' still visible on it [NAI IHP/01/668]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lpeuvpzstxbn4zomtnfzvwa/bafkreidgud25sy2cve4wzptldtdjlifisgfvdh7mue2bsarmbfrijao2fm)
![The annexed return of Protestant and Popish families [list lost] has been very carefully made, and may be relied on. Protestant families, 63; Papist do, 690. Reputed parish priest, William Taaffe; reputed assistant priest, [not given] Roche. The only observation further necessary to be made to their Lordships is, that of the families above-named as Protestants, probably seven are only nominally such. Edward Whitty, curate of Killabban.
M. Comerford, Collections relating to the dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin (Dublin, n.d.), volume 3, p. 405.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lpeuvpzstxbn4zomtnfzvwa/bafkreibwib76yliv3qsyrwnzr4cluavo3qr4jmifcjrcu4er32naxtqgj4)
!['Bohoe - I may furter observe to you Sir that this D[istrict] is mostly under stock or grazing, & one Papist [Catholic] is generally a herdsman for a whole townland, there is not a Papist in the D[istrict] anyway considerable [worthy of consideration] either in circumstances or mental capacity, all poor low illiterate people'.
National Archives, Ireland NAI PRIV/M/2476(D), pp 6-7.
A transcript by Tenison Groves of original return compiled by Reverend John White.
https://virtualtreasury.ie/item/NAI-PRIV-M-2476-%28D%29](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lpeuvpzstxbn4zomtnfzvwa/bafkreiafnjznwrisjihrte6lr7r6htl5xo4jafhxrsx47ixvlu75ac476q)
![https://www.virtualtreasury.ie/item/RCBL-Ms-104-1-203
Representative Church Body Library, Dublin.
Co. Meath.
Surrender of convent of St Brigid of Odder by Margaret Shylke, abbess.
'A surrender by Margaret Shylke, Abbess and the convent of St Brigid of Odder of the order of St Augustine, which with their assent and consent, with deliberate minds, certain knowledge ... of their own accord have granted up and confirmed to King Hen. 8. Defender of the Faith [etc.] ... all the abbey... precinct, church, steeple, and cemetery [and list of land holdings, rents etc.].'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lpeuvpzstxbn4zomtnfzvwa/bafkreihvml3pviiqbc5sr4dbojniidmjduaes7j6ymrbhrhxi72qrz5u64)
![https://www.virtualtreasury.ie/item/NAI-Lodge-4-78
National Archives Ireland.
Co. Wexford
Grant to Sir ADAM LOFTUS of land in Wexford and Dublin.
An extensive list of lands granted, including:
'The rectories of ... St Brigid of Tamon [Taghmon], Whitchurch.'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lpeuvpzstxbn4zomtnfzvwa/bafkreigclfkjj36g3t2y2tbghuf6j2kvsmb7ifi6k3zccdjhsa2dlmbj4i)
