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During the work of the Commissioners in 1609 near Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, a dispute arose between the Bishop Montgomery (who was interested in Termon McGrath in his role as Bishop of Clogher and Termonamongan in his role as Bishop of Derry) and Archbishop Miler McGrath concerning these lands.
A brief history of land tenure in Termonamongan Parish, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, with focus on church-held (originally termon) lands in the area. Appendix contains original documents from PRONI regarding land ownership for which reproduction permission has been secured.
- Robert M Simon
The clan’s decision to side with the rebels in 1641 placed them directly in the path of conflict, leading to a siege by the northern militia known as the Lagganers. The ensuing destruction marked a significant turning point in the history of both the castle and the Clan McGrath.
In a further assertion of his identity, Magrath rowed with the Bishop of Derry in 1609 over the possession of Termon Magrath, the lands of which were granted in the following year to Magrath's son, James.
Jun 7, 2014 · He had a long-standing dispute with the Earl of Ormond. Magrath spent 1592 in London answering charges against him and petitioning the privy council. He alleged that his income was no more than £98-4-0 per annum and it was insufficient to enable him to live decently.
Oct 14, 2021 · "Construction of Castle McGrath commenced in the 16th century under James McGrath, Chief of the Termon and son of Archbishop Miler McGrath. The castle was a hugely important symbol of the status of the Clan McGrath in the area.
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Sailing from New York, she set out to determine the condition of the Irish poor and discover why so many were emigrating to her home country. Mrs Nicholson’s recollections of her tour among the peasantry are still revealing and gripping today.
