1828 Excursion by an Englishman from Bandon, Co. Cork. Oppression at Clonakilty Magistrates Court, Custom of expelling Reporters, Tithe Plaintiff Sitting as Magistrate.
In Clonakilty the Sovereign of the Town for the time being was a Magistrate. Many of the local Church of Ireland clergy were also Magistrates. This is referred to.
West Cork History 