1611, Kinsale, A poor town ruined by the last rebellion. One of the best harbours in the Kingdom. Depends on fishing of pilchards, herring and hake which are taken in the Harbour.
In turn this is from Cogan survey of Irish Customs and Excise.
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From Dr. Went’s history of Irish Fisheries:


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From 1594, Presentments, Corporation Records, Deeds of Kinsale Naming Inhabitants and Addresses.
From 1594, Presentments, Corporation Records, Deeds of Kinsale Naming Inhabitants and Addresses.
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