Hi Lorraine,
I had a quick look at a book I have titled "Donoughmore and All around" by the renowned Cork
historian Richard Henchion. There is a mention to John Hall of Ballycunningham, Donoughmore.
Quote -
" Evidence for residence in a Donoughmore townland prior, or close to 1700 isi so scarce that it is
refreshing when some appears. The 1717-will of John Hall, senr, gives his address as Ballycunningham. He probably resided where Robert Honohan was domiciled in his time as this property was shaded by old timber.
Previous to it being confiscated, Ballycunningham had formed part of the massive estate of the Earl of Clancarty, who must have leased some part of the townland to this person, John Hall by name, in 1675 for 31 years, for he claimed for it when the lands of the Earl went up for sale at Chichester House in 1701."
He also gives information that in a figurative sense Knockrour was the Radleys Holy grail. The Radleys of Knockrour also being in attendance at Chichester House to claim the lands confiscated from Donagh MC Carthy, Earl of Clancarthy. Henry Leader wife of Mary Radley was there to stake his claim also, supported by Thomas Radley senior, Thomas Radley junior, and Robert Radley.
Another quote from his brilliant book is the following -
" When Francis Radley , Knockrour, gave the 6.5 gneeves of land in the townland to his son Thomas at a rent of £14.12.0 in 1722, it was three Donoughmore men who witnessed the transaction, Donagh McCarthy of Derry, John Hall of Ballycunningham, and William Casey. They were not around when, in 1736, Francis and Thomas together, hived off the 6.5 gneeves of Knockrour Upper, total area 400 acres, to William Sullivan of Cork City. Three years later as a consequence of Tom's marriage to Margaret, Daddy and Sonny Radley had to make another transfer of the land, 576 acres in all, to John Purdon of Desert and Richard Hall of Ballycunningham, the fee being £180 and the rent £20"
Hope this is some help
Mary
Celtic Liberty