A topographical dictionary of Ireland; exhibiting the names of the several cities, towns, parishes and villages, with the barony, county, and province, to which they respectively belong ... Collected from the most authentic documents, and arr. in alphabetical order. Being a continuation of the topography of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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1. Church of the Holy Trinity founded at Kilross, 1233

   Kilross · townland · Sligo · 1233–1281

   Clarus Mac Moylin O'Moillchonry, Archdeacon of Elphin, founded the Church of the Holy Trinity at Kilross in 1233 for Canons of the Order of Prémontré, making it a cell to the Abbey of Loughkee. The founder died in 1281.

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   KILROSS, or, KILRASSE, in the Barony of Tiraghrill, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught : a V,, valued in the King's Books at ,£0..1..8 sterling* being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Taunagh and Boyle. Kilross is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is L2% m. E. from Coloony. See, Taunagh. — " Clarus Mac Moylin O'Moillchonry, Archdeacon of Elphin, founded the Church of the Holy Trinity at Kilruissc, in 1233, for Canons of the order of Przemonstre, and made it a Cell to the Abbey of Loughkec. The founder died A. D. l^Sl^—Archdalfs Monast. Hibtrn. p. 636.

   KILRUAIDH, in the Barony of Massareen, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province or' Ulster.—" InDalaradia, near Lough Neagh. St. Colman is the Patron Saint, and his Festival is kept here on the 16th of October. It is now unknown." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 9.

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2. Augustinian abbey founded at Kilrush, County Kildare

   Kilrush · townland · Kildare · 1200–1220

   An abbey was founded at Kilrush, County Kildare, around the beginning of the 13th century for Canons Regular of the Order of St. Augustine by William Mareschal, Earl of Pembroke. It was a cell to the Priory of Cartmel in Lancashire.

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   KILRUSH, in the Barony of Ophaly, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a Rectory entire, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballysonan. Kilrush is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 6 m. S. W. from Kilcullen-Bridge. See, Ballysonan. — " An Abbey was founded here about the beginning of the 13th century for Canons Regular of the order of St. Augustin, by William Mareschal, Earl of Pembroke : this was a Cell to the Priory of Carthmel, in Lancashire." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 332.

   KILRUSH, in the Barony of Crannagh, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., with Cloghmantagh, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aghour. Kilrush is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is if m, W. from Freshford. See, Aghour.

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3. Ancient abbey at Kilnamanagh, Roscommon, founded by St. Fechin

   Kilnamanagh · townland · Roscommon · 842

   Kilnamanagh in the Barony of Boyle, County Roscommon, was an ancient abbey founded by St. Fechin. Breasall, son of Angne, was abbot and died in 842; the house survived until the general suppression, when it was granted to Richard Earl of Clanrickard and became a parish church.

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   KILNAMANAGH, in the Barony of Boyle, Ca of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£2. sterling : a Church, erected in 1805 : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. Stephen Lyster, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in Boyle, and discharges the duties. Kilnamanagh is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 5£ m. S. S. W. from Boyle. The extent of this parish is about six square miles. The annual Income from Tythes of this parish is about <£2G. ; to which an augmentation of <£'40. per annum is given from Primate Boulter's Donation.—" This ancient Abbey was founde<l by St. Fechin. Breasall, the son ofAngne, was Abbot here, and died A. D. 842". This House existed till the general suppression, when it was granted to Richard Earl of Clanrickard. It is now a parish church."— ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 6*36\

   KIL NA MARBHAN, or,. THE CHURCH OF THE DEAD, in the Barony of Condons and Clangibbon, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. It is situate mear Brigown. According to Mr. Archdall, St. Abban founded the Church here.

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4. Vicar flees Kiltoraght during 1798 Rebellion

   Kiltoraght · parish · Clare · 1798

   The Rev. Arthur Brownlow Ford, vicar of Kiltoraght, fled from his residence near Kilfenora during the Rebellion of 1798. Despite inquiry, his place of residence could not be discovered afterwards.

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   KILTORAGHT, in the Barony of Corcomroe, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Minister : a R. and V. : the Rectory constituting part of the Corps of the Deanery of Kilfenora: the Vicarage being Episcopally united, oh the 5th of January 1795, to the Vicarage of Cloney : no Church : no Glebe House, or Glebe Land : The Rev. Arthur Brownlow Ford, A. B., the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and who, according to the Ecclesiastical Report, " fled from the neighbourhood of Kilfenora, where he resided, during the Rebellion in 1798: and although inquiry has been made, the place of his residence has not yet been discovered." Kiltoraght is in the Diocese of Kilfenora, and Province of Cashel. It is 5^ in. E. b. N. from Innistymon. The parishes in the Union of Kiltoraght are contiguous; their estimated extent, from North to South, being three miles, and, from East to West, three miles. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, these parishes are too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, Kilfenora.

   KILTORKIN, in the Barony of Knocktopher, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union

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5. Kilmore abbey and priory ruins, Roscommon

   Kilmore · townland · Roscommon

   Kilmore in Co. Roscommon contains the remains of both a priory and an abbey. The abbey, said to have been built by St. Patrick, was then serving as a parish church; the priory was erected by Con O'Flanagan for Regular Canons in honour of the Virgin Mary and later granted to Sir Patrick Barnwall.

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   KILMORE, in the Barony of Boyle, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught: a R. : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe: The Rev. William Thompson, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in Jamestown, and discharges the duties. Kilmore is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 5% m. S. S. E. from Carrick on the Shannon. This parish extends about seven square miles. — "Here are the remains of a Priory, and an Abbey; which last was built by St. Patrick, and is now a parish church. The Priory was erected by Con O'Flanagan for Regular Canons, in honour of the Virgin Mary. It was granted to Sir Patrick Barnwall, termor." — Archdall's Monast. Hibvrn. p. 613.

   KILMORE, in the Barony of Killnamanna, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a Chapelry, being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Cashel : the duties are performed by The Rev. Arthur Lord, the Rector of the adjoining parish of Ballintemple fin 1806), at a Salary of c£4. per annum. Kilmore is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 4| m. W. N. W. from Cashel. This parish contains 870 acres of land. See,. Geale.

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6. St. Columb founded Abbey of Cella Magna Deathreib at Kilmore

   Kilmore · townland · Cavan · 500–600

   According to Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicum, St. Columb founded the Abbey of Cella Magna Deathreib in the sixth century. The site later became a Bishop's See, and no further record of it as an abbey exists.

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   tuting the Deanery of Kilmore, which is valued in the King's Books at <£20. sterling: a Church, in good repair, in Kilmore: a Glebe House, in Kilmore : 120 acres of Glebe, near the church; the other Glebes are scattered through different parishes: William Magennis, D. D., the Dean (in 1810), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by two Curates. Kihnore is in the Diocese of Kilmore, and Province of Armagh. It is 3^ m. S. W. from Cavan. The parishes in the Union of Kilmore are contiguous; that of Kilmore being about six miles in length, and three miles and an half in breadth, and containing about seven thousand acres of land. This See was founded in the Thirteenth century, according to Dr. Beaufort, and in the Fifteenth changed its ancient name of Brefiiy, into that of Kilmore. It lies parallel to, and South of Clogher, extending 58 miles in length, and from 10 to 20 in breadth, through four Counties, There are a Dean, and an Archdeacon, but no Chapter in this Diocese. There is no Cathedral, and the parish church of Kilmore is very small and ancient It joins the Bishop's Palace, which is a large house situated in a fine demesne, about 39 miles from the remotest part of the Diocese. — " In the Sixth century, St. Columb founded the Abbey of Cella Magna Deathreib. We hear no more of it as an Abbey. It is now a Bishop's See." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 42.

   KILMORE, in the Barony of Castlereagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: a V. : a Church, in good repair : two Glebes; one, of 6 a. 3 r. 2 p., subject to a Crown Rent of ,£0..15..0 yearly, on which stands a good Glebe House : the other Glebe contains 10 acres, subject to an annual Rent to the Bishop of <£8..2..4 : The Rev. Thomas Kennedy Baillie, the Incumbent(in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Kilmore is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m. E. b. S. from Ballynahinch. The Fairs are holden on the 14th of March, 1st of May, 3d of June, 5th of August, 29th of September, and 5th of November.

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7. Ancient round tower at Kilree, County Kilkenny

   Kilree · townland · Kilkenny

   Kilrea, or Kilree, in the Barony of Kells, County Kilkenny, is noted for having one of the ancient round towers of Ireland. The parish is part of the Union of Kells in the Diocese of Ossory.

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   Kclls. Kilrea is in the Diocese of Ossory, arid Province of Dublin. It is 2f m. N. W. from Knocktopher. Here is one of the ancient Round towers. See, Kclls.

   KILREA, in the Barony of Loughinsholin, Co. of LONDONDERRY, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £l.. 10.. 0 sterling : a Church, repairing: a Glehe House, on a Glebe of 5 acres, near the church ; and another Glebe, of 350 acres, four miles from the church : The Rev. John Wadcly, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Kilrea is in the Diocese of Deny, and Province of Armagh. It is 102 m. N. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fair is holden on the 10th of October. It is situate on the River Bann.

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8. Kilmore-aradhtire abbey founded AD 540, Tipperary

   Kilmore · townland · Tipperary · 540

   An abbey was founded at Kilmore-aradhtire in A.D. 540, within the parish of Kilmore in Upper Ormond, Co. Tipperary. By the time of writing it served as a parish church.

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   KILMORE, in the Barony of Upper Ormond, Co. of TIPPERAHY, and Province of Munster: aV., Episcopally united, on the 18th of July 1801, to the Rectories and Vicarages of Kilnaneave, and Lisbunny: a Church, in good repair, in Kilmore: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Gilbert Holmes, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident, having a Faculty for holding the Deanery of Ardfert with this Benefice: the duties are performed by his Resident Curate, The Rev. George Rose, A. B., at a Salary of X'50. per annum. Kilmore is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 4 m. S. from Nenagh. The parishes of Kilmore, and Kilnaneave, are contiguous, and are a quarter of a mile distant from Lisbunny; their estimated extent from North to South being 4 miles, and from East to West 7 miles. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this parish of itself is too small to afford comfort to the Incumbent. — " An Abbey was founded, A. D. 540, at Kilmore-aradhtire. It is now a parish church." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 665.

   KILMORE, in the Barony of Bargie, Co. of WEXKOHD, and Province of Leiniter: a Rectory Impropriate, with a Vicarage endowed, valued in the King's Books atc£8..0,.2 Irish Money; being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of

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9. Kilroot parish united by royal charter of James I

   Kilroot · townland · Antrim · 1609

   In 1609, James I united Kilroot with the parishes of Ballynure and Templecorran by charter, constituting the Prebend of Kilroot. The parish sits on the sea-coast near Carrickfergus and contained 1,660 acres of land.

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   K1LROOT, in the Barony of Belfast, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a V., united by Charter by James I, in 1609, to the II. of Ballynure, and V. of Templecorran, constituting the Prebend of Kilroot, which is valued in the King's Books at <£20. sterling : a Church, at Ballynure, in decent order : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. John Gwynne, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has' cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Kilroot is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 2£ m. E. N. E. from Carrickfergus. The parishes in the Union of Kilroot are all nearly contiguous, that of Bally mure being only two miles distant from Templecorran. The parish of Kilroot contains 1660 acres of land. It is situate upon the Sea-coast.

   KILROSS, or, KILRASSE, in the Barony of Tiraghrill, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught : a V,, valued in the King's Books at ,£0..1..8 sterling* being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Taunagh and Boyle. Kilross is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is L2% m. E. from Coloony. See, Taunagh. — " Clarus Mac Moylin O'Moillchonry, Archdeacon of Elphin, founded the Church of the Holy Trinity at Kilruissc, in 1233, for Canons of the order of Przemonstre, and made it a Cell to the Abbey of Loughkec. The founder died A. D. l^Sl^—Archdalfs Monast. Hibtrn. p. 636.

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10. Franciscan Monastery at Kiltullagh, Roscommon

    Kiltullagh · townland · Roscommon

    A monastery for Franciscan Friars of the third Order, and of the Order de Poenitentia, was erected at Kiltullagh in County Roscommon. The parish was united to several neighbouring rectories and vicarages by Act of Parliament in 1711.

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    KILTULLAGH, in the .Barony of Ballintobar, Co. of ROSCOMMOV, and Province of Connaught: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at ,£2.. 5 .0 sterling, and united by Act of Parliament, in 1711, to the Rectories and Vicarages of Aghavower, Annagh, Bekan, Knockdrumcalry, and Templetogher : a Church, in Kiltullagh, in repair: no Glebe House : half an acre of Glebe : The Rev. Richard Faulkner, the Incumbent (in 1806'), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Kiltullagh is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 5% m. W. from Castleieagh. The parishes in the Union of Kiltullagh are contiguous ; its extent being about fifteen miles. — " A Monastery for Franciscan Friars of the third Order, and of the Order de Poenitcntia, was erected here some-

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11. Kilmore diocese founded and renamed from Brefiiy

    Kilmore · townland · Cavan · 1200–1499

    The See of Kilmore was founded in the thirteenth century according to Dr. Beaufort, and in the fifteenth century changed its ancient name of Brefiiy to Kilmore. The diocese extended 58 miles through four counties. The small and ancient parish church joined the Bishop's Palace, a large house situated in a fine demesne.

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    tuting the Deanery of Kilmore, which is valued in the King's Books at <£20. sterling: a Church, in good repair, in Kilmore: a Glebe House, in Kilmore : 120 acres of Glebe, near the church; the other Glebes are scattered through different parishes: William Magennis, D. D., the Dean (in 1810), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by two Curates. Kihnore is in the Diocese of Kilmore, and Province of Armagh. It is 3^ m. S. W. from Cavan. The parishes in the Union of Kilmore are contiguous; that of Kilmore being about six miles in length, and three miles and an half in breadth, and containing about seven thousand acres of land. This See was founded in the Thirteenth century, according to Dr. Beaufort, and in the Fifteenth changed its ancient name of Brefiiy, into that of Kilmore. It lies parallel to, and South of Clogher, extending 58 miles in length, and from 10 to 20 in breadth, through four Counties, There are a Dean, and an Archdeacon, but no Chapter in this Diocese. There is no Cathedral, and the parish church of Kilmore is very small and ancient It joins the Bishop's Palace, which is a large house situated in a fine demesne, about 39 miles from the remotest part of the Diocese. — " In the Sixth century, St. Columb founded the Abbey of Cella Magna Deathreib. We hear no more of it as an Abbey. It is now a Bishop's See." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 42.

    KILMORE, in the Barony of Castlereagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: a V. : a Church, in good repair : two Glebes; one, of 6 a. 3 r. 2 p., subject to a Crown Rent of ,£0..15..0 yearly, on which stands a good Glebe House : the other Glebe contains 10 acres, subject to an annual Rent to the Bishop of <£8..2..4 : The Rev. Thomas Kennedy Baillie, the Incumbent(in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Kilmore is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m. E. b. S. from Ballynahinch. The Fairs are holden on the 14th of March, 1st of May, 3d of June, 5th of August, 29th of September, and 5th of November.

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12. Franciscan Cell at Kiltullagh, Galway, before 1441

    Kiltullagh · townland · Galway

    A cell of the third Order of St. Francis was built at Kiltullagh in County Galway some time before the year 1441, according to Mr. Archdall. The parish contained 2549 acres of land.

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    KILTULLAGH, in the Barony of Athenry, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught: a V., valued in the King's Books at £\. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilconickny. Kiltullagh is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmaccluagh, and Province of Tuam. It is 6 m. E. b. S. from Athenry. This parish contains '2549 acres of land. See, Kilconickny. According to Mr. Archdall, a Cell of the third Order of St. Francis was built here some time before the year 1441.

    KILTULLAGH, in the .Barony of Ballintobar, Co. of ROSCOMMOV, and Province of Connaught: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at ,£2.. 5 .0 sterling, and united by Act of Parliament, in 1711, to the Rectories and Vicarages of Aghavower, Annagh, Bekan, Knockdrumcalry, and Templetogher : a Church, in Kiltullagh, in repair: no Glebe House : half an acre of Glebe : The Rev. Richard Faulkner, the Incumbent (in 1806'), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Kiltullagh is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 5% m. W. from Castleieagh. The parishes in the Union of Kiltullagh are contiguous ; its extent being about fifteen miles. — " A Monastery for Franciscan Friars of the third Order, and of the Order de Poenitcntia, was erected here some-

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13. Franciscan Friary formerly at Kilvine

    Kilvine · townland · Mayo

    According to Mr. Archdall, there was formerly a Franciscan Friary at Kilvine, in the Barony of Clonmorris, County Mayo. The parish forms part of the Union of Ballinrobe and lies in the Diocese of Tuam.

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    KILVINE, in the Barony of Clonmorris, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught : a R., valued in the King's Books at <£().. 13..4 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballinrobe. Kilvine is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 4£m. N. W. from Dunmore. See, Ballinrobe. According to Mr. Archdall, there was formerly a Franciscan Friary here.

    KILWAGIITER, in the Barony of Glenarm, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Prebend of Carncastle. Kihvaghter is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 1 m. W. S. W. from Larne. This parish contains 4852 acres of land. It is situate upon the River Larne.

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14. Kilmurry vicarage and old church sites near Shannon, Clare

    Kilmurry · town · Clare · 1774–1806

    Kilmurry in Co. Clare, situated near the River Shannon, gives the title of Viscount to the Necdhatn family. The union includes glebes near the sites of old churches in the parishes of Kilfedane and Killeymur.

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    KILMURRY, in the Barony of Clanderlagh, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Minister: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£0..10..0 sterling, and Episcopally united, on the 31st of May 1774, to the Vicarages of Kilfedane, Killeymur, Killofin, and Kilmactluane: a Church, in tolerable repair, in the parish of Kilmurry : no Glebe House: three Glebes; one, of la. 3r. 10p., in the parish of Kilmurry, adjoining the church-yard ; another, of 2 a. 2 r. 5 p., in the parish of Kilfedane, convenient to the site of the old church; and the third, of la. Or. 10 p., in the parish of Killeymur, convenient to the site of the old church: The Rev. John Butler, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident. Kilmurry is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 6f m. W. S. W. from Killadysert. It is situate near the River Shannon. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Necdhatn. The parishes in the Union of Kilmurry are contiguous; their estimated extent from North to South being 3 miles, and from East to West 8 miles. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent.

    KILMURRY, partly in the Barony of Muskerry, and partly in the Barony of Kerricurriliy, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a Rectory Impropriate, and Vicarage valued in the King's Books at ,£0.. 10.,0*terling, being one of the parishes

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15. Old church site and glebe at Kilnaglory, Cork

    Kilnaglory · townland · Cork · 1785

    Kilnaglory, situated upon the River Bride partly in the County of the City of Cork, retains the site of its old church with a glebe nearby. The parish was episcopally united to St. Mary's (Athnowen) in 1785 and the incumbent resided within a mile of the parishes.

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    KILNAGLORY, partly in the Barony of Barrets, Co. of CORK, and partly within the County of the City of CORK, and Province of Minister : a Prebend, valued in the King's Books at ,£2. . 5.. 0 sterling, and Episcopally united, on the 25th of April, 1785, to one R. and V. (one Rectory Impropriate, in the King; and Vicarage endowed) of St. Mary's, otherwise Athnowen : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 5 a. 3 r. 20 p., about one hundred yards from the site of the old church : The Rev. James Pratt, the Prebendary (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides within a mile of the parishes, performing the duties in person. Kilnaglory is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. W. S. W, from Cork. It js situate upon the River Bride. The parishes in the Union of Kilnaglory are contiguous : their estimated extent being 6 miles from East to West, and 2 miles from North to South. The Glebes are about a mile and an half asunder. See, Athnowen. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent.

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16. Castle ruins at Kilmurry, near Iniscarra

    Kilmurry · townland · Cork

    Kilmurry, in the barony related to Iniscarra in County Cork, contains the ruins of a castle. The parish is partly in the Diocese of Cloyne and partly in the Diocese of Cork.

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    which constitute the Union of Iniscarra. Kilmurry is partly in the Diocese of Cloyne, and partly in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 6 m. S. S. E. from Macromp. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, 8th of September, 1st of November, and 21st of December. Here are the Ruins of a Castle. Acfording to the Ecclesiastical Report, it is apprehended that this Benefice, by itself, would be too small to maintain a Clergyman. See, Iniscarra.

    KILMURRY ELY, in the Barony of Clonlisk, KING'S COUNTY, and Province ofLeinster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £2., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of ShinroHe. Kilmurry Ely is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 2<v rn. N. b. W. from Shimone. See, Shinrone.

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17. Ancient monastery at Kilsallaghan, County Dublin

    Kilsallaghan · townland · Dublin

    According to Archdall, an ancient monastery existed at Kilsallaghan in County Dublin, though very little was known about it. The parish lay nine miles north of Dublin in the barony of Nether Crosse.

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    KILSALLAGHAN, in the Barony of Nether Crosse, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£5..6..0 Irish Money : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House, and 32 acres of Glebe, conveniently situate : The Rev. Charles Milley Doyle, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Kilsallaghan is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 9m. N. from Dublin. According to Mr. Archdall, there was an ancient Monastery here, of which very little is known.

    KILSARAN, or, KILLSORRAN, in the Barony of Ardee, Co. of LOUTH, and

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18. Abbey at Kilroe, County Mayo

    Kilroe · townland · Mayo

    An abbey at Kilroe in the Barony of Tirawly, County Mayo, was erected, according to Mr. Archdall, by either St. Fechan or St. Patrick. No further details are given.

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    KILROE, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. —According to Mr. Archdall, an Abbey of this name was erected either by St. Fechan or St. Patrick.

    KILROIS, in the Barony of Mourne, Co. of Dowx, and Province of Ulster. Here was anciently an Abbey.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 342

19. Kilronan church in ruins, County Waterford

    Kilronan · townland · Waterford

    The parish church of Kilronan in the barony of Glanehiry, County Waterford, was described as being in ruins. The parish formed part of the Union of White Church in the Diocese of Lismore.

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    KILRONAN, in the Barony of Glanehiry, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster : a Rectory Impropriate ; and Vicarage, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of White Church; The Church is in ruins. Kilronan is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 4 in. S. h. W. from Cloninell. See, White Church, and Rathronan.

    KILRONAN, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of WATERKORD, and Province of Munster : a Rectory entire, holdcn, by Sequestration, with the Union of Killure. Kilronan is in the Diocese of Waterford, and Province of Cashel. It is 2g- m. S. W. from Waterford. The Prebend of Kilroaan is valued in the King's Books at <£0..10..0 Irish Money. See, Killure, and Killoteran.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 343

20. Glebes near old church sites at Kilseily union

    Kilseily · townland · Clare

    The glebes of Kilconry and Tomfinlogh in the union of Kilseily were located not far from the sites of their old churches, indicating the presence of former ecclesiastical settlements.

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    parish of Kilfinaghty : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 2 a. 1 r. 36 p., in the parish of Kilconry, and another, of 3 a. 1 r. 26 p., in the parish of Tomfinlogh ; each of which p'lebes are not far from the site of their old churches : The Rev. William

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    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 346

21. 12th century Priory of St. John the Baptist in Naas

    Naas · town · Kildare · 1100–1199

    In the 12th century, the Baron of Naas founded a priory under the invocation of St. John the Baptist for Canons Regular of the Order of St. Augustin.

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    Glebe land in three lots, one of which is distant from the church half a mile, the other two about a mile : The Rev. James Slator, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person, Naas is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 15% in. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Postdays in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of March, 7th and 1 8th of May, and 23d of November. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Bourke. This was anciently the Residence of the King's of Leinster. It was a strong hold during the Civil Wars; and several Parliaments have been holden here. The Assizes are holden here, and at Athy, alternately : and here is the County Goal, and Session house. It is situate upon a branch of the river Liffey. The Curacies of Furnaughts, and Hainstown, are adjacent to each other, and are two miles distant from Naas. The parish of Naas contains 2970 acres of land. — " In the 12th century, the Baron of Naas founded a Priory, under the Invocation of St. John the Baptist, for Canons Regular of the Order of St. Augustin.— In the centre of this town, the family of Eustace erected a Monastery under the Invocation of St. Eustachius, for Dominican Friars : and it appears that their possessions in Naas were granted to them in the year 1355. A public Inn is now erected upon part of this ancient foundation. — An house was founded here in 1484 for Friars Eremites of the Order of St. Augustin. The ruins of the building may still be seen at the foot of the mount, which lies at the farther end of the town," — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 335.

    NAHARLOWE, v. GALBALLY.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 405

22. Abbey and Crouched Friars Priory, Kilkenny West

    Kilkenny West · townland · Westmeath · 773

    An abbey was founded at Kilkenny West in the early ages; Abbot St. Scannail died there in AD 773. A priory or hospital for Crouched Friars under the invocation of St. John the Baptist was later erected by Friar Thomas, grandson of Sir Thomas Dillon, who lies interred there. A holy well dedicated to the Virgin Mary was also present.

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    KILKENNY, WEST, in the Barony of Kilkenny West, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R. : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. James Sauvin, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Ossory: the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£'75. per annum. Kilkenny, West, is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 5j m. W. from Ballymore. — " An Abbey was founded here in the early ages; for we find that the Abbot St. Scannail died A. D. 773. A Priory or Hospital was afterwards erected in this town for Cross-bearers, or Crouched Friars, under the Invocation of St. John the Baptist. Some writers erroneously give the foundation to the family of Tyrrell ; but, from the best authority, we say, that Friar Thomas, a Priest, and grandson of Sir Thomas Dillon, who came into Ireland, A. D. 1185, was the founder of this house, and lies interred here. There was an Holy Well here, dedicated to the Virgin Mary." — Archdall's Monast. Hibarii. p. 7£0.

    KILKERIL, in the Barony of Knocktopher, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., being- one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Knocktopher. Kilkeril is in the Diocese of' Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is l£m. S. from Knocktopher. See, Knocktopher.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 271

23. Abbey and Franciscan monastery at Omagh

    near Omagh · town · Tyrone · 792–1499

    An abbey was founded at Omagh as early as 792. In the 15th century a monastery for Franciscan friars of the third order was erected there, later granted with the friary of Corock.

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    OMAGH, anciently OIGH-MAGH, in the Barony of Omagh, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 86£ m. N. N. .W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 14th of January, the second Thursday, O. S., in February, 5th of April, the second Thursday, O. S., in May, the last Thursday in June, 5th of August, the second Thursday, O. S., in August, 2d of October, 3d of November, and the third Thursday in November. It has six Post-days in the week. The Assizes for the County of Tyrone- are holden here. It is situate on the River Cameron. — " An Abbey was founded here so early as the year 792, and in the 15th century a Monastery for Franciscan Friars of the third Order was erected here. This was granted with the Friary of Corock." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 683.

    OMEY, ISLAND, off the Barony of Ballinahinch, Co. of GALWAT, and Province of Connaught.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 412

24. Abbey at Annaduff, now a parish church

    Annaduff · townland · Leitrim · 766

    An abbey was erected at Annaduff in Leitrim in the year 766, which now serves as the parish church. The parish sits on the River Shannon.

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    ANNADUFF, or ANNAGHDUFFE, in the Barony of Leitrim, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V. : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House ; and a Glebe, very extensive and contiguous: The Rev. Thomas Mahon, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Annaduff is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 5 m. S. E. from Carrick on the Shannon. It is situate on the River Sham/on.—" An Abbey was erected here, A. D. 766 1 which is now a Parish Church." — Archdall's Monast. Jlibern. p. 407.

    ANNAGH, in the Barony of Orrery and Kilmore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. It is 5 m. S. W. from Charleville. A village, in which the Linen manufacture has been established by the Earl of Egmont. The castle is demolished. See, Burton.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 26

25. Abbey at Ballykine founded by brother of St. Kevin

    Ballykine · parish · Wicklow

    An abbey was founded at Ballykine, County Wicklow, by a brother of St. Kevin, possibly St. Dagan. The seat of Mr. Whaley, called Whaley Abbey, was later erected on the ancient site of the monastery.

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    BALLYKINE, in the Barony of Arklow, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster. It is 6j in. N. W. from Arklow. — " An Abbey was founded here by a brother of St. Keivin, (probably St. Dagan) ; and the seat of Mr. Whaley, called Whaley Abbey, has been erected on the ancient site." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 760.

    BALLYLAGHAN, in the Barony of Gallen, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is 10 m. S. from Foxford. It is situate upon the River Guishden.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 68

26. Abbey at Castlecor recorded in Edward I plea roll

    Castlecor · electoral division · Cork · 1301–1302

    A plea roll from the thirtieth year of Edward I's reign records that an abbey existed at Castle Corith (Castlecor) in County Cork. No other account of this abbey was known to the compiler.

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    CASTLE COR, or, CASTLE COR1TH, in the Barony of Duhallow, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. It is Cm. N. from Loghort. — " It appears from a plea roll, of the 30°. Edward I, that there was an Abbey at Castle Corith ; but we have no other account of it." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibcni. p. 60. CASTLE CORITH, v. CASTLE COR.

    CASTLECORR, or, KILBRIDE, in the Barony of //«//Fowre, Co. of MKATU, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at <£3..6..8 Irish Money, and Episcopally united, on the 29th of November 1800, to the R. and V. of ( ldcastle,4as having been so united, time out of mind : But, on every vacancy, from local changes, they ought, on the next vacancy to be disunited, and have a house built on the glebe of Oldcastle : a Church, in complete repair: a Glebe House, on a Glebe of 129 acres: The Rev. Thomas Frederick Knipe, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties of Oldcastle; and his Curate, those of Kilbride. Castlecorr is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It isfm. W. N. \V. from Oldcastle. The parishes in the Union of Castlecorr are contiguous: that of Castlecorr containing 4350 acres. CASTLE DERG, in the Barony of Omagh, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 99

27. Abbey at Drumcar, now a parish church

    Drumcar · townland · Louth · 811

    According to Archdall, there was an abbey at Drumcar founded in 811, which by the early 19th century served as the parish church. Drumcar is situated in the Barony of Ardee, County Louth.

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    DRUMCAR, in the Barony of Ardee, Co. of LOUTH, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £5..l6..0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dunleer. Drumcar is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is l£m. N. b. E. from Dunleer. This parish contains 2168 acres of land. See, Dunleer. According to Mr. Archdall, there was an Abbey here, in 81 1, which is now a parish church.

    DRUMCLIFF, in the Barony of Carbury, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught : a Prebend and Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at £13. sterling: a Church, built in 1796: a Glebe House, and 40 acres of Glebe : The Rev. Richard Wynne, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Curate, The Rev. Edward B. Ayre. Drumcliff is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 85 m. N. N. W. from Sligo. It is situate upon the Sea Coast. This parish is about 20 miles square, bog and mountains included. See, Killion.—" Now a desolated village, although in former times it was a town of some note, and an Episcopal See, which has been since united to that of Elphin. In the year 590, St. Columba founded a celebrated Monastery at Druimchliabh, and appointed his disciple, named St. Thorian, or Mothorian, to be the first Abbot. This monastery is now so demolished, that little in the descriptive way can be said. The parish church is built on part of the old foundation." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibtrn. p. 631.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 169

28. Abbey at Drum founded by St. Diradius

    Drum · townland · Roscommon · 492

    An abbey was founded at Drum by St. Diradius, brother of St. Canoe, who flourished in 492 A.D. The site later became a parish church.

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    DRUM, or, EDARDRUIM, in the Barony of Athlone, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught: a V., Episcopally united to the R. of Moore. Drum is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 4 m. S. W. from Athlone. See, Moore. — "An Abbey was founded here by St. Diradius, or Deoradius, brother to St, Canoe, who flourished A. D. 492. It is now a parish church."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 609-

    DRUMACHOSE, in the Barony of Kenoght, Co. of LONDONDERRY, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £S. sterling : a Church, repairing : no Glebe House ; 84 acres of Glebe, three miles from the church : The Hon. and Rev. Charles Knox, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Drumachose is in the Diocese of Deny, and Province of Armagh. It is adjacent to Newtown Limavady, on the North. It is situate on the River Roe.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 167

29. Abbey at Finglass, Dublin, possibly founded by St. Patrick

    Finglas · parish · Dublin

    An abbey was founded in Finglass village in the early ages, probably originating with St. Patrick. It is now a parish church dedicated to St. Kenny, with the rectorial part of the parish forming the corps of the Chancellorship of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

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    F1NGLASS, in the Barony of Nether Crosse, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a Rectory, and Vicarage endowed : the Rectory being part of the Corps of the Chancellorship of St. Patrick's : no House : a Glebe, of 20 acres, near Finglass : The Rev. Richard Bourne, A. M., the Incumbent, in 1806': the Vicarage has the Curacy of Ballycoolane annexed : a Church, at Finglass, in good repair: a Glebe House, at Finglas, and a Glebe, of 15 a. 3 r. 10 p., very near the church: William Dobbin, D. D., the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Robert Walsh, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. Finglass is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 3m. K. from Dublin. The Fair is holden on the 6th of May, for Horses and Chapmen's wares. The Spa is now disused. The Parishes in the Union of Finglass are contiguous ; their extent from North to South, being near 5 miles, and, from East to West, 4 miles. — " An Abbey was founded in this village in the early ages, and probably it owed its origin to our illustrious St. Patrick. It is now a Parish Church, and dedicated to St. Kenny. The Rectorial part of the Parish is the Corps of the Chancellorship of the Cathedral of St. Patrick." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 215.

    FINGLASS, in the Barony of Clonlisk, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster: an entire Rectory, valued in the King's Books at ,£0.. 10.. 0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dunkerrine. Finglass is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 2^ m. E. S. E. from Money gall. See, Dunkerrine,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 195

30. Abbey at Kilfane erected by St. Phian

    Kilfane · parish · Kilkenny

    St. Phian erected an abbey at Kilfane, which later served as the parish church.

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    Blanchvellstown, and Tulloherin, and constituting the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Ossory, which is valued in the King's Books at <£2c>..13..4 Irish Money: a Church, in good repair, in the Parish of Kilfune : a Glebe House, building, in the parish of Kilfane; a Glebe, of 46f acres, contiguous, and within a quarter of a mile of the church: The Rev. Paul Heldshain, LL. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of his Benefice, and is non-resident, being Vicar General of the Diocese of Ossory : the duties are performed by the Incumbent. Kilfane is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 3m. N. E. from Thomastown. The parishes in the Union of Kilfane are contiguous ; and are two miles and an half in length, and one mile and an half in breadth. According to Mr. Archdall, St. Phian erected the Abbey here ; which is now the parish church.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 263

31. Abbey at Kilmallock founded by St. Mocheallog

    Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 639–656

    An abbey was founded at Kilmallock by St. Mocheallog, who died between 639 and 656. The abbey later served as the parish church of Kilmallock.

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    Chapel Minit, and half of the Chapelry of Chapel Martin, belong to the College of St, Mary, in Limerick, which is valued in the King's Books at <£21..3..4 sterling: the Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at <£'0...5. 0 sterling, and united, in Perpetuity, by Charter, to the entire Rectories of Athenassey, Killbreedy Major, and Parbeles, and the Rectory and Vicarage of Ballingaddy, belong to the College of Kilmallock, which is valued in the King's Books at .£1:3. .1..0 sterling: a Church, in good repair, in Kilmallock : no Glebe House : a Glebe, in Kilmallock, of 1 1 acres, about a mile from the church, and on which it is proposed to build a Glebe House: there are several Glebes dispersed in the other parishes, and containing in all about 85 acres: The Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St. Mary, Limerick, are the Incumbents of this Union, by Charter from the Crown in the year 1674 : the duties are performed (as required by the said Charter) by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£90. per annum, and who is also a Member of the Chapter. Kilmallock is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 107^ m. S. W. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fair is holden on Whit-Tuesday. It is governed by a Sovereign, and Deputy. Here is a Charter School, for 20 children. According to Dr. Beaufort, Kilmallock was, two centuries ago, one of the best built inland towns in the kingdom. The walls of many large houses evidently of a date, of excellent workmanship, and all of cut stone, remain at this day; and the ruins of Churches and Monasteries, the Walls and Gates of the town, with the extensive district contained In the Liberty of Kilmallock, prove the former splendour of a town, which is now no more than a miserable village. It makes a conspicuous figure in the Military History of Ireland. The parishes in the Union of Kilmallock are contiguous, and contain 8000 acres of land. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes, separately, is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. — " An Abbey was founded hereby St. Mocheallog, who died between the years 639 and 656. This is now the parish church. — The Friars of the Order of St. Dominick seated themselves here, A. D. 1291: and the tradition of the place informs us, that the founder of this Friary was Gilbert, the second son of John of Callen, Lord Oftaley. The ruins of this monastery, which was situated within the town, may still be seen, and are sufficient to convince every observer, that this was. once an elegant erection."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 424.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 327

32. Abbeyderg Priory founded by Gormgall O'Quin

    Abbeyderg · townland · Longford · 1199–1216

    A priory for Regular Canons under the invocation of St. Peter was founded at Abbey-Deirg in the reign of King John by Gormgall O'Quin. At the Suppression, it was granted to Nicholas Aylmor, termor.

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    ABBEY-DEIRG, in the Barony of Moydoe, Co. of LOXGFORD, and Province of Leinstcr. — " A Priory for Regular Canons was founded here, under the Invocation of St. Peter, in the reign of King John, hy Gormgall O'Quin. It was granted at the Suppression to Nicholas Aylmor, termor." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 439.

    ABBEY-FEALE, in the Barony of Connello, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster : a V. : no Church : no Glebe House, or Glebe: Vacant, in 1806: the duties being performed by The Rev. John Parker, who is resident in an adjacent parish, at a Salary of<£}..Q..9perannum. Abbey Fealeis in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 14|-m. S. W. from Rathkeale. It is situate upon the River Fcale. The Fairs are liolden on the 29th of June, and 18th of October. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. — " An Abbey for Cistertians was erected here, A. D. 1188, which was afterwards made a Cell to the Abbey of Monasternenagh in this county." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 414.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 12

33. Abbey founded at Cloyne, plundered twice

    Cloyne · town · Cork · 707–1089

    An abbey was founded at Cloyne in 707, plundered by the people of Ossory in 978, and again by Dermot O'Brien in 1089. A small castle said to have been erected by the Fitzgeralds also once stood here, but no remains of either survive.

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    century. It lies entirely within the County of Cork, extending East and West nearly 50 miles in length, by a breadth of 23 miles. The Chapter is very full, being composed of a Dean (see, Farahy\ Chancellor (see, Clenore), Treasurer (see, Templenecarigy"), Archdeacon (see, Gortroe) and 14 Prebendaries. The Wardenship of the church of Youghall, which is Collegiate, is perpetually united to the Bishoprick. And the Union of Aghada, which is in the Patronage of the Bishop, and adjoins the town of Cloyne, has been allowed by the Crown to be holden in Commendam with the See for almost a century. The Cathedral is a respectable old building, accompanied by a fine Round tower ; and is also the parish church. The Bishop's Palace is a plain convenient house, with good gardens and demesne : but forty miles from the Western bounds of the Diocese, being situated only two miles North from Cork Harbour, and about the same distance West from the sea. According to Mr. Archdall, p. 62, an Abbey was founded here in the year 707, which was plundered by the people of Ossory in 978, and again, in 1089, by Dermot O'Brien; Here was also a small Castle, said to have been erected by the Fitzgeralds, but no remains are now to be seen of either. To the North West of the town, is a reputed Holy Well, dedicated to St. Colman, who was the ancient Patron of Imokilly : It is visited, by the Irish, on the 24th of November, being the Patron day of that Saint.

    CLUAIN, or, KILCLUAIN, in the Barony of Antrim, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster.— " Was an Abbey built by St. Olcan, in the early ages of Christianity. It is now, according to Colgan, a parish church, near Connor.*' — Archdali's Monast. Hibern. p. 4.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 138

34. Abbey founded at Kinnitty by St. Finan

    Kinnitty · parish · Offaly · 557–871

    An abbey was founded at Kinnitty in the year 557 by St. Finan, surnamed Com, who was of the race of Corcudubne and a disciple of St. Brendan of Clonfert. The Abbot Colga Mac Conagann died there in 871, esteemed the best and most elegant poet of his time in the kingdom and also its principal historian.

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    KINNITTY, in the Barony of Ballibritt, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster: a Half Rectory and Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at X'2. sterling, and united by Act of Council, on the 14th of December 1796, to the Half Rectory and Vicarage of Litterluna, and the Vicarage of Roscomroe : a Church, in good repair, in the parish of Kinnitty : no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is under orders to build : a Glebe, of 21 a. 1 r. lip., in the parish of Kinnitty, convenient to the church: The Rev. Abraham Downs, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident. Kinnitty is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 6 m. S. b. W. from Balliboy. The parishes in the Union of Kinnitty are contiguous; their estimated extent, from North to South, being 4 miles, and from East to West, 4 miles. — "An Abbey was founded here in the year 5.57, when St. Finan, sirnarned Com, of the race of Corcudubne, and a disciple of St. Brendan of Clonfert, who died in 576, was Abbot of Cinneteach. The Abbot Colga Mac Conagann died here in 871 : he was esteemed the best and most elegant poet then in this kingdom, and was also the principal historian." — Archdall's Monast. Ilibern. p. 401.

    KINSALE, within the Liberties of the same, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a R. and V.: the R. is Impropriate in James Kearney, Esq.: the V.

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35. Abbey of Achadhur at Freshford founded by St. Lactan

    Freshford · town · Kilkenny · 622

    St. Lactan founded the Abbey of Achadhur, or The Green-ford, at Freshford and was himself the first Abbot. He died on the 19th of March, A.D. 622; it is now a parish church called the Prebend of Aghour.

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    FRESHFORD, in the Barony of Crannagh, Co. of KILKEN NY, and Province of Leinster; in the parish of Aghour. It is 64fm. S. W. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 5th of August, 7th of September, custom free, and 17th of December. See, Aghour. According to Mr. Arch dall, St. Lactan founded the Abbey of Achadhur, or, The Green-ford, and was him self the first Abbot. He died on the 19th of March, A. D. 622. It is now a parish church, and called the Prebend of Aghour.

    FRIAR'S, ISLAND, off the Barony of Ballinahinch, Co. of GALWAT, and Province of Connaught.

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36. Abbey of Biorra founded by St. Brendan Luaigneus

    Birr or Parsonstown · town · Offaly

    St. Brendan Luaigneus, son of Neim or Nemaind and a favourite poet, founded the abbey of Biorra at Birr, according to Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicum.

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    a Church, in good repair, in the town of Birr : a Glebe House, in Birr : a Glebe, of 19 acres, in the parish of Birr, adjoining the church-yard; and, of 10 acres, in the parish of Lockeen, about three miles distant from the former, and near the site of the old church: Edward Synge, D. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. William Grattan. Birr is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel, It is 63| m. W. S. W. from Dublin, The Fairs are holden on the llth of February, 7th of May, 25th of August, and 10th of December. It has six Post-days in the week. The Castle here was erected by the family of Parsons. It is situate upon the Little Brosna River. The parishes in the Union of Birr are .contiguous; their estimated extent from North to South being 5 miles, and from East to West 6 miles. — " St. Brendan Luaigneus, son of Neim, or Nemaind, and a favourite poet, founded the abbey of Biorra." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 377.

    BISHOP'S-COURT, in the Barony of Gualtier, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister; in the parish of Kilcaragh. Here are the remains of ah Edifice, probably built as. a country retreat for the Bishops of Waterford.

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37. Abbey of Canons Regular at Emly

    Emly · town · Tipperary

    An Abbey of Canons Regular was founded at Emly; the founder's name is not given in the extant passage. The reference appears immediately after the account of Emly's former lakeside situation.

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    EM LY, in the Barony of Clanwilliam, Co. of TIPPEUARY, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £5.. 1..0 sterling : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House : The Rev. Anthony Armstrong, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and discharges the duties, assisted by his son, The Rev. Robert Armstrong. Emly is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 6f m. S. W. b. W. from Tipperary. This parish contains 5046 acres of land. The Rev. Richard Moore, the Dean, in 1810. The See of Emly, which is valued in the King's Books at .£26.. 13. .4 sterling, was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, in the Fifth century, and is said to have been at first an Archbishoprick. It was united, in the year 1568, to the See of Cashel. The See of Emly, which is 32 miles in length, from North to South, and about 12 miles in breadth, comprises a part of the County of Tipperary, and a large scope of the County of Limerick. The Chapter of Emly consists of a Dean (see, Ballyscadane), Precentor (see, Isert Laurenct), Chancellor (without cure of souls, and whereof The Rev. Thomas Ryan is Chancellor, in 1806), and Archdeacon (see, Dromkeen), and four Prebendaries. See, Cashel. — " Originally its situation was much more beautiful than at present, being immediately seated on a considerable Lake, consisting of 200 acres, which on account of its value, was nearly drained by the neighbouring proprietors in the year 1718. Here we find an Abbey of Canons Regular which was founded by

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38. Abbey of Canons Regular at Slane, royal residence

    Slane · town · Meath

    An abbey of Canons Regular was founded on the hill at Slane at a very early age, at some distance from the hermitage. It was remarkable for being many years the residence of a royal prince.

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    SLANE, in the Barony of Slane, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at .£24.. 6, .0 Irish Money : a Church, in complete repair : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 12 acres, close to the church, on which the Incumbent is now building a House, with suitable offices: The Rev. Thomas Brownrigg, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Dublin: the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Slane is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 24m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden oh the 2d of April, 2d of June, 2d of September, and 8th of November. In this parish are the ancient Mounts, or Tumuli, of New Grange. It is situate upon the River Boyne. It has six Post-days in the week. — "In the time of Hugh de Lacie this was a town of some note, being one of the Boroughs in his Palatinate of Meath. The Hermitage of Eire, which lies South of the town, and near the river, takes its name from St. Eire, the first Bishop of Slane, who was consecrated by St. Patrick, and died November the 20th A. D. 514, in the 90th year of his age. — The Abbey of Canons Regular was founded, in a very early age, on the hill at some distance from the hermitage, and was remarkable for being many years the residence of a Royal prince. In the year 1512, it appears to have been re-built for Friars of the third Order of St. Francis, by Christopher Fleming, Knight, Lord of Slane, and Elizabeth Stuckle his wife. In the present remains of Lord Slane's building are several fragments of the ancient Abbey, and many of the architraves were evidently cut out of the ornamental parts, particularly one with the appearance of a head crowned. A spacious Castle was erected here by the Lord of Slane, who being afterwards engaged in the great rebellion in 1641, the estate vested in the Crown : and The Right Honourable William Conyngham, who at present possesses this beautiful seat, is now employing (in 1786) every aid of architecture and design in rendering it a truly elegant residence." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 570.

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39. Abbey of Comber founded by Brien Catha Dun

    near Comber · town · Down · 1201–1543

    St. Patrick founded an abbey at Comber, and Brien Catha Dun later built a Cistercian abbey there dedicated to the Virgin Mary, supplied with monks from Alba Landa in Caernarthenshire. The founder fell by the sword of Sir John de Courcey around 1201, and the last abbot, John O'Mullegan, resigned in 1543.

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    COMBER, iu the Barony of Castlereagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: an Impropriate Cure: a Church, in good repair: a good Glebe House, in the village of Comber ; and a Glebe, of 1 1 acres, near the church : the Income is only ,£74. per annum: The Rev. George Birch, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Comber is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 89 m. N. b. E, from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are hoklen on the first Thursday O. S., in January, 5th of April, 28th of June, and 19th of October. It is situate on a branch of Strangford Lough. — "St. Patrick founded an Abbey here, of which we have no further account. But Brien Catha Dun, from whom the O'Neils of Clandeboys descended, built one to the honour of the Virgin Mary, and, supplied it with Monks, of the Cistertian Order, from the Abbey of Alba Landa, in Caennarthenshire. The founder fell by the sword of Sir John de Courcey, about the year 1201. John O'Mullegan was the last Abbot, and he voluntarily resigned in the year 1543." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 112, COMER, v. CASTLE COMER.

    COMMONSTOWN, in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. of KILDAKE, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Timolin. Commonstown is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. See, Timolin.

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40. Abbey of Ferns and Furnes colony

    Ferns · townland · Wexford

    A new colony was introduced to the abbey at Ferns from the abbey of Furnes in Lancashire. The church of the abbey, now the parish church, was described as a mean Gothic building.

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    of Tipperary ; and a new colony was afterwards introduced from the abbey of Furnes, in Lancashire. The church of the abbey, now the parish church, was a mean Gothic building." — ArchdaUs Monast. Hibern. p. 6.9.

    FERN, LAKE, in the Barony of Kilmacrenan, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 3 in. N. W. from llathmelton.

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41. Abbey of Killchuanna granted to St Columb

    Kilcoona · townland · Galway

    Tipraid, Prince of Hy-Fiachria, granted the Abbey of Killchuanna to St. Columb, who placed St. Cuannan over it. By the early nineteenth century the abbey had become a parish church at Kilcoona on Lough Carrib.

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    KILCOOLY, in the Barony of Slewardagh and Compsey, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster: a Rectory entire, Episcopally united, in 1796, to the Rectory entire of Buolick: a Church, in good repair, at Kilcooly: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. George St. George, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is under orders to reside: the duties are performed by The Rev. Charles Coote, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Kilcooly is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 7| m. S. W. from Freshford. The Fairs ar,e holden on the 6th of April, and 10th of October. The parishes in the Union of Kilcooly are contiguous ; that of Kilcooly containing 3990 acres. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, these two parishes are so intermixed, and so intersect each other, that it would answer no general purpose of accommodation to the parishioners, if they were to be separated according to the ancient division.- — " Donogh Carbragh O'Brien founded an Abbey here for Cistertian Monks, in the year 1200, and dedicated it to the Virgin Mary ; some writers place this foundation in the year 1209. This house was a daughter of the Abbey of Jerpoint. It is now the Seat of Sir William Barker, Bart." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 664. KILCOONA, in the Barony of Clare, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught : a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilkilvery. Kilcoona is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 4 m. S. S. E. from Headford. It is situate on Lough Carrib. See, Kilkilvery^ — " Tipraid, Prince of Hy-fiachria, granted the Abbey of Killchuanna to S-t. Columb, who placed St. Cuannan over it. It is now a parish church. — There is another Kill-

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42. Abbey of Lecknagh founded 750 at Piercetown Landy

    Piercetown · townland · Meath · 750

    According to Mr. Archdall, the Abbey of Lecknagh, associated with Piercetown Landy (or Lecknowe) in County Meath, was founded in the year 750. Nothing more is known about the abbey beyond this date of foundation.

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    PIERCETOWN LANDY, or, LECKNOWE, in the Barony of Duleek, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a V., augmented with a Rectory, and valued in the King's Books at £()..\7..Q frisk Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilmoon. Piercetown Landy is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 9 m. S. S. E. from Slane. This parish contains .9*24 acres of land. See, Kilmoon. According to Mr. Archdall, the Abbey of Lecknagh was founded in the year 7-50 ; and of which nothhig more is known.

    PILLTOWN, in the Barony of Iverk, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster. It is 4 m. E. from Carrick upon Suir. A village.

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43. Abbey of Regular Canons at Cloontuskert

    Cloontuskert · townland · Roscommon

    An Abbey of Regular Canons was founded at Cloontuskert in the earlier ages by St. Faithlec, and was still in existence at the general suppression of monasteries, according to Mr. Archdall.

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    which constitute the Union of Cloonfinlogh. Cloontuskcrt is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It islfm. N. W. from Lanesborough. See, CloonJin/og/1. According to Mr. Archdall, an Abbey of Regular Canons was founded here in the earlier ages by St. Faithlec : which was in existence at the general suppression of monasteries.

    CLOONYVORNOGE, in the Barony of , Co. of GALWAY, and Province

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44. Abbey of Regular Canons at Roscommon founded by St. Coeman

    Roscommon · town · Roscommon · 540

    The first religious foundation on record at Roscommon is the Abbey of Regular Canons, founded by St. Coeman, son of Faolchon and a disciple of St. Finian, who flourished around 540 AD. Coeman wrote a rule for monks observed by most religious bodies in Connaught.

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    age a Castle was erected here, which was re-edified in 1268, by Sir Robert de Uftbrd, Justiciary of Ireland, and in 1271, it was razed to the ground.— The first Religious foundation, which stands on record, is the Abbey of Regular Canons, founded by St. Coeman, the son of Faolchon, and a disciple of St. Finian ; he flourished, A. D. 540, when he wrote a rule for Monks, which was observed by most of these religious bodies in Connaught. — The Dominican Friary was founded in the year 1253, or in 1257, by Felim, king of Connaught, who was interred here in 1265: his monument, in fine Irish marble, still remains, surrounded by his body guards in the dress of their time, but it has been lately much defaced. Tumultach O'Conor, who was made Bishop of Elphin in 1246, and translated to Tuam in 1259, consecrated the church of this Friary, which he dedicated to the honour of the Blessed Virgin. This Friary, and its possessions, were granted first to Sir Nicholas Malbye, Knight; and afterwards, on the 29th of January 1615, both the Abbey and Friary were granted to Francis Viscount Valentia. — The Franciscan Friary was founded A. D. 1269; and in the following year it was totally destroyed by fire."—Archdall's Monast. Hibern. pp. 618. et seq.

    ROSCOMROE, in the Barony of Ballibritt, KING'S COUNTV, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £0..lO..O sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kinnitty. Roscomroe is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 6 m. S. E. b. E. from Birr. See, Kinnitty.

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45. Abbey of St. Becan and Cistercian monastery at Killbeggan

    Kilbeggan · town · Westmeath · 1200

    An abbey was founded at Killbeggan by St. Becan, son of Murchade, of the Blood Royal of Munster, a contemporary of St. Columb whose festival is held on the 5th of April. In 1200, the Dalton family founded a Cistercian monastery there under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, probably on the site of the ancient abbey, supplied with monks from Mellifont.

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    KILLBEGGAN, in the Barony of Moycashel, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinstcr: a Lay Impropriation, with a Curacy: a Church, old, and in indifferent repair : a new Glebe House, on a Glebe of 21 a. 2 r. 25 p., within half a mile of the church : The Rev. William Marshall, the Incumbent (in 1.806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Killbeggan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 44 m. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 16th of June, and 28th of October. It is situate on the River Efosna. It has six Post-days in the week. The Income of Killbeggan is only £60. per annum, viz., from the First Fruits £40., and from a Diocesan Fund £20. — " An Abbey was founded here by St. Becan, son of Murchade, of the Blood Royal of Minister: he was a Cotemporary of St. Columb, and his Festival is held on the 5th of April.— In the year 1200, a Monastery was founded here, by the family of Dalton, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, and probably on the site of the ancient abbey : it was supplied with Cjstertian Monks from the Abbey of Mellefont." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 717.

    KILLBELFAD, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at £0.. 13. .4 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ardagh. Killbelfad is in the Diocese of Killala, and Province of Tuam. It is 4m. S. W. b. S. from Ballina. It is situate upon Lough Conn. See, Ardagh.

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46. Abbey of St. Finbar near Lough-eirc, Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 606–1745

    St. Barr (Finbar) built an abbey near Lough-eirc around A.D. 606, in the hollow where much of Cork city stands. It was refounded in 1134 for Augustinian Canons by Cormac, and its remains were totally demolished about 1745.

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    with the American Frigate CAMPDEN of 28 guns, and 300 men. The BRIDGE- WATER had 26 guns, and only 84 men, many of whom were sickly. The action commenced at 8 o'Clock in the morning, and lasted three hours ; when the frigate sheered oflf with the loss of her captain and 19 seamen killed, and 25 wounded: there was also an American Schooner in company with the frigate, but being to leeward, and it blowing fresh, she could not get into action. For such a masterly defence of his ship, and against such a very unequal force, it was " RESOLVED, at a Court of Directors held on Thursday the 10th of June 1779, that in consideration of the gallant defence made by the Officers and Seamen of the ship Bridgewater, against an American Ship of War of superior force, which after an engagement of some hours was obliged to sheer off, a gratuity of Two thousand pounds, be paid to the said Officers and Seamen, in such proportion as shall be settled by the Committee of shipping. That Captain Parker do receive the Thanks of this Court for his gallant conduct, and that he be presented with a piece of plate of One hundred guineas value, with the Company's Anns engraved thereon." And from which this Inscription is taken. There is a peculiar satisfaction in bearing due testimony to merit! — The Hon. and Right Rev. Thomas St. Laurence, D. D., Lord Bishop, ia 1807. The foundation of the Bishoprick of Cork is placed in the Seventh century: That of Ross is unknown; they were united by Queen Elizabeth, in 1586: They are both contained in the county of Cork, and are partly intermixed. The Diocese of Cork is 58 miles long from Eas to West, and about 13 miles broad. The length of the principal part of Ross is 25 miles from East to West, and the breadth Smiles : the detached part of it, in the mountains of Bear and Bantry, is about the same length, but not more than four miles broad. Thewhole Union is about 65 miles by 17. The Clvapters of these Dioceses consist each of a Dean, a Precentor, a Chancellor, a Treasurer, and an Archdeacon ; there are besides 12 Prebendaries, in Cork, and 5, in Ross. The Cathedral of St. Finbarry is a plain modern church. Xear it stands the Bishop's Palace, a large new house, built but a few years, by the late Bishop, Dr. Mann. It is 50 miles from the city of Cork, to the remotest parts of Ross. — " St. Barr, Barroc, or Finbar, but by his parents named Lochan', was of the race of the Ibriunratha ; he flourished about the year 600, and built an Abbey, which, after time, was called The Abbey of St. Barr, or Finbar; this foundation is by some placed, A. D. 606. This abbey was founded near Lough-eirc; which is generally supposed to be that particular hollow in which a great part of the city of Cork stands. St. Barr died at Cloyne, but was interred in his own church, where his bones were afterwards deposited in a silver Shrine: his Festival is holden on the 25th of September. In 1 134, this abbey was refounded, for Regular Canons following the rule of St. Augustine, under the Invocation- of St. John the Baptist, by Cormac, King of Minister, or, as some write, King of Desmond. The Monks of this abbey erected the first Salmon Wiers on the River Lee, near the city of Cork. The remains of this building were totally demolished .about the year 1745. — Dennot Mac Carthy Reagh founded a Monastery, A. D. 1214,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 139

47. Abbey of St. Mary Magdalene ruins at Ratoath

    Ratoath · town · Meath · 1385–1456

    The Abbey of St. Mary Magdalene near Ratoath existed by 1456 and was seized of 40 acres of land around 1385. Old walls and the west window of the abbey still remained. A perpetual chantry of three priests existed in the parish church of St. Thomas the Apostle.

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    is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 12f m. N. W. b. N. from Dublin. The Fair is holden on the day before Whit-Sunday. The parishes in the Union of Ratoath are contiguous; that of Ratoath containing 4821 acres of land. — " The Abbey of St. Mary Magdalene, near this town, which existed in 1456, was seized, about the year 1385. of 40 acres of land, annual value X'0..6..8. Some old Walls and the West window of the Abbey still remain. — In the parish church of St. Thomas the Apostle, which has been lately called, The Holy Trinity, was a Perpetual Chantry of three Priests." — ArchdaWs JMonast. Hibern. p. 568.

    RATORP, in the Barony of Kiltartan, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught. It is 2^ m. S. S. W. from Gort. A village.

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48. Abbey of St. Mary of Chore founded at Midleton

    Midleton · town · Cork · 1180

    An abbey was founded at Midleton in 1180, attributed either to the Fitzgeralds or the Barry family. It was populated with Cistercian monks from the Abbey of Nenay (Magio) in County Limerick and was known as the Abbey of St. Mary of Chore or of the Chore of St. Benedict.

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    MIDDLETON, in the Barony of Barrymore, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster; in the parish of Castrachore. It is 122 m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 14th of May, 5th of July, 10th of October, and 22d of November. It gives title of Viscount to the family or' Broderick. It derives its name from its situation, being mid-way between Cork and Youghall. It is contiguous to the North East angle of Cork Harbour. It has six Post-days in the Aveek.— " An Abbey was founded here, A. D. 1 180, by the Fitzgeralds ; or, according to others, by the family of Barry ; it was supplied with Monks of the Cistertian Order from the Abbey of Nenay, or Magio, in the County of Limerick, and was called The Abbey of St. Mary of Chore, or of the Chore of St. Benedict." — Archdalfs Monatt. Hibcrn. p. 75. MILICK, v. MEELICK.

    MILLENAGH, in the Barony of Ballagheen, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : an Impropriate Cure, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballyvalden. It is in the gift of Mrs. Hatton, the Lay Impropriatrix. Millenagh is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. See, Ballyvalden.

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49. Abbey of St. Olave founded by Bristol colonists

    Dublin · city · Dublin

    Henry II granted Dublin to a colony from Bristol, who built the Abbey of St. Olave for Augustinian friars, naming it after an abbey of the same order in their native town of Bristol.

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    sufficient for repairing the priory, before they would repair their own dwellings which had suffered by the fire. In the year 1300, a final and amicable agreement was made between the Prior and Canons of The Holy Trinity and the Dean and Chapter of St. Patrick's Cathedral, which was strengthened by the Common Seal of each Chapter. The principal heads of it were, That the Archbishop should be consecrated and enthroned in Christ Church; that each church should be called Cathedral and Metropolitical ; that Christ Church as being the greater, the mother, and the elder church, should have the precedence in all. rights and concerns of the church; that the cross, mitre, and ring of every Archbishop, in whatever place he died, should be deposited in Christ Church; and that each church should have their turn in the interment of the bodies of their Archbishop, unless otherwise ordered by their wills. In 1538, St. Patrick's Stpjf, that was brought hither from Armagh, as a relique of high estimation, was publicly committed to the flames. The Prior of the Holy Trinity always sat as a Baron in Parliament. In 1541, King Henry the Eighth, by Letters Patent, dated the 10th of May, changed the Priory into a Dean and Chapter, confirming their ancient estates and immunities, and made Payneswick, who was the last Prior, the first Dean ; but it is to be remarked, that in some leases of lands, dated the 4th of Der cember 1540, he is named Dean. — In the year 1 146, Dermot, the son of Murchard, King of Leinster, founded an Abbey, for Nuns following the Rule of St. Augustin, in a village called Tlogges, adjoining the East end of the City of Dublin, and near the present church of St. Andrew. No women were admitted into this house, till they were past the age of thirty years. — It is supposed, that the Knights Templars had a Priory in a place, called Casgot, in the South suburbs of the city ; and that Walter de Fernsfield was a great benefactor to it. Probably this is the place, where now stands the palace of the Archbishop, in St. Kevin's Street. —The Nunnery of St. Mary les Dames was situated without the East gate of the city, which from thence was called, The Gate of St. Mary les Dames, and the avenue leading from the Castle to the University acquired the name of Dame Street. In 148?, the person, called Lambert Simnell, being supported by divers of the Nobility, was crowned King in the Priory of The Holy Trinity, by the name of Edward; the crown made use of, on this occasion, was borrowed from the statue of the Blessed Virgin, which stood in the church of this Nunnery. — King Henry the Second having granted the City of Dublin to a Colony from Bristol, they built the Abbey of St. Olave for such of their countrymen as should be inclined to embrace the order of St, Augustin, and called it from the abbey of the same order and name in their native town. — Very little is known of the monastery of Witeschan.— The Priory of All Hallows, or All Saints, was situated on Hoggin-Green, now called College-Green, and was founded about the year 1 166, for Canons of the Order of Aroasia, by Diarmit, the son of Murchard, King of Leinster. In 15<p, in Easter Holy days, the city, at the persuasion qf

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50. Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul founded at Clare (1195)

    near Clarecastle · population centre · Clare · 1195

    An abbey dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul was founded near Clare for Canons Regular following the Rule of St. Augustine by Donald O'Brien the Great, King of Limerick. He appointed Donatus as abbot and richly endowed the abbey; the charter was dated at Limerick in 1195.

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    navigable River Fergus. This was once the capital of the county. A great battle was fought here, in 1278, between Donell, son of Teigc Caoluiske O'Brien, and Mahon O'Brien, wherein the latter was defeated with great slaughter. On an island, in the River Fergus, is the castle, which is used as a Barrack for two companies of foot. An excellent Bridge has lately been built over the Fergus. — •" An Abbey was founded near to this town, under the Invocation of St. Peter and St. Paul, for Canons Regular following the Rule of St. Augustine, by Donald O'Brien the Great, King of Limerick. He appointed Donatus Abbot, and richly endowed the abbey. This charter was dated at Limerick in 1 195." — Archdall's Monast, Hibern. p. •43.

    CLARE, in the Barony of Clare, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of St. Nicholas, Gal way. Clare is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 65 m. N. E. from Galway. It is situate upon the River Clare. Here is a weekly Market for Cattle, on the four Thursdays next preceding Christmas. See, Galway. — " About the year 1290, John de Cogan built a Monastery at Clare Ymlowl for Franciscan Friars; he erected it in a very elegant style, and at a great expense. The high tower, in the middle of the church, erected on arches, is a curious piece of architecture; and the chapel is now the Romish Mass-house." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 277.

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51. Abbey of St. Thomas at Thomas Court

    Thomas Court · street · Dublin

    The Abbey of St. Thomas was founded for Canons of the Congregation of St. Victor by William Fitz Andelm, butler to King Henry II, in the part of Dublin now called Thomas Court.

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    Archbishop Loftus, granted the priory for the founding of an University ; and' the whole building, the steeple excepted, was for that purpose immediately demolished. — The Abbey of St. Thomas was founded in that part of Dublin, no\v called Thomas Court, for Canons of the Congregation of St. Victor, by William Fitz Andelm, butler to King Henry the Second.— The Priory of St. John the Baptist was situated in St. Thomas Street, without the West, or the New Gate, of the city. A Roman Catholic Chapel is erected on part of the site of this Priory;, the ancient steeple still remains.— The Friary of St. Saviour, in Oslmantown, on the North bank of the River, near tbe old bridge, is now called The King's Inns. It was founded near the gieat bridge (on the place where stood the Chapel of St. Saviour), between the years 1202 and 1218, by William Mareschal the elder, Earl of Pembroke. The whole site was afterwards appropriated to the use of the lawyers, and is called The King's Inns, where a magnificent building is erected, which contains the Courts of Law, the Rolls, and all the other Public offices appertaining thereto. — The Monastery of St, Francis was built in the year 1235, upon a piece of ground given for that purpose by Ralph le Porter, and was situated in that part of the suburbs of the city, which is now called Francis Street,— The Monastery of The Holy Trinity was founded about the year 1259, for Friars of the Order of St. Augustin, by one of the family of Talbpt. It was a very considerable foundation, and was the general College for all the Friars of that Order in Ireland. This monastery was situated on the ground whereon Crow Street, with a Theatre and other buildings, have been since erected — The Carmelite Monastery, or White Friars, was built by Sir Robert Bagot, Knt., Chief Justice of the King's Bench, in the reign of King Edward the First, in the parish of St. Peter, in the "South suburbs of the city. — Very little mention is made of the Hospital of St. Stephen, which was situate in the South suburbs of the city ; and on the site whereof Mercer's Charitable Hospital has been erected. — Henry Loundres, Archbishop of Dublin, about the year 1220, founded an Hospitaj, in honour of God and St. James, in a place, called The Steyne, near the city of Dublin. — John Allen, Dean of the Cathedral of St. Patrick, in 1504, founded an Hospital for sick poor, to be chosen principally out of the families of Allen, Barret, Begge, Hill, Dillon, and Rodier, in the Dioceses of Meath and Dublin."— ArchdalCs Monust. Hibern. pp. 1 32. et seq.

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52. Abbey of the Holy Trinity at Lough Oughter

    Lough Oughter · lake or lakes · Cavan · 1237–1570

    Around 1237 or 1249, the White Canons of the Premonstratensian Order were brought from Trinity Island in Lough Key to Lough Oughter, with Cathall O'Reilly granting the ground. The abbey was dedicated to the Holy Trinity and was later granted by Queen Elizabeth in 1570 to Hugh O'Reilly for 21 years.

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    LOUGH OUGHTER, in the Barony of Loughtee, Co. of CAVAX, and Province of Ulster.— " About the festival of Christmas, in the year 1237, or in 1249, Clarus Mac Moylin O'Moillchonry, Archdeacon of Elphin, brought the White

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53. Abbey of the Holy Trinity at Tuam for Premonstratensian Canons

    Tuam · town · Galway · 1199–1220

    The Abbey of the Holy Trinity was founded at Tuam by a member of the Burgh family, either in the reign of King John or the beginning of Henry III, for Premonstratensian Canons.

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    Deanery alone is in the patronage of the Crown ; 79 parishes are in the Bishop's Gift: and 10 are united to the Wardenship of Gahvay. The Constitution of that large and ancient Collegiate Church is unique in this kingdom; the Warden and three Assisting Vicars being elected by the Mayor and Corporation ; the Warden annually, and the Vicars for life. In the little City of Tunm there is a very neat but small Cathedral, which is also the parish church. The Bishop's Palace is a large antique fabric; from which no part of this extensive Diocese is 50 miles distant. The extent of the Union of Tuam is about 8 miles in length, and about 6 miles in breadth : Liskeevy is distant from the other parishes about 5 miles. — " We are told that an Abbey was founded here, so early as the year 487, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary. St. Jarlath is said to have made it a Cathedral in the beginning of the Sixth century ; and it is also said that a City was built here in honour of this exemplary Bishop. His remains were preserved at Tuam, in a Chapel, called Temple-na-scrin, i. e., The Church of the Shrine.— The Priory of St. John the Baptist was founded about the year 1140, by Tirdelvac O'Connor, king of Ireland. We cannot say to what Order this House did belong, but find that it was granted to Richard Earl of Clanrickard.— The Abbey of the Holy Trinity was founded by one of the family of Burgh, either in the reign of King John, or in the beginning of King Henry III, for Premonstre Canons." — Archdoll's Monast. Hibern. p. 297.

    TUBBER, in the Barony of Talbotstown, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dunlavan. Tubber is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 85 m. S. S. W. from Blessington. See, Dunlavan.

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54. Abbey remains at Ballina, County Mayo

    Ballina · townland · Mayo

    On the east side of Ballina village in County Mayo are the remains of an abbey with a well-preserved Gothic door-case consisting of about twelve members. No further account of the house had transpired at the time of writing.

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    BALLINA, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is 1QO in. N. W. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are hpldeu on the 12th of May, 5th of June, and ]2th of August. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate on the River Moy. — u On the East side of this village are the remains of an Abbey, with a Gothic door-case in fine preservation, consisting of about twelve Members. No other account of this House has yet transpired." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 494.

    BALLINA, in the Barony of Arra, Co. of TIPPEKARY, and Province of Minister. It is connected by a bridge of 19 arches, over the River ShannoJi, with Killaloe.

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55. Abbot Fearfio of Conry, died 758

    Conry · parish · Westmeath · 758

    According to Mr. Archdall, an abbot named Fearfio was associated with Conry and died in the year A.D. 758. The entry identifies Conry as a chapelry in the parish of Ardnurcher, barony of Rathconrath, County Westmeath.

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    CONRY, in the Barony of Rathconrath, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a Chapelry. It is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m. E. from Ballymore. It is in the Parish of Ardnurcher. According to Mr. Archdall, Fearfio was Ahhot here ; who died, A. D. 758.

    CONVOY, in the Barony of Raphoe, Co. of DoNEGAi^and Province of Ulster. It is 3 m. W. S. W. from Raphoe. It is situate upon the River Dale.

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56. Abington Abbey founded by Theobald Fitz-Walter, 1205

    Abington · townland · Limerick · 1205–1206

    An abbey was founded at Abington in 1205 for Cistercian monks furnished from the Abbey of Savigniac in France, by Theobald Fitz-Walter, Lord of Carrick and chief Butler of Ireland. He richly endowed it and was interred there in 1206.

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    ABINGTON, in the Barony of Chvneybeg, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster: a Rectory entire, united by Act of Council, in 1776, to the Rectory and Vicarage of Tough : a Church, in good repair, at Abington : a Glebe House, and 20 acres of Glebe Land : The Rev. William Galwey, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident. Abington is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 4| m. S. S. E. from Castle Connel. The Fairs are holden on the 27th of May, and 31st of August. The Parishes in the Union of Abington are contiguous ; that of Abington containing 57 18 acres of land. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, Tough could not support an Incumbent in comfort; nor should the Union be dissolved at present, as a Glebe House has lately been built, the expense of which is charged at the rate of two years' Income of the Union. — " An Abbey was founded here, A. D. 1205, for Cistertian Monks, with which it was furnished from the Abbey of Savigniac in France, by Theobald Fitz-Walter, Lord of Carrick, and chief Butler of Ireland, who richly endowed it, and was interred here in the year 1206." — Archdall 's J\fonast. Hibern. p. 411.

    ACHAD DAGAIN, in the Barony of Decies Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, and

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57. Achill Island: eagle name and Atlantic setting

    near Achill Island · island or archipelago · Mayo

    Achill Island, off the barony of Burishhoole, consists of high, coarse land stretching into the Atlantic Ocean. Its name signifies Eagle Island, derived from the great resort of eagles there.

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    ACHILL, ISLAND, oft' the Barony of Burishhoole, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. It is high, coarse land; stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean. The name signifies Eagle Island, from the great resort of Eagles thither.

    ACIIONRY, in the Barony of Leney, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught: a ]{., united to the 11. of Cloonoo-hill : The Cathedral Church, in o-ood

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58. Actor Henry Mossop born at Dunmore

    Dunmore · townland · Galway

    Henry Mossop, the celebrated actor, was born in the town of Dunmore, County Galway. His father was Rector of the parish and an eminent mathematician.

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    DUNMORE, in the Barony of Downamore, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at ,£12. sterling: a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House: an addition to the Glebe (of 5 acres) has lately been procured, and preparations are making to build a Glebe House : The Rev. John Orr, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Dunmore is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is 9 1^ m. W. b. N, from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The extent of this parish is about 14 miles by 12. Henry Mossop, the celebrated actor, was born in this town ; his father was Rector hereof, and an eminent mathematician.— " St. Patrick built here the Monastery of Domnagh-padraig, and appointed St. Fulartach, Bishop of it. A Friary for Augustin Eremites was afterwards S

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59. Agha: abbey of St. Fintan pillaged by Danes

    Agha · townland · Carlow · 864

    An abbey was founded at Agha, of which St. Fintan was Abbot; he died on the 17th of February, long before the end of the sixth century. The abbey was of some note by AD 864, when it was pillaged by the Danes.

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    AGHA, or ACHAD FINGLASS, in the Barony of Idrone, Co. of CAKLOW, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£2. .13. .4 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dunleckny. Agha is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is situate on the East of the River Barrow. See, Dunleckny. — " There was an Abbey founded here, of which St. Fintan was Abbot. lie died on the 17th of February, long before the end of the Sixth century. This Abbey had been of some note in A. D. 864, for in that year it was pillaged by the Danes." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern.p. 35.

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60. Aghaboe Abbey founded by St. Canice

    Aghaboe · townland · Laois · 598

    St. Canice, a disciple of St. Finian, founded the Abbey of Aghaboe and served as its first Abbot until his death in 598 at age 84. The Festival of St. Canice is celebrated on the 11th of October.

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    AGHABOE, properly ACHADBHO (in 7mA, The Field of a Cow), in the Barony of Upper Ossory, QUKKN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster: a R., and V.; the Rectory being valued in the King's Books at ,£20. Irish Money, and the Vicarage at £ 1 0 : a Church, in tolerable good repair: no Glebe House: two Glebes, of 182 acres, about two miles distant from each other, and about one mile distant from the Church : The Hon and Rev. Joseph Bourke, the Rector : The Rev. John Morris, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of this Benefice, and resides in Wales by permission of the late Bishop, for the benefit of his health : the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Thomas Jackson, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Aghaboe is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 4 in. S. E. from Burros in Ossory. The Fairs are holden on the 1st and 2d of August, and 22d and 23d of October. This parish is 8 miles in length, and 3 miles in breadth. See, St. Patrick's, in the city of Kilkenny. — "St. Canice, a Disciple of the great St. Finian, was born in the Northern parts of Ireland, in the year 5 15, he was the son of Laidie, an eminent Poet, and his mother's name was Mella. To this Saint the Abbey of Aghaboe owes its foundation, of which he was the first Abbot, and continued to preside here till 598, when he died, in his 84th year. The Festival of St. Canice is celebrated on the llth of October. On the 10th of April, in the 43d of Queen Elizabeth, this Monastery, with its Appurtenances, and the Advowson of the Rectory of St. Kennie of Aghaboe, was granted to Florence Fitzpatrick, at the annual rent of ,£5..18..0. We shall here give a description of the Abbey as it now appears :— the West and South Windows are handsome Gothic work; the Church is 100 feet in length and 24 in width, has three Windows to the South, one at the East, and one

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