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. St. Abbau's Abbey and St. Conchenna at Killeagh

   Killeagh · town · Cork

   According to Mr. Archdall, St. Abbau built an abbey at Killeagh and appointed the Holy Virgin St. Conchenna as its abbess. The parish is situated five miles north-west of Youghal.

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   KILLEAGH, or, KILLE1GH, in the Barony of Imokilly, Co. of CORK, and Province of Minister : an entire Rectory : a Church, in repair: a Glebe House, now building : a Glebe, of 16 acres : Richard Rogers, D. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Jeremiah Hartc, at a Salary of .£60. per annum. Killeagh is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. N. W. from Youghall. The Fairs are holden on the 1. '3th of June, and 12th of November. According to Mr. Archdall, St. Abbau built an Abbey here, and made the Holy Virgin, St. Conchenna, Abbess of it.

   KILLEAGH, or, MOYNENE, in the Barony of Half Fowre, Co. of MEAT»,«

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2. St. Ailbe's Abbey at Clane

   Clane · town · Kildare

   St. Ailbe founded an Abbey of Canons Regular at Clane and appointed St. Senchell the Elder as its abbot. Senchell later removed to Killachad Dromfoda, where he died on the 26th of March, A.D. 548.

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   acres of land. — •" St. Ailbe founded an Abbey of Canons Regular here, and made

   St. Senchell, the Elder, Abbot of it: \f ho afterwards removed to Killachad Drom-

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3. Statue and Gothic architecture of Grey Abbey

   Grey Abbey · townland · Down

   The statue of the foundress Africa, carved in alto relievo in free-stone, though much defaced, remained visible in an arch on the Gospel side of the high altar. The church's East window was a noble Gothic design of three compartments, each about six feet wide and over twenty feet high.

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   GRAY, or, GREY ABBEY, in the Barony of Ardes, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: an Impropriate Cure: a good Church: no Glebe House, or Glebe: the Income is only £55. per annum. The Rev. Henry Dillon, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Gray Abbey is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 6£ m. S. b. W. from Donaghadee. The Fairs are holclen on the 28th of March, the second Tuesday O. S., in June, and the 29th of October. It is situate on Strangford Lough. — " This Monastery under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary of the Yoke of God, was founded on the 25th of August, in the year 1 192 or 1 193, by Africa, daughter of Godred, King of Man, and wife to Sir John de Courcey. She furnished it with Cistertian Monks from the Abbey of Holm Cultrain, in Cumberland, and chose to take up her last residence here. — This abbey was ruined in the rebellion, raised by Tyrone, towards the close of the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The statue of the foundress, in alto relievo, carved in free-stone, though much defaced, is yet to be seen in an arch on the Gospel side of the high Altar: The building was large and magnificent, the East window of the church is a noble Gothic design of three compartments, each about six feet in width and upwards of twenty in height : on the North and South walls, on each side of the altar, is a large window of freestone, neatly carved, and of the same breadth with the East window, but lower; the cells, dormitory, &c., are all in ruins, and part of the West end is fitted up for church service." — ArcluUiU's Monast. Hibern. p. 120.

   GRAYSTOWN, or, SKORNAN, in the Barony of Slewardagh and Compsey, Co. of TIPPERAKY, and Province of Minister: a R. and V., the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at £ I . Irish Money ; and being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Precentorship of Cashel. Graystown is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 1^ m. S. W. from Killenaule. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of July, and 6th of December. See, Ballymire, and Templeneiry.

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4. St. Audeon's Church and Marsh's Library

   Dublin · city · Dublin · 1806

   St. Audeon's parish in Dublin had a church in repair and a prebend attached to St. Patrick's Cathedral. The incumbent, Rev. Thomas Cradock, served as Librarian of Marsh's Library and resided in its adjoining house.

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   ST. AUDEON'S, a Curacy, with a Prebend in St. Patrick's Cathedral, annexed, which is valued in the King's Books at <£7..9-.10 Irish Money: a Church, in repair : a small lot of Glebe, which is not yet ascertained : The Rev. Thomas Cradock, LL. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and being Librarian of Marshes Library, resides in the house belonging thereto, which is contiguous to the parish of St. Audeon: the duties are discharged by himself, and a Resident Curate, The Rev. William Connor, at a Salary of £,75. per annum.

   ST. BRIDGET'S, a Curacy ; a Church, in good order : no Glebe House : a Glebe, containing in front 22 feet, and in depth 13.1 feet: The Rev. James Verschoyle, LL. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides half the year in his Deanery House, and the other half at Swords: the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, The Rev. Richard Drury, at a Salary of <£62..10..0 per annum; and who also receives the additional Sum of .£34. .2. .6 per annum, from the parish.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 175

5. St. Baithen and the school at Artagh

   Tibohine · townland · Roscommon · 640

   According to Archdall, St. Baithen was bishop at Artagh (Tibohine) in the year 640, where there was in former times a celebrated school. The parish is about twenty square miles in extent and lies one and a half miles north-north-west of French Park.

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   ARTAG1I, orTIBOHINE, in the Barony of Boyle, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught : a Prebend and V.. valued in the King's Books at <£3. sterling : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe : The Rev. John H. Gouldsburv, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident on his other Benefice, in this Diocese : The duties are discharged by The Rev. John French, his Resident Curate, at a Salary of £7 5. per annum. Artagh is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province ofTuam. It is l£ m. N. N. W. from French Park. This parish is about twenty square miles in extent. According to Mr. Archdall, St. Baithen was Bishop here in the year 640 :. where was, in former timesa celebrated school.

   ARTRAMONT, in the Bar-ony of Shelmaleire, Co of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : aR., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ardcolme. Artramont is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 4 m. N. from Wexford. See, Ardcohne.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 38

6. St. Baithen's foundation of Taughboyne in Tyrconnell

   Taughboyne · parish · Donegal · 584–593

   St. Baithen, a disciple and kinsman of St. Columb and his successor in the Abbey of Hy, founded Teghbaoithin (the House of Baithen) in Tyrconnell around the late sixth century. The foundation later became the parish church of Taughboyne.

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   TAUGHBOYNE, in the Barony of Raphoe, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at .£33. sterling: a Church: a Glebe House in the parish, and a Glebe of above 40 acres : The Rev. Thomas Pemberton, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Taughboyne is in the Diocese of Raphoe, and Province of Armagh. The Rectory and Vicarage have been consolidated from time immemorial, and form but one parish. It is 5 m. W. S. W. from Londonderry. — " St. Baithen, the son of Brendan, a disciple and kinsman of St. Columb, and his successor in the Abbey of Hy, founded Teghbaoithin, that is, The House oj Baithen, in Tyrconnell. This Saint flourished A. D. 584, and 593. It is now a parish church." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 105.

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7. St. Boyne's Cross at Monasterboice with Muredach inscription

   Monasterboice · townland · Louth · 534

   At Monasterboice, two large crosses stand on the south side of the church. The principal cross, called St. Boyne's Cross, is said to be of an entire stone and bears an inscription in old Irish characters including the name Muredach, King of Ireland who died in 534 AD.

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   Bute, being founded by St. Bute, or Boetius, the son of Bronagh. Here are the ruins of two small chapels ; and although nothing remarkable is to be seen in their structure, yet do they evince the great antiquity of this foundation; near the West end of one of these chapels is a Round tower, 1 10 feet high, beautifully diminishing, in the manner of a Tuscan pillar, from a base of 18 feet : its circumference is seventeen yards, and the wall, built of a slaty stone of which the surrounding hills are composed, is three feet six inches thick, the door is five feet six inches in height, twenty-two inches in width, and six feet from the present level of the ground, it is arched and built of free-stone, as are the windows of the chapels ; in the inside the diameter is nine feet, and above the door it is divided into five stories, by rings of stone .slightly projecting. — There are two large crosses on the South side of the church, the principal one is said to be of an entire stone, and is called St. Boyne's Cross, which is the most ancient Religious relique now extant in Ireland; the ornamental figures on it are rudely engraven, and at once show the uncivilized age in which they were executed ; there is also an inscription on this cross in the old Irish character, equally inelegant with the figures, some letters of which appear and evidently form the word Muredach, who was for some time King of Ireland, and died A. D. 534, about one hundred years after the arrival of St. Patrick. This Abbey continues to be a Burial-place of note,"— Archdali's Monast. Hibern. p. 490.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 388

8. St. Braccan and the ancient bishoprick of Ardbraccan

   Ardbraccan · townland · Meath · 650

   Ardbraccan was one of the ancient bishopricks that now form the Diocese of Meath. The Abbot St. Braccan, from whom the place takes its name, died in A.D. 650, and his feast was held on the 16th of July. The site was a parish church by the time of writing.

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   discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Ardbraccan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2f in. W. from Navan. Here is a Charter School, for 60 Boys. The Right Rev. Thomas Lewis O'Bcirne, D. D., Lord Bishop (in 1806) is resident in the Palace. The parishes in the Union of Ardbraccan are contiguous ; that of Ardbraccan containing l2S6l acres of land. — "• This was one of the ancient Bishopricks which now form the Diocese of Meath. In the year 1641, it was a place of considerable strength. The late Bishop (in 1786), The Hon. Henry Maxwell, D. D., erected a magnificent Palace here. — " A. D. 650, died the Abbot St. Braccan, from whom this place is named; his feast is ho Id en on the l6th of July. It is now a parish church." — Archdalfs Motiast. Hibern. p. 510.

   ARDCANDRISH, in the Barony of Shelmaleire, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster: aR., valued in the King's Books at <£l. Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Wexford. Ardcandrish is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 3% m. W. b. N. from Wexford. It is situate ou the River Slaney. See, Wexford.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 30

9. St. Brendan founds an abbey at Clonfert

   Clonfert (Butson) · townland · Galway · 553–562

   St. Brendan, son of Findloga, studied under St. Finian at the Academy of Clonard and founded an abbey at Clonfert under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, either in 553 or 562. The Cathedral and parish church of Clonfert are the same building, with the Bishop's Palace standing nearby.

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   the same policy under which it has been pleased at different periods to regulate, I believe, every other Diocese in Ireland : namely, to enable the Bishop, by granting him a compensation, to restore the Quarto, Pars (or, certain portions of Tythe due out of different parishes), or rather grant them (all Tythes being originally the property of the Diocesan) to the officiating Parochial Incumbents. Of such a measure, the first result would be to release the Diocesan from the necessity of employing a Tythe Proctor; or, as it happens in some cases, where the Incumbent wishes to become tenant to the Quarta Pars, from trafficking with one of his clergy for a property not unimportant to either. In the hands of the Incumbent, these portions would individually increase much in value: their dispartition would lay a reasonable foundation for the dissolution of several of the present Unions: new churches and additional Incumbents might follow ; a competency \vould be established for general residence, and a single Manse House would no longer remain the opprobrium of the union of two not inconsiderable Sees. In the instance of three Benefices, viz., Cloiifert, Donanaghta, and Kiltormer, I have the best authority to assert that these three Benefices would afford equal, if not superior incomes to six Clergymen : and three additional churches might be built in situations not remote from any church, if the respective native tythes of each parish were relinquished by the Diocesan, and conferred upon the Incumbent. In respect to the parish of Clonfert, upon any dissolution of the Union, I conceive it might be adviseable to constitute it part of the Corps of the Deanery of Clonfert, which Dignitary is at present without cure of souls, in order to induce the Dean to reside at Clonfcrt : where, from the solitude of the situation, and uncivilization of the lower orders of people, such an association to the residence of the Ordinary might prove very beneficial to the cause of religion and morality." How sensible, and judicious! The Right Rev. Christopher Butson, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1806. The Bishoprick of Clonfert (valued in the King's Books at ot'24. sterling) was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, near the close of the Sixth century; and the See of Kilmacduagh, in the beginning of the Seventh. They were united in 1602. Clonfert lies chiefly in the county of Gal way ; a small part only of Roscommon belongs to it, with a single parish, on the East of the Shannon, in the King's County. The greatest length of this Diocese is 29 miles, and the greatest breadth 25 miles. Kilmacduagh is wholly in Galway, and measures 18 by 12 miles. The extent of the Union is about 37 by 25 miles. The Members of the Chapter of Clonfert are a Dean, an Archdeacon, a Sacrist, and 8 Prebendaries. The Cathedral and parish church of Clonfcrt are the same : near them stands the Bishop's Palace ; there not being one at Clonfert, which is distant 21 miles from the farthest part of the Diocese, and 34 from the western extremity of the Union. — " St. Brendan, the son of Findloga, studied under St. Finian in the Academy of Clonard, and A. D. 553 or 56"2, he founded an Abbey here, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary. St.

   Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 123

10. St. Bridget's Cathedral at Kildare, nave in ruins

    Kildare · town · Kildare

    The Cathedral Church of St. Bridget at Kildare had its choir kept in good repair through church revenues, but the nave had long been in ruins. The Dean and Chapter were poorly endowed with no residences belonging to the church, and the Bishop of Kildare had no residence in his diocese.

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    KILDARE, in the Barony of Ophaly, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at £49--6..8 Irish Money : The Hon. and Right Rev. Charles Lindsay, D. D., Lord Bishop, in ] 806' : The Cathedral Church of St. Bridget, of which the Members are, The Rev. Dixie Blundell, D. D., Dean (see, Cloncurry}: The Rev. William Maunsell, A. M., Precentor (see, Came), and who is also Archdeacon of the Diocese, which is valued in the King's Books at <£lo..3..2 Irish Money : The Rev. Arthur Mac Guire, Chancellor: The Rev. John Bayly, Treasurer (see, Knavenstotoi) : There are four Prebendaries ; and four Minor Canons, The Rev. John Williamson, being the first Canon, The Rev. Arthur John Preston, being the second Canon, The Rev. Francis Mac Guire, being the third Canon, and The Rev. Ralph Dillon, being the fourth Canon. To this church are appropriated the parishes of Dunmourgill, Came, Knavenstown, and Lea, the respective Vicarages of which are stated under the titles of the present Incumbents. There are here no Residences of any kind, belonging to the church, for the occupation of the Dean and Chapter, who are poorly endowed. The Bishop has not thought proper to call the Dean to the exercise of his duty, on account of his great age and infirmities. The other Members of the Cathedral are represented by a Canon, who resides at present in the town, and performs duty for them all. The Revenues of the church, though inconsiderable, are faithfully employed in keeping the choir in good repair : but the nave has been long in ruins. The Bishop of Kildare (who is always Dean of Christ Church, in Dublin) has no Residence in his Diocese. There is extant in the Registry a Map of lands, belonging; i

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11. St. Brigid's burial and removal to Down Cathedral

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 523

    St. Brigid died on 1 February 523 and was interred at Kildare. Her remains were afterwards removed to the Cathedral Church of Down. The Abbot of her house remained subject to the Abbess for several years after her death.

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    in common, which they entered at different doors. St Brigid presided as well over the Monks, as Nuns, and, strange to tell ! the Abbot of this House was subject to the Abbess for several years after the death of the celebrated founder, which happened in the year 523, on the first of February, when her Feast is celebrated. She was interred here, but her remains were afterwards removed to the Cathedral Church of Down. — Gray Abbey is situated on the South side of the town ; this monastery was erected for Friars of the Franciscan Order, or, as they were more generally called, Gray Friars, in the year 1260, by the Lord William de Vescy ; but the building was completed by Gerald Fitz-Maurice, Lord Offaley. A considerable part of this abbey still remains ; which, from the appearance of the ruins, was of very small extent. — An House for Carmelites, or White Friars, was founded in this town in the year 1290, by William de Vescy. Several Chapters of this Order were holden in Atherdee and in Dublin by David O'Buge, who was born in this town, and was a man of sound erudition, as such, he was in the highest estimation at Oxford and at Treves in Germany, and wrote several learned works. He was well versed in Divinity, Philosophy, Rhetorick, and the Canon and Civil law, and was generally called the burning Light, the Mirror, and the Ornament of his country. O'Buge flourished about the year 1320, when he •was Provincial of the Carmelite Order, and died full of years, and full of honour in this friary, where he was interred." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. pp. 323. et seq.

    KILDAREIS, in the Barony of -, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught. — " Kildareis, or the Cell of, The tzco palms of the hands. It is probably the same with that which was otherwise called Carcuir-shineill, or, The Reclusory of St. Sinell, which is situated in an island in Lough Melvin. St. Sinell, who was Bell-founder to St. Patrick, died A, D. 548." — Archdalfs Monast. Ilibern. p. 409-

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 261

12. St. Brigid's Nunnery and Abbey at Kildare

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 453–484

    St. Brigid, born in 453, received the veil from St. Patrick or his disciples and founded a Nunnery at Kildare before 484. An Abbey for monks was also founded under the same roof, separated by walls, with both sharing one church entered at different doors.

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    to the Bishoprick, in which seven fields (viz, No. 1, 2, 5, 6', 7,), are marked Mensal Lands, and contain 67 acres and 1 rood ; but, by a modern admeasurement, the same fields have been found to contain, of Plantation measure, 72 acres and 3 roods. In the above-mentioned old map, a field, adjoining the Cathedral precincts, or church-yard, is distinguished by being intituled, The Palace, and it is there stated to contain 3 acres and 2 roods; but, by the modern admeasurement, it is no more than 3 acres. These lands were formerly, and still are intersected by roads, and there have been no traces known of The Palace in the memory of the oldest inhabitant of the town, in 1806. The Bishop of the Diocese has not the power, by virtue of any existing law, to charge upon his successors any sum adequate to the building of a palace, by reason of the Tenuity of the Bishoprick. Kildare is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 24f m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of February, 26th of April, 12th of May, and ipth of September. It was instituted a Borough, in the reign of King James the First, and is governed by a Sovereign, two Portrieves, and a Town Clerk. It gave title of Earl to the noble family of Fitzgerald, until the year 1766, when the then Earl was created Duke of Leinster. Of the original church, and city, of Kildare, there are at present no remains; both the church, and other buildings, having been frequently plundered, and destroyed by the Danes. The present town, which seems to be situate Eastward of the ancient one, stands boldly on a rising ground, and consists of the Cathedral, part of the Castle which is inhabited, the County Infirmary, the Parish School adjoining the church, a Roman Catholic Chapel, a Market House, and about 180 houses, most of which, however, are but indifferent. The Curragh of Kildare contains near 5000 English acres, and is under the superintendency of a Ranger. It is the Newmarket of Ireland, and generally allowed to exceed the English race-ground in elasticity of turf, and in characteristic beauty; the Meetings are holden on the last week in April, the second Monday in June, and the second Monday in September, when King's Plates are run for by Irish bred horses. The Bishoprick of Kildare, which is valued in the King's Books at <£69.. 1 1..4 Irish Money, was founded, according to Dr. Beaufort, about the end of the Fifth century. Its greatest length, from East to West, does not exceed 36 miles, nor its greatest breadth 23 miles. This See comprehends part of the Counties of Kildare, the King's County, and the Queen's County. — "St. Brigid, the illegitimate daughter of an Irish chieftain, was born in the year 453, and in the 1.4th year of her age she received the veil from the hands of St. Patrick himself, or from one of his immediate disciples ; it is said she made a pilgrimage to the Abbey of Glastonbury, in Somersetshire. She founded a Nunnery here, before the year 484 ; and about the same time an Abbey was also founded under the same roof for monks, but separated by walls from the nunnery ; it afterwards came into possession of the Regular Canons of St. Augustine. The Nuns and Monks had but one church,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 260

13. St. Brogan's Abbey at Mothil

    Mothel · townland · Waterford · 500–600

    St. Brogan founded an abbey at Mothil in the sixth century and was succeeded by St. Coan or Cuan. The house may later have belonged to the Cistercians, though Archdall thought it more probably passed to the Canons Regular of St. Augustine.

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    MOTH I L, in the Barony of Upper Third, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster: an Impropriate Rectory, and Vicarage valued in the King's Books at <£l..!3..4; and Episcopally united, on the 15th of December 1800, when the present Incumbent took possession of this Benefice, to the Vicarages of Fews, and Rathcormick : a Church, in repair, in the parish of Mothil : a small Cabin, or House, thatched: a Glebe, of 2 a. 2 r. 28 p., within a few yards of the church : The Hon. and Rev. Richard Ponsonby, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides on his Benefice in the Diocese of Kildare: the duties are performed by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of .£70. per annum. Mothil is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 3 m. S. b. E. from Carrick upon Suir. The parishes in the Union of Mothil are contiguous : The extent of Mothil being about four miles from North to South, and about four miles and an half from East to West. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the Vicarages of Mothil, and Rathcormick, ought to be perpetually united • and some additional Glebe Land ought to be purchased in the parish of Mothil, and a Glebe House built thereon. — " St. Brogan founded an Abbey here, and was succeeded, in the Sixth century, by St. Coan or Cuan : some assert that it afterwards belonged to the Cistertians, but it more probably was possessed by the Canons Regular of St. Augustine." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p; 696.

    MOUNT BELLEW, in the Barony of Tiaquin, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught. It is 5m. N. W. from Castle Blakeney. A village.

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14. St. Bronan, disciple of Patrick, Bishop of Cashel (Sligo)

    Cashel · townland · Sligo · 511

    St. Bronan (Bronius), a disciple of St. Patrick, served as Bishop of Culiorra or Cashelirra in Co. Sligo and died on the 8th of January, AD 511. St. Biteus, son of Assicus, another disciple of Patrick, was also Bishop here.

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    CASHEL, m the Barony of'Corran, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught. It is 6m. S. from Sligo. — " St. Bronan, or Bronius, a disciple of St. Patrick, was Bishop of Culiorra, or Cashelirra, and died on the 8th of January, A. D. 511. St. Biteus, the son of Assicus, another disciple of the Saint's, was also Bishop here." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 629.

    CASHEL, anciently CAR SIOL, i.e. The Habitation on the Rock, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster: The Right Hon. and Most Reverend Charles Brodrick, D. D., Archbishop of Cashel, and Lord Primate of Munster, in 1806: a Rectory entire, united, at a period long prior to any existing Record, to the Rectory entire of Bally clerahan, and the Vicarage of Coleman ; being the Corps of the Deanery of Cashel, which is valued in the King's Books at £\<2. Irish Money: a Church, in good repair, in Cashel, dedicated to St. John : no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 100 acres, at Dean's Grove, near Cashel; and another, of 1 1 acres, at Ballyclerahan : The Rev. Joseph Palmer, A. M., the Dean (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, and is resident in England: the duties of St. John's are performed

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15. St. Callin, Bishop and Abbot of Fenagh in Breffiny

    Fenagh · townland · Leitrim

    St. Callin served as Bishop and Abbot of Fiodhnach (Fenagh) in Breffny during the lifetime of St. Columb. His festival was observed on the 13th of November.

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    FENAGH, in the Barony of Lei trim, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., Episcopally united to the R. and V. of Cloon : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House: a large Glebe of 708 acres: The Rev. D. C. Ryder, the Incumbent(in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident on account of age and infirmities; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £70. per annum. Fenagh is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is Qri in, S. S. W. from Ballynamore. — " St. Callin was Bishop and Abbot of Fiodhnach in Breffiny, in the life-time of St. Columb.. The Festival of this Saint is observed on the 13th of November.— In the parish of Fenaugh, we find a church built by St- Callin, or Kilian : in the East end of which is a window of curious workmanship, and in the West end, which is vaulted, Divine service is now performed for the Protestant parishioners. The neighbouring inhabitants say, that when St. Kilian attempted to erect this church, an evil spirit destroyed by night what the Saint built by day ; they also show a line engraven. about the middle of the East gable, which reaches from South to North ; and on the North side, about twelve feet from the ground, is also engraven an ugly figure in the wall, with part of the line in its mouth. This place was celebrated, in former ages, for its Divinity School, and was the general resort of students from every part of Europe. About half a mile from the church is a well, dedicated to St. Callin."— Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 409.

    FENARD, iu the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 2% m. W. S. W. from Ballyshannon. A village, situate upon the Sea Coast.

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16. St. Callin's Church at Fenagh with curious window

    Fenagh · townland · Leitrim

    A church built by St. Callin (or Kilian) survives in the parish of Fenagh, with a window of curious workmanship in the East end and a vaulted West end where Protestant divine service was performed.

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    FENAGH, in the Barony of Lei trim, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., Episcopally united to the R. and V. of Cloon : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House: a large Glebe of 708 acres: The Rev. D. C. Ryder, the Incumbent(in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident on account of age and infirmities; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £70. per annum. Fenagh is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is Qri in, S. S. W. from Ballynamore. — " St. Callin was Bishop and Abbot of Fiodhnach in Breffiny, in the life-time of St. Columb.. The Festival of this Saint is observed on the 13th of November.— In the parish of Fenaugh, we find a church built by St- Callin, or Kilian : in the East end of which is a window of curious workmanship, and in the West end, which is vaulted, Divine service is now performed for the Protestant parishioners. The neighbouring inhabitants say, that when St. Kilian attempted to erect this church, an evil spirit destroyed by night what the Saint built by day ; they also show a line engraven. about the middle of the East gable, which reaches from South to North ; and on the North side, about twelve feet from the ground, is also engraven an ugly figure in the wall, with part of the line in its mouth. This place was celebrated, in former ages, for its Divinity School, and was the general resort of students from every part of Europe. About half a mile from the church is a well, dedicated to St. Callin."— Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 409.

    FENARD, iu the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 2% m. W. S. W. from Ballyshannon. A village, situate upon the Sea Coast.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 191

17. St. Callin's holy well near Fenagh church

    Fenagh · townland · Leitrim

    A well dedicated to St. Callin is located about half a mile from the church at Fenagh. The well formed part of the early Christian sacred landscape associated with the saint.

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    FENAGH, in the Barony of Lei trim, Co. of LEITRIM, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., Episcopally united to the R. and V. of Cloon : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House: a large Glebe of 708 acres: The Rev. D. C. Ryder, the Incumbent(in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident on account of age and infirmities; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £70. per annum. Fenagh is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is Qri in, S. S. W. from Ballynamore. — " St. Callin was Bishop and Abbot of Fiodhnach in Breffiny, in the life-time of St. Columb.. The Festival of this Saint is observed on the 13th of November.— In the parish of Fenaugh, we find a church built by St- Callin, or Kilian : in the East end of which is a window of curious workmanship, and in the West end, which is vaulted, Divine service is now performed for the Protestant parishioners. The neighbouring inhabitants say, that when St. Kilian attempted to erect this church, an evil spirit destroyed by night what the Saint built by day ; they also show a line engraven. about the middle of the East gable, which reaches from South to North ; and on the North side, about twelve feet from the ground, is also engraven an ugly figure in the wall, with part of the line in its mouth. This place was celebrated, in former ages, for its Divinity School, and was the general resort of students from every part of Europe. About half a mile from the church is a well, dedicated to St. Callin."— Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 409.

    FENARD, iu the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 2% m. W. S. W. from Ballyshannon. A village, situate upon the Sea Coast.

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18. St. Camin's abbey and round tower on Iniskeltair

    near Inishcaltra or Holy Island · townland · Clare · 653

    St. Camin founded an abbey on Iniskeltair Island in the River Shannon, which still retained his name. He died in 653 and was buried in his own church. The island retained a fine round tower and seven small churches, and was remarkable for great resort of pilgrims on certain festivals.

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    INISKELTAIR, ISLAND, off the Barony of Tullagh, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster. It is situate in the River Shannon.—" St. Camin founded an Abbey here, which was afterwards a Church, and still retains his name. He died in the year 653, and was buried in his own church. His Feast is observed on the 25th of March. There yet remains here a fine Round tower, with seven small churches, which bespeak, in miniature, an elegance of taste. This Island is remarkable for the great resort of pilgrims on certain festivals."— Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 47.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 226

19. St. Carthach, Bishop of Kilcarr (Kilchartaich), c. 540

    Kilcar · town · Donegal · 540

    St. Carthach was Bishop of Killen, later called Kilchartaich, around the year 540, with his festival observed on the 5th of March. The church was situated in Tirboguine, a territory in Tyrconnell, and is supposed to be Kilcarr, now a parish church in the Diocese of Raphoe.

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    Armagh. The Rectory and Vicarage have been consolidated from time immemorial, and form but one parish. It is 5 m. W. b. S. from Killybeggs. It is situate at the bottom of Tiellen Harbour. — " St. Carthach was Bishop of Killen, now called Kilchartaich, about the year 540 ; his Festival is observed on the oth of March. This church was situated in Tirboguine, a territory in Tyrconell, and is supposed to be Kilcarr, which is now a parish church in the Diocese of llaphoe." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 101.

    KILCARRAGH, in the Barony of , Go. of CLARE, and Province of

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20. St. Catherine's Church in Dublin

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1806

    St. Catherine's parish in Dublin possessed a church in good repair. The incumbent, Rev. James Whitelaw, resided in his parish and was assisted by two curates who lived alternately in a house adjoining the church.

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    ST. CATHERINE'S, a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£l8..l6..() Irish Money: a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. James Whitelaw, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in his parish, and discharges the duties, as" sisted by two Curates, The Rev, James Stubbs, arid The Rev.

    DUB

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21. St. Catherine's Priory of St. Victor near Leixlip

    Leixlip · parish · Dublin

    St. Catherine's parish near Leixlip, situated near the River Liffey, once had a Priory of Canons for the Congregation of St. Victor, according to Archdall.

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    CATHERINE'S, ST., in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Leixlip. St. Catherine's is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is -J rn. N. E. from Leixlip. It is situate near the River Liffey. See, Leirlip. According to Mr. Archdall, here was a Priory of Canons for the Congregation of St. Victor.

    CATHERLOUGH, v. CARLO W.

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22. St. Cobban's monastery at Killamery

    Killamery · townland · Kilkenny

    Killamery, situated on the River Nore about four miles south-east of Kilkenny, was the site of a monastic establishment. According to Archdall, St. Cobban presided over a thousand monks there.

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    KILLAMERY, in the Barony of Gowran, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster: a Prebend, valued in the King's Books at .£8. .3.. 4 Irish Money : no Church : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of about 8 acres, which are contiguous : The Rev. James Jones, the Prebendary (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of his Benefice, and is resident in his parish, in the County of Derry : the duties are discharged by a Curate, at a Salary of ,£10. per annum. Killamery is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 4 m. S. E. from Kilkenny. It is situate upon the River Nore. This parish is about two miles and an half in length, and two miles in breadth. According to Mr. Archdall, St. Cobban presided over a thousand Monks here,

    K1LLAN, or, SHERCOCK, in the Barony of Clonchee, Co. of CAVAK, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £4. sterling: a Church, in good repair : no Glebe House ; 296 acres of Glebe contiguous to each other : one half in the parish of Shercock, the other in the parish of Knockbride, about two miles from the church : The Rev. Hugh Montgomery, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate. Killan is in the Diocese of Kilmore, and Province of Armagh. It is 8^ m. N. W. from Carrickmacross.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 279

23. St Colgan's Abbey at Kilcolgan, Galway

    Kilcolgan · townland · Galway · 580

    St. Colgan was Abbot at Kilcolgan around 580 AD and is the Patron Saint of the Abbey, which is now a parish church. A second monastery of the same name in the Diocese of Clonfert was founded by St. Columbkill, who appointed St. Colgan, one of his disciples, as its Abbot.

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    KILCOLGAN, in the Barony of Dunkellin, Co. of GALWAY, and Province, of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£l..lGl..O sterling, arid Episcopally united, about the year 1735, to the Vicarages of Ballane, Dromaccoo, Duras, Kilcooly, Kilily, Killikineen, Kiliney, Killinvarra, Kinvarra, and Stradbally : a C urch, in good repair : no Glebe House : four Glebes, vii., 4 acres in the parish of Killinan, 5 1- acres near the church, 3 acres in the parish of Kinvarra, and J^ acre in the parish of Kilily : The Rev. Lewes II. Younge, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts, and discharges the duties. Kilcolgan is in the Dioceses of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, and Province of Tuam. It is 12£ nl W. from Loughrea. It is situate upon the River Carnamart. The parishes in the Union of Kilcolgan aie all contiguous, except those of Kilcooly and Bullanc, which are about 15 miles distant, and in which there is no duty. — According to the Ecclesiastical Report, " the Union of Kilcolgan, comprehending eleven parishes, is supportable only by the consideration that, multitudinous as it is, <£l20. annually is the extent of needy support which it supplies to the Incumbent."— "St. Colgan was Abbot here about the year 580 ; and is Patron Saint of the Abbey. It is how a parish church. — We find another Monastery of the same name in the Diocese of Clonfert; which was founded by St. Columbkill, who appointed St. Colgan, one ot his disciples, Abbot of it." — ArchdalCs Moiuist. Hibern. p. 089, 290.

    KILCOLGAN, in the Barony of Garrycastle, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster. — According to Mr. Archdall, St. Colgan, A. D. 580, founded this Abbey. It is situate near the River Brosna.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 250

24. St. Colman Elo's monastery at Muckamore (550)

    Muckamore · townland · Antrim · 550–1639

    St. Colman Elo built a noble monastery at Muckamore in 550 under the invocation of the Virgin Mary, and was later made Bishop of Dromore. The priory was granted to the Langford family, with Sir Roger Langford seized of it in 1639.

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    situate on the .Sir Mile Water. It is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. — "St. Colman Elo, in the year 550, built a noble Monastery here, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary. This Saint was afterwards made Bishop of Dromore, and died on the 7th of June, or the 27th of October, A. D. 600, or 610.

    This priory was granted to Langford, and Sir Roger Langford was seized of

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 400

25. St Colman founded monastery at Magheralin

    near Magheralin · parish · Down

    St Colman, or Mocholmoc, who died on 30 March 699, founded the Monastery of Lann (also called Linn or Linn Huachuille) in the east of Ulster. By the time of writing it served as a parish church at Magheralin, County Down.

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    MAGHERALIN, in the Barony of Lower Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: a R., with the Precentorship of Dromore, valued in the King's Books at <£lO. sterling : a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House, on a Glebe ot 65 acres, near the church: The Rev. Thomas Percy, LL. D., the Precentor (in 1806), who having been constantly resident, and distinguished himself during the late rebellion, has now the Bishop's leave of absence : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of <£60. per annum, with other emoluments ; the whole being rated at <£75. per annum. Magheralin is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is l£ m. S. W. from Moira. — " St. Colman, or Mocholmoc, who died on the 30th of March, A. D. 699, founded the Monastery of Lann, or Linn or Linn Huachuille, in the East of Ulster. It is now a parish church." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 123.

    MAGHERALLY, in the Barony of Lower Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : a V.; a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House, on a Glebe of 20 acres, near the church: the Income is under £100. ptr annum: The Rev. William Sampson, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. It is 2£ m. E. b. N. from Bannbridge. Magherally is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 376

26. St. Colman founds Dromore diocese and abbey

    near Dromore · town · Down · 500–513

    The foundation of the Diocese of Dromore is ascribed to St. Colman in the sixth century. An abbey of Regular Canons was also founded by St. Colman, also called Mocholmoc, a disciple of Mac Nissy, Bishop of Connor, who died A.D. 513.

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    Henry Maxwell, the Treasurer (in 1806), who being of a very advanced age, and exceedingly infirm, is absent with the Bishop's full permission : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £,75. per annum, with other emoluments ; the whole being rated at <£lOO. per annum. Dromore is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is 66 m. N. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of May, 28th of July, and 10th of October. It has six Postdays iu the week. Here is a mineral spring. It is situate upon the River Lagan. The Right Rev. Thomas Percy, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1809. The Deanery of Dromore, which is in the gift of the Crown, is valued in the King's Books at «£l6. sterling : it is a Sine Cure, there being no Cathedral establishment, or Choir ; and no Deanery House, or Land : The Rev. Raphael Walsh, the Dean (in 1 806), who is absent with the Bishop's entire approbation. According to the Diocesan Report, it appears, that the number of Roman Catholicks in this Diocese bear so small a proportion to that of the Protestants, that, in several parishes, the latter are more than ten to one. In one of these parishes, it was found, on an enumeration, that amidst more than 3000 families, there was but one of Roman Catholicks. The Foundation of this Diocese (valued in the King's Books at ,£50. sterling) is ascribed, according to Dr. Beaufort, to St. Colman in the Sixth century. It is extremely compact, and the smallest in extent of any Bishoprick in the kingdom, which is not annexed to another See; extending only 28 miles from North to South, and 17 miles from East to West. Yet it comprehends some part of three Counties. The Chapter of this Diocese, which was new modeled and established, with some peculiar privileges, by patent of James I., is composed of a Dean, Precentor (see, Magherallti), Chancellor (see, Clonallen), Treasurer, Archdeacon (see, Donoughcloney}, and one Prebendary. The Lordship of Newry claims the same exemption from Episcopal jurisdiction; to which it was entitled when it appertained to a monastery, before the Reformation. And the Proprietor of the Lordship (Mr. Needham) exercises the jurisdiction in his peculiar court, granting marriage licenses, probates to wills, &c., under the old monkish seal. The Cathedral of Dromore is very small ; but the Bishops house which was erected a few years ago by Dr, Beresford, is a handsome and convenient residence, near the town ; And not 20 miles distant from any part of the Diocese. — " It takes its name from its situation, being built on the side of an Hill, and owes its origin to St. Colman. — An Abbey of Regular Canons was founded here by the same Saint, called also Mocholmoc, he was a disciple of Mac Nissy, Bishop of Connor, who died A. D. 513 ; St. Colman's Festival is observed on the 7th of June. — From Dr. Bourke we learn, that a monastery was founded here for Friars of the order of St. Francis ; but no other account has transpired," — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 118.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 165

27. St Colman's Abbey and Augustinian monastery at Kilmacduagh

    Kilmacduagh · townland · Galway · 620–1283

    St Colman, son of Duach, founded an abbey at Kilmacduagh around the year 620. Maurice, Bishop of the See, who died in 1283, erected a monastery for Augustinian Canons on the ancient site. At the general suppression the monastery was granted to Richard Earl of Clanricarde.

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    to the See of Clonfert in 1602. The Members of the Chapter are a Dean, a Provost, a Chancellor, an Archdeacon, and two Prebendaries. See, Clonfert. — "St. Colman, the son of Duach, founded an Abbey here about the year 620, and Maurice, Bishop of this See, who died in 1283, erected on the ancient site, a Monastery for regular Canons of the Order of St. Augustine. This abbey is situated to the North West of the Cathedral (which is now in ruins), on a neck of land between two Loughs, which, according to some authors, evacuate themselves in summer into whirlpools ; however, this rarely happens, as the water never goes off but in a very dry season. The church, though small, is a very neat building, the pillars and arches, from the entrance to the altar part, and those of the East window, are finished in an elegant style, and the angles at the East end are worked in pillars. To the South of the church is a Sacristy, and adjoining to that a room, where was probably deposited the valuable effects belonging to the church, and which being arched, they call the Jail ; on the South of these, is a Chapel and the Refectory ; from the whole of this we may infer, that the Canons of the Monastery dwelt in separate houses. To the North, about two feet from the church, is an old wall ; an ancient tradition still exists at Kilmacduagh, of its being once a place of penance. There is also an Hoi}' Well here, with a circular inclosure. Here is an ancient Round tower, which leans 17^ feet from its perpendicular. It may not be improper to remark, that the Tower at-Pisa, so universally celebrated, leans but 13 feet. At the general suppression, this monastery was granted to Richard Earl of Clanricarde." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 291.

    KILMACDUANE, in the Barony of Moyferta, Co. of CLAHE, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£0..10..0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilmurry. Kilmacduane is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 5f m. N. b. E. from Kilrush. See, Kilmurry.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 321

28. St. Colman's Abbey at Lynally

    Lynally · parish · Offaly · 610

    St. Colman founded an abbey at Lynally and died on the 26th of September, A.D. 610. The parish is in the Barony of Ballycowen, King's County.

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    LYNALLY, in the Barony of Ballicowen, KING'S COUNT v, and Province of Leinster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Fircall. Lynally is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 65 m. N. E. from Ball i boy. This parish contains 1735 acres of land. See, Fircall, According to Mr. Archdall, St. Colman was the founder of this Abbey, and died on the 26th of September, A. D. 610.

    LYNNE, in the Barony of Fertullagh, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at <£].. 19-. 8 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Moleskar. Lynne is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is if m. S. b. W. from Mullingar. It is situate upon Lough Ennel. This parish contains 2574 acres of land. See, Moleskar. According to Mr. Archdall, this is probably the same with Linnlei re, where an Abbey was founded in a very early age. It is now a Parish church.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 375

29. St. Colman's Abbey on Ennis Boffin

    near Inishbofin · parish · Galway · 667–674

    Saint Colman founded an abbey on Ennis Boffin island in 667 AD. He died there a few years later in 674.

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    ENNIS BOFFIN, ISLAND, off the Barony of Ballinahinch, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught: a R., valued in the King's Books at <£0..10..0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballynakill. Ennis Boffin is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province of Tuam. It is situate in the Atlantic Ocean, about a mile and an half from the Main-land. The name signifies, the Island of The IVhite Cow. It is said to contain 1200 acres. See, BallynalcilL — " Au Abbey was founded on this Island, A. D. 667, by St. Colman, who died on the 8th of August, 6'74." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 497. ENNISBOKEEN, v. DUNGANSTOWN.

    ENNISCOFFEY, in the Barony of Fertullagh, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., entirely Impropriate, in The Rev. Dean Blundell: no Church: no Glebe House: no Curate's Salary allowed. Enniscoffey is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 m. S. S. E. from Mullingar.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 185

30. St. Columba's monastery at Drumcliff, 590

    near Drumcliff · parish · Sligo · 590

    St. Columba founded a celebrated monastery at Drumcliff (Druimchliabh) in 590 and appointed his disciple St. Thorian as first abbot. Once a town of note and an Episcopal See, Drumcliff was by 1810 a desolated village, the monastery so demolished little could be said of it descriptively.

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    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.

    DRUMCOLLUM, in the Barony of Tiraghrill, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught: a V., valued in the King's Books at«£0..1..4 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Taunagh and Boyle. Drumcollum is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 10 in. N. b. W. from Boyle. See, Taunagh.—" This church owed its origin to St. Columb, and St. Finbar was Abbot of it. It is now a parish church, and the original founder is the patron." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 632.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 169

31. St. Columb founded abbey at Derry c.546

    near Derry · city · Derry · 546

    St. Columb, born at Gartan in Donegal in 521, was granted Dorecalgach in 535 and is supposed to have founded an abbey at Dery around 546 for Canons Regular under the Rule of St. Augustin. The abbey was a daughter of St. Peter and St. Paul at Armagh and was later dedicated to St. Columb himself.

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    LONDONDERRY, or, DERRY, within the County of the City of LONDON- DERRY, and Province of Ulster: The Hon. and Right Rev. William Knox, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1806": a Chapel of Ease, in repair: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. H. Mardock, the Resident Incumbent, in 1806'. Londonderry is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 115m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of June, 4th of September, and 17th of October. It has six Post-days in the week. This City sends one Member to Parliament. The Magistrates are a Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder, Chamberlain, two Sheriffs, and a Town Clerk. It hath also a Military Governor, and Town Major. It was built by the citizens of London, in the reign of James the First ; and takes its name from having become the property of the Twelve Trades or Corporations of London. The family of Pitt take title of Earl from this City ; and the family of Stewart that of Baron. It is a handsome town, situate upon the River Foyle, and contains about 10,000 inhabitants, whose principal commerce is with America, and the West Indies. It is still surrounded with walls, and is the Metropolis of the County. The Military Governor of Londonderry is Commander of Culmore Fort. The celebrated dramatic writer, George Farquhar, was born here in the year 1678. The Bishoprick of Derry (valued in the King's Books at ,£250. sterling) was constituted, according to Dr. Beaufort, in the year 1158: Its greatest length is 47 miles, and its greatest breadth 43, extending into the Counties of Antrim, Donegal, Londonderry, and Tyrone. The Chapter consists of a Dean (see, Templemore), an Archdeacon (see, Dundee"), and three Prebendaries. There are in the city of Londonderry the Cathedral, and a large Palace erected at the expense of Bishop Barnard. It is only 32 miles distant from the remotest part of the Diocese.— " St. Columb, of noble extraction, was born at Gartan, in the county of Donegal, in the year 521, and was educated under St. Finian in the great school of Clonard. The Noblesse of Kinell-conuill (the county of Donegal) granted Dorecalgach to their relation St. Columb in the year 535; but as the Saint could not at that time be sixteen years old, the foundation of the Abbey cannot be placed before the year 546, when he may be supposed to have founded it for Canons Regular under the Rule of St. Augustin : This Abbey was a daughter of that of St. Peter

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 372

32. St. Columb founds abbey at Durrow, King's County

    Durrow · parish · Offaly · 522–597

    St. Columb, born in 522 AD, founded a sumptuous abbey at Durrow in the King's County in 546. He died on the 9th of June 597.

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    2| in. N. from Tullamore. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is only .£60. per annum ; viz, from the Impropriator <£40V and from the First Fruits .£20. And to remedy the evil of non-residence, a Glebe is recommended to be procured.—" St, Columb, who was born A. D. 522, founded a sumptuous Abbey here in the year 546, and died on the 9th of June 597. In later times w<

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 176

33. St. Columb's Abbey at Armuighe in ruins

    Killermogh · townland · Laois · 558

    St. Columb founded an abbey at Armuighe in Ossory in A.D. 558. The site afterwards became a parish church and, by the time of writing, was in ruins. The association is recorded in the parish of Killermogh (also called Kildermoy) in Queen's County.

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    KILLERMOGH, or, KILDERMOY, in the Barony of Upper Ossory, QUEEN'S COUNTV, and Province of Leinster : a II. and V., valued in the King's Books at .£2. Irish Money : a Church, in good repair: a Glebe House, lately built. • and about 300 acres of Glebe land about one mile asunder, 3 acres being at a remote corner of the parish, the rest in the centre thereof, and contiguous to the church : The Rev. Edward Price, the Rector and Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of his Benefice, and discharges the duties in person. Killermogh is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is if m. N.b. W. from Durrow. — " St. Columb founded an Abbey at Armuighe, in Ossory, A. D: 558. It afterwards became a parish church, and is now in ruins." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 595.

    KILLERSHERDINY, in the Barony of Tullughgarvy, Co. of CAVAN, and Province of Ulster : aV., valued in the King's Books at <£lO. sterling: a Church, in very good repair : no Glebe House: 285 acres of Glebe, contiguous to the church: The Rev. William Keating, the Incumbent (in 1806'), who has cure of souls, and discharges the duties. Killersherding is in the Diocese of Kilmore, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^m. S. W. from Cootchill.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 296

34. St. Columb's Abbey at Desertoghill

    near Desertoghill · parish · Derry

    St. Columb founded an abbey at Desert, generally called Disert Hy Thuachuill, in the territory of Oireacht HyChathan. The abbey later became the parish church of Desertoghill in County Londonderry.

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    DESERTOGHILL, in the Barony of Coleraine, Co. of LONDONDEURY, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £\0. sterling: a Church, in very bad order ; and monition is issued against the Churchwardens : a Glebe House, on a Glebe of 301 acres, two miles from the church : The Rev. A. Mac Causland, the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Desertoghill is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 3% m. N. W. from Kilrea. — " St. Columb founded the Abbey of Desert, which was generally called Disert Hy Thuachuill, in Oireacht HyChathan. It is now a parish church." — Archdalfs Monast.Hibe.rn. p. 91.

    DESERT SERGES, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £2. sterling : a Church : a Glebe House, and a Glebe, of 73 a. 1 r. 20 p. : The Rev. Mountifort Longfield, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is resident in the Glebe House. Desert Sea-ges is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 5|m. S. W. b. W. from Bandonbridge. It is situate on the River Bttndon.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 154

35. St. Columb's Abbey of Clonmany

    Clonmany · town · Donegal

    St. Columb built the Abbey of Cluainmaine at Clonmany in County Donegal, which was formerly a very rich monastery but is now a parish church in the Diocese of Derry.

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    CLONMANY, in the Barony of Inishowen, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£l2. sterling: a Church, in good order: no Glebe House; 306 acres of Glebe, about one mile from the church: The Rev. Abraham Hamilton, the Incumbent (in 1806J, who has a Benefice in the Diocese of Raphoe, and resides in that Diocese : the duty is discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £,75. per annum. Clonmany is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 18^ m. N. b. W. from Londonderry. It is situate near the sea. — " St. Columb built the Abbey of Cluainmaine, which was formerly a very rich monastery, but is now a parish church, in the Diocese of Derry." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 96.

    CLONMEENE, v. CLOONMEEN.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 128

36. St. Columb's birthplace and monastery at Gartan

    Bellville or Gartan · townland · Donegal · 521

    Gartan in County Donegal is identified as the birthplace of St. Columb (Columba) in 521. A monastery founded by him at Gartan now serves as the parish church.

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    GARTAN, or, CARTON, in the Barony of Kilmacrenan, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£3. sterling: a Church : a Glebe House, and a Glebe of above 40 acres : The Rev. Samuel Law, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Gartan is in the Diocese of Raphoe, and Province of Armagh. The Rectory and Vicarage have been consolidated from time immemorial, and form but one parish. It is 6m. N. W. from Letterkenny. The celebrated St. Columb was born here in the year 521, and a Monastery was founded here by him, which is now the parish church.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 197

37. St. Columb's early church at Clonleigh

    Clonleigh · parish · Donegal · 530

    St. Columb built the ancient church of Cluain-laodh at Clonleigh, where his disciple St. Lugad is honoured. Around the year 530, St. Carnech served as Abbot and Bishop there, and was succeeded by Cassan and then Massan. The site may have anciently been called Cruachanligean or Druimligean.

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    CLONLEIGH, in the Barony of Raphoe, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at o£20. sterling: a Church, in perfect order : no Glebe House; two Glebes containing 427 acres, one of them being two miles from the church, and the other five : The Rev. Averal Daniel, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Clonleigh is in the Diocese of Deny, and Province of Armagh. It is ]£ m. W. from Strahane. It is situate upon the River Foyle. — " St. Columb built the church of Cluain-laodh, where St. Lugad, one of his disciples, is honoured. St. Carnech was Abbot and Bishop here about the year 530, and was succeeded by Cassan, \vhose successor was Massan, Clonleigh, we apprehend, was anciently called Cruachanligean, or Druimligean, but we cannot determine which. It is now a parish church." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 96.

    CLONLEIGH, in the Barony of Bantry, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of St Mary's, New Ross. Clonleigh is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. See, Ross, New.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 126

38. St. Columb's foundation at Tamlaghtfinlagan

    near Tamlaght Finlagan · parish · Derry

    St. Columb founded Tamlacht-Finlagan and made his disciple St. Finnlugan abbot. The site is now a parish church, named Tamlaghtfinlagan or the Church of Finnlugan.

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    TAMLAGHTFINLAGAN, in the Barony of Kenoght, Co. of LONDONDERRY, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at ,£13.. 6.. 8 sterling : a Church, in perfect order: a Glebe House; 197 acres of Glebe, one mile from the church: The Rev. Sir H. Bruce, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Tamlaghtfinlagan is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 3^ m. W. S. W. from Newtown Limavady. It is situate near to Lough Foyle — " St. Columb founded Tamlacht-jionlugain, and made St. Finnlugan, his disciple, Abbot: it is now a parish church, and is named Tamlaghtjinlagait, or, The Church of Finnlugan."—ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 93.

    TAMLAGHT O'CRILLY, in the Barony of Loughinsholin, Co. of LONDON- DERRY, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at ,£10. sterling: a Church, under repair: a Glebe House, on a Glebe of 36'5 acres, two miles from the church : The Rev. James Jones, the Incumbent (in 1806), \\-ho has cure of souls, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Tamlaght O'Crilly is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 8 m. N. N. E. from Tubbermore. Ennisrush is a Chapel of Ease to this Benefice.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 447

39. St. Columb's monastery and Raphoe as episcopal seat

    Raphoe · town · Donegal · 596–703

    St. Columb founded an extensive monastery at Rathboth and died 9 June 596. St. Adamnon, patron and restorer of the monastery, died 23 September 703, around which time Raphoe became the seat of a bishop.

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    considerable Glebe near to the church: Richard Allott, D. D., the Dean (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by six Curates. Raphoe is in the Diocese of Raphoe, and Province of Armagh. It is 107m. N. b. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is a Free School, which was founded and endowed by King Charles the First. The lands belonging to this school, according to the Report from the Commissioners of the Board of Education, are situate in the Western part of the County of Donegal, 15 miles from Raphoe, and four from the Town of Donegal, ou the great road from Londonderry to Sligo. By a survey, it appears, that the lands contain 5946 acres, of which number, ] 1 14 are profitable, the remainder bogs and mountain. These lands abound with Lime-stone. The Rev. James Irwin, A. B., is the present Master (in 180?): who, in the month of November 1798, let the lands which constitute the Endowment of the School, for ten years (provided his Incumbency should so long continue) to 130 Tenants, at the yearly Rent of £639- Two Farms, producing £90. per annum, and included in the above, are let by him during his Incumbency. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, 22d of June, 27th of August, and 4th of November. The Bishoprick of Raphoe is valued in the King's Books at £2.00. sterling. The Right Hon. and Rev. Lord John George Beresford, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1807. The parishes of Killteevagh, Leek, Raphoe, and Stranorlar, are contiguous, and extend eighteen miles by seven : the parishes of Killigarvan, and Lettermacwaid, are at a considerable distance from them, and are very far distant from each other. According to Dr. Beaufort, it is not precisely known at what time this See was founded, but it must have been prior to the Tenth century, since Bishops of Raphoe are mentioned in the Ninth. This Diocese comprises the greater part of the County of Donegal, being 44 miles in length from North to South, and 32 miles in breadth. The Chapter of Raphoe consists of a Dean, Archdeacon, and four Prebendaries. In the small town of Raphoe there is a very neat, though not a large Cathedral, which serves also for a parish church, and the Bishop's Palace is an old, but convenient edifice. This Episcopal See is at one extremity of the Diocese, and near 40 miles from the other. — " St. Columb founded an extensive Monastery at Rathboth, and died on the 9th of June, A. D. 596. St. Adamnon, Abbot of Hy and Patron and Restorer of this monastery, died on the 23d of September, A. D. 703, about which time Raphoe became and continues to, be the Seat of a Bishop." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibcrn, p. 104.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 418

40. St Columb's monastery at Ardia near Magillagan plundered 1203

    near Tamlaght-ard or Magilligan · parish · Derry

    St Columb erected a monastery at Ardia (also called Airdmegiollagain), near Magilligan on the outlet of Lough Foyle, which became known as The Shrine of St Columb and grew very rich. It was plundered in 1203 by Diermit Hua Lochluinn and his party of foreigners.

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    MAGILLAGAN, in the Barony of Kenoght, Co. of LONDONDERRY, and Province of Ulster. It is 9 in. N. from Newtown Limavady. It is situate on the Outlet of Lough Foyle, on the Atlantic Ocean. — " St. Columb, the great founder of churches, erected a Monastery at Ardia, which is also called Airdmegiollagain. This Abbey was called The Shrine of St. Columb, and in process of time became very rich. It was plundered, A. D. 1203, by Diermit Hua Lochluinn, who at the head of a party of foreigners attempted to plunder Kinel-eoguin, but the Lords of that Country pursuing them, Diermit with many of his party fell." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 92.

    MAGLASS, in the Barony of Forth, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : a Sine Cure R. (and endowed V.), being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Gorey : the V., valued in the King's Books at <£7..9..2 Irish Money, constitutes part of the Union of Killenick. Maglass is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 6\ m. S. from Wexford. See, Gorey, and Killenick.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 376

41. St. Columb's monastery at Bovevagh

    near Bovevagh · townland · Derry

    A monastery at Bovevagh (Boith-Medhbha) in Kenoght was founded by St. Columb. St. Aidan, nephew of St. Patrick through his sister Sinecha, served as its abbot. The parish church was in ruin by 1806, when the resident incumbent Rev. John Hervey discharged duties from a glebe house one mile away.

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    BOVEVAGH, or, BOITH-MEDHBHA, in the Barony of Kenoght, Co. of LONDONDERRY, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£l3..6..8 sterling: a Church, in ruin: a Glebe House; 68 acres of Glebe, one mile from the ruin of the church : The Rev. John Hervey, the Incumbent (in 1 806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Bovevagh is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 4| m. N. b. W. from Dungiven. — " A Monastery of this name was founded by St. Columb, in Kiennacta (or Kenoght). St. Aidan, nephew to St. Patrick, by Sinecha, his sister, was Abbot of \t."—Archdairs Monast. Hibern. p. 83.

    BOWFINAN, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught. — According to Mr. Archdall, there was a Friary here, which did belong to the Conventual Franciscans.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 90

42. St. Columb's monastery at Errigal on River Aghivey

    near Errigal · parish · Derry

    St. Columb founded a monastery at Arragell in the territory of Oireacht Hy Cathan, and a St. Muadan was later associated with the place. It is now a parish church on the River Aghivey.

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    ERRIGALL, or, ARGILL, in the Barony of Coleraine, Co. of LONDONDERRY, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at .£10. sterling : a Church, repairing: a Glebe House; 338 acres of Glebe, one mile from the church : The Rev. John Balibur, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Errigall is in the Diocese of Deny, and Province of Armagh. It is 5^ m. N. W. from Kilrea. It is situate upon the River Aghivey.—" The great St. Columb founded a Monastery at Arragell, in the territory of Oireacht Hy Cathan, and we afterwards find a St. Muadan of that place. It is now a parish church." — Archdairs Monast. Hibern. p. 82.

    ERRY, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of TIPPKRAIIY, and Province of Munster : a Rectory entire: no Church: no Glebe House, or Glebe: Vacant, in 1806: According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Benefice is too small to afford comfort to a Resident Incumbent. Erry is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 3$ m. N. b. E. from Cashel. This parish contains 734 acres of land.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 187

43. St. Conald and pilgrim well on Iniskeel Island

    Inishkeel · townland · Donegal · 590

    St. Conald Cocl served as abbot of Iniskeel and was killed by pirates around 590, interred with his friend St. Dallan. A celebrated well and church are dedicated to St. Conald, yearly visited by a great concourse of pilgrims on the 12th of May.

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    INISKEEL, ISLAND, off the Barony of Boylagh and Bannogh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster.— " St. Conald Cocl v. as Abbot of Iidscoel, and is honoured here on the 12th of May ; St. Dalian wrote a work in his praise ; he was killed by pirates about the year 590, and was interred with his friend ; his Festival is holden on January the 29th. Here is a celebrated well, which, with the church, is dedicated to St. Conald, and yearly visited by a great concourse of Pilgrims on the 12th of May."— Archdair/s Monast. Hibern. p. 100.

    INISKELTAIR, ISLAND, off the Barony of Tullagh, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster. It is situate in the River Shannon.—" St. Camin founded an Abbey here, which was afterwards a Church, and still retains his name. He died in the year 653, and was buried in his own church. His Feast is observed on the 25th of March. There yet remains here a fine Round tower, with seven small churches, which bespeak, in miniature, an elegance of taste. This Island is remarkable for the great resort of pilgrims on certain festivals."— Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 47.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 226

44. St. Cronan and monks murdered by Danish pirates at Moortown

    Moortown · townland · Dublin

    According to Archdall, a monastery at Moortown or Glassmore near Swords was the site where St. Cronan and all his monks were killed by Danish pirates. The event represents an early monastic settlement in the area.

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    MOORTOWN, or, GLASSMORE, in the Barony of Nether Crosse, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is near to Swords. According to Mr. Archdall, there was a Monastery here, in which St. Cronan, with all his Monks, were inhumanly murdered by a party of Danish pirates.

    MORA, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster; an entire Rectory, being the Corps of the Prebend thereof, which is valued in the King's Books at £6. sterling: no Church: no Glebe House, or Land: The Rev. Richard Bermingham, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident : the duties are performed by the Curate of the neighbouring parish, at a Salary of «£6..16..6 per annum. The value of this Benefice is about ^150. per annum. Mora is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 3 m. W. b. S. from Fethard. See, Grange, St. John Baptist.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 392

45. St. Cuanan of Kildelge and the ruined parish church

    Kildellig · townland · Laois · 721

    The site of Kildelge was associated with St. Sillan and St. Cuanan, the latter of whom died in A.D. 721. It later became a parish church but, by the time of writing, was in ruins.

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    KILLDELLYGLY, in the Barony of Upper Ossory, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at £Q. Irish Money ; no Church: The Rev. John Carey, the Rector (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of this Benefice ; and which is too small to afferd comfort to the Incumbent. Killdellygly is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 3|m. S. E. b. S. from Burros in Ossory.—" We meet with a St. Sillan and St. Cuanan of Kildelge, the latter of whom died, A. D. 721. It afterwards became a parish church, but is now in m'ms."—Archdairs Monast. Hibern. p. 594.

    KILLDORRERY, v. KILDERERY.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 288

46. St. Dabeoc's Priory on the Island of Saints in Lough Derg

    near Lough Derg · lake or lakes · Donegal · 492

    Lough Derg in Donegal contains several islands, the largest being the Island of St. Dabeoc, also called the Island of Saints. A Priory of Canons Regular dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul existed there, attributed variously to St. Patrick or St. Dabeoc, who flourished around 492 and was brother to St. Canoe.

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    DERG, LOUGH, or, THE RED LAKE, in the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 20 m. N. N. W. from Enniskillen. It is in the parish of Templecarne. — " In this Lough there are several Islands, the largest is called The Island of St. Dabeoc, some call it St. Fintan's Island, and others the Island of Saints. In this Island was a Priory of Canons Regular following the Rule of St. Augustin, which was dedicated to the Saints Peter and Paul, and

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 149

47. St. Declan, Bishop and Abbot of Ardmore, and his Dormitory

    Ardmore · town · Waterford

    St. Declan, a native of the Ardmore district, was Bishop and Abbot of Ardmore, with his festival held on 24 July. His successor St. Ultan was alive after 550. A small low building in the churchyard is called the Dormitory of St. Declan.

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    ARDMORE, in the Barony of Decies, within Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, andProvinceof Munster : a Rectory, being the Corps of thePrecentorshipof Lisrnore, which isvalued intheKing's Books^lO. sterling; and Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at ,£6. sterling, and Episcopally united, on the 21st of January 1791, to the Vicarages of Ballymacart, and Rinagonagh ; and these again Episcopally united to the Rectory, in the year 1797 : a Church, in repair, in the parish of Ardmore : a Glebe House, in the parish of Ardmore : a Glebe, of 90 acres, belonging to the Precentor, at Ardmore, very near the church ; and another, of 18 acres, at Lismore : these two glebes are about fifteen miles distant : a Glebe, of 8 acres, belonging to the Vicar, at Ardmore, very near the church: another, of 8 acres, near the site of the old church of Ballymacart, but of which the present Vicar never was in possession ; and a third, of li acre, very distant from all the other glebes, adjacent to the site of the old church of Rinagonagh : The Rev. Ponsonby May Care\v, the Incumbent fin 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Ardmore is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 7m. S. b. W. from Dungarvan. It is situate upon a Bay, to which it gives natne, on St. George's Channel. The parishes in the Union of Ardmore are contiguous ; the extent of each is very great ; but they are in great part mountainous, uncultivated, and uninhabited. In the Ecclesiastical Report, the Rectory of Ardmore is recommended to be perpetually united to the Vicarage, and to the Vicarage of Ballymacart.— " St. Declan, a native of this country, was "Bishop and Abbot of Ardmore; his Festival is holden on the 24th of July : And St. Ultan, the successor of St. Declan, was alive after the year 550. The remains of two ancient churches are still to be seen here : one, on a Cliff near the Sea, quite in ruins, which seems to have been the first erection : the other, stands about a mile North-west of the former, and is very ancient ; an handsome Gothic arch, which separates the body of this church from the chancel, yet remains, and the pillars supporting it are more massive than those of the Tuscan order, which denotes the antiquity of the building ; the chancel is roofed, and at present is used for Divine Service. On the West end of this church are some figures in alto relievo, in free-stone, venerable for their antiquity, viz., Adam and Eve, with the tree and serpent, the judgment of Solomon, &c. Here also is a fine Round to\ver, upwards of 100 feet in height and 45 in circumference, and in the church-yard is a small low building, called The Dormitory of St. Declan." — ArchdalYs Monast. Hibern. p. 684.

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48. St. Domangart's monastery at Slieve Donard

    near Slieve Donard · mountain or mountain range · Down

    St. Domangart, a disciple of St. Patrick, founded a monastery at the foot of Slieve Donard. His festival was March 4th, but the patron day observed was July 25th, when Catholics climbed the mountain for penance.

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    SLIEVE DONARD, in the Barony of Upper Ivcagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster.—" St. Domangart, a Disciple of St. Patrick, founded a noble Monastery at the foot of this mountain. His Festival is on the 4th of March, Yet the Patron day seems to be, July the 25th, when the Roman Catholicks climb up the mountain to perform their penance." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 129-

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49. St. Doolock's church and holy well

    Swords · town · Dublin

    The church at St. Doolock's, near Dublin, is noted for its distinctive architectural style. A well dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a place called St. Catherine's Pond adjoin the church, and according to Archdall an ancient abbay once stood on the site.

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    DOOLOCK'S, ST., in the Barony of Coolock, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy : a Church, in good repair : no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Theophilus Blakely, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. St. Doolock's is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 5j m. N. E. from Dublin. The church is remarkable for its style of architecture. It has been long noted for a Well, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, adjoining to which is a small place, called St. Catherine's Pond. According to Mr. Archdall, there was an ancient abbey here.

    DOON, in the Barony of Coonagh, Co. of LIMERICK, andPiovince of Munster: a Rectory entire, being the Corps of the Prebend thereof: a Church, in good repair : a Glebe House: The Rev. Richard Chadwick, th« Prebendary (ii. 1806), \\lio has cure of souls, and is resident. Doon * in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 9 m. N. N. W. from Tipperary. This parish contains 4500 acres of land.

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50. Steeple of Hacket's Abbey collapses, 1757

    Cashel · town · Tipperary · 1757

    On the night of 14 February 1757, the lofty and beautiful steeple of Hacket's Abbey friary at Cashel fell to the ground. The remaining structure included a small chapel with candle niches and old tombstones bearing crosses but no inscriptions.

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    for sick and infirm poor, with fourteen beds and three Chaplains, was founded here to the honour of St. Nicholas, by Sir David le Latimer, Seneschal to Marian, who was Archbishop of Cashel from the year- 1224 to 1238: the said Archbishop granted to this hospital two flaggons of Ale out of every brewing made for sale within the limits of thirty messuages in this town, and David, a succeeding Prelate, did, by force and violence, unite this hospital to the Cistertian Abbey, about the year 1272, — A Dominican Friary was founded adjoining the town, (but not within the Liberties of the Corporation) and dedicated to St. Dominick, in the year 1243, by the Archbishop David Mac Kelly, who was himself a Dominican, and supplied it with brethren from the Friary of Cork. General Chapters of the Order were holden here in 1289 and 1307. This monastery, as lately evinced, was the noblest and most beautiful building belonging to the Dominican Order in Ireland. — Hacket's Abbey was founded for Conventual Franciscans in the reign of King Henry the Third by William Hacket. In the night of the 14th of February 1757, the lofty and beautiful steeple of this friary fell to the ground. This erection was situate at the rere of Friar-street, and is now so much gone to ruin, that it is scarce possible to trace the divisions of the building : What remains

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51. St Eire, first Bishop of Slane, died 514

    Slane · town · Meath · 514

    St. Eire, the first Bishop of Slane, was consecrated by St. Patrick and died on 20 November 514 aged 90. The Hermitage of Eire south of the town near the river took its name from him.

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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.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 437

52. St. Endeus's abbey and nunnery at Killeen, Meath

    Killeen · townland · Meath · 480

    St. Endeus founded an abbey of Regular Canons at Killeen and also built a nunnery there for his sister St. Fanchea (called Carecha), who was interred at the site in 480. Her relics were held in great veneration. Colgan suggested Killeen may be identical with Teghaine, famous for the interment of seven bishops.

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    KLLEEN, in the Barony of Skryne, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£9. Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Taragh. Killeen is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^m. N. b. W. from Dunshaglin. This parish contains 1 825 acres of land. See, Taragh. — " High in repute in earlier ages, but now only an inconsiderable town. In the year 1180, Hugh de Lacie built a stately Castle here, which afterwards became the residence of the Fingall family, and at this day is in possession of the present Earl. Near the castle was a Church dedicated to St. Mary, beautifully carved, and built in the Gothic style ; the East window was large and of a considerable height, and West of the church were two Towers. The ruins of many ancient tombs are still to be seen here, with several figures in the Episcopal habit, mitres on their heads, &c. — St. Endeus founded an Abbey of Regular Canons here. — A Nunnery was also built by St. Endeus, for his sister St. Fanchea, who was called Carecha ; in the year 480, she was interred here, and her reliques have been held in great veneration. It is probable, says Colgan, that Teghaine, famous for the interment of seven Bishops, is the same with Killeen." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 550.

    KILLEEN, in the Barony of Upper Ossory, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aghamacart. Killeen is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 2 ~ m. S. W. from Durrow. See, Agharnacart.

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53. St. Ernan's Abbey on Tory Island

    Tory Island · townland · Donegal · 650

    Tory Island, a fertile island about eight miles from the mainland off Donegal, once had an abbey of which St. Ernan, son of Colman, was abbot around the year 650.

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    TORY, or, TORRE, ISLAND, off the Barony of Kilmacrenan, Co. of DONE- GAL, and Province of Ulster. — " An island extremely fertile, situated about eight miles from the main land. There was an Abbey here, of which St. Ernan, the son of Colman, was Abbot about the year 65Q."—ArchdalCs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 105.

    TOUGH, in the Barony of Owneybeg, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Abington. Tough is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 8m. S. E. from Castle Connel. This parish contains 631 acres of land. See, Abiiigton.

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54. St. Ethchen, Bishop of Clonfad

    Clonfad · townland · Westmeath · 577

    St. Ethchen, son of Manius Ecceas, was Bishop of Cluainbile (Clonfad) and died in 577. His feast was observed on 11 February. By the time of writing, the site was a chapel.

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    CLONFAD, in the Barony of Farbill, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster. It is 5y m. S. E. from Mullingar. — " St. Ethchen, the son of Manius Ecceas, was Bishop of Cluainbile, or, Cluainfodabaitan-abha. He died A. D. 577, and his Festival isholden on the 1 1th of February. It is now a chapel." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 708.

    CLONFADFORAN, in the Barony of Fertullagh, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at £4s..O..Q% Irish Money, and Episcopally united, on the 6th of January 1790, to the V. of Kilbride Veston: a Church, in complete repair, in Clonfadforan : a Glebe House, now building, on a newly acquired Glebe of 20 acres in Clonfadforan, about half a mile from the church : The Rev. H. Usher, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Clonfadforan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 5 m. N. E. from Killbeggan. The parishes of Clonfadforan, and Kilbride Veston, are separated by a small portion of another parish, not half a mile in breadth. The parish of Glonfadforan contains 2025 acres of land.

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55. St. Fachnan's monastery and school at Ross

    Ross Carbery · town · Cork

    St. Fachnan Mongach, called The Hairy, Abbot of Moel-anfaidh in County Waterford, was Abbot of the monastery at Ross and principal of the school founded there. His festival is held on the 14th of August.

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    ROSS, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of COUK, and Province of Munster : a V. : the Cathedral and Parochial Church of St. Faughnan, in very good repair, at the expense of The Chapter ; and united, at a period prior to any known record, and by competent Authority at the time of the Institution of The Chapter, to the Rectory of Desert : no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Dean and Chapter have cure of souls ; the duties are performed by The Dignitaries, Prebendaries, and The Rev. George Armstrong, Resident Curate (in 1806), at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. The Deanery of St. Faughnan, Ross (Wensley Bond, D. D., being Dean, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at £S..2..0 sterling); has no cure of souls ; no Parish : no Church : no Glebe House : no Glebe ; but Land accustomed to be lett, 147 a. Or. 0 p., and the Presentation of the Vicar Choral : The Precentorship, (The Rev. Arthur Hyde, being the Precentor, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at <£2. sterling); has no cure of souls; no Parish : no Church: no Glebe House: no Glebe; but Land accustomed to be lett, !237a. 1 r. 28 p.; The Chancellorship, (The Rev. George Armstrong, being the Chancellor, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at .£2. sterling) ; has no cure of souls ; no Parish : no Church: no Glebe House; no Glebe; but Land accustomed to be lett: The Treasurer ship, (The Rev. John Griffith, being the Treasurer, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at .£0.. 6.. 8 sterling) ; has no cure of souls; no Parish : no Church : no Glebe House : no Glebe ; but Land accustomed to be lett, l£8a., 1 r. 9 p. : The Archdeaconry (The Rev. William Bissett, being Archdracon, in 1806, is valued in the King's Books at <£'3..10..0 sterling), and consists of the Rectories (the Vicarages of each parish being endowed) of Aghadown, Kilcaskin, Kilcof, Kilfaughnabeg, and Kilmacabea, being united at a period prior to any known record; has no cure of souls : no Church: no Glebe House, or Glebe Land. Rossis in the Diocese of Ross, and Province of Cishel. It is IjS^-m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 19th of September, and 8th of December. It has six Post-days in the week. The Castle is under the command of a Governor It is situate upon a Bay or Harbour, to which it gives name, but which is now choaked up with sand, on St. George's Channel. The Foundation of the Bishoprick of Ross (valued in the King's Books at <£lO. sterling) is unknown : it was united by Queen Elizabeth, according to Dr. Beaufort, in 1586, to the Biahoprick of Cork. The length of the principal part of the Diocese of Ross, is 2.5 miles from East to West, and the breadth 6 miles : the detached part of it, in the Mountains of Bear and Bantry, is about the same length, but not more than 4 miles broad. See, Cork. — " St. Fachnan Mongach, or, The Hairy, Abbot of Moelanfaidh, in the County of Waterford, was Abbot of this Monastery, and Principal of the School founded there; his Festival is holden on the 14th of August. A City

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56. St. Farannan, Abbot of Donaghmore

    Donaghmore · townland · Tipperary

    St. Farannan was Abbot of Domnachmor (Donaghmore) in County Tipperary. The site is described as now being a parish church. The glebe lies close to the site of the old church.

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    DONAGHMORE, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of TIPPERAUY, and Province of Munster : a R. and V. : the Rectory, constituting with the Rectory of Kiltigan the corps of the Prebend of Donaghmore and Kiltigan, is valued in the King's Books, at £5. sterling: the Vicarage valued in the King's Books at £3. sterling, was united by Act of Council, on the 20th of March 1805, (at the same time with the Rectories of each), to the vicarage of Kiltigan : no Church : no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 13 a. 3 r. 12 p., at Donaghmore, close to the site of the old church : The Rev. Richard Carey, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in Clonmell, where he is the public schoolmaster, and discharges the duties in person. Donaghmove is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 1 £ m. S. b. W. from Fethard.-— " St. Farannan was Abbot of Domnachmor. It is now a parish church." ArchdalCs Monast, Hibern. p. i

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57. St. Fechan's Monastery at Cong

    Cong · town · Mayo · 624–1605

    St. Fechan erected a magnificent monastery at Cong under the invocation of the Virgin Mary and died in A.D. 664. Some writers affirm it was founded in 624 by Donald, son of Jul, nephew to Amirach, King of Ireland. A lease in reversion of the abbey was granted to Sir John King in 1605, and ruins of several churches remain.

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    — " St. Fechan erected a magnificent Monastery here, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, and died A. D. 664. The author of this Saint's life calls it expressly hit own Monastery ; yet do some writers affirm, that it was founded in the year 624, by Donald, son of Jul, nephew to Amirach, King of Ireland, and that St. Fechan was for some time Abbot of it. On the 10th of December, 1605, a lease in reversion of this abbey, for fifty years, was granted to Sir John King, Knight, ancestor to the Earl of Kingston. The ruins of several churches may still be seen here."— ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 498.

    CONING, in the Barony of } Co. ofTippERARV, and Province of Minister.

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58. St. Fechin's abbey at Drumrat

    Drumrat · parish · Sligo

    St. Fechin founded an abbey at Drumrat, and a St. Enan of Drumratha, one of the flock of St. Brigid, is associated with the place. It is now a parish church.

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    DRUMRAT, in the Barony of Corran, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Emlyfadd. Drumrat is in the Diocese of Achonry, and Province of Tuam. It is 3 m. S. from Ballymote. See, Emlyfadd. — " St. Fechin founded an Abbey here, and \ve meet with a St. Enan of Drumratha, who was one of the flock of St. Brigid. It is now a parish church." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 632..

    DRUMREILLY, irr the Barony of Carigallen, Co. of LEITRLM, and Province of Connaught: aV., united by Act of Council, in 1682, to the R. and V. ofTempleport. Drumreilly is in the Diocese of Kilmore, and Province of Armagh. It is 2| m. E. b. N. from Ballynamore. See, Templeporti

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59. St. Fechin's monastery ruins at Ballysadere

    Ballysadare · townland · Sligo

    St. Fechin, founder of Fore Abbey in Westmeath, erected a monastery at Ballysadere endowed with an estate called Tearmann Fechin. The ruins of this abbey were still extant at the time of writing.

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    BALLYSADERE, in the Barony of Tiraghrill, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught. It -is 2^ m. N. W. from Coloony. A village, situate en Ardnaglas Harbour. The Fairs are hoklen on the 4th of August, 12th of November, and 15th of December.— " St. Fechin, the Founder of Fore Abbey, in West Meath, erected a Monastery here, which was endowed with a noble and beautiful estate, called Tearmann Fechin. The ruins of this Abbey still remain." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 627.

    BALLYSAX, in the Barony of Ophaly, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V. ; the Rectory being valued in the King's Books at £5. Irish Money, and the Vicarage at <£7..7..0: no Church: no Glebe House, or Glebe Land: The Rev. William Few, the Rector (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident : the duties are performed by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Henry Annesley, at a Salary of .£25. per annum. Ballysax is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 2f m. S. W. from Kilcullen- Bridge.

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60. St. Finan's short-lived abbey at Killfyan

    Kilfian · parish · Mayo

    St. Finan, Abbot of Rathene in Tirconuel, built an abbey at Killfyan in the barony of Tirawly, County Mayo. According to Colgan, the abbey existed only a very short time. The parish is in the Diocese of Killala, about six miles west of Killala.

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    KILLFVAN, in the Barony of Ti rawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught: a R., valued in the King's Books at £Q.. 10..0 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Crossmolina. Killfyan is in the Diocese of Killala, and Province of Tuam. ItisGjm. W. from Killala. See, Crossmolina.— " St. Finan, Abbot of Rathene in Tirconuel, built an Abbey here, which, according to Colgan, existed but a very short time." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 503.

    KILLGARRYLANDER, in the Barony of Trughanacmy, Co. of KERRV, and Province of Munster: a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Killtallagh. Killgarry lander is in the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe, and Province of Cashel. It is 3m. W. N. W. from Milltown. It is situate upon Castlemain Harbour. See, Killtallagh.

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