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. Aghaboe Abbey granted to Florence Fitzpatrick

   Aghaboe · townland · Laois · 1601

   On 10 April in the 43rd year of Queen Elizabeth, the monastery of Aghaboe with its appurtenances and the advowson of the rectory of St. Kennie of Aghaboe was granted to Florence Fitzpatrick at an annual rent of £5.18.0.

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

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2. Aghaboe Abbey ruins described

   Aghaboe · townland · Laois

   The abbey ruins at Aghaboe include handsome Gothic west and south windows, a church 100 feet by 24 feet, Phelan's Chapel with a pedestal for a statue and a holy-water stone, cells for friars, and the Abbot's apartment. The last vicar demolished much of the building to enclose a demesne.

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

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3. Aghada parish on Cork Harbour near Cloyne See House

   Aghada · townland · Cork

   Aghada is situated on the eastern side of Cork Harbour, with a church in repair and glebe lands near the sites of old churches. The See House of Cloyne lies within a few hundred yards of the parish, where the Bishop of Cloyne resided.

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   AGIIADA, in the Barony of Imokilly, Co. of CORK, and Province of Monster J. a R. andV., valued in the King's Books at ,£l..lO..O sterling, and united, from time immemorial, to the Rectories and Vicarages of Corkbeg, Inch, Rostillan, and Titeskin ; the Union having been holden in Commendam with the See of Cloyne, for almost an hundred years : a Church, in repair, at Aghada: no Glebe House, the See House being within a few hundred yards of the parish of Aghada : a Glebe, near the church, of 20 acres ; at Corkbeg, of 21 acres; at Inch, of 10 acres ; and at Titeskin, of 63 acres ; these glebes are near the sites of the old churches, and scattered about the Union, at tiie distance of two and three miles from each other: The Right Rev. William Bennett, D. D., Lord Bishop of Cloyne, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides in his See House, contiguous to the Union : the duties are performed by his Lordship's Curate, The Rev. James Hingston, jun. at a Salary of ,£75. per annum. Aghada is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 4 m. S. W. from Cloyne. It is situate upon the Eastern side of Cork Harbour. The parishes in the Union of Aghada are all contiguous ; their extent being six miles East and West, by 5 miles North and South.

   AGHADE, in the Barony of Ravilly, Co. of CARLOW, and Province of Leinster : an Impropriate Cure, Episcopally united, since the year 1710, to the R. of Gilbertstown, the V. of Ballon, and the Impropriate Cure of Ardristan : a Church, in repair, in the Parish of Aghade : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. Henry St. George, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is Resident, and discharges the duties in Person. Aghade is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 2 f m. S. from Tullow. It is situate on the River Slaney. The parishes in the Union of Aghade are all contiguous; their contents being 2847 acres.

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4. Aghade parish on the River Slaney in Carlow

   Aghade · townland · Carlow · 1710–1806

   Aghade is situated on the River Slaney in the barony of Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, with a church in repair in the parish. Its union of parishes comprises 2847 acres.

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   AGHADE, in the Barony of Ravilly, Co. of CARLOW, and Province of Leinster : an Impropriate Cure, Episcopally united, since the year 1710, to the R. of Gilbertstown, the V. of Ballon, and the Impropriate Cure of Ardristan : a Church, in repair, in the Parish of Aghade : no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. Henry St. George, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is Resident, and discharges the duties in Person. Aghade is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 2 f m. S. from Tullow. It is situate on the River Slaney. The parishes in the Union of Aghade are all contiguous; their contents being 2847 acres.

   AGHADERG, or AGHADERRICK, in the Barony of Upper Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : a V.: a Church, in good repair: a Glebe House, on 20 acres of Glebe, near the church : The Rev. Joseph Mac Cormick, the Incumbent in (1806), who has cure of souls, is Resident, and discharges the duties. Aghaderg is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is adjacent to Loughbrickland, on the North West.

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5. Aghaderg parish adjacent to Loughbrickland in Down

   near Aghaderg · parish · Down

   Aghaderg (or Aghaderrick) is a parish in the barony of Upper Iveagh, Co. Down, with a church in good repair and a glebe house on 20 acres near the church. It is adjacent to Loughbrickland on the north-west.

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   AGHADERG, or AGHADERRICK, in the Barony of Upper Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : a V.: a Church, in good repair: a Glebe House, on 20 acres of Glebe, near the church : The Rev. Joseph Mac Cormick, the Incumbent in (1806), who has cure of souls, is Resident, and discharges the duties. Aghaderg is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is adjacent to Loughbrickland, on the North West.

   AGHADOE, in the Barony of Magunihy, Co. of KEKHY, and Province of Minister; an entire Rectory, constituting the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Aghadoe,' which is valued in the King's Books at £ I.. 10.. 0 sterling ; the Archdeacon also holds the Vicarages of, Killarney, and Killcummin: These vicarages have been holden together as far back as any Record of the Diocese reaches : the Archdeaconry was united to them, in 1798, by Authority of the Diocesan : no Church, in Aghadoe ; a Church, in Killarney, newly rebuilt, and now finishing : a Glebe House, in Killarney : a Glebe, in Killarney, near the church : a Glebe, in Killcummin, of 45 a. 3. r. 21 p.: and, in Aghadoe, of It) a. 3 r. 2 p. : The Archdeacon has also a Glebe, lately recovered by him, in the Parish of Killgarvan : The Rev.

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6. Aghadoe ruined church and round tower, memorials of bishoprick

   Aghadoe · parish · Kerry · 1663–1806

   The ruined walls of a church and a round tower at Aghadoe are all that remain as memorials of the former bishoprick, which had been united with Ardfert and later with Limerick in 1663. The Archdeacon of Aghadoe held a stall in the Chapter of Ardfert.

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   Edward Herbert, A. M., the Archdeacon (in 1806), who has cure of souls in each parish, hut is at present ahsent, on account of ill health: the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of .£75. per annum. Aghadoe is in the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe, and Province of Cashel. It is 2 m. N. W. from Killarney. According to Dr. Beaufort, the Bishoprick of Limerick was united, in 1663, to those of Ardfert and Aghadoe, which had long been so incorporated, as to form but one Diocese. In the Chapter of Ardfert, the Archdeacon of Aghadoe has a Stall : This dignity and the ruined Walls of a Church at Aghadoe, with a Round tower, are all the memorials of the Bishoprick which now remain. The Parishes in the Union of Aghadoe are all contiguous.—" Aodh son of Conor, son of AuliffMor O'Donoghue, King of Eoganacht Lochalein, died in the year 1231, and was buried in his old Abbey at Aghadoe ; of which we can learn no other particulars."— ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 299-

   AG IIADOWN, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£6. sterling, and Episcopally united, on the 4th of November 1780, to the Vicarages of Clare, and Kilcoe : a Church, in Aghadown, in good repair: a Glebe House: a Glebe, in Aghadown, of 45 a. 2 r. 6 p. ; and another, in Clare Island, of 25 a. 3 r. 26 p. : The Rev. Joseph Wright, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is Resident in the Glebe House, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Resident Curate. Aghadown is in the Diocese of Ross, and Province of Cashel. It is 3£ m. S. W. from Skibbereen. The Fairs are holdcu on the 6th of May, and 2d of October. The Parishes in the Union of Aghadown are contiguous: the estimated extent of those of Aghadown, and Kilcoe, being .5 miles from North to South, and 5 miles from East to West. It is situate on Baltimore Harbour. One Rectory of Aghadown is Impropriate in the Representative* of Lord Castlchaven ; and one Rectory belongs to the Archdeacon of Ross.

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7. Aghadown parish on Baltimore Harbour with fairs

   Aghadown · townland · Cork · 1780–1806

   Aghadown is situated on Baltimore Harbour in Co. Cork, with a church in good repair and a glebe of 45 acres. Fairs were held there on the 6th of May and the 2nd of October.

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   AG IIADOWN, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£6. sterling, and Episcopally united, on the 4th of November 1780, to the Vicarages of Clare, and Kilcoe : a Church, in Aghadown, in good repair: a Glebe House: a Glebe, in Aghadown, of 45 a. 2 r. 6 p. ; and another, in Clare Island, of 25 a. 3 r. 26 p. : The Rev. Joseph Wright, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is Resident in the Glebe House, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Resident Curate. Aghadown is in the Diocese of Ross, and Province of Cashel. It is 3£ m. S. W. from Skibbereen. The Fairs are holdcu on the 6th of May, and 2d of October. The Parishes in the Union of Aghadown are contiguous: the estimated extent of those of Aghadown, and Kilcoe, being .5 miles from North to South, and 5 miles from East to West. It is situate on Baltimore Harbour. One Rectory of Aghadown is Impropriate in the Representative* of Lord Castlchaven ; and one Rectory belongs to the Archdeacon of Ross.

   AGHADOWY, or AGHERDOWY, in the Barony of Coleraine, Co. of LON- DONDERRY, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at «£l8. sterling; a Church, lately repaired, and now in perfect order: a Glebe House ; 318 acres of Glebe, one mile from the church: The Rev.J. Sandys, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Aghadowy is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 6-j m. S. b. W. from Coleraine. It is situate upon the River Aghadou-y.

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8. Alien Priory of Eynes at Ardquin, County Down

   Ardquin · townland · Down · 1411

   The name Ardquin derives from 'Ard Cuan', a height over Lough Cuan (now Strangford Lough). In 1411 Henry IV granted the Alien Priory of Eynes in the Ardes to Thomas Chenele; the priory may have stood at Abaccy, formerly the seat of Charles Echlin.

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   ARDQUIN, or ABACCY, in the Barony of Ardes, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster : a R., united by Charter, by James I, in 1609, to the R. of Inch, and the V. of Witter ; a Church, in good repair : no Glebe : The duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £60. per annum. Ardquin is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. This parish contains 1740 acres of land. It is 2 m. N. from Portaferry. The name is a corruption of Ard Cuan, i. e. A Height over the Lake Strangford, formerly called Lough Guam. See; Inch. — " King Henry the Fourth, on the 1st of May, 141 1, made a grant to Thomas Chenele of the Alien Priory of Eynes, in the Ardes : and to hold the same, so long as it should remain in the King's hands, it having been seized on account of the War between England and France. This Priory might probably have stood at Abaccy, a Bishop's Lease, and late the Seat of Charles Echlin, Esq." — ArchdalFs Monast. Hibern.p. 120.

   ARDRA, in the Barony of Boylagh and Bannogh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster: a Chapel of Ease. It is 8 m. N. from Killybeggs. It is situate upon the River Au-in-Ea, at the bottom of Lochrusmore Bay.

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9. Alto relievo figures of Adam and Eve at Ardmore church

   Ardmore · town · Waterford

   On the west end of the ancient church at Ardmore are carved figures in alto relievo in freestone, venerable for their antiquity. The scenes depicted include Adam and Eve with the tree and serpent, and the judgment of Solomon.

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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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10. Anachorite's Cell at Lismore church

    Lismore · town · Waterford

    A cell for an anachorite belonged to the church of Lismore, endowed with the lands of Ballyhaufy (Anchoret's town), a burgage in Lismore, six stangs of land, a field called Gortrimenyearty, and two small gardens, altogether worth £10 annually.

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    tent requires at least two churches) ; And being in indifferent repair, is about to undergo a thorough renovation: no Glebe House, or Glebe: the duties are performed by one of the Vicars Choral, who always resides iu Lismore, at a Salary of<£50. per annum. The parishes in the Union of Lismore are contiguous, and are very large. Lismore is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashe!. The Dean of Lismore has a Peculiar jurisdiction over the three parishes of Lismore. Tallow, and Macollop. It is 101 m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs art: holden on the 25th of May, and September, and l<ith of November. It has six Post-days in the week. Here is a Free School. The Castle was built by King John, on the ruins of the Abbey of St. Carthagh: It belonged to the Duke of Devonshire, and gave birth to the great philosopher, Robert Boyle : It is boldly seated on the verge of a rocky hill, which rises almost perpendicularly, to a considerable height, over the River Blackwater. It was for many years an Episcopal residence, until Myler Magrath, Archbishop of Cashel, and Bishop of this See, granted the Manor of Lismore to that celebrated scholar and soldier, Sir Walter Raleigh, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, at the yearly rent of <£l3..<5..8 : But this estate being lopped off with his head, in the reign of King James the First, it afterwards came into the hands of Sir Richard Boyle, who purchased all Sir Walter's lands. Here is a fine bridge over the River Blackzvatcr, which was erected at a very great expense by the Duke of Devonshire; and which is remarkable for the extent of its principal arch, the span of it being 90 feet. Below the town is a rich fishery for salmon, which is the greatest branch of trade here. The public road to Cork was formerly through this town. The Bishoprick of Lismore, according to Dr. Beaufort, was founded in the beginning of the Seventh century. It was united to the See of Waterford, in the year 1536'. The Chapter of Lismore consists of a Dean (see, Tubrid), Precentor (see, Ardmore), Chancellor (see, Derrygrath\ Treasurer (see, Nezvcastle), and Archdeacon (see, Ballybacon\ and ten Prebendaries. The Cathedral is spacious, and handsome. There are some parts of the Diocese of Lismore 35 miles distant from the city of Waterford. See, Waterford.- — " Some writers affirm, that there was neither Church nor City here before the time of St. Mochuda; yet we find, that John was Bishop of Lismore in the time of St. Senan, who lived about the year 540. — An Hospital for Lepers was founded here under the Invocation of St. Brigid, to which several lands did belong, as appears from a Registry compiled some time after 1467, when the Master of the Hospital, styled Prior of Lismore, was in his 120th year: At the time of the general suppression, these lands were unknown. — A Cell for an Anachorite, belonged to the church of Lismore, which was endowed with the lands of Ballyhaufy or Anchoret's town, a burgage in Lismore, six stangs of land, afield called Gortrimenyearty, and two small gardens, the whole of the annual value of £ 10." — Arclidall's Monast. Hibern. pp, 6'91. et seq.

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11. Ancient abbey at Athleague on the River Suck

    Athleague · townland · Roscommon

    According to Archdall, there was anciently an abbey at Athleague, situated upon the River Suck in County Roscommon. The parish is in the Diocese of Elphin, four miles south of Roscommon town.

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    ATHLEAGUE, in the Barony of Athlone, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province * of Connaught : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£5..6..8. sterling, and Episcopally united, for successive Incumbents, time immemorial, to the vicarages of Fuerty, and Kilbegnet : a Church, in Athleague, and also one in Fuerty, both in good repair : no Glebe House ; 20 acres of Glebe, near the church : The Rev. Thomas Crawford, A.M., the Incumbent(in 1806), who has'cure of souls, and dicharges the duties, assisted by The Rev. William Masse) , his Curate ; these two churches are within two miles of each other, and the duty is alternate. Athleague is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 4m. S. from Roscommon. The Fairs are holden on the llth of July, and 24th of September. The parishes in the Union of Athleague are contiguous, and are estimated to extend about 23 square miles. It is situate upon the River Suck. According to Mr. Archdall, there was anciently an Abbey here.

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12. Ancient abbey near Crossmolina dedicated to Blessed Virgin

    Crossmolina · town · Mayo

    According to Archdall, an abbey anciently existed near Crossmolina, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. The parish also contains a church and glebes, with a larger church planned.

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    CROSSMOLINA, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£0..13..4 sterling, and united by Act of Council, on the 10th of July 1804, to the Vicarages of Addergool, Killfyan) and Magaunagh; there is one Church in this Union, standing in the parish of Crossmolina, in good repair, but too small : and a larger Church is about to be built, at the expense of the Union: no Glebe House; there are two Glebes in the parish of Crossmolina ; one, consisting of 5^ acres, is contiguous to the church; the other, contains 22 acres, and is distant about two miles : the present Incumbent has taken steps to exchange the latter glebe for a piece of ground near the church, and better situated for building upon: The Rev. Edwin Stock, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Crossmolina is in the Diocese of Killala, and Province of Tuam. It is 135 m. W. N. W. from Dublin. It has three Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 23d of May, 12th of September, and 17th of December. It is situate on the River Dee/. The parishes in the Union of Crossmolina are contiguous; their estimated extent being 16" miles in length, and 9 miles in breadth. According to Mr. Archdall, there was anciently an abbey near here, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.

    CROSS PATRICK, in the Barony of Bantry, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province of Leinster : a Prebend and Rectory, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilcommon. Cross Patrick is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is placed by Dr. Beaufort in the Barony ofGorey, at the distance of 7-jm. W. b. S. from Arklow. See, Kilcommon.

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13. Ancient castle at Macetown

    Macetown · townland · Meath

    Macetown, in the Barony of Skryne, County Meath, has an ancient castle. The parish had no church, house, or glebe at the time of writing.

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    TV/TACETOWN, in the Barony of Skryne, Co. of MEATH, and Province of •*-*•*• Leinster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilmessan: no Church: no House, or Glebe. Macetown is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 4^ m. N. E. from Dunshaglin. Here is an ancient Castle. See, Kilmessan.

    MACIIAIRE-RATHA, v. RATHMURBUILG.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 375

14. Ancient castle at Monanimy with traces of large buildings

    Monanimy · parish · Cork

    At Monanimy, near the River Blackwater in County Cork, stands an ancient castle surrounded by traces of several large buildings. No historical writers had made mention of the commandery associated with the site.

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    MONANIMY, in the Barony of Fermoy, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a 11. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Coole. Monanimy is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cash'el. It is 3 m. N. E. from Mallow. It is situate near the River Blaclavater. See, Coole. — " No mention is made by any of our writers of this Commanderv ; but at Monanimy we find an ancient Castle, with the traces of several large buildings round it." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 75.

    MONASTERBOYCE, in the Barony of Fcrrard, Co. of LOOTH, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dunleer. Monasterboyce is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 2j m. E. S. E. from Collon. This parish contains 1000 acres of land. See,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 388

15. Ancient cell and priory at Disert Kellaigh, Kells, Co. Antrim

    Kells · townland · Antrim · 828

    Kellach, son of Conmagius, an anchorite of Disert Kellaigh, died in the year 828. A priory for Regular Canons was later erected on the site of this ancient cell, under the invocation of the Virgin Mary, by O'Brian Carrog, before the arrival of the English in Ireland.

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    KELLS, in the Barony of Antrim, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster; in the parish of Disert. It is 5^ m. N. from Antrim. It is situate on the River Glenivhirry. — " Kellach, son of Conmagius, an Anchorite of Disert Kellaigh, died in the year 828. A Priory for Regular Canons was erected on the site of this ancient Cell, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, before the arrival of the English in this Kingdom, by O'Brian Carrog." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 8.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 237

16. Ancient church ruins on the Rock of Cashel

    near Rock of Cashel · rock or rocks · Tipperary

    An ancient and spacious church on the Rock of Cashel fell into decay and remains venerable in ruins. A newer cathedral, serving also as a parish church, was completed by the late Archbishop as a large and handsome edifice.

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    by his Resident Curate, The Rev. Frederick Neligan, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Cashelis in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 77 m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 26th of March, the last Friday in July, 7th of August, 9th of September^ and 3d of November. This City sends one Member to Parliament. It is governed by a Mayor, two Bailiffs, and a Town Clerk. This city is well inhabited for its size, but has no trade. Here is a Charter-School, for 80 Boys. The See of Cashel, according to Dr. Beaufort, was either founded or restored at the beginning of the Tenth century ; it was made an Archbishoprick, in 1 152, and is valued in the King's Books at ,£66.. 13- .4 Irish Money. Emly, which was founded in the Fifth century, is said to have been at first an Archbishoprick also. They were united, in 1568. The Archbishoprick is almost confined to the county of Tipperary, branching a very little way into the counties of Kilkenny, and Limerick, and is 28 miles in length, and 23 miles in breadth. The united Sees are very compact, extending 32 miles in one direction, and 30 miles in the other. The Chapter of Cashel consists of a Dean, Precentor (see, Templeneiry), Chancellor (see, Clogher\ Treasurer (see, Burrosleigfi), and Archdeacon (see, Geale), with four Prebendaries. The Cathedral of Cashel, which serves also for a parish church, is a large and handsome edifice, completed by the late Archbishop : the ancient and spacious church, which, still venerable in ruins, stands upon the Rock of Cashel, having fallen to decay in the time of his Predecessor. The palace is a plain, large house, in the city of Cashel, to which a Publick Library is annexed. There is no

    part of these United Sees more distant than 25 miles from Cashel " An Hospital

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 99

17. Ancient colony planted by Henry II in Barony of Forth

    Forth · electoral division · Wexford

    In the Barony of Forth, adjoining Wexford, the remains of an ancient colony planted by King Henry II were said to survive. These people retained their native language, manners, and singular customs, intermarried among themselves, and were remarkably industrious and cleanly.

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    shelter from the South-west winds. The entrance of the Haven is defended by two Forts ; that on the North side, being called Fort Margaret, and the other, on the South, Fort Roselair. Provisions of all kinds are very plentiful and cheap here ; particularly the finest Wild Fowl, from the month of November to May. It was called by the Danes, who built it, JVessford, and also Carman, and was formerly a place of more strength and trade than at present. Its chief export is Corn, particularly Barley and Malt. Here is a Mineral Well. The parishes in the Union of Wexford are all contiguous, except Ballybrenan, which is disunited by the intervention of the parish of Ivillenick, for the space of two miles : their contents are 7193 acres : the net value of the Union being <£4?0. It has six Post-days in the week : And is the Shire and the Assizes Town for the County. -The first forces from England, which attempted the Conquest of Ireland, landed here. In the Barony of Forth, adjoining to Wexford, are said to be the remains of an ancient Colony, which was planted there by King Henry the Second. These people retain their native language, manners, and many singular customs to this day. They intermarry among themselves, and have intermixed little or none with the natives. They are remarkably industrious, cleanly to an extreme, and possessed of great simplicity of manners. — " A. Priory of Regular Canons, called also The Priory of St. Peter and St. Paul of Selsker; the Danes are said to have been the founders, and the family of Roche, the Patrons of the place, were munificent Benefactors. The Prior sat in Parliament as a Baron. The church yet remains with a very large tower in the centre. — The Priory of the Knights Hospitallers, founded by William Mareschal Earl of Pembroke, and dedicated to St. John and St Brigid, was, antecedent to the Templars' abolition, the grand Commandery ; but on the total suppression of those Knights, the consequence of this Priory gradually diminished, and the Preceptory of Kilmainham being granted to the Hospitallers, it immediately became the Grand Commandery of their Order. There still remains part of the old church of St. John without the town walls. — The Conventual Franciscans procured a settlement for themselves in this town in the reign of King Henry III, and were reformed A. D. I486. — Here was also an Hospital for Lepers." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. pp. 755. et set/.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 485

18. Ancient ecclesiastical building at Malin

    Malin · town · Donegal

    Malin, on the sea-coast of Donegal, gives its name to Malin Bay. The town hosts fairs on Easter Tuesday, 24th June, 1st August, and 31st October, and contains a very ancient ecclesiastical building traditionally said to have been a monastery.

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    MALIN, in the Barony of Boylagh and Bannogh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 12 m. N. W. b. W. from Killybeggs. It is situate upon the Sea-coast, and gives name to a Bay, called Malm Bay. The Fairs are holden on Easter Tuesday, 24th June, 1st August, and 31st October, Here is a very ancient Ecclesiastical building, which is said to have been a Monastery.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 377

19. Ancient fortification and holy well on Lambay Island

    Lambay Island · townland · Dublin

    Lambay Island, off the Dublin coast, contains a very curious ancient fortification and a curious well dedicated to the Holy Trinity. The island was noted by Ptolemy and called 'Limnus' by Pliny, thought to derive from ancient British meaning 'entirely in the water'.

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    LAMBAY, ISLAND, off the Barony of Balruddery, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is situate in the Irish Sea, 2 miles East from the Main-land. This Island is about 3 miles in length, and l£ mile in breadth, and is nearly of an oval form. Here is a very curious ancient fortification. It is remarkable for vast quantities of Rabbits, and Sea-fowl ; and has a curious Well, and fine Spring of water, dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Crabs, lobsters, and oysters, are taken in great plenty here, and abundance of Kelp is also made on it. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth, a grant of the Island of Lam bay was made to Sir William Usher and his heirs for ever, on condition of his paying £6. per annum to the See of Dublin. It is mentioned by Ptolomey, and is called by Pliny, Limnus, which is thought by Mr. Beaufort to be a corruption from the ancient British, Lan-rf-ui, or, Intirely in the IVater.

    LAMBEG, in the Barony of Belfast, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a R., valued in the King's Books at «£l.. 10..0 sterling: a Church, in good repair: no Glebe, or Glebe House : The Bishop is Rector; has cure of souls; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£68. per annum, being the whole Income of the parish. Lambeg is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^ m. N. E. from Lisburn. It is situate upon the River Logon. — " Mac Donnell built a small Monastery here, in the 15th century, for Franciscan Friars of the third Order." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibsrn. p. 9

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 356

20. Ancient leper house near Palmerstown, Dublin

    Palmerstown · townland · Dublin

    An ancient leper house was formerly located near Palmerstown in the Barony of Newcastle, County Dublin, though very little is known about it. Palmerstown also gives the title of Viscount to the Temple family.

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    PALMERSTOWN, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Chapel Izod. Palm erst own is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 3f m. W. from Dublin. The Fair is holden on the 21st of August, for horses. It is situate on the banks of the River Llffey ; And gives title of Viscount to the family of Temple. See, Chapel Izod. According to Mr. Archdall, there was anciently a Leper House near this, but of which very little is known.

    PARBELES, in the Barony of Coshlea, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster : an entire Rectory, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kilmallock. Parbeles is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. See, Kilmallock,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 414

21. Ancient monastery ruins at Lemanaghan

    Lemanaghan · townland · Offaly

    According to Archdall, there was anciently a monastery at Lemanaghan, near the River Brosna, the ruins of which may yet be distantly seen, being surrounded by a bog at present impassable. Lemanaghan is situated about 4 miles south-west from Clara.

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    LEMANAGHAN, or, KILNEGARENAGH, in the Barony of Garrycastle, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster; a V., holden by Faculty with the Vicarage of Killygally : a Church, in complete repair: no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 72 acres: The Rev. Henry Mahon, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has, cure of souls, and is resident on his other Benefice of Killygally : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate (and occasionally by the Vicar), at a Salary of £75. per annum. Lemanaghan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 4 in. S. W. from Clara. It is situate near the River Brosna. According to Mr. Archdall, there was anciently a monastery here, the ruins of which may yet, though distantly, be seen, being surrounded by a bog at present impassable.

    LENY, in the Barony of Corkery, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, Episcopally united to the Curacies of Kilbixy, Kil Mac Nevin, Lecken, Templeoran, and Tyfernan ; being all Impropriate in Sir John Piers : a Church, now re-building, at Leny : the Glebes are in the possession of the Impropriator : The Rev. Thomas Mears, the Incumbent (in 1806), whp has cure of souls, and resides sufficiently near to do the duties : According to the Ecclesiatical Report, the only means of remedying the evil of non-residence here, would be to procure a Glebe. Lcny is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 5f m. N. N. W. from Mullingar. The parishes in the Union of Leny are contiguous ; that of Leny containing 1409 acres of land.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 360

22. Ancient nunnery church walls at Lusk

    Lusk · town · Dublin

    The walls of a church said to have been an ancient nunnery were still visible at Lusk. The reference comes from Archdall's Monasticon Hibernicum.

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    Dublin. The walls of a Church, said to have been this ancient Nunnery, are still to be seen in Lusk." — ArchduWs Monast, Hibern. p. 251.

    LUSMAGH, v. KILMACUNNA.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 375

23. Ancient nunnery ruins at Cullen, Cork

    Cullen · townland · Cork

    Near the church at Cullen in the Barony of Duhallow, County Cork, are some ruins said to have been an ancient nunnery. A considerable tract of Kerry called The East Fractions lies in the centre of the parish.

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    CULLEN, in the Barony of Duhallow, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Drishane. Cullen is in the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe, and Province of Cashel. It is 3 m. N. from Millstreet. See, Drishane. A considerable tract of the county of Kerry, called The East Fractions, is in the centre of this parish. Near the church are some ruins, which are said to have been an ancient nunnery.

    CULLEN, in the Barony of Kinalea and Kerricurrihy, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : an entire Rectory, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Temple Bready : no Church : a Glebe, of 17a. 3 r. 19 p., near the ruins of the church : There being few Protestant Inhabitants in this parish, the occasional duties are performed by the Curate of the adjoining parish, at a Salary of Six Guineas. Cullen is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. N. N. E. from Kinsale. See, Temple Bready.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 148

24. Ancient Round Tower at Dromiskin

    Dromiskin · town · Louth

    The parish of Dromiskin in County Louth contains the remains of an ancient round tower, a classic Irish ecclesiastical antiquity. The parish is situated on Dundalk Bay, about one and a half miles north of Castle Bellingham.

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    DROMISKIN, in the Barony of Louth, Co. of LOUTH, and Province of Leinster: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£!!.. 9-. 2 sterling, and Episcopally united for fifty years to, and ought not to be separated from, the Rectory of Derver: a Church, in good order, in Dromiskin : a Glebe House, on a Glebe of 20 acres, lying together, near the church : The Rev. James Pratt, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Dromiskin is in .the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh; It is if m. N. from Castle Bellingham. It is situate on Dundalk Bay. Here are the remains of one of the ancient Round towers. This parish contains 2940 acres, and is contiguous to that of Derver.

    DROMKEEN, in the Barony of Clanwilliain, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster : a Rectory entire, united, at a period prior to any known Record, to the entire Rectory of Kilcornan, and the Prebend and Vicarage of Ballynaclogh; being the corps of the Archdeaconry of Emly, which is valued in the King's Books at ,£5.. 1..0 sterling: no Church : no Glebe House: five Glebes; one, of 231a. Or. 20 p., at Kilcornan ; another, of 3a. Or. 6p., at Dromkecn; the third, and fourth, at Ballynaclogh, one of them being4a. 2r. Op., and the other, Oa. 2 r. 2 p.; and the fifth, of Oa. 1 r. 5 p., at Emly : The Rev. Garrett Wall, the Archdeacon (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in the parish of Grean, which is surrounded by these parishes, and which he holds by Faculty ; and performs the duties in person. Dromkeen is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. It is 10| m. N. W. from Tipperary. This parish contains 740 acres of land,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 163

25. Ancient Round Tower at Oughterard, Co. Kildare

    Oughterard · townland · Kildare

    The parish of Oughterard in the Barony of Salt, Co. Kildare, contains one of the ancient Round Towers of Ireland. The parish comprises 895 acres of land and lies about four miles west-by-south of Rathcoole.

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    OUGHTERARD, in the Barony of Salt, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£6..13..4 Irish Money. It is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 4 m. W. b. S. from Rathcoole. Here is one of the ancient Round towers. This parish contains 89-5 acres of land.

    OUGHTERLEAGUE, or, BILL, in the Barony of Killnamanna, Co. of TIP- PERARY, and Province of Munster : a R, and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Ballintemple. Oughterleague is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel, It is 4£ m. N. W. from Cashel. This parish contains 1174 acres of land. See, Ballintemple.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 413

26. Ancient Round Tower at Taghadoe

    Taghadoe · townland · Kildare

    Taghadoe, near Maynooth, is noted for the presence of one of the ancient Round towers. The parish church is in ruins and the living is of modest value.

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    TAGHADOE, or, TEAGHDO, in the Barony of Salt, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£l5..6..8 Irish Money ; the Church is in ruins : no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Henry Savage, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and is non-resident: the occasional duties are performed by The Rev. Nicholas Ashe, the Vicar of the adjoining parish of Maynooth, gratis. The value of this Living, which is in the Presentation of the city of Dublin, is only .£25. per annum. Taghadoe is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 1^ m. S. from Maynooth. Here is one of the ancient Round towers.

    TAGHBOY, in the 1'arony of Athlone, Co. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught: a V., valued in the King's Books at <£().. IS, .4 sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Tessaragh. Taghboy is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 4 m. E. from Ballinamqre. See, Tessaragh.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 445

27. Ancient Round Tower on Scattery Island

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare

    An ancient round tower of 120 feet in height, in complete repair, stood on Inniscathrie (Scattery Island) at the entrance of the River Shannon between Counties Kerry and Clare. The island was also remarkable as a resort of pilgrims on certain festivals.

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    of this noble and ancient church are sometimes called by our Ecclesiastical Historians, Bishops, and at other times, Abbots : in process of time it became a Priory of Regular Canons. The monument of St. Senan is still to be seen here, with the remains of eleven small churches and several cells ; in the stone that closes the top of the altar window of the great church is the head of the Saint, with his mitre, boldly executed, and but little defaced. An ancient Round tower of 120 feet in height, and in complete repair, graces the scene. This island is remarkable for the resort of pilgrims on certain Festivals." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. pp. 49. et seq.

    INNISDADROM, in the Barony of Upper Ormond, Co. of TIPPEHARY, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Precentorship of Killaloe : no Church: The Rev. William Hadlock, A. B., Curate, in 1806. Innisdadrom is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. See, Latcragh.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 230

28. Ancient ruined castle at Rathcline

    Rathcline · townland · Longford

    A castle at Rathcline, now in ruins, was said to be one of the most ancient in the kingdom. The parish is situated upon the River Shannon.

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    and Province of Leinster : a V., Episcopally united, forty years and upwards, to the V. of Cashell : a Church, in good repair: no Glebe House; two Glebes, containing 65f acres, about three miles distant from each other : The Rev. Robert Maffett, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and serves a cure in another parish; the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £60. per annum. Rathline is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is adjacent to Lanesborough, on the North. It is situate upon the River Shannon. The parishes in the Union of Rathline are contiguous. The Castle, which is now in ruins, is said to be one of the most ancient in the kingdom.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 419

29. Ancient square building called Clough at Aglish, Waterford

    Aglish · town · Waterford · 1199–1216

    At Aglish, near the River Blackwater in County Waterford, stand the remains of an ancient square building called 'Clough' by the Irish, enclosing half an acre of ground. Tradition holds it was built by King John as a halfway stage between Cork and Waterford.

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    AGLISII, in the Barony of Decies within Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster: a Rectory Impropriate; and Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at .£6. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Clashmore. Aglish is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 5j: m. E. from Tallow. It is situate near the River Blackwater. Here are the remains of an ancient square building, called by the Irish, Cloug/i, which incloses half an acre of ground: And which, tradition says, was built by King John, as an half-way stage between Cork and Waterford. See, Clashmore, and Affane.

    AGLISHCORMUCK, v. LISCORMUCK.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 24

30. Ancient stone pillar at Kilgowan

    Kilgowan · townland · Kildare

    Kilgowan in County Kildare, about one and a half miles south of Kilcullen-Bridge, was the site of an ancient stone pillar. Fairs were held there on the 8th of May and the 20th of July.

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    KILGOWAN, in the Baron)' ofKilcullen, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster. It is if in. S. from Kilcullen-Bridge. The Fairs are holden on the 8th of May, and 20th of July. Here is an ancient stone Pillar.

    K1LGRANT, in the Barony of Iffa and OflTa, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a Rectory Impropriate; and Vicarage, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Clonmell : The Church is in ruins. Kilgrant is. in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is if m. N. E. from Clonmell. See, Clonmdl.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 267

31. Ancient tumuli of Newgrange in Slane parish

    Newgrange · townland · Meath

    The parish of Slane contains the ancient mounts or tumuli of Newgrange. The parish is situate upon the River Boyne.

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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

32. Aodh O'Donoghue buried in old abbey at Aghadoe, 1231

    Aghadoe · parish · Kerry · 1231

    Aodh, son of Conor, son of Auliff Mor O'Donoghue, King of Eoganacht Locha Lein, died in 1231 and was buried in his old abbey at Aghadoe. No other particulars of the abbey were known.

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    Edward Herbert, A. M., the Archdeacon (in 1806), who has cure of souls in each parish, hut is at present ahsent, on account of ill health: the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of .£75. per annum. Aghadoe is in the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe, and Province of Cashel. It is 2 m. N. W. from Killarney. According to Dr. Beaufort, the Bishoprick of Limerick was united, in 1663, to those of Ardfert and Aghadoe, which had long been so incorporated, as to form but one Diocese. In the Chapter of Ardfert, the Archdeacon of Aghadoe has a Stall : This dignity and the ruined Walls of a Church at Aghadoe, with a Round tower, are all the memorials of the Bishoprick which now remain. The Parishes in the Union of Aghadoe are all contiguous.—" Aodh son of Conor, son of AuliffMor O'Donoghue, King of Eoganacht Lochalein, died in the year 1231, and was buried in his old Abbey at Aghadoe ; of which we can learn no other particulars."— ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 299-

    AG IIADOWN, in the Barony of Carbery, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster: a V., valued in the King's Books at ,£6. sterling, and Episcopally united, on the 4th of November 1780, to the Vicarages of Clare, and Kilcoe : a Church, in Aghadown, in good repair: a Glebe House: a Glebe, in Aghadown, of 45 a. 2 r. 6 p. ; and another, in Clare Island, of 25 a. 3 r. 26 p. : The Rev. Joseph Wright, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is Resident in the Glebe House, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Resident Curate. Aghadown is in the Diocese of Ross, and Province of Cashel. It is 3£ m. S. W. from Skibbereen. The Fairs are holdcu on the 6th of May, and 2d of October. The Parishes in the Union of Aghadown are contiguous: the estimated extent of those of Aghadown, and Kilcoe, being .5 miles from North to South, and 5 miles from East to West. It is situate on Baltimore Harbour. One Rectory of Aghadown is Impropriate in the Representative* of Lord Castlchaven ; and one Rectory belongs to the Archdeacon of Ross.

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33. Aqueduct supplying Dungarvan

    Dungarvan · town · Waterford

    An aqueduct was constructed at Dungarvan with Parliamentary encouragement to supply the town with fresh water. The water is conducted for some miles from the River Phinisk.

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    DUNGARVAN, anciently ACHAD GARBAIN, in the Barony of Decies without Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister : a Rectory Impropriate, valued in the King's Books at ,£60. 7mA Money ; the Vicarage, which was Episcopally united, on the 15th of March 1787, to the V. of Killmolash, when the present Incumbent took possession of this Benefice, is valued in the King's Books at £'30. Irish Money, but was taxed by order of the Court of Exchequer, in Hillary Term, in 1688, at ,£22.. 10.. 0 sterling: a Church, in repair, in the parish of Dungarvan : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 6| acres, in separate places, in the parish of Dungarvan, but none of it more than a quarter of a mile from the church: and another Glebe, of half an acre, close to the site of the old church at Killmolash : The Rev. Jabez Henry, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in Dungarvan, and discharges the duties in person. Dungarvan is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 1 17 m. S. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 22d of June, and 8th of November. It has six Post-days in the week. This town sends one Member to Parliament ; Patron, The Duke of Devonshire. The Corporation consists of a Sovereign, Recorder, and 12 Brethren. It is situate on a Bay, to which it gives name, on St. Qeorge's Channel, and is one of the greatest Fishing Towns in Ireland. The Admiralty of the Harbour is vested in the Sovereign. It gives title of Viscount to the noble family of Boyle, Earl of Cork. The castle was vested in the Crown, by Act of Parliament, in the fourth year of the reign of King Henry the Eighth. An Aqueduct has been constructed here by Parliamentary encouragement, for supplying the town with fresh water, which is conducted for some miles from the River Phinisk. The parishes in this Union are not contiguous; being divided by a part of the parish of White Church, about two miles. According to the

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34. Archbishop's country residence at Tallaght

    near Tallaght · town · Dublin

    The Archbishop of Dublin has a small country residence at Talkgh (Tallaght), described as being of no very modern date. The most remote part of the diocese is thirty-four miles from Dublin.

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    miles in length, from North to South, and 36 miles in the greatest breadth ; containing the whole county of Dublin, the most of Wicklow, and part of two other counties, The Chapter of ST. PATRICK'S, Dublin, consists of the Dean (who is elective by the Archbishop and Chapter), the Precentor, Chancellor, Treasurer, two Archdeacons, of Dublin and Glandelagh, and nineteen Prebendaries. The Members of the Collegiate Chapter of CHRIST CHURCH are the Dean, Precentor, Chancellor, Treasurer, the Archdeacon of Dublin, and three Prebendaries : This Deanery is annexed to the Bishoprick of Kildare. The Cathedral of St. Patrick is a large and venerable Pile ; and the Archbishop's Palace is a very antique building. His Grace has also a small Country Residence at Talkgh, of no very modern date. The most remote part of the Dioeese is thirty four miles from Dublin. The General Post-office was established by Act of Parliament, on the 1st of August 1784: The present Post-Masters General (in 1810) are The Right Hon. Earl O'Neil, and The Right Hon, the Earl of Ross : The Secretaries are Sir John Lees, Bart., and Edward S. Lees, Esq. There are six Packets between Dublin and Holyhead^ and two Packet Wherries. The Mails for England leave Dublin every evening, except Sunday, and are due in Dublin every day, except Wednesday. — " The celebrated Religious Foundation of the Abbey of the Virgin Mary owes its origin to the Danes, about the year 948> immediately after their conversion to Christianity; although others fondly ascribe it to some of our Irish princes. At the first it was of the Benedictine Order, then the most celebrated in the Western world. In 1139, it was granted to the Monks of the Cistertian order. On the 27th of May, 1304, this beautiful and noble abbey, with the church and steeple, were destroyed by fire : At this time it was the Repository of the Rolls of Chancery, which were all consumed, to the 28th of King Edward the First, except two Rolls of that year. The Abbot had a Seat in Parliament as a Baron.— By the testimony of a venerable Record, The Black Book of Christ Church, we are informed, that about the year of Our Lord 1038, Sitric, the son of Ableb, or rather Aulif, the Danish Prince of Dublin, gave to Donat, Bishop of that See, a> place, where the Arches or Vaults were founded, to erect a Church to the honour of The Blessed Trinity. Donat built an Episcopal Palace contiguous to the church. The Religious of this Community were Secular Canons, not tied to the observance of strict monastic rules, or belonging to any of the Cenobitical Orders : yet they were a sort of Monks lax in discipline, and bound to such regulations as the Bishop prescribed. On the advancement of Laurence OToole to the See of Dublin, in A. D. 1163, he made them Canons Regular of the Order of Arras, a branch of the Augustinians. On the llth of January 1283, certain of the Scotch Nation, to retaliate upon some of the citizens for doing them an injury, set Skinner-Row on fire, which communicating to this church, destroyed the steeple and chapter-house, with the dormitory and cloisters. It is recorded, to the honour of the citizens on this occasion, that they agreed to make a collection

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35. Archbishops' residence and ancient abbey at Tallaght

    near Tallaght · town · Dublin

    Tallaght was the ancient and noble residence of the Archbishops of Dublin. According to Archdall, an abbey was founded here in an early age, with St. Mailman as its first bishop.

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    TALLAGH, or, TALLAGHT, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, or, Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at ,£8. .11..! Irish Money, and perpetually united, at a time not known, to the Curacy of White Church, and the Rectory of Crevagh: a Church, in good repair, in the parish of Tallagh : a Glebe House, in the parish of Tallagh: and a Glebe, of 1$ acres, near the church : The Rev. Robert Cochrane Literale, the Incumbent (in 1806), who lias cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Tallagh is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 5 m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the first Tuesday in March, 7th of July, iGth of September, and 9th of November. Here is the ancient and noble residence of the Archbishops of Dublin. The parishes in the Union of Tallagh are all contiguous; their extent, from East to West, being five miles, and, from North to South, 5 miles. According to Mr. Archdall, an Abbey was founded here, in an early age, of which St. Mailman, was the first Bishop.

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36. Architectural ruins of the Abbey at Glendalough

    Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow

    The ruins of the abbey are situated at the bottom of the vale and consist of two parallel buildings. The arch on the East end features columns with capitals ornamented with human heads and dragons, along with intricately carved stones.

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    this remote, and, at that time, tranquil Isle, and were almost exclusively confined to it. On the 3d of June, annually, numbers of every sex and age flock to the Seven Churches, and there celebrate the Festival of the esteemed and venerated §t. Kervin. The ruins of this abbey (being the first which a traveller perceives) are situated in the bottom of the vale, and consist of two buildings parallel to each other (the larger one, on the South, being the church) ; on the East end of the abbey is an arch, of extremely curious workmanship ; the columns on the sides recede one behind another, and are very short, but do not diminish : the capitals are ornamented in a singular manner, most of them with human heads at the angles, and dragons or other fabulous animals at the sides ; the heads have much the appearance of those in Egyptian sculpture, with large ears, long eyes, and the tresses of the hair strait; the ring-stones of the arch are indented triangularly, in imitation of the Saxon architecture, and in some parts human heads and other ornaments are within the triangular mouldings. On the removal of some heaps of rubbish from under the ruins of this arch, a few stones beautifully carved were found, many of them belonging to the arches, and some to the architrave of the \vindow : the architrave is twelve inches broad, and a pannel is sunk, ornamented lozenge-wise, and an ovelo forms the lozenge, with a bead running on each side ; the centre of the lozenge is decorated on one side, in has relief, with a knot delicately carved; the other with a flower in the centre, and mouldings corresponding to the shape of the lozenge. The half-lozenge, at the bottom of the pilaster, in one is filled with a bas relief of a human head, with a bird on each side pecking at the eye, and the other by a dragon, twisting its head round and the tail turned up between its legs into the mouth. Here is another stone, apparently the capital of a column ; two sides of it are visible, both are ornamented with a patera, but each side in a different manner; one consists of a flower of sixteen large leaves and fifteen smaller ones, relieved the eighth of an inch, and the other of six leaves branching from the centre, with another leaf extending between their points. — In describing the other ruins of this desolated city (which appears to have been built in an elegant style of Grecian architecture), we in some measure outstep the bounds originally prescribed, in which Monastic dwellings were alone included; but their contiguity to the abbey, which we have just now quitted, induces us to proceed to the next erection, called THE CHURCH OF THE TRINITY ; It stands on a rising ground, North of the Abbey ; and, as the inhabitants say, was dedicated to the Holy Trinity ; in the front of this church is a circular building upon a square base, which evidently was intended for a belfry, a sufficient space being left for the rope to come down. Hence let us come to THE SEVEN CHuaciiEs, for which Glandelagh has been for many centuries remarkable, and for which it will be celebrated, even when the vestiges now remaining are no more. The entrance to the area, on which these churches stand, is on the North-east side, through the ruins of a gateway, sixteen feet six inches in length,

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37. Ardbraccan a place of considerable strength in 1641

    Ardbraccan · townland · Meath · 1641

    In 1641, Ardbraccan was a place of considerable strength, indicating its strategic importance during the seventeenth century. It was one of the ancient bishopricks forming the Diocese of Meath.

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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.

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38. Ardfinan Castle built by King John, 1184

    Ardfinnan · town · Tipperary · 1184

    A castle at Ardfinan, now in ruins, was erected by King John when he was Earl of Moreton and Lord of Ireland in 1184. The parish is divided by the River Suir into two parts.

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    Rochestown, and the Vicarages of Mullogh, Neddans, and Newcastle : a new Church, building, in the parish of Ardfman: no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 2 a. 1 r. 16' p., at Ardfinan, about one mile from the church ; another, of 16 a. 0 r. 35 p.. at Rochestown, about half a quarter of a mile from the church at Ardfinan ; and a third, of 11 a. 0 r. 30 p., at Neddans, about one mile from the church at Ardfinan : there is also a Glebe in the parish of Newcastle, the bounds of which cannot be ascertained, nor is it in the possession of the Incumbent : these glebes are not contiguous : The Rev. Archibald Douglas, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in Qonmell, and discharges the duties in person. Ardfinan is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 6^ m. W. S. W. from Clonmell. It is divided by the River Suir, into two parts. The Castle, which is now in ruins, was erected by King John, when he was Earl of Moreton, and Lord of Ireland, in 1184. The parishes in the Union of Ardfinan are contiguous; that of Ardfinan containing922 acres of land. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, the Union of Ardfinan, as it now stands, ought to be made perpetual; and a Glebe House ought to be built on the nearest glebe to the church. — "St. Finian, the Leper, who flourished after the middle of the Sixth century, founded an Abbey of Regular Canons here, which existed in 903, for about that time Cormac Mac Cuillenan, the celebrated Archbishop and Monarch of Munster, bequeathed to it one ounce of gold and one of silver, with his horse and arms. — A Monastery for Conventual Franciscans was founded here; but we have no farther account of it." — /Irchdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 639-

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39. Ardglass gives title of Viscount to Harrington family

    Ardglass · townland · Down · 1609

    The parish of Ardglass, situated on the Irish Sea in the county of Down, gives the title of Viscount to the family of Harrington. It was united by charter to the rectory of Ballyphilip by James I in 1609.

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    ARDGLASS, in the Barony of Lecale, Co. of Dow.v, and Province of Ulster : a R., united by Charter, by James I, in 1609, to the R. of Ballyphilip; being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Chancellorship of Down : no Church : The occasional duties are discharged by the Curate of the adjoining parish of Dunsford, at a Salary of £ 1 5. per annum. Ardglass is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 4£ in. S. E. b. S. from Downpatritk. This parish contains 600 acres of land. It gives title of Viscount to the Family of Harrington. It is situate on the Irish Sea. See, Ballyphilip.

    ARDIA, v. MAGILLAGAN.

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40. Ardoilen and its three churches

    Inisheer · townland · Galway

    Ardoilen, the third of the Isles of Arran, was anciently called Aracoemhain and took its name from St. Coemaun, its patron. Three churches were erected there: Kil-choemhain honouring St. Columb, one dedicated to St. Paul, and Kil-gradh-an-domhain honouring St. Gobnata on the 11th of February.

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    ARRAN, ISLES, off the Barony of Moycullin, Co. of GAJL.WAY, and Province of Connaught. Three Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, opposite to the Bay of Galway ; the principal of them was called, Arran Naomh, that is, Arran of the Saints, a number of churches having been erected in this island, in which the bodies of many Saints repose. ^Engus, king of Cashel, at the request of St. Albeus, granted this island to St. Enna, or Endeus, who built ten churches on it ; and about the year 490, he was Abbot of Killenda, the principal of those churches, and to which all the rest were subject. The feast of St. Endeus, who died in the beginning of the Sixth century, is observed on the 21st of March. — The Middle, or Second Island, on which are only two churches; one is called, Teampullceannan-nach, each of them was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and both were subordinate to the church of Killenda. — -Ardoilen, the third of the Isles of Arran, was anciently called Aracoemhain, and took its name from St. Coemaun, the Patron of it. Three churches were erected here, that of Kil-choemhain, where St. Columb is honoured, another dedicated to St. Paul, and the third, called Kil-gradh-an-domhain, in which St. Gobnata is honoured on the 1 1th of February.

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41. Ardsallagh: Ludlow seat and lost monastery

    Ardsallagh · townland · Meath

    Ardsallagh gives title to the Ludlow family as Viscount Preston of Ardsallagh and contains a beautiful seat of the Earl of Ludlow. According to Archdall, a monastery was also founded here, though nothing further is known about it.

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    ARDSALLAGH, in the Barony of Navan, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Navan. Ardsallagh is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2| m. S. from Navan. It is situate on the River Boyne. It gives title to the Family of Ludlow, created Viscount Preston of Ardsallagh. Here is a beautiful seat of the Earl of Ludlow. This parish contains 948 acres of land. See, Navan. According to Mr. Archdall, a Monastery was founded here ; but of which nothing further is known.

    ARDSALL1S, in the Barony of Bunratty, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster. It is 5% m. N. W. from Six Mile Bridge. Here is one of the principal Horse Fairs in Ireland.

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42. Ardstraw: ancient bishopric united to Clogher before 1240

    Ardstraw · townland · Tyrone · 1240

    Ardstraw, adjacent to Newtownstewart and on the River Moyle, was once the seat of an ancient bishopric which before 1240 had been united to Clogher, afterwards forming part of the Diocese of Derry.

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    ling: a Church, in perfect order, the tower built, and spire building: a Glebe House; 710 acres of Glebe; of which, 250 acres are one mile from the church, 320 acres two miles, and 140 acres five miles: The Rev. Gerald Fitzgerald, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Resident Curate. Ardstraw is in the Diocese of Deny, and Province of Armagh. It is adjacent to Newtown Stewart, on the North West. It is situate on the River Moyle. — " Before the year 1240 this ancient Bishoprick was united to Clogher, but since that time it has made a part of the Diocese of Derry." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 678.

    ARDVERNEY, in the Barony of Lurge, Co. of FERMANAGH, and Province of Ulster. It is 1^ m. S. S. E. from Kesh.

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43. Arklow: Dominican friary founded by Theobald Fitz Walter

    Arklow · town · Wicklow · 1285

    Theobald Fitz Walter, fourth Butler of Ireland, founded a Dominican friary at Arklow under the invocation of the Holy Ghost. He died in 1285 in his castle at Arklow and was buried in the friary, where a tomb with his statue was erected; large ruins remained.

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    ARKLOW, in the Barony of Arklow, Co. of WICKJLOW, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., Episcopaily united, time immemorial, to the V. of Enorely, and the Curacies of Kilbride, Killahurler, Kilmain, and Temple-Michael: 3. Church, old ; but a new one is building, and is very nearly finished : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of one rood, in the town of Arklow : The Rev. Henry Lambert Bayley, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by his Resident Curate, The Rev. William Eaton, at a Salary of £75. per annum. Arklow is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 36 m. S. b. E. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 14th of May, gth of August, 25th of September, and loth of November. It is situate upon the River Ovoca, near the Irish Sea. Here is a Charter School, for 50 Girls. It gives title of Baron to the Family of Sutler. The parishes in the Union of Arklow are all contiguous ; their extent being 7 miles from North to South, and 3 miles from East to West. It has six Post-days in the week. — " Theobald Fitz Walter, fourth Butler of Ireland, founded a Monastery here for Dominican Friars, under the Invocation of the Holy Ghost; he died on the 26th of September, A. D. 1285, in his Castle of Arklow, and was interred in this Friary, where a Tomb, with his Statue thereon, was erected over him. Large ruins of this noble structure still remain." — ArchdalL's Monast. Hibern. p. 759.

    ARMAGH, in the Barony of Armagh, Co. of -ARMAGH, and Province of Ulster: a R., valued in the King's Books at .£'25. sterling: The Right Hon. and Mont Rev. William Stewart, D. D., Lord Primate, and Metropolitan of ALJ. Ireland, in 1810; The Cathedral: a Glebe House, on a Glebe of 297 a. Jr. n'4-p-. .contig-

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44. Armagh: Primate Robinson's palace, school, library and observatory

    near Armagh · town · Armagh

    Richard Robinson, Baron Rokeby and Lord Primate, renovated decayed Armagh into a well-inhabited town, building an archiepiscopal palace, a royal school, a public library, and a complete observatory for the promotion of science, securing the endowments by Acts of Parliament.

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    uous, and near the church : The Hon. and Rev. Viscount Lifford, LL. D., the Dean (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Armagh is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 62 m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 2 1st of May, 10th of July, 12th of August, Tuesday before the 10th of October, and the £0th of November. This City (now called the Town} sends one Member to Parliament : Patronage, in the Lord Primate. The Assizes for the County are holden here. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, and Register. It is situate near the River Callen. It has six Post-days in the week. According to Dr. Beaufort, the city of Armagh, which was very much decayed, was renovated, and is become a pretty town, of good size, and well inhabitated, through the attention and munificence of Richard Robinson, D. D., Baron Rokeby, late Lord Primate : who built there a handsome Archiepiscopal Palace, and a noble House for the School, which is one of the Royal Foundations (of Charles the First), and is extremely well endowed. To these His Grace added a Public Library for the promotion of science. He also erected a complete Observatory, with a liberal establishment for the support of an Astronomer ; and secured the permanency of his endowments, by several Acts of Parliament, obtained for that purpose. This See, which is valued in the King's Books at «£l83..17..1^ sterling, was founded by St. Patrick about the middle of the Fifth century, and was made an Archbishoprick, in the year 1152. It extends into five counties, being 59 miles from North to South and varying in breadth from 10 to 25 miles. The Chapter consists of a Dean, Precentor, Chancellor, Treasurer, Archdeacon, and four Prebendaries, with eight Vicars Choral. The city of Armagh is 35 miles distant from the extremity of the Diocese. According to the Report of the Commissioners of the Board of Education, the lands, with which the School of Armagh is endowed, contain, as appears by the last Survey, made in the year 1771, 1530 acres English measure, including Roads, Lakes, Rivers, and also about 100 acres of Bog. The Lands are situate in the county of Armagh, between the towns of Newry and Armagh. It appears, that these lands produced, in the year 1804, the gross annual rent of £\ 144..10..5|. The present Master, The Rev. Thomas Carpendale, A. M., was appointed by Primate Robinson, in the year 1786, to be Master, upon the resignation of Dr. Gruebere, for a valuable consideration. Mr. Carpendale is stated to have paid, during the whole time that he has been Master, the closest and most laudable attention to the duties of the School ; and no School in this country maintains a higher reputation than that of Armagh. — " St. Patrick, the great Apostle of this Kingdom, founded an Abbey here, A. D. 445, or in 457, for Regular Canons of the Order of St. Augustin, and dedicated it to the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul; it continued, for many ages, one of the most celebrated Ecclesiastical Foundations in the world. — This Abbey, and all the posses«ions thereunto belonging, were granted, in May 1612, to Sir Toby

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45. Armagh: St Patrick founded celebrated abbey c.445

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 445–1612

    St. Patrick founded an abbey at Armagh, dedicated to SS Peter and Paul, for Regular Canons of the Order of St. Augustine. It continued for many ages as one of the most celebrated ecclesiastical foundations in the world. Its possessions were granted in May 1612 to Sir Toby.

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    uous, and near the church : The Hon. and Rev. Viscount Lifford, LL. D., the Dean (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Armagh is in the Diocese of Armagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 62 m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 2 1st of May, 10th of July, 12th of August, Tuesday before the 10th of October, and the £0th of November. This City (now called the Town} sends one Member to Parliament : Patronage, in the Lord Primate. The Assizes for the County are holden here. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, and Register. It is situate near the River Callen. It has six Post-days in the week. According to Dr. Beaufort, the city of Armagh, which was very much decayed, was renovated, and is become a pretty town, of good size, and well inhabitated, through the attention and munificence of Richard Robinson, D. D., Baron Rokeby, late Lord Primate : who built there a handsome Archiepiscopal Palace, and a noble House for the School, which is one of the Royal Foundations (of Charles the First), and is extremely well endowed. To these His Grace added a Public Library for the promotion of science. He also erected a complete Observatory, with a liberal establishment for the support of an Astronomer ; and secured the permanency of his endowments, by several Acts of Parliament, obtained for that purpose. This See, which is valued in the King's Books at «£l83..17..1^ sterling, was founded by St. Patrick about the middle of the Fifth century, and was made an Archbishoprick, in the year 1152. It extends into five counties, being 59 miles from North to South and varying in breadth from 10 to 25 miles. The Chapter consists of a Dean, Precentor, Chancellor, Treasurer, Archdeacon, and four Prebendaries, with eight Vicars Choral. The city of Armagh is 35 miles distant from the extremity of the Diocese. According to the Report of the Commissioners of the Board of Education, the lands, with which the School of Armagh is endowed, contain, as appears by the last Survey, made in the year 1771, 1530 acres English measure, including Roads, Lakes, Rivers, and also about 100 acres of Bog. The Lands are situate in the county of Armagh, between the towns of Newry and Armagh. It appears, that these lands produced, in the year 1804, the gross annual rent of £\ 144..10..5|. The present Master, The Rev. Thomas Carpendale, A. M., was appointed by Primate Robinson, in the year 1786, to be Master, upon the resignation of Dr. Gruebere, for a valuable consideration. Mr. Carpendale is stated to have paid, during the whole time that he has been Master, the closest and most laudable attention to the duties of the School ; and no School in this country maintains a higher reputation than that of Armagh. — " St. Patrick, the great Apostle of this Kingdom, founded an Abbey here, A. D. 445, or in 457, for Regular Canons of the Order of St. Augustin, and dedicated it to the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul; it continued, for many ages, one of the most celebrated Ecclesiastical Foundations in the world. — This Abbey, and all the posses«ions thereunto belonging, were granted, in May 1612, to Sir Toby

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 36

46. Askeaton: Desmond castle and Franciscan friary

    Askeaton · townland · Limerick · 1490–1564

    Askeaton, on the River Shannon, was formerly a large walled town but had become a small depopulated village by the early 1800s. The castle was built by the Earl of Desmond, and a Franciscan monastery was founded adjoining the castle in 1490 by James, seventh Earl of Desmond, important enough to host a provincial chapter of the order in 1564.

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    ASK EATON, in the Barony of Connello, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster; a V., valued in the King's Books at «£0..10..0 sterling, having been always holden with the entire Rectory of Lismakeery, but are considered as only Episcopally united : a Church, in good repair, in Askeaton : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 3 a. 2 r. 23 p., in Askeaton, near the church; and another of 13 a. 2r. l6p., in Lismakeery, near the old church there: The Rev. Gustavus Wybraiits, the Incumbent in (1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in the parish of Askeaton, and performs the duties in person. Askeaton is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 14 m. W. S. W. fronj Limerick. It is situate upon the River Shannon, on the influx of the River Ded. The Fairs are holden on the 30th of July, and 9th of October. The Castle was built by the Earl of Desmond. It was formerly a large walled town, but is now a •mall depopulated village. A Monastery was founded here, adjoining to the castle, in the year 1490, for Conventual Franciscans, by James the seventh Earl of Desmond. This Monastery, according to Mr. Archdall, was of such consequence, that a Provincial Chapter of the order was holden there in the year 156*4.

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47. Assaroe Abbey on the River Erne, Donegal

    Assaroe · waterfall · Donegal

    A Cistercian abbey was founded at Assaroe (anciently Ashro/Easroe), near Ballyshannon on the River Erne, by Roderick O'Cananan, Prince of Tyrconnell, though some writers attribute the founding to O'Flachertach who slew him. The abbey was a daughter house of Boyle Abbey.

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    ASTRATH, anciently ASHRO, EASROE, and EASRUADH, and also THE ABBEY DE SAMARIO, in the Barony of Tyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster. Is situate on the River Erne, near the Town of Ballyshannon. — " An Abbey was founded here for Monks of the Cistertian Order by Roderick O'Cananan, Prince of Tyrconnt-11. He was slain in battle by O'Flachertach, who succeeded him : some writers make O'Flachertach the founder. This abbey was a daughter of that of Boyle." — Archdalfs JMonast. Hibern. p. 93.

    ATHADDY, in the Barony of , Co. of CARLO.W, and Province of Leinster.— " About the year 1151, an Abbey was founded here, for Nuns of the Order

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48. Athassel Priory: extensive Augustinian ruins on the Suir

    Relickmurry and Athassel · parish · Tipperary

    William Fitz Adelm de Burgo founded a priory for Canons Regular of St Augustine at Athassel, near Cashel, dedicated to St Edmund the King and Martyr; the Prior sat as a Baron in Parliament. The surviving ruins, described in detail, were among the finest monastic edifices in Ireland, with a steeple, cloisters, choir, nave and a gate with portcullis reached by an ancient bridge.

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    ATHASSEL, in the Barony of Clanwilliam, Co. of TTPPERARV, and Province of Munster : a Rectory entire, and united, at a period prior to any known record, to the Rectories entire of Ballygriffin, Dangandargan, and Relickmurry : a Church, in good repair : no Glebe House, but one about to be built : a Glebe, lately obtained, of 'JO acres : The Rev. Patrick Hare, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cureof souls, is resident in the adjoining parish of Cashel,and performs the duties. Athassel is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 3^ m. W. from Cashel. It is situate upon the River Suir. The parishes in the union of Athassel are contiguous, and contain together about 7000 acres. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this union is not too extensive for the accommodation of the Parishioners, and the convenient performance of Parochial duty. — "Here William Fitz Adelm de Burgo founded a Priory, under the Invocation of St. Edmund the King and Martyr, for Canons Regular of the order of St. Augustin. The Prior sat as a Baron in Parliament, The ruins of this abbey show it to have been equal, if not superior, to any monastic edifice in this kingdom. The choir measures 44 feet in length and 26|- in breadth ; on the North and South sides are small aisles, which we rather suppose were'designed for some other purpose, as their communication with the main building is by doors parallel to the choir, &c. . on the South side is a long range, with one entire low arch, 24 feet broad and 37 long : it then diminishes to 10 feet in width, and stretches out 24 feet longer ; on the West end thereof, and on the South side of the nave, are part of the windows and outer walls of the cloisters, forming a square of 63 feet ; on the South side is another long range of building, with the lower part divided by arches. The nave appears to have been of the same breadth with the choir, and supported by lateral aisles ; it measures by the exterior walls 1 17 feet in length and 58 in breadth ; in the South-west corner is a small chapel, with an ar-ched roof sustained by diagonal and central ogives. The steeple was a lofty square building, of which the South side only remains. About forty yards West of the nave, is an entrance through a small gate, wherein had been a portcullis ; the passage to this is by a small ancient bridge, over alow, marshy piece of ground ; the view from hence, through the nave and steeple, terminating at the high altar, must have been highly picturesque. To describe minutely each part of this extensive ruin would be insufferably tedious; we shall, therefore, only add, that the whole work was uniform, regular, and finished in a fine limestone." — Archdnlts Monast. Hibern. p. 640.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 40

49. Athlone bridge and garrison across the Shannon

    Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1691–1810

    Athlone is divided into two parts by the River Shannon, united by a strong, well-built bridge. The town gives title of Earl to the Ginkle family as a reward for services in 1691, and Viscount Dillon is Constable and Governor of the Garrison.

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    Athloiie is partly in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam ; and partly in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 59 in. W. b. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the first Monday after twelve days after Old Christmas day, 21st of March, Wednesday before Ascension day, and the first Monday in September. This Town sends one Member to Parliament ; Patronage, in the Families of Handcock, and St. George. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, Vice-Sovereign, two Bailiffs, a Recorder, Deputy, and Town Clerk. It gives title of Earl to the Family of Ginkle, as a reward for the noble services performed by the General, in the year 1691. The Right Hon. Viscount Dillon is Constable and Governor of the Garrison ; and John Dillon is Deputy, in 1810. The town is divided into two parts by the River Shannon, which are united by a strong, high-raised and well built Bridge. Here is a Charter School, for 40 Boys. Near this is a celebrated chalybeate Spring.—" Here we find an Abbey, which was founded for Cistertian Monks under the Invocation of St. Peter. Other writers give the Dedication to St. Benedict, and say it was founded for Monks of his order. In a table of the Procurations of the Church of Elphin, this is called the Monastery de Innocentia. In that part, called The English Town, situate on the East of the Shannon, a Monastery was founded for Conventual Franciscans by Cathal, or Charles Croibh Dearg O'Connor, Prince ot Connaught, who not living to finish the building, it was completed by Sir Henry Dillon."— ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. pp. 600, 705.

    ATHLUMNEY, in the Barony of Skryne, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£6..2..0 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Navan. Athlumney is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is £ m. S. b. E. from Navan. It is situate on the River Boytie. This parish contains 1329 acres ot land. See, Navan.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 43

50. Athlone Franciscan friary in the English Town

    Athlone · town · Westmeath

    In the English Town, east of the Shannon, a monastery for Conventual Franciscans was founded by Cathal O'Connor, Prince of Connaught, who did not live to finish it. The building was completed by Sir Henry Dillon.

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    Athloiie is partly in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam ; and partly in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 59 in. W. b. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the first Monday after twelve days after Old Christmas day, 21st of March, Wednesday before Ascension day, and the first Monday in September. This Town sends one Member to Parliament ; Patronage, in the Families of Handcock, and St. George. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, Vice-Sovereign, two Bailiffs, a Recorder, Deputy, and Town Clerk. It gives title of Earl to the Family of Ginkle, as a reward for the noble services performed by the General, in the year 1691. The Right Hon. Viscount Dillon is Constable and Governor of the Garrison ; and John Dillon is Deputy, in 1810. The town is divided into two parts by the River Shannon, which are united by a strong, high-raised and well built Bridge. Here is a Charter School, for 40 Boys. Near this is a celebrated chalybeate Spring.—" Here we find an Abbey, which was founded for Cistertian Monks under the Invocation of St. Peter. Other writers give the Dedication to St. Benedict, and say it was founded for Monks of his order. In a table of the Procurations of the Church of Elphin, this is called the Monastery de Innocentia. In that part, called The English Town, situate on the East of the Shannon, a Monastery was founded for Conventual Franciscans by Cathal, or Charles Croibh Dearg O'Connor, Prince ot Connaught, who not living to finish the building, it was completed by Sir Henry Dillon."— ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. pp. 600, 705.

    ATHLUMNEY, in the Barony of Skryne, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£6..2..0 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Navan. Athlumney is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is £ m. S. b. E. from Navan. It is situate on the River Boytie. This parish contains 1329 acres ot land. See, Navan.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 43

51. Athlone's Cistercian and Franciscan monasteries

    Athlone · town · Westmeath

    An abbey for Cistercian monks under the invocation of St. Peter was founded at Athlone; other writers attribute it to St. Benedict. A monastery for Conventual Franciscans was founded in the English Town by Cathal Croibh Dearg O'Connor, Prince of Connaught, and completed by Sir Henry Dillon.

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    Athloiie is partly in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam ; and partly in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 59 in. W. b. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the first Monday after twelve days after Old Christmas day, 21st of March, Wednesday before Ascension day, and the first Monday in September. This Town sends one Member to Parliament ; Patronage, in the Families of Handcock, and St. George. The Magistrates are a Sovereign, Vice-Sovereign, two Bailiffs, a Recorder, Deputy, and Town Clerk. It gives title of Earl to the Family of Ginkle, as a reward for the noble services performed by the General, in the year 1691. The Right Hon. Viscount Dillon is Constable and Governor of the Garrison ; and John Dillon is Deputy, in 1810. The town is divided into two parts by the River Shannon, which are united by a strong, high-raised and well built Bridge. Here is a Charter School, for 40 Boys. Near this is a celebrated chalybeate Spring.—" Here we find an Abbey, which was founded for Cistertian Monks under the Invocation of St. Peter. Other writers give the Dedication to St. Benedict, and say it was founded for Monks of his order. In a table of the Procurations of the Church of Elphin, this is called the Monastery de Innocentia. In that part, called The English Town, situate on the East of the Shannon, a Monastery was founded for Conventual Franciscans by Cathal, or Charles Croibh Dearg O'Connor, Prince ot Connaught, who not living to finish the building, it was completed by Sir Henry Dillon."— ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. pp. 600, 705.

    ATHLUMNEY, in the Barony of Skryne, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£6..2..0 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Navan. Athlumney is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is £ m. S. b. E. from Navan. It is situate on the River Boytie. This parish contains 1329 acres ot land. See, Navan.

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 43

52. Athnowen's remarkable cave on the River Bride

    Athnowen · parish · Cork

    Athnowen, also called St. Owen's, is situated on the River Bride in the Barony of Muskerry, County Cork, and contains a remarkable cave.

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    ATHNOWEN, or ST. OWEN'S, in the Barony of Muskerry, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : one Rectory and Vicarage, being Episcopally united to the Prebend of Kilnaglory : one Rectory Impropfiate, in the King : the Vicarage is valued in the King's Books at <£l..lO..O sterling : a Church : no Glebe House: a Glebe, of 14 a. 3 r. 37 p., about one hundred yards from the church. Athnowen is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is 6£ m. W. S. W. from Cork. It is situate upon the River Bride. Here is a remarkable Cave. See, Kilnaglory.

    ATHY, in the Barony of Narragh and Reban, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a Corporate Town, in which are the following Parishes, viz.,

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 43

53. Athy incorporated 1615, castle used as prison

    Athy · town · Kildare · 1615–1810

    Athy was incorporated by King James I in 1615 and is governed by a Sovereign, two Bailiffs, and a Town Clerk. Part of the ancient castle is now used as a prison, and the town is divided by the navigable River Barrow.

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    Athy is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 32 m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of March, 25th of April, 9th of June, 25th of July, 10th of October, and llth of December. It was incorporated by King James the First, in 1615 ; and is governed by a Sovereign, two Bailiffs, and a Town Clerk. It is alternately with Naas, the Assizes Town for the County of Kildare : Part of the ancient Castle being now used as a Prison. It is situate upon the navigable River Barrow, by which it is divided into two parts. Here is a Free School. See, Nicholastown.—" Richard de St. Michael, Lord of Rheban, founded a Priory here in the reign of King John, under the Invocation of St. John, or rather of St. Thomas, for Crouched Friars : the Priory was situated beyond the bridge.— A Dominican Friary was founded here on the East side of the bridge by the Families of Boiseles and Hogans, in the year l%53."—Archdair$ Monast. Hibern. pp. 308, 309.

    ATTANAGH, in the Barony of Upper Ossory, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V. : the Rectory, being united to the rectories of Aharney, and Attier; and of which, The Rev. Thomas Franklin, is Rector (in 1806), having neither Glebe House, nor Glebe: the Vicarage, is united to the

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 43

54. Athy priories of Crouched Friars and Dominicans

    Athy · town · Kildare · 1199–1253

    Richard de St. Michael, Lord of Rheban, founded a priory at Athy for Crouched Friars in the reign of King John, situated beyond the bridge. A Dominican friary was also founded on the east side of the bridge by the Boiseles and Hogans families in 1253.

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    Athy is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 32 m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of March, 25th of April, 9th of June, 25th of July, 10th of October, and llth of December. It was incorporated by King James the First, in 1615 ; and is governed by a Sovereign, two Bailiffs, and a Town Clerk. It is alternately with Naas, the Assizes Town for the County of Kildare : Part of the ancient Castle being now used as a Prison. It is situate upon the navigable River Barrow, by which it is divided into two parts. Here is a Free School. See, Nicholastown.—" Richard de St. Michael, Lord of Rheban, founded a Priory here in the reign of King John, under the Invocation of St. John, or rather of St. Thomas, for Crouched Friars : the Priory was situated beyond the bridge.— A Dominican Friary was founded here on the East side of the bridge by the Families of Boiseles and Hogans, in the year l%53."—Archdair$ Monast. Hibern. pp. 308, 309.

    ATTANAGH, in the Barony of Upper Ossory, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V. : the Rectory, being united to the rectories of Aharney, and Attier; and of which, The Rev. Thomas Franklin, is Rector (in 1806), having neither Glebe House, nor Glebe: the Vicarage, is united to the

    Internet Archive topographicaldic00carluoft, Chapter 43

55. Augher fairs on the River Blackwater

    near Augher · town · Tyrone

    Augher in County Tyrone held fairs on four dates throughout the year and was situated on the River Blackwater, about 2.5 miles north-east of Clogher.

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    AUGHER, in the Barony of Clogher, Co, of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 2$ m. N. E. from Clogher, and 75$ m. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holclen on the 28th of March, 12th of May, 14th of August, and 12th of November. It is situate on the River Blackwater.

    AUGHNACLOY, in the Barony of Dungannon, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 71 m. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 6th of January, 14th of May, 5th of July, 10th of October, and the second Thursday in November. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate on the River Blackzcater.

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56. Aughinish Island in the River Shannon

    Aughinish · electoral division · Limerick

    Aughinish is an island situated in the River Shannon off the Barony of Connello in County Limerick. It is recorded as a distinct island feature in the topographical survey.

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    AGIIENISH, ISLAND, off the Barony of Connello, Co. of LIMERICK, and Province of Munster. It is situate in the River Shannon.

    AGHER, in the Barony of Deece, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in the King's Books at ,£6.. 17.. 8. 7mA Money : a Church, in the most perfect repair : no Glebe House ; a Glebe, of 7 acres, close to the church : The Rev. J. Kavel Walsh, the Incumbent (in J806), who has cure of souls, and lives, by permission, on a Cure which he serves in the Diocese of Dublin : the duties are discharged by a Curate. This Living is worth only £40. per annum, to which the sum of £20. is allowed by the Board of First Fruits. Agher is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2 m. S. S. W. from Summerhill.

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57. Aughnacloy fairs and post on the River Blackwater

    near Aughnacloy · town · Tyrone

    Aughnacloy in County Tyrone held fairs on five dates and had six post-days per week. It was situated on the River Blackwater.

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    AUGHNACLOY, in the Barony of Dungannon, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 71 m. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 6th of January, 14th of May, 5th of July, 10th of October, and the second Thursday in November. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate on the River Blackzcater.

    AUGHNISHE, v. TULLY-AGHNISH.

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58. Augustinian abbey at Inistioge

    Inistioge · town · Kilkenny · 800–1210

    An abbey appears to have been founded at Inistioge as early as 800. Around 1210, Thomas, son of Anthony, seneschal of Leinster, erected an abbey for Augustinian Canons dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. Columb, appointing Alured, a canon of Kells, as first prior.

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    INISTIOGE, in the Barony of Gowran, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster: a V., Episco.pally united, in 1782, to the Vicarages of Kilbeacon, Killahy, and Rosinan, and the Prebend of Cloneamery : a Church, in good repair, in the parish of Inistioge : no Glebe House, but the Incumbent is under orders to build : a Glebe, of 16 acres, in the parish of Kilbeacon, contiguous to the old church there : The Rev. Francis W. Flood, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls in all parts of the Union, is resident, and discharges the duties in person, assisted by a Curate. . . Inistioge is in the Diocese of Ossory and Province of Dublin. It is 63 in. S. S. W. from Dublin. It lias six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 9th of June, and 13th and 14th of December. It is situate upon the navigable River Nore. Near this is Woodstock, the superb Mansion of IVilliam Tighe, Esq. The parishes in the Union of Inistioge are contiguous to each other : the estimated extent of each parish being about two miles.—" An Abbey appears to have been founded here, so early as the year 800: But about A. D. 1210, Thomas, the son of Anthony, seneschal of Leinster, erected an Abbey here for Augustinian Canons, and dedicated it to the Virgin Mary and St. Columb, the especial Patrons of the place. By the advice of the Bishop of Ossory, he appointed Alured, a Canon of Kells, the first Prior, and granted to him and the Convent, the Churches of Grenan, and Kilcrenath." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 359.

    INISTRAVAN, ISLAND, off the Barony of Moycullin, Co. of GALWAY, and Province of Connaught.

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59. Augustinian Eremites of Fethard and Edward I patent

    Fethard · town · Tipperary · 1306–1540

    The Eremites of St. Augustin at Fethard acquired one and a half acres from Walter de Mulcote contrary to the Mortmain statute for rebuilding their house. King Edward I granted them a full pardon by patent dated 22 June 1306; the house was in ruins on its surrender in the 31st year of Henry VIII.

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    FETHARD, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at £,6. Irish Money, and united by Act of Council, in 1682, to the Rectories and Vicarrages of Clonyne, Rathcool, and Pepperstown, with the Parcel of Crompstown, and the Rectories entire of Kilconnell, and Raylestown, and the denominations of Coolmundry, and Kilbragh (the situation of which is now not known) : a Church, in good repair, in Fethard: a Glebe House, lately built: four Glebes; one, of 8 a. 2 r. 38 p., at Fethard; another, of 9 a. Or. 32 p., at Rathcool; and the third, and fourth, not found, one of them being 2 a. 3r. 18 p., and the other la. 2r. Op. : The Rev. Francis Benson, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties, assisted by a Curate. Fethard is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 78. m. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 20th of April, Friday before Trinity Sunday, 7th and 19th of September, and 21st of November. This was formerly a town of some note, but is now in a decayed state: the walls of the town, and some of the gates still remain. It is governed by a Sovereign, Vice-Sovereign, Recorder, Portrieve, and Town Clerk. The parishes in the Union of Fethard are contiguous; that of Fethard containing 556 acres. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this Union is too extensive, but should not be dissolved at present, as a Glebe House has been lately built, and charged at the rate of two years' Income of the whole Union. — " The Eremites of St. Augustin of Fetherd having acquired to themselves, contrary to the statute of Mortmain, one acre and an half in the said town, from Walter de Mulcote (in pure and perpetual alms), for the purpose of re-building their house : and the Archbishop, from whom the said lands were immediately held, having granted his confirmation, the King (Edward I,) by patent, dated the22d of June 1306, did grant to the said Eremites a full and free pardon. It appears to have been in ruins, on its surrender, in the 31st of King Henry the Eighth."— ArchdalVs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 657.

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60. Augustinian friary at Adare with Gothic cloisters

    Adare · townland · Limerick

    An Augustinian friary was founded on the south side of the river at Adare by John Earl of Kildare, son of Earl Thomas who died in 1315. A great part remains well preserved, including a steeple on an arch, a large choir with stalls, a nave with a lateral aisle, and beautiful cloisters with Gothic windows bearing escutcheons of the English and Saltire crosses.

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    side, which is still standing.— An Augustinian Friary was founded on the South side of the river by John Earl of Kildare, son to Earl Thomas, who died in the year 1315. A great part of this Friary still remains in good preservation : the Steeple, similar to that of the Trinitarians, is supported on an Arch : the Choir is large, with Stalls, &c., and the Nave answerable thereto, with a lateral Aisle on the South side: to the North of the steeple are some beautiful Cloisters with Gothic windows, within which, on three sides of the square, are Corridores, and on most of these windows, are escutcheons with the English and Saltire crosses, generally ranged alternately : the workmanship is simply elegant, the principal parts being of hewn lime-stone, which appears so fresh, as to give it, on the whole, a modern, yet venerable appearance. Adjoining the cloisters are several apartments, which seem to be much more ancient than the other parts of the building. This description of these Friaries was taken in the Month of May, 1781.— A Gray Friary was founded in the East part of the town, in the year 1465, by Thomas Earl of Kildare and Joan his wife, daughter of James Earl of Desmond. No traces of this Friary can now be found, save a lofty square Steeple."— ArchdalFs Monast. Hibern. p. 414. etseq.

    ADDERGOOL, in the Barony of Tirawly, Co. of MAYO, and Province of Connaught ; a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Crossmolina. Addergool is in the Diocese of Killala, and Province of Tuam. It is 8 m. N. W. b. W. from Foxford. See, Crossmoliua.

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