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Rh AGHABE. 31 AGHADOE. 27th December, for the sale of live stock. Katliwadc and Stcuart Lodge are the principal residences. AGHABE, a vil. in the bar. of Upper Massarene, iu the co. of Antrim, 2 miles to the N. of Moira. AGHABOE, or AUGHAVOE, a par. in the Lars, of Clandonagh and Clarmallagh, in Queen's County, prpv. of Leinster, Ireland, containing the town of Bonis-in- Ossory and the vil. of Ballycolla. Its name (originally Acluidh-lihd} signifies the "field of an ox," and was derived from the richness of its pastures. A Culdee monastery was founded here in the 6th century by St. Canice, whose reputation for wisdom and piety soon attracted a large number of disciples, and gave origin to a i"wn. A bishopric was soon established and retained here till the close of the 12th century, when it was transferred to Kilkenny. The parish lies in a rich v between the mountains of Cullahill, on the south .and the Slieve Bloom hills, on the north-west. The soil is mostly good, but there is a large tract of bog. There are several limestone quarries, and a brown slate is found at Knockarnadh. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ossoiy, Ferns, and Leighlin, val. 462. The patron, is with the Rev. G. Carr. The church is part of the ancient cathedral, and was enlarged in 1818. Near the church are some remains of a Dominican abbey. There is a large mount north of the church, sur- rounded by a fosse, and encircled at the summit by a wall ; at a distance from this is an old fortification, called the "Rath of Lara," or the "Moat of Mona- coghlan." There are some other remains of ancient forts. Fairs are held at Burros eight times in the year, and petty sessions are held weekly at Burros and Cuffs- borough by turns. AGHABOG, a par. in the bar. of Dartree, in the eo. of Monaghan, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 6 miles to the S.E. of Clones. It contains five lakes, which cover nbove 200 acres of land, and a tract of bog of some- what greater extent. The soil is fertile with a sub- stratum of stiff clay. The linen manufacture constitutes the staple employment of the popidation. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Armagh and Clogher, val. .-6538, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was erected in 1775. AGHABULLOGE, or AGHABOLOGTJE, a par. in the bar. of East Muskerry, in co. of Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 7 miles N.E. of Macroom. It is plea- santly situated on the Dripsey rivulet, a branch of the river Lee, near the Bograh hills. It contains some lofty hills, and the greater part of the land is bog. The scenery in the glen of Mullinassig is singularly picturesque. Between the fine woods that beautify the sides of the glen the river flows, passing over a fall and entering a lake below. Several energetic proprietors have exerted themselves for the improvement of agricul- ture, and the reclamation of the waste lands. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross, val. 673, in the patron, of the bishop. St. Clan's Well is at a short distance from the church, and in the church- yard is an Ogham stone, called St. Olan's Cap, with inscriptions still legible. It is six feet in height, and of a square form. The people take oaths on it. AGHACREW, or AUGHACREW, a par. in the lower div. of the bar. of Kilnamanagh in the co. of Tipperary, and prov. of Munster, Ireland, 7 miles to the N.E. of Tipperary. The living is a rect. united with the vie. of Toem, in the dioc. of Tuam, Killala, and Achonry. The people attend divine service at Toem, as there is no church in the parish, nor is there any school. High Park is the principal residence. AGHACROSS, or AHACROSS, a pur. in the bar. of Condons and Clongibbons, in the co. of Cork, and prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles to the W. of Mitchellstown. It is situated on the small river Funcheon, at the foot of the Galtee hills, and on the borders of Limerick county. The living is a rect. united with that of Clenore, in the dioc. of Cork, Ross, and Cloyne. The land is principally pasture. Fairs for cattle are held on the 25th January and the 3rd October. AGHADA, or AHADA, a par. in the bars, of Imokilly and Barrymore, in the co. of Cork, and prov. of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles to the S.W. of Cloyne. It comprises the vils. of Upper and Lower Agliada, l'':crsid, and Whitegate, and is situated on Cork harbour, at a little distance from Cove. Whitegato is a fishing port, and has a small pier, which was erected by sub- scription. The Cork steamboats call weekly during the summer months. The plaiting of straw and a peculiar kind of grass is carried on here, giving employment to about fifty or sixty women. The land is chiefly arable, the rest pasture, with little waste. Building stone is quarried at Whitegate. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross, val. 258, in the patron, of the crown. Tho church, erected in 1812, is in the village of Aghada, on a hill by the harbour. Aghada House and Whitegate House are the principal residences. There is an endowed school at Whitegate Hill, founded by R. U. Fitzgerald, Esq., in 1827. AGHADE, a par. in the bar. of Forth, in the co. of Carlow, iu the prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles to the S. of Tullow. It is situated on the river Slaney, where the Derrecn joins it. Tho prevailing character of the land is marshy. Limestone and fine granite are pro- cured here. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin, val. with Ballon, 106, in the patron, of the bishop. Tho church is old, and is situated on a bill. Ballykealy is the chief residence. AGHADERG, or AGHADERRICK, a par. in the bars, of Upper and Lower Iveagh, in the co. of Down, in the prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 10 miles to the N.E. of Newry. It contains tho villages of Loughbrickland, Pointzpass, and Scarva, and has the Newry canal for its western boundary. There are also two lakes, Lough- brickland, and Loughadian. In 1585, Queen Elizabeth granted this place, among other possessions, to Sir Mar- maduko Whitchurch. The castle which ho erected was demolished by Cromwell's forces, and its site is now occupied by a dwelling-house. There are remains of the camp formed by William III. in 1690, and many Dutch coins are found. Tho soil is very fertile, mostly arable, a large proportion of the remainder pasture, and some highly valuable bog. Clay-slate for building and repairs of tho roads is quarried here. The linen manu- facture furnishes occupation to many of tho people, who carry on at their houses the weaving of diaper, shirtings, &c. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Down, Connor, and Dromore, val. 234, in tho patron, of the bishop. The church was built in 1688. A tower with an octa- gonal spire has been added to it. There are three Pres- byterian chapels in the parish, and one belonging to tho Primitive Methodists. There are numerous schools. At a short distance from Loughbrickland stand the " Three Sisters of Greenan," three stones, probably the remains of a cromlech ; and there is a very large cairn at Drummillar. AGHADOE, a par. in tho bars, of Dunkerron and Magunihy, in the co. of Kerry, in tho prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles to the N. of Killarney. It compre- hends part of the town of Killarney and the island of Innisfallcn, and is situated on the upper lake of Kil- larucy, on the roads to Tralee and Cork. It was the seat of an ancient bishopric, afterwards consolidated with that of Ardfert. Some ruins of the old cathedral still exist on the low hills by the lake. Part of a round tower stands near them, now named tho " pulpit," and a little further off are remains of an ancient castle, called tho "bishop's chair." It is said that an abbey was founded here by one of the O'Donoghues, and it is con- jectured that tho castle was erected by him. The land consists chiefly of rock and bog, with some gray 1. Under the management of Lord Headlej-, the owner of the manor, much has been done to improve the cultiva- tion of tho land. Roads have been made, and drains and fences, and good farm- houses have taken the place of the poor huts previously occupied by the tenants. Aghadoc House, Lord Headley's seat, is a beautiful villa in the Italian style, overlooking the lower lake, with plantations covering 100 acres. Grena, on the river Lane, or Launo, is the seat of John O'Connell, Esq.