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Rh AGHANUNSHIN. AGHNAMADLE. the Roe flows, at the foot of the mountain Ben Evonagh. This mountain, which is of basalt, rises to the height of 1,260 feet, and was one of the points selected for the measurements under the Ordnance survey. The soil is mostly fertile and well cultivated. There is abundance of limestone found under the basalt throughout the parish. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Derry and Raphoe, val. 296, in the patron, of the bishop. Here are ruins of Bally Castle, which was built in 1619 by the London Haberdashers' Company, for the defence of the territory allotted to them on the plantation of Ulster. AGHANUNSHIN, or AUGHANUNCHON, a par. in the bar. of Kilmacrenan, in the co. of Donegal, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 2 miles to the N.E. of Letterkenny. It lies at the upper end of Lough Swilly. The soil is fertile. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Deny and Raphoe, val. 362, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is old and dilapidated. AGHARNEY. See AIIAUNEY. AGHARRA, a par. in the bar. of Shrule, in the co. of Longford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles to the N.E. of Ballymahon. It is near the royal canal, and has some tracts of bog. The living is a vie. united with the rect. of Kilglass, in the dioc. of Kilmore, Ardah, and Elphin. AGHAVALLEN, or AGHAVALAH, a par. in the bar. of Iraghticonnor, in the eo. of Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 6 miles to the S.W. of Tarbert. It is situated on the river Shannon, near the road from Tralee to Limerick, and includes the village of Ballylongford and Carrigafoyle Island. The O'Connors had a castle here, which was their principal seat, the bastions and part of the wall of which are still remaining. The barony and castle were forfeited by them in 1666, and were settled upon Trinity College, Dublin. Two-thirds of the land are arable, the rest is mountain, with pasture and bog. A brown building-stone is obtained here. A large traffic in potatoes and turf, oyster dredging, and fishing are the chief employments of the people. The living is an impropriato vicarage. There arc several pleasant seats in the parish. AGHAVEA, or AUGHAVEA, a par. in the bar. of Maghera-stephana, in the co. of Fermanagh, prov. of Ulster, Ireland. It includes the town of Brookeborough, and is situated on the river Colebrook, near Maguire's- bridge. One fourth of the land is mountain and bog, yielding pasturage and fuel, the rest is mostly under cultivation. A good building-stone is quarried here. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Armagh and Clogher, val. 300, in the patron, of the bishop. Nutfield is the residence of Lady Brooke ; Abbey Lodge, of J. Macartney, Esq. ; and there are several other seats. The Wesleyans have a chapel at Brookeborough. AGHAVILLER, or AITGHAVILLER, a par. in the bar. of Knocktophcr, in the co. of Kilkenny, prov. of Leiuster, Ireland, 3 miles to the S.W. of Knocktophcr. It contains the vils. of Boolvglass and Hugginstown. A large part of the parish is moorland. There is a quarry of freestone. The living is a rect. joined with that of Knocktopher, in the dioc. of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin. Castle Morris is the principal seat. Part o) a round tower remains near this mansion, almost on the spot where the old church stood. AGHER, a par. in the bars, of Upper and Lower Deece, in the co. of Meath, and prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S.W. of Summerhill. The Royal canal passes near it on the south, and the parish of Laracor intersects it the separate parts being named Ager and Ginnets. 11 has a hilly surface, and the soil is generally good. There is some bog, and a large proportion of pasture. Lime- stone is obtained. The living is a rect. in the dioe. o Meath, val. 104, in the patron, of the crown. The church was built in 1804, partly by subscription, anc partly by a rate on the parish. A stained window which was formerly in the private chapel of the Wellesleys, a Dangan, was presented by them to this church. It ii painted by Gervaise, and is copied from the cartoon o Raphael, representing Paul preaching at Athens. Agher House is pleasantly situated on a large and well-woode( estate. AGHERN, or AHERX, a par. in the bar. of Kinna- <alloon, in the co. of Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, miles to the E. of Ratheormack. It lies on the road rom Cork to Tullow, and the river Bride flows through t. The land is mostly good and under cultivation, with about 400 acres of bog, and 200 acres of mountain. There is a police station, and petty sessions are held once a mouth. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Cork, Ross, and Cloyne, val., with the rect. of Britway, to which it is united, 365, in the patron, of the bishop. The church svas built in 1817, and stands near the bridge. There are nteresting ruins of the castle built by the Fitzgeralds it the close of the 14th century, to defend the passage f the river. It was a place of considerable strength. The Bride is crossed by a stone bridge of three- arches. A.ghern House stands near the old castle, and has beau- iful grounds. AGHERTON, or BALLYAGHRAN, a par. in the ib. of Coleraine, in tho co. of Londonderry, prov. of Jlster, Ireland, 3 miles to the N.W. of Coleraine. It is situated on the river Bann, near the coast of the Atlantic, and includes tho promontory between the river and the ocean, with the watering-place of Port-Stewart. Nearly ie whole surface is under tillage, and fertile ; a small jart forms a rabbit-warren, and the rest is pasture land. Trap-rock and basalt lie beneath, and some iron ore and coal have been found. The linen manufacture gives employment to a few of the inhabitants, and many hands are engaged in tho Bann salmon fishery. By this river Lough Neagh discharges itself into the Atlantic. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Down, Connor, and Dro- more, val. 399, in the patron, of the bishop. J. Cro- mie, Esq., tho principal proprietor, and lord of tho manor, resides at Cromore, a fine seat, with extensive plantations. There are several other seats. The early years of Dr. Adam Clarke were spent in this parish, and he frequently revisited it in his latter years. A dial is preserved which ho erected in the grounds of Mr. Cromie. Here are ruins of a castle, and of tho old church, and several caves. AGHIART, or BALLINAKILTY, a par. in the bar. of Killian, in the co. of Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 5 miles to the N. of Castle-Blakeney. The soil is good, and well tilled. There is some reclaimable bog. Tho living is a rect. united with that of Moylough, in the dioc. of Tuam, Killala, and Achonry. Mount Bellew is the principal seat. AGHINAGH, or AHINAGH, a par. in the bar. of East Muskerry, in the co. of Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 1 mile to the S.E. of Macroom. It is situated on the river Lee, and has remains of ancient forts, one belonging to the Macartheys, named Carrigadrohig, and one to the Mac Sweeneys, named Mashanaglass. The soil is generally fertile, with some bog, and stone quarries. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Cork, Ross, and Cloyne, val. 630, in the patron, of the bishop. There is an old bridge at Carrigadrigoh, which was erected by Crom- well's order. Near the castle of Mashanaglass there is a wild glen called Glen Laum, and there are several Danish forts. AGHMACART, AGHAMACART, or AUGHAMA- CART, apar. in the bar. of Clarmallagh, in Queen's County prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles S.W. of Castle Durrow. A priory of the Augustine order was established here, in tho 6th century, of which there arc still remains. There are also ruins of an ancient castle. The land is fertile, with some mountain waste. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin, val., with those of Cahir and Killeen, 210, in the patron, of the Ladies G. and F. Fitzpatrick, of Aghmacart Cottage. The priory was the burial-place of the Fitzpatricks, princes of Ossory. AGHNAMADLE, or AGHNAMEADLE, a par. in the bar. of Upper Ormond, in the co. of Tipperary, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles to the S. of Monygall. It contains the town of Toomyvara, and is situated at tho foot of the Devil's Bit hills. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert, and Kilmacduagh, val. 319, in the patron, of tho bishop. Here are tho