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Rh KILCAKRA. 408 KILCLEAGH. KILCAKRA, avil. in the par. of Campbeltown, and district of Kintyre, co. Argylo, Scotland. On it stands Campbeltown lighthouse. KILCAKRIG, a vil. in the par. of Dunleckny, bar. of East Idrone, co. Carlow, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. It is situated on the bank of the river Barrow, not far from Leighlinbridge. KILCASH, a par. in the bar. of Ida and Ofla East, co. Tipperary, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 8 miles N.E. of Olonmel. Waterford is its post town. It is 2 rniles long, and nearly the same in breadth. The surface, which lies beneath the Slievenaman mountains, is hilly, consisting of poor land. It is traversed by the road from Clonmel to Dublin. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Lismore, val. i'49, in the patron, of the crown. The church is a modern erection. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Kilsheelin. There are two National and six or seven other day schools. This parish is the site of an ancient scat of the Ormonde family ; also of an ancient church. A fair is held on the 5th August. KILCASKAN, a par. in the bars, of Bear and Glana- rought, cos. Cork and Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 10 'miles E.N.E. of Castletown-Bearhaven, its post town. This par. is 16 miles long by 8 broad. A considerable portion of the surface lies on the N.AV. shore of Bantry Bay. It is a mountainous and wild district, containing the summits of Hungry Hill, Esk, and Ghoul. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ross, val. 285, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was built in 1810 by the late Board of First Fruits. There are two Roman Catholic chapels, also eight private schools. There are police and coastguard stations in the parish. The Lodge is the seat of the Earl of Bantiy. There arc ruins of a church situated among the hills ; also of a fort at Drumlane. Slate, iron, and copper are worked. KILCATHERINE, a par. in the bar. of Bear, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles N. of Castlc- town-Bcarhavcn, its post town. It contains the vils. of Caherkeen, Coulagh, and Eyeries. The surface forms part of the peninsula stretching between the Kcnmaro estuary and Bantry Bay. The greater part of the parish is wildly mountainous and boggy. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ross, united with Bearhavcn or Killcconcnagh. There arc a Roman Catholic chapel, and seven private day schools. At Allihies are large copper mines in operation. There are remains of an old church at Quoilah Bay, also a stone called a " gollane." KILCAVAN, a par. in the bar. of Bargy, co. "Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles S.W. of Taghmon. Wexford is its post town. It is about 1 mile in length, and the same in breadth. The surface consists of a fair soil. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. 230, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was built in 1820. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Bannow. There are six daily schools and a Sunday-school; also an Augustine convent at Grans- town, in which Dr. Doyle was educated. Ballongton and Harristown are the principal residences. KILCAVAN, a par. in the bars, of Ballaghkecn and Gorey, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles N. of Gorey, its post town. The par. is 3 miles long by 2.J broad. Tara Hill is a prominent feature. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. with Gorey, 809, in the patron, of tho crown. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Ballyfad and Kilmichaelognc. There is a day school. Ballinastragh is the seat of Sir T. Esmonde. There are ruins of an old church and of Little Limerick Castle, an ancient seat of the Esmondcs. Building stone is worked. Fairs are held on the 5th April, 21st August, and 12th November. KILCHATTAN, an ancient par. in co. Argylc, Scot- land, now joined to Kilbrandon. KILCHATTAN, a post-office vil. standing on the bay of its name in the par. of Kingarth, co. Bute, Scotland, o miles S. of Rothesay. The bay opens out opposite tho Great Cumbrae, and has anchorage varying from 11 to 15 fathoms in depth. KILCHENZIE. an ancient par. in co. Argyle, Scot- Innd, now joined to Killean. KILCHOLTJMKILL, an ancient par. in co. Argy! Scotland, now joined to Morven. KILCHOJIAN, a par. in the district of Islav, ci Argyic, Scotland, containing the post-office vil. of Po: Charlotte and the vils. of Portnahaven and PortWemys It lies between lochs Gruinard and Indaal, on the S.W, side of the island of Islay. The par. is 20 miles long b; G broad. Near Rhinus Point is the Isle of Orsay, upc which a lighthouse is erected. This par. is in the pres 1 of Islay and Jura, in the synod of Argyle, in the patron.' of the crown. The minister has a stipend of 158. The church was built in 1825. There is also a government and a Free church, and an Independent chapel. There are four schools supported by public associations, and several private schools. Here arc the remains of six ancient churches and burial-grounds. An old castle of tho Macdonalds stands near Lough Gurim, and in tho parish are several obelisks. The cod-fishery is pursued with considerable success. KILCHONAN, an ancient par. in co. Perth, Scotland, now Coined to Fortingall. KILCHREEST, a par. in the bars, of Dunkcllin andv Loughrea, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, ir miles S.W. of its post town, Loughrea. The parish is a' little over 3 miles long by 2 broad. The surface is varied and has a considerable extent of woodland. Tho- living is a rect. in the dioc. of Kilmacduagh, val. with Killinane, 452, in the patron, of the Marquis of Clan-: ricarde and the bishop alternately. Woodville is tho principal residence in the parish. There are a Roman Catholic chapel, a public school, and a private school. KILCHKEEST AND ISLANDS, a par. in the bar. of Clonderalaw, co. Clare, prov. Munster, Ireland, 2 miles N. of Killadyser, containing the vil. of Ballyna- cally. Kildysart is its post town. It is 5 miles long by 2 broad, and lies at the confluence of the rivers Fergus and Shannon. The surface consists of soils of various quality. The road from Kildysart to Ennis traverses the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killa- loe, val. with Kildysart, 451. There are a Roman" Catholic chapel ; also four day schools. Paradise and Fort Fergus are the principal residences. There are ruins of Dangan Castle and of an ancient church. Innis- moor is the principal island [which see]. KILCHRENAN-WITH-DALAVICH, a par. and post-office vil. in the district of Lorn, co. Argyle, Scot- land, 8 miles N.W. of Inveraly. The united par. is 12 miles long by 8 broad. It extends along both shores of Loch Awe. The surface is hilly and heathy [sec also DALAVICH]. This par. is in the presb. of Lorn and synod of Argyle. Tho minister has a stipend of 171. Each division of the parish has its church, erected about a? century ago. There is Free Church accommodation ; also three parish schools, a girls' industrial school, and a parish library. Eridine House and Sonaclian llousa are the principal mansions. The Marquis of Breadalbano and Campbell of Sonachan are tho two principal land' owners. KILCHRIST, an ancient par. in Ross, Scotland, n joined to TJrray. KILCHUKN, a ruined castle on the banks of Lock a ruin belonging to the Duke of Argyll. KILCLEAGH, a par. in the bar. of Clonlonan, co. Westmeath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, containing the greater part of its post town, Moatc. It is 7 miles lung, and its greatest breadth is 2J miles. The surface is varied but well cultivated. The river Shannon passes in the vicinity, and the road from Dublin to Galway traverses the interior. Tho living is a vie. in the dioc. of Meath, val. 312, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was erected in 1782, and has been subsequently enlarged. There are two Roman Catholic chapels and a Quakers' meeting-house ; also four public and seven private schools. Castle Daly, Ballymahown, and N< bridge are the principal residences. The ruins of C' lonan Castle are in this parish. v 11