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Rh KILCULLY. 414 KILDALTON. Kflmakevoguo. Here are two day schools. New Park is the residence of Sir J. Newport, Bart. The parish is the site of a nunnery founded by Dermot Mac-Murrough in 1151 ; it formed a cell to the nunnery of St. Mary de Hogges, at Dublin. KILCULLY, a par. in the bar. of Cork, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles N. of Cork, its post town. The surface consists chiefly of good pasture land, and is traversed by the road from Cork to Mallow. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Cork, val. 96, in the patron, of the bishop. Divine service is held in a private house. Kilcully House is the neighbouring residence. KILCUMMER, a par. in the bar. of Fermoy, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles S. of Castlc- townroche, its post town. It is 2 miles long by 1 mile broad. The surface is somewhat mountainous, and extends along the banks of the rivers Awbeg and Black- water. The village is situated beneath the Nagle moun- tains. Here is a day school. Renny was formerly a residence of Spenser. Fairs are held in April, July, September, and December. IQLCUJIMIN, a par. in the bar. of Moycullen, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, containing tho post town of Oughterard. Tho par. is 16 miles long and 9 broad. It lies between Lough Corrib and Kil- kerrin Bay. Tho interior is mountainous and boggy. Tho road from Galway to Clifden traverses the interior. The living is a pcrpet. cur., val. 201, in the patron, of the bishop. Tho church was built in Oughterard in 1810 by tho late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Killeen. Here are several day schools. Lemonfield is tho residence of Captain O'Flaherty. KILCUMMIN, a par. in the bar. of Tirawley, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 4 miles N.E. of Ballay Castle. It contains the vil. of Rathlacken, its post town. 'It is 1^ mile long and half a mile broad. The parish is situated on Killala Bay, near Kilcummin Head. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killala, viil. with Lackan, 198. The French landed, in 1798, at a small creek in this parish. KILCUMMIN, a par. in the bar. of Magunihy, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles N.E. of Kil- larney, its post town. Tho surface lies principally within tho valley of the river Flesk, and forms part of a mountainous and wild district. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoe, val. with Killarney, o3<l, in tho patron, of the crown and the Earl of Ken- mare. There are two Koman Catholic chapels, united to that of Killamoy, and three day schools. Shannagli is a residence situated in the E. of the parish. There is a monastery at Rathmoro. Limestone is quarried in this parish. KILCUMMIN. See KILCOMMON, Ireland. KILCUMMIN, or KILLIEWHEMEN. See FOIIT AUGUSTUS, co. Inverness, Scotland. KILCUMNY, or DRUMCREE, a. par. in the bar. of Delvin, co. Westmeath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles N.W. of Castletowndelvin. It contains Collinstown and Drumcree, its post town. It is 2 miles long by 2 broad. The surface is somewhat boggy and cold, and is traversed by tho road from Dublin to Granard. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Meath, val. with three others, 215, in the patron, of the crown and the Bishop of Drogheda. The church was built in 1812 by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. There are two day schools. Limestone is the prevailing rock. KILCUMRERAGH, a par. in tho bars, of Kilcoursey, Clonlonan, and Moycashel, King's County and co. West- meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles N. of Clara. Kilbeggau is its post town: It is 6 miles long by 3 broad. Tho road from Dublin to Galway passes through the parish. Tho living is a vie. in the dioc. of Meath, val. with Ardnurcher, 359, in the patron, of the crown. There is a Roman Catholic chapel and two day schools. Ballintubber, Rosemount, Ballybeg, and Primrose Lodge are the principal residences. K1LCUNNY. See KILCONNY. K1LDA, ST., or HIRTA, the most westerly of Western Isles of Scotland. It lies in 57 50' N. lat., 7 40' W. long. It is situated about 29 miles from i mainland, and 37 miles S.W. of the Flannan Isles, belongs to the par. of Han-is, and co. of Inverness, size is about 3 miles long by 2 broad, and it has anch age in 4 to 7 fathoms on the N.E. side. Tho only ace siblo landing-point is on the S.E. side, the remainder tho coast being surrounded by precipitous cliffs, surface of tho island is rocky, and has four pron hills, the highest of which is 1,380 feet above sea-ley Some rocky islets lie off tho coast, the principal of whi are Soa and Borera. The inhabitants occupy a sm; cluster of huts on the S.E. side, and are maintained by their scanty crops and by snaring the sea-fowl which swarm on tho rocks. Feathers, sheep, and butter aro paid as rent. Gaelic is the prevailing language. There is a church, but no minister, or medical man. The Christian Knowledge Society have a school and mis- sionary station. A resident baron bailie exercises juris- diction over this little world. KILDACOMMOGE, a par. in tho bars, of Carra and Gallen, co. Mayo, prov. of Counaught, Ireland, 5 miles N.E. of Castlebar, its post town. Tho parish is in three detached portions, lying close together, and measuring in tho whole 4J miles long by 4 broad. The surface lies principally within the valley of the Castlebar river. It is hilly, and includes the skirts of Spullagadon and Slicve-Conn hills. Tho living is a rect. in the dioc. of Tuam, val. with Castlebar, 614, in the patron, of the bishop. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Furlough. There are two day -schools. KILDALE, a par. in the W. div. of the lib. of Lang- baurgh, North Riding co. York, 6 miles E. of Stokesloy, its post town, and 6 from Guise-borough. It is a station on tho North Yorkshire and Cleveland railway. An oratory was commenced here i;i 1312 for the brotln i of Crutchcd Friars, but was abandoned by onl- Archbishop Greufield. Here "was also a castle of tho Percys. The village is small, and wholly agricultural. The tithes were commuted for a money payment under an Enclosure Act in 1775. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of York, val. 120. The church, dedicated to St. Cuthbert, is an ancient Saxon building, with a tower containing one bell. The charities produce 1 per annum. There is a parochial school for children of both r also a Sunday-school. KILDALKEY, a par. in the bar. of Limp, co. 51 prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles S. of Athboy, its post town. It is 3 miles long by 2 broad. The si; is drained towards the E. by the Athboy stream. The soil is generally good. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Meath, val. 100, in the patron, of Incumbent of Athboy. The Roman Catholic chaj united to that of Killaconnigan. There are lv< schools. Moyrath is the scat of tho Nugent family. :md Kildalkey House was the seat of tho Rev. J. O'C'on: The village stands on the road from Trim to Castlct< delvin. KILDALLAN, a par. in the bar. of Tullyhuiii-. Cavan, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 2 miles N. of Killa- shandra. Ardloher is its post town. The par. miles long by 3 broad. It contains part of "I Oughter, and is crossed by the road from Killesh to Ballyconnel. The soil is generally indifferent, living is a rect. in the dioc. of Kilmore, val. tho patron, 'of tho bishop. The church was built in 1816, partly by means of a loan from the late- First Fruits. Tho Roman Catholic chapci is united to that of Tomregan. There are a Presbyterian meeting- house, and several day schools. Cam Cottage is the principal residence. KILDALLOCK. See KILDOLLAOH, cos. Anf > Londonderry. KILDALTON, a. par. in the district of May, co. Argyle, Scotland. Bowmore is its post town. It situated on the S.E. part of the island of comprises several small islands, the chief of which