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Rh KTLFEXNY. 413 KILFINNANE. KILFENNY. See KILFINNY, co. Limerick. KILFENOEA, a par. and post town in the bar. of Corcomroe, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 15 miles N.W. of Ennis. The par. is 5J miles long by 5 broad. There is some mountain and bog within the limits, but the greater part consists of good pasture land. The interior is traversed by the road from Ennis- timon to Burren. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Kilfenora, val. 504, in the patron, of the crown. The cathedral is an ancient building. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Kiltoraght. There are National and one or two day schools. The town is situated on the road from Ennistimon to Burren, about 147 miles from Dublin. It is the seat of a diocese, and was formerly a market town and a place of some im- portance. It contains a dispensary -within the Ennis- timon Poor-law Union. Its ancient name was Fmabore, or Edumalrach, and ia said to have been the site of an abbey which was destroyed in 1055 by Murrough O'Brien. A hospital was also founded at Kilcarragh. The cathedral has a supposed monument to St. Fachnan, who is said to have established the diocese, now joined to those of Clonfort, Killaloe, and Kilmacduagh. The see lies within the baronies of Burren and Corcomroe, and comprehends seven benefices. The dean, archdeacon, precentor, and treasurer, constitute the chapter. The two dioceses of Kilfenora and Kilmacduagh have between them an ecclesiastical income of more than 3,700, while the former contains only 251 members of the Established Church, and the latter 435 Churchmen. The Roman Catholic diocese is united to Kilmacduagh. Fairs are held on Wednesday before Whit-Sunday and the Stli October. KILFERAGH, or KILFEAEOW, a par. in the bar. of Shillelogher, co, Kilkenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S.E. of Kilkenny, its post town. It lies along the right bank of the river Nore. The living is a cur. in the dioc. of Ossory, val. with Burnchurch, 700, in the patron, of the crown. Kilferagh is the principal residence. KILFEEGUS, a par. in the bar. of Shanid, co. Limerick, prov. of Munster, Ireland, containing its post town, Glin. It is 4 miles long and 4 broad. This parish lies along the mouth of the Shannon, and is crossed by the road from Limerick to Tralee. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Limerick. The church was erected in 1815. The Eoman Catholic chapel is united to that of Loughill. There are seven day schools. Glynn is the seat of the Knight of Glynn. Stone, clay, slate, iron, and coal are found. KILFIAN, a par. in the bar. of Tirawley, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, containing the vil. of Kincon. Crossmolina is its post town. It is 9 miles long and 8 broad. The surface is boggy and cold, and consists of a poor soil. It is traversed by the road from Killala to Crossmolina. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killala, val. 493, in the patron, of the bishop. Greenwood aud Farm Hill are the principal residences. Here is a Eoman Catholic chapel. It is alleged that St. Finian founded a monastery here. Limestone and iron occur. KILFIDDANE, or KILFEDANE, a par. in the bar. of Clonderalaw, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles .N.E. of Knock. Kildysart is its post town. The par. is 7 miles long and 3 broad. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Fergus and Shannon. The road from Ennis to Kilrush passes through the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killaloe, val. with Kilmurry- Clonderalaw, 318, in the patron, of the bishop. Here are two Eoman Catholic chapels and five day schools. KILFINAGHTA, a par. in the bar. of Lower Bun- ratty, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, containing part of Sixmilebridgo, its post town, and the vil. of Ivarstown. It is 4 miles long by 3 broad. About half (ho surface is mountainous and boggy, the remainder arable, but of variable quality. In the S.E. is a hill attaining the altitude of 1,010 feet. The principal rivulets are Gourna and Ougarnee. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killaloe, val. with six others, 277, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is of unknown date. There are two Roman Catholic chapels and three hedge- schools. The principal seats are Mount Ivors and Castlecrine. The road from Dublin to Ennis passes to the S. There are ruins of an ancient church at Bally- sheen. The old castles of Cappa, Crine, Mountcashel, and Ballyeullen, are within the limits of tho parish. Slate is quarried. KILFINAN, a par. and post-office vil. in the district of Cowal, co. Argyle, Scotland, 22 miles S.S.W. of Invcrary. It is situated between the Kyles of Bute and Loch 1'yrie, and extends for near 17 miles in length. The southern district is called Kerry, and the northern Otter. The coast is indented by the bays of Kiltiniin and Achlick. Tho surface, which is rugged, is drained by four streams traversing tho interior. Several small lochs abounding with fish diversify the scene. This par. is in the presb. of Dunoon and synod of Argyle. The minister has a stipend of 221. The church was rebuilt in 1759. There are likewise a Free church, parochial and private schools. Tho principal residences are, Ardlamont, Ballimore House, Otter House, and Ardmarnock House. Lament of Lament, Campbell of Ballimore, Eankin of Otter, Nicol of Ardmarnock, and M'Allister of Loup are the principal landowners. Smuggling was formerly carried on extensively here. The herring fishery employs a considerable number of the inhabitants. Along the coast are Druidical remains, cairns, barrows, tumuli, &c. Mica slate is the pre- vailing rock. KILFINICHEN AND KILVICKEON, a par. in the district of Mull, co. Argyle, Scotland. It "is about 22 miles long by 10 broad, comprising Eoss, Broluss, Ardmeanach, with the islands of lona, Eorsa, and Innis- kenneth, and the S.W. part of the island of Mull, besides several small outlying islands. lona and Bones- Ban are post-office villages within this parish. The sea- lochs of Scridain and Lahich indent the coast, and Loch Na-Keel separates this parish from that of Kilninian. The surface is generally flat and barren. Several moun- tain streams traverse the district, and three lochs occur within the interior. The principal summit is Benmore, which attains an altitude of 3,168 feet. This par. is in the presb. of Mull and synod of Argyle. The minister has a stipend of 181. There are two churches, one at Bonessan, the other at Ardmeanach ; also a Free church in lona, a Free Church preaching station at Kil- finichen, and a Baptist meeting-house. There are two parish and several non-parochial schools. Kilfinichen House, Pennycross House, and Inchkenneth are the principal residences. The Duke of Argyll is the princi- pal landowner. Fish abound in all the streams. Granite, whinstone, slate, limestone, and marble are the prevail- ing rockdj and coal occurs in some districts. KILFINNANE, a par., post and market town, in the bar. of Coshlea, co. Limerick, prov. of Munster, Ireland. 19 miles S. of Limerick, and 146 from Dublin. The par. is 3 miles square. The southern division consist* of that part of tho Galtee mountains called tho ~ Oliver hills. The remaining parts of the surface coi generally of fertile lands. Tho living is a vie. in dioc. of Limerick, val. with another, 241. The ch' is a commodious structure, re-erected in 1760. There a Eoman Catholic chapel united to that of Ardpa: There are a National and two daily schools. fc>iv Hi is the principal residence. The parish is traversed by the road from Kilmallock toFermoy, upon which stands tho village. It contains a market-house, court-house, bridewell, fever hospital, and a dispensary within the Kilmallock Poor-law Union. There is a police and petty sessions are held once a fortnight. In 1740 several palatine families removed here from Ra; Some of the inhabitants find occupation in cot: linen weaving. Adjacent to the church are the ruins of a castle built by the Roche family ; also of another called Castle Oliver. In the parish are a rath, three forts, and a curious cave. The Danes Fort is situai outside the town, and consists of a mound 50 feet diameter at the base, with some ramparts. There is