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Rh KILLINAGH. ISO KILLINGHOLME. C'onofin, was built about a century and half ago, and was enlarged by the Me Board of First Fruits in 1S26. There are two Roman Catholic chapels, and four day schools. Several seats udoru the surrounding district. Ruins of the old church are seen near, which is the basement of a round tower and an ancient cross. There are likewise ruins of two other churches, three castles, two cromlechs, tumuli, and forts. The ruins of Inchi- quin Castle arc particularly worthy of notice. KILLINAGH, a par. in the bar. of Tullyhaw, co. Cavan, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 2 miles S. of Manor- Hamilton. Black Lion is its post town._ The par. is 9 miles long by 4 broad. The surface is very moun- tainous, and comprises part of Lough Macnean. The road from Enniskillen to Manor - Hamilton passes through a portion of the parish. Tho living is a vie. in the dioc. of Kilmore, val. 307, in the patron, of the bishop. Tho church was erected in 1797, chiefly by means of a gift from the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Doobally. There are a Wesleyan meeting-house, a Sunday, and several day schools. KILLINAN, a par. in the bars, of Dunkellin and Loughrca, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 7 miles S.V. of Loughroa, its post town. It is 6 miles long by 2 broad. "The surface is hilly. The Gurt- mackin rivulet and the road from Loughrea to Gort, traverse the interior. Tho living of Killinan, or Kil- thomas, is a vie. in the dioc. of Kilmacduagh, val. 452, in the patron, of the Marquis of Clanricarde and the bishop, alternately. The church was erected in 1797, by means of local contributions. There is a day school. Itoxborough and Castleboy are the two chief residences. KILLINANE, a par. in the bars, of East Idrone and AVest Idrone, co. Carlow, prov. of Leinstcr, Ireland, 2 miles S. of Leighlin-bridge, its post town. This par. is situated on the banks of the river Harrow, and con- tains the vil. of Royal Oak. The soil is gcncrally good. The living is a suspended rect. in the dioc. of Leighlin, val. 202, in the patron, of the bishop. Killi- nane House is the principal residence. KILLIXANE, a par. in the bar. of Iveragh, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles N-.N.E. of Cahirsiveen, its post town. This par. is 7 miles long by 5 broad. It is situated along the shore of Dingle Bay, near Valentia Harbour. Tho surface is moun- tainous and rocky. The river Ferta traverses the interior in making" its way to Valentia Harbour, ancHhe coast is indented by several small creeks, of which Kells and Lough Key are the principal. The living is a rcct. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoc, val. with Cahir, 402, in the patron, of the crown. The Koman Catholic chapel is united to those of Cahir and Gleubcagh. There are two day schools. KILLINARDKISII, a post-office vil. in the co. Cork, prov. of Monster, Ireland, G miles E. of Macroom. It is situated on the river Lee, and contains a police station. Killinardrish House is the principal residence. KILLINAVAIG, an ancient par. now joined to Morven, co. Argyle, Scotland. KILLINCARRIG, a vil. in the par. of Delgany, bar. of Eathdown, co. Wicklow, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles S. of Bray. Near Old Killincarrig Castle stands the modern mansion which bears its name. KILLINCHY, a par. and post-office vil. in the bars. of Dufferin and Lower and Upper Castlereagh, co. Down, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 3 miles N.E. of Saint- field. The par. is 5 miles long by 2 broad, and is situated on the W. side of Lough Strangford. A small stream called the Blackwater drains the surface into that lough. Slate and coal are found. The living is a lect. in the dioc. of Down, val. 577. The .church was built, by means of local assessment and subscription, in 1829. Here are a Roman Catholic chapel, Presbyterian meeting-house, and several day schools. Ardview and Fair Valley are the principal residences. There is a police station, and petty sessions are held in the village. Balloo is one of two castles in the parish. Fail's are held on the 5th January, 6th April, Cth July, and 5th October. KILLINCOOLE, a par. in the bar. of Louth, co. Louth, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles E.S.E. of Louth. Castle-Bellingham is its post town. The par. is 2 miles long by 1 3 mile broad. The surface consists of an excellent soil. The living is a reet. in the dioc. of Armagh, val. 243 t in the patron, of the primate. The church was a gift of the late Board of First Fruits in 1799. Here are two day schools. Fair Valley is the chief residence. KILLINCOOLY, a par. in the bar. of Ballaghkeon, co. Wcxford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles E.N.E. of Oulart. Gorcy is its post town. The surface extends over a considerable area, and is generally level. Part of the vil. of Ford is within the limits. The soil is fertile. The living is an impropriate cur. in the dioc. of Ferns. Wells Abbey is an attractive demesne. KILL1NEEN. Sec KILLEENEEN, co. Galway, Ireland. KILLINEWAR, an ancient par., now joined to Glassary, co. Argyle, Scotland. KILLINEY, a par. and post-office vil. in the bar. of Rathdown, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S.E. of Kingstown. The par. is near 2 miles long and over 1 mile broad. It is situated along tho bay of its name, and contains a portion of tho vil. of Cabinteely. Three hills rise abruptly from the coast, and command very extensive views. The living is a perpct. cur. in the dioc. of Dublin, val. 111, in tho patron, of the Incumbent of Monkstown. Tlic church was built in 1834 by the late Board of First Fruits. There is a day school. The residences and villas scat- tered over the parish are numerous ; among them may be mentioned Killiney House. There arc interesting i-uins of the old church, and some Druidical remains. The memorial pillar observed near Killiney Hill marks the spot where the Duke of Dorset was killed by a fall from his horse in 1815. Building stone has been exten- sively quarried. KILLINEY, a par. in the bar. of Corkaguiny, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 11 miles N.E. of Dingle. Castlegregory is its post town. The par. in G miles long. The surface is hilly, with a proportion of fertile soil. On the coast are several small islands, called the Serca Hoggs, and the Magharee Isles. The former are connected with the mainland by a long nei k of sandy beach, which divides the two bays of Brandon and Tralee. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dine. of Ardfert and Aghadoe, val. 338, in the patron, of tho bishop. The church was a gift of the late Board of First Fruits in 1810. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of North Cloghaue. There arc three hedge- schools. KILLINEY, a vil. in the par. of Kill, and bar. of R:ithdown, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. KILLINGBECK, a limit, in the tnshp. of Seacroft, and par. of Whitkirk, West Hiding co. York, 4 miles N.E. of Leeds. KILL1NGHALL, a tnshp. in the par. of Ripl.-y, lower div. of the wap. of Claro, West Riding co. Yrk, I mile S. of Ripley. It is situated on the S. side of tho river Nidd, and on the road between Ripley and 11:- gate. It has a station on the Nidd Valley branch of the North-Eastern railway. The village is considerable, and neatly built. It formerly belonged to the Chonil from whom it passed to the Lawsons. The soil is light. The Wesleyans have a chapel, and there is a Church school for both sexes. The Duke of Devonshire is lord of the manor. KILL1NGHOLME, a par. in the E. div. of the of Yarborough, parts of Lindsey, co. Lincoln, 8 i S.E. of Barton, and 2 N.E. of Uieeby, its post town and railway station. It is situated near the river Humber, and contains the tnshps. of North and South Killing- holme, which latter extends to the mouth of the Hun On the extreme point are two lighthouses, 43 feet Lu,'h, with fixed lights, which may be seen at a distan II miles. South Killingholme is a coastguard station. The inhabitants are principally employed in the brick