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Rh KILMADON. 411 K1LMALEEHY. is intersected by several small streams, tributaries to these rivers. There are several small lochs, as Ludnich and Maghaig. The soil is very variable, and the surface is hilly. From Naigh More Hill is a fine view. This par. is in the presb. of Dunblane, and synod of Perth and Stir- ling. The minister has a stipend of 288. The church, which is at Doune, was built in 1822. In that town are also the Free church, Independent and Methodist chapels, and several schools. There is a Presbyterian church in the parish. The ancient church occupies the site of a Culdeo monastery of St. Murdoc, which had six dependent chapels. Doune Castle is the seat of the Earl of Moray, who is the chief landowner. Other residences are Gartincaber and Cambusmore. KILMADON. See KILMOPAX, co. Argyle. KILMADTJM, a par. in the bars, of Fassadinin and Gowran, co. Kilkenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles S. of Castle-Comer, its post town. It is 2 miles long by I mile broad. The surface is hilly, but consists of a good soil. The small stream Douglas drains tho interior. Tho living is a Tic. in. the dioc. of Ossory, val. with Dunmore, 179, in tho patron, of the crown. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Mothell and Dysart. KILMAGANNY, a par. and post-office vil. in the bar. of Kclls, co. Kilkenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 13 miles S. of Kilkenny. The par. is 3^ miles square. The surface consists of arable and pasture land, and is traversed by the road from Kilkenny to Carrick-on- Suir, on which stands the village. The living is a rcct. in the dioc. of Ossory, val. with another, 399, in the patron, of tho bishop. The church was erected in 1831 by means of a sum lent by the late Board of First Fruits. The lloman Catholic chapel is united to that of Dunnemaggin. There are two Sunday and three day schools. Rosnara is the principal residence. In tho village is a police station, where petty sessions are held at intervals. The dispensary and fever hospital are within tho Callan Poor-law Union. A castle, the seat of the Walshe family, stands at Castle Hill. Fairs are held on Easter Tuesday and 4th September. KILMAGLASS, an ancient par. now joined to Kil- morcy, co. Bute, Scotland. K1LMAHOG, a vil. in the par. of Callander, co. Perth, Scotland, 3 miles N.W. of Callander. It is situated on the river Teith, and near Leny Pass. KILMAHON, a par. in the bar. of Imokilly, co. Cloyne, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles S.E. of Cloyne. Shannagarry is its post town. The par. is 4 miles long by 3 broad. It occupies a site on the sea-coast, and contains the vil. of Ballinacreen. The soil is good. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Cloyne, val. 340, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was built at the end of tho last century. There is a Roman Catholic chapel, which is united to those of Kilmacdonough and Itermorrough ; also two day schools. In the vicinity are the ruins of two castles formerly belonging to the Desmonds. KILMAHUDDRICK, a. par. in the bar. of New- castle, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 6 miles V. of Dublin. It is about a quarter of a mile square. The living is a chplry. belonging to the benefice of Clondalkin, in the dioc. of Dublin, which see. KILMAINBEG, a par. in the bar. of Kilmaine, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 5 miles S.E. of Ballinrobe, its post town. It is 3 miles long by 2 broad, and contains the vil. of Kilmaine. The surface consists of a good soil, and is traversed by the road from Kil- maine to Tuam. The living is a rect. in the dioe. of Tuam, val. with Kilmaine, 458, in the patron, of the bishop. Fountain Hill is the chief residence. Hero is a day school. KILMAINE, a vil. in the par. of Kilmainbeg, bar. of Kilraaine, co. Mayo, Ireland, o miles S.E. of Ballinrobe. KILMAINE, a bar. in co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Irrland. Its boundaries are the bar. of Cara on the V. and N.W., Clanmorris on the N. and N.E., and co. Galway on its remaining sides. Its length is 17 miles and its breadth 13. Loughs Carra and Mask lie to the W., and part of Lough Corrib to the S. This bar. con- tains the pars, of Kilcommon, Kilmainbeg, Kilmaine- more, Kilmolara, Moogagagh, Robeen, Shrule, and parts of those of Ballinchalla, Ballinrobo, and Cong, also the town of Hollymount. KILMAINEMORE, a par. and post-office vil. in the bar. of Kilmaine, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 3 miles S.E. of Ballinrobe. The par. is about 5 miles square, and contains the vils. of Kilmaino, Carrowmore, and Rathgranagher. The surface is a little hilly, but consists of a good soil. The road from Ballinrobe to Galway traverses the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Tuam, val. with Kilmaine, 148, in the patron, of the bishop. Glencorrib is the principal resi- dence. Hero is a police station, where petty sessions are held, also ruins of an old castle. KILMAINHAM, a suburb of Dublin, in the par. of St. Jude, bar. of Uppercross, co. Dublin, prov. of Lein- ster, Ireland. It is situated on the western boundary of the metropolis, near the terminus of the Great Southern and Western railway, 2 miles W. of the general post-office. It is a place of small attractions, unless it be for its ancient origin. This spot is sup- posed to have been the site of a religious establishment as early as 606, which was replaced by a priory of Knights Templars, founded in 1174 by Richard Strong- bow, Earl of Pembroke. The Royal Hospital is of similar character to that of Chelsea, near London, for infirm officers and privates of the army. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and built in 1680. It has a dining hall 100 feet long, with oak wainscoting, and several paintings. The chapel, which has a fine ceiling and a stained-glass window, is supposed to be a remnant of the ancient priory. This hospital is supported by the government. Tho county court-house is an imposing building, adjoining which is the county gaol. The county elections take place here, and the quarter sessions I are held in the court-house. Here is an Independent I meeting-house, and the parish church is close by. The I que*eu visited the hospital in 1 848. A fine old monument I is in the Templars' churchyard. KILMAINHAM, a par. in the bar. of Lower Kelto, I co. Meath, Ireland, 4 miles N.E. of Kells. It contains I the vil. of Carlanstown, where is a police station. The I land is chiefly tho property of the Hussey and Meredyfli | iJimilies. There are quarries of building stone. The I living is a reet. united with Newtown. Fairs arc held! at Carlanstown on the 12th March, 1st May, 6th August, I and 19th November. KILMAKEVOGE, a par. in the bar. of Ida, co. Kil-l kenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles S.W. of New! Ross, its post town. It is 3 miles long by 1 mile broad. I The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ossory, val. with. Rosbercon, 328. There are two day schools. Ayl-l wardstown is the principal residence. KILMAKILLOGE, or KILMACHAELOGUE. ( GOREY, co. Wexford. KILMALCOLM, a par. and post-office vil. in Lower ward, QO. Renfrew, Scotland, 5 miles S.E. Greenock. It is near 6 miles in length and breadth, is bounded by the Clyde and the pars, of Houston, Ersk Kilbarchan, Largs, Greenock, and Port-Glasgow. Ac siderable proportion is high, bleak moorland. The riv Gryfe and Duchal traverse the interior. This par. is i the presb. of Greenock and synod of Glasgow and A The minister has a stipend of 246. The church, wh stands in the village, was bnilt in 1833. There an Free chnrch, a Reformed Presbyterian church, and a Baptist meeting-honse, also live or six schools. Duchal Castle is tho ancient seat of the 1'ortcrfield] family. Finlayston, Carruth, and Broadfield, arc the other principal residences. At the first-named mansion; Knox administered the sacrament after the Pretestant; form, and his communion service is still preserved at th< ; house. KILMALEADY, a bog in King's County, Ii miles N. of Clara. It burst some years ago, and in con-l sequence has moved se-vrral miles. K1LMALEERY, a par. in the bar. of Lower Ben-