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Rh KIL5IALEN. 445 KILMANAHEEN. rutty, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles S.W. of Newmarket. Sixmilcbridge. is its post town. It is 2 J miles long by 1 J- mile broad. It lies on the E. side of the mouth of the river Fergus. The soil is good. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killaloe, val. with Kilnasoolagh, 158, in the patron, of the bishop. At Clenagh is a castle of the M'Mahons. KILMALEN, an ancient par. now joined to Inverary, co. Argyle, Scotland. KILMALEY, a par. in the bar. of Islands, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles W.S.W. of Ennis, its post town. The par. is 7 miles long by 4 broad. The surface consists of mountain, moor, and bog. The Clareeu stream, and the road from Ennis to Milltown- Malbay, traverse the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killaloe, val. 55, in the patron, of the bishop. Divine Service is held in a private house. There are two Roman Catholic chapels. FairhUl and Lough Burke House are the principal residences. Here is a dispensary, which is within the Ennis Poor-law Union. KILMALINOGE, or KILNABRONOGTJE, a par. in the bar. of Longford, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 2 miles N.E. of Portumna. The par. is near 2 miles square. The surface is flat, and consists of good land near the Shannon. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Clonfert, and forms part of the benefice of Clon- fert, which ceo. Earlstown is the principal residence. Here are ruins of a convent, likewise of a church and chapel. ' KILMALKEDAR, or KILMELCHEDOR, a par. in the bar. of Corkaguiny, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles N.N.W. of Dingle, its post town. It is Bituatcd on the shore of Smerwick Harbour, and covers an area of about 5,900 acres. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoe, val. with another, 133, in the patron, of the bishop. Divine service was, until recently, held in the police station. There are a Roman Catholic chapel, and a day school. This parish con- tains several curious objects of great antiquity, includ- ing the so-called hermitage of St. Brandon, the ancient I and ruined parish church, besides several curious stones and monuments, some with ogham inscriptions. KILMALLIE, a par. in the cos. Argylo and Inver- ness, Scotland, containing the post town of Fort- William. It is 60 miles long by 10 broad, and is bounded by co. Perth, and the pars, of Appin, Morvcn, Ardnamurchan, Qlenelg, and Kilmanivaig. Its shores are indented by I the sea-lochs of Linnhe, Leven, and Eil. The surface, I for the most part, consists of mountain and heath. I There are extensive grazing lands, and but a very small I proportion of arable. The river Nevis and the lochs lArchaig and Lochy are the principal waters. Ben Iftevis, which is within the limits of this parish, attains Ian altitude of 4,370 feet. In the village is a monument i while leading on the 92nd Highlanders. The rock ations are slate, marble, red granite, and limestone, ion and herrings are taken in plenty on the coast, Ithe red deer, fox, eagle, &c., frequent the mountains. A. ore is found in some of the hills. This par. is in presb. of Abcrtarf and synod of Gleuelg. The lister has a stipend of 288. The church was built ' "i the following places of worship two government wo missionary churches, three Free churches, two opalian, and one Roman Catholic chapel. There are chools, 12 of which belong to the Established nch. Ardgour and Achnacarry House, the ancient t of tho Camcrons of Lochiol, are the principal resi- ices. Cameron of Lochiol, Sir Duncan Cameron, and .cLean of Ardgoar are the chief landowners. On tho nmit of a rock overlooking the Lochy are the ruins of . castle, with traces of fortifications in different parts f the parish. Several large caves are met with ; one of lese, on the Nevis, is known as " Samuel's Cave," and jeryed as a hiding-place for the vanquished followers of ' 'linvVs during tho rebellion of 1746. KILMALLOCK, a bar. or lib. co-extensive with tho lar., which see. KILMALLOCK, a par., post and market town, in co. Limerick, prov. of Munster, Ireland. The par. is 4 miles square. The surface is undulating, and con- sists of a well-cultivated soil drained by two rivulets, tributaries to tho Maig. The living is an impropriate cur. iu the dioc. of Ljmerick, and in the patron, of the dean and chapter. The church is part of tho dilapidated abbey church, dedicated to SS. Peter and Paul, and contains several monumental structures. There are a commodious Roman Catholic chapel and three day schools. On the bank of the stream Lubach, at the meeting of the roads to Tipperary, Limerick, and Charleville, stands tho town, 138 miles S.W. of Dublin, 43 N. of Cork, and 17 S. of Limerick. It is a station on tho Great Southern and Western railway. It was for- merly a place of great importance, and a parliamentary borough exercising separate jurisdiction as a county of itself. Its privileges have now become extinct, and its trade has degenerated into a few humble shops. The town is associated with many historical events, particu- larly those connected with the earls of Desmond, whoso ancient seat was here. It was nearly demolished in 16-12 by the Ormondes, since which time it has gradually sunk into decay. Among tho most interesting ruins arc those of a Dominican friary, founded in 1291 by Gilbert do Cullan. There are also traces of tho old wall thrown round the town by Edward III., with its two gates, tower, &c. Many of the old stone houses are still remaining. Kilmallock gave title of viscount to General Sarsfield. Tho chief seats are Mount Cooto and Ash Hill Tower. It gives name to a Poor-law Union containing 22 electoral divisions in cos. Cork and Limerick. Tho poorhouse has shelter for 1,300. Fairs are held in the town on tho 21st February, 25th March, 9th June, 6th July, 8th November, and 4th December. KILMALLOCK, a par. in the bar. of Ballaghkeen, co. Wexford, Ireland, 5 miles S.E. of Enniscorthy. The parish is of largo extent, with a considerable proportion of bog. Building stone and marl are found. Tho living is a vie. united with that of Castle Ellis. The church is modern. The principal residence is Ballin- kecl. KILMALODA, a par. in the bar. of East Carbcry, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 6 miles S.S.W. of Bandon, its post town. It is 3 miles long by 2 broad, and contains the vil. of Ballymacarthy. The road from Bandon to Clonakilty passes across its W. end. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Ross, val. 522. The church was erected in 1793. Tho Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Timoleagno. There are a Sunday and four day schools. Kilmaloda House is tho principal residence. Monteen Castle, of which remains still exist, was built in 1340 by tho M'Carthys; there are also ruins of the old church. KILMANAGH, a par. and post-office vil. in the bar. of Crannagh, co. Kilkenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles N. of Callan. The par. is 3 miles square. The surface is hilly, but consists of a good soil. It is drained towards tho S. by a small affluent of the King's river. The living is a prebend in the dioc. of Ossory, val. 474, in the patron, of Trinity College. The church was built at the end of tho last century. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Ballycullen and Killaloe. There are three schools. Shipton and Banso are the principal residences. The vil. contains a police station, where petty sessions are held. A monastery was founded here by St. Natalis. KILMANAGHAN, a par. partly in the bar. of Clon- lonan, co. Westmeath, and partly in that of Kilcoursey, King's County, prov. of Leinater, Ireland, 2 miles N.W. of Clara, its post town. It is 4 miles long by 3* broad, and contains the town of Moate. The surface is flat and uninteresting, but consists of good land. It is crossed by the road from Moate to Clara. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Meath, val. with Ardnurcher, 359, in the patron, of the crown. There are a Roman Catholic chapel, and five or six. day schools. Kilfylan is one of several residences. KILMANAHEEN, a par. in tho bar. of Corcomroe, 3 L
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