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Rh KILMUCKLIN. KILMURRY-CLONDERALAW. Clanmaurice, co. Kerry, prov. of Minister, Ireland, 3 miles N. of Ardfert. Ballyhigue is its post town. It includes the vil. of Lei-rigs. The surface lies along the coast of Ballyhigue Bay. The living is an appro- priate vie. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoe, in the patron, of the bishop. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and three day schools. Toherban was a German palatine settlement. Ballykealy Castle was the residence of the Fitz-Maurice family. KILMUCKLIN, a par. in the bar. of Clanwilliam, co. Tipperary, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles N. of Tipperary. Newport is its post town. It is 1 mile square, and is traversed by the road from Tipperary io Cappaghwhite. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Cashel, appropriated to the bishop's mensal. KILMUCKRIDGE, a par. and post-office vil. in the bar. of Ballaghkeen, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinstcr, Ireland, 4 miles E.N.E. of Oulart. The par. is 3 miles long by 2 broad, and comprises part of the vil. of Ford. The surface lies along the coast near Lough Learys. The living is a vie. united with Ballyvalden, in the dioc. of Ferns. The church was built in 1815 by aid of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catho- lic chapel is united to that of Monimolin. There are five day schools. Kilmuckridge House is the chief residence. Ilere are police and coastguard stations, also remains of a monastery and of two ruined churches. Fairs are held on the 1st January, Easter Monday, 24th June, and 29th September. KILMUD. See KILMOOD, co. Down. KILMUIR, a par. in North Skye, co. Inverness, Scot- land, 25 miles N.W. of Broadford. It is divided into three districts viz. Kilmuir proper, Kilmaluag, and Steinscholl. It comprehends the northern extremity of the Isle of Skye, and also the islets of Altavaig, Tulm, Jasgair, Fladda, Trodda, and Fladdachuaiii. It has a sea-line of about 30 miles, and is bounded on the S. by the par. of Snizort, and on the other sides by the sea. The par. is in the presb. of Skye, and synod of Glenelg. The minister's stipend amounts to 158, in the patron, of the crown. The parish church, serving only for the districts of Kilmuir and Kilmaluag, is a commodious building. In the churchyard is the grave of Flora Macdonald, the guide of Prince Charles Edward. In 1847 the Court of Tiends erected the parish of Kilmartin, together with a part of Snizort, into the quoad sacra parish of Steinscholl, which has a government church. At the last-named place and Kilmuir the Free Church has preaching stations. There arc several schools. Kilmuir Plain is the largest portion of cultivated land in the island. Not far from the church is a chalybeate spring, and in this parish is Loch Sianta or Shiant, "the sacred lake," celebrated for the cure of various ailments. A range of mountains in this parish attains the maximum elevation of 1,200 feet. In the midst of these mountains, and at the height of 1,000 feet above sea-level, is a secluded spot known as Quiraing, only accessible from three or four places. This valley is curiously concealed among the hills, and is large enough to pasture 4,000 head of cattle. It appears to have been used as a hiding-place by the former inhabitants of this locality, when obliged to leave their homes by reason of invasion. The coast-line, which is broken by many promontories and clifls, is very beautiful. In the neigh- bourhood are the remains of several ancient forts and chapels. KILMTJIR, a district in Duirnish, Scotland. KILMUIR-EASTER, a par. in the cos. of Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, 4 miles S. of Tain. It is bounded by the Cromarty Frith, of which it commands a view. It contains the hmlts. of Nigg, Kincardine, Eder- ton, Logie Easter, and Rosskeen. It is 10 miles long, and averages 4 broad. The par. is in the presb. of Tain, and synod of Ross. The minister's stipend is 212. The parish church is a large edifice erected in 1798. There is a Free church and several schools. The surface is for the most part pasture and barren moor, save near the coast, which is fertile and well cultivated. Portions have been much improved by shell manure. The coast is very flat, and the sea retires so far at the recess of tide as to permit almost of a dry passage to the E. coast. "White and red sandstone are the prevalent rocks. The principal residences are Balnagown Castle, Kilmount, Tarbet House, and Kindace House. New Tarbet, for- merly the residence of the earls of Cromarty and Delny, and of the earls of Ross, is now in ruins. KILMUIR WESTER AND SUDDY, an united par. in S.E. of co. Ross, now known as Knockbain, which see. KILMUN, a post-office vil. in the par. of Dunoon, co. Argyle, Scotland. It is situated on a bay 8 miles N.N.W. of Greenock, and 4 N. of Dunoon. About fifteen years ago this place was a paltry clachan, but now possesses many substantial dwellings, and has become a watering- place on the Clyde. There is an Established church and Free church, with schools attached to each. The parish takes its name from the church, which is dedi- cated to St. Mun, and is the burial-place of the Argyle family. It was founded in 1442, for a provost and six prebendaries, by Sir Duncan Campbell, of Lochaw, who afterwards assumed the title of Argyle. Other grants of land are recorded to have been made by the same family in the chartulary of Paisley. The church is a plain structure, and chiefly modern, save the tower, which is almost entire, and has a staircase of peculiar construction. Steamboats run frequently between this place and Glasgow, Greenock, and Dunoon. KILMUNDY, a small vil. in the par. of Longside, co. Aberdeen, where formerly the manufacture of woollen cloths was carried on to a large extent. KILMURRY, a par. in the bar. of Clanwilliam, co. Limerick, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles E. of Lime- rick, its post town. It is 2 miles square. The surface lies at the confluence of the Shannon and the Mulkern. It is traversed by the road from Limerick and Dublin. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Limerick, val. 313, in the patron, of the crown. The late Board of First Fruits granted a loan for the building of the church in 1812. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of St. Patrick's. There are a Roman Catholic Sunday- school and three day schools. Troy Castle belongs to the O'Briens. KILMURRY, a bog in co. Galway, Ireland, 5 miles E. of Tuam. It covers about 2,000 acres. KILMURRY, a par. in the bar. of East Iffa and Ofla, co. Tipperary, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles W.N.W. of Carrick-on-Suir, its post town. It is 4 miles long by 2 broad, and slopes towards the banks of the Suir river. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Lismore, val. with Kilsheelan, 184. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Mockler and Grange. There is a day-school. Kilmurry House, Ballydine, Dovehill, and Ballycurkeen are the chief residences. KILMURRY, a vil. in the par. of Thomastown, bnr. . of Gowran, co. Kilkenny, Ireland, 2 miles N. of Thomas- town, and 11 E. of Kilkenny. It is situated near the river Noro, which is here crossed by a bridge. KILMURRY, a par. in the bars, of East and West Muskerry, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles * S.E of Macroom. Crookstown is its post town. The ' Lee and the Bride traverse the interior. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Cork. The church has been rebuilt by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Tho Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Cannaway and Moviddy. There are four hedge-schools in the parish. The principal residences are, Warren's Court, the seat of Sir A. Warren, and Kilmurry House. In the village is a police station. Clodagh Castle belongs to the M'Cartys. Fairs are held on the 1st February, 1st May, 8th September, 1st November, and 21st December. KILMURRY-CLONDERALAW, a par. in the bar. of Clonderalaw, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, containing its post town, Knock. It is 4 miles long by 3 broad, and extends along the W. shore of Clonderalaw Bay. The surface is chiefly cold moorland. The road from Ennis to Kilrush follows the coast. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killaloe, val. with four others, 318,