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Rh MULLA. 905 MULLINGAR. They chiefly reside in small hamlets near the coast, tho only town being Tobermory, in the Sound of Mull, opposite Calf Island, where the chief trade of the island is centred, and where arc its seats of justice and its civil institutions. The principal roads traversing the island are from Oban Ferry to Torosay and Tobermory, and from Tobermory to Rosshall, and towards lona. The only objects of antiquarian interest are the three castles of Aros, Duart, and Moy, being good examples of the semi-ancient fortalice, and a few cairns and barrows. The extensive woods for which the island was formerly celebrated have been cleared, and considerable progress recently effected in husbandry. The Tweeddale breed of sheep has been universally substituted for the ancient Highland, and in some places a few Cheviots have been introduced ; but the fine breed of native ponies, noted for their hardiness, have been decreasing. The whole of the island is comprised within the presb. of Mull, and the synod of Argyle. MULLA. See AWBEO, co. Cork, Ireland. MULLACHKW, a vil. in the bar. and co. of Louth, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 1 mile S. of Louth. It is situated on the road from thence to Ardee. A consider- able trade is carried on in wool. Fairs are held on the 2nd February, 25th March, 20th April, 1st May, 17th June, 26th July, 15th August, 8th September, 18th October, 16th November, and 21st December. MULLAGH, a vil. in the par. of Kilmurry, bar. of Ibrickan, co. Clare, prov. of Munstcr, Ireland, 4 miles S. of Milltown-Malbay. Here is a Roman Catholic chapel. Fairs are held on the 1st January, St. Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, and Whit-Monday. MULLAGH, a par., post-office and market vil., in the bar. of Castlerahan, co. Cavan, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 6 miles E.S.E. of Virginia, its post town. It is 5 miles long, and its greatest breadth is 3 miles. The surface includes some bog and mountain, but tho greater part is good soil. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Kilmoro, val. 108, in tho patron, of the Incumbent of Killinkere. The church was built by means of a loan from tho late Board of First Fruits in 1819. There are two Roman Catholic chapels, a Sunday and four daily schools. Lake View is the principal residence. There is a police station in tho village, where petty sessions are held. Friday is market day. Fairs are held on the last Fridays in January, March, May, July, September, and November. MULLAGHANOE, a rivulet falling into the river Moy, co. Mayo, Ireland. MULLAGHBRACK, a par. in the bar. of Lower Fews and West O'Neilland, co. Armagh, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, containing part of Maikcthill, its post town. It is 5 miles long by 4 broad. The surface is diversified by several lakes. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Armagh, val. with another, 1,313, in the patron, of the primate. The church was erected in 1830. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Ballymore and Acton. There are also two Presbyterian meeting-houses, and several Sunday and daily schools. Gosford Castle is the seat of the Earl of Gosford, the lord of the manor. The district appears to have been a Culdeo possession before the close of tho 13th century. It afterwards fell to the Achcson family by gift of James I. There are several raths, a cairn, and traces of forts. MULLAGHCARN, a mountain in the co. of Tyrone, Ireland, 6 miles N.E. of Omagh. It has an elevation of 1,778 feet. MULLAGHDERG, a lough and headland in Gwee- dore Bay, co. Donegal, Ireland, 6 miles N. of Dunglow. MULLAGHDUN, a chplry. in the par. of Cleenish, bar. of Clanawley, co. Fermanagh, prov. of Ulster, Ireland. It is a cur. in the dioc. of Armagh and Clogher, and in the patron, of the incumbent. MULLAG1IHASH, a mountain in the co. cf London- deny, Ireland, 5 miles S. by W. of Dengiven. It attains an elevation of 1,518 feet. MTTLLAGHMORE, a small lough in the co. ofAr- Irelatid, 2 miles S E. of Market-hill. MULLAGHilOKE POINT, a email harbour and coastguard station adjoining Milk Haven, co. Sligo, Ireland, 4 miles N. by E. of Grange. It is sandy, and has a pier built by the late Lord Palmerston. MULLANATIRE, a mountain in co. Leitrim, Ireland, 4 miles E. of Manor-Hamilton. It is situated near Upper Lough Macnean, and attains an elevation of 1,275 feet. MULLARY, or MOYLARY, a par. in the bar. of Ferrard, co. Louth, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S. of Dunleer, its post town. It is 3 miles long, and its extreme breadth is 2 miles. The soil is light. The road from Dublin to Armagh traverses the interior. The living is a cur. in tho dioc. of Armagh, val. with Dunleer, 374, in the patron, of the crown. There are a church and a Roman Catholic chapel ; the latter is united to that of Drumshallon ; also two hedge-schools. Roxborough is tho principal seat of the neighbour- hood. MULLA VILLY, a chplry. in the quoad civilia par. of Kilmore, bars, of Lower Onor and East O'Neilland, co. Armagh, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 2 miles N.W. of Tanderagee. The surface is fertile. The road from Tanderagee to Portadown passes through the parish. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Armagh, in the patron, of the Incumbent of Kilmore. The church was erected in 1736. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and a Presbyterian meeting-house, also several week-day and Sunday schools. Mullavilly House is the principal seat of the locality. MULLDON-PARK-CORNER, a vil. in the tnshp. of East Thornton, co. Northumberland, 5 miles W. of Morpeth. MULLET, THE, a sandy peninsula on the coast of co. Mayo, Ireland, outside Blacksod Bay and Broad- haven. It is about 12 miles long, with a varying breadth of from 1 mile to 6 miles. MULLINACUFF, a par. in the bar. of Shillelagh, co. Wicklow, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles S.W. of Tinahely, its post town. It is 3 miles long, and its greatest breadth is 2 miles. Tho surface, which is hilly and boggy, is intersected by the cross roads from Tina- hely to Tullow, and from Hacketstown to Carnew. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Leighlin, val. 106, in the patron, of the bishop. There are a church and several day schools. Laragh House is tho chief seat. MULLINAHONE, a post and market vil. in the par. of Kilvemmon, bar. of Slievardagh, co. Tipperary, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 8 miles S.E. of Killenaule. There are a Roman Catholic chapel, a police station, and a dis- pensary, which last is in tho Callan Poor-law Union. Petty sessions are held here. Thursday is market day. Fairs are held on the 1st May, on the first Thursdays in July and December, and on the 14th September. MULLINAVAT, a post-office vil. in the par. of Kilbeacon, bar. of Knocktopher, co. Kilkenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S. of Kilkenny, and 87 from Dublin. It is a station on the Waterford and Kilkenny railway. It is situated on tho river Blackwater, and contains a police station. Fairs are held on the 29th March, 2nd September, 3rd and 28th October, and 9th December. MULLINGAR, a par., post, market, and county town, in the bars, of Fartullagh, Moyashel, and Mnghera- dernon, co. Westmeath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. The par. is 9J miles long, and its breadth ranges from 1 mile to 7 miles. Tho surface is slightly hilly, and diversified by several lakes, the principal of which are loughs Owel and Ennel. The Royal canal passes through tho parish, as also docs the roaa from Dublin to Sligo. The town is situated near the banks of the river Brosna, on the Grand canal, and between the before-mentioned lakes of Owel and Ennel. It is a station on the Dublin and Galway railway, and is considered the capital of Westmeath, being the place where the assizes are held. In 1227 a friary was founded hero by Bishop Petyt, and the Nugents established another monastery in 1237. The town was first founded by tho English, from wh.'in it was won by MacGeoghegan in 1329, when Thomas le Botiller was slain. It was destroyed by fire in 1464,