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Rh BAGLEY. 276 EAILSTOWN. mentariana after a siege of 10 weeks. The ruins of the castle cover a large space of ground in which is the Yellow Tower, 10 feet in thickness and 193 in circum- ference, also a large gateway with machicolated hexagonal towers, a hall with an oriel window, extensive stone court, a chapel and Charles I. 's tower. There are also a terrace 260 feet in length, and an oak tree, measuring 28J feet in circumference. A fine prospect is obtained from the tower. The Monmouthshire hounds meet in the neighbourhood. There are quarries of building stone. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 301, and the glebe consists of 25 acres. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Llandaff, val. 270. The church, dedicated to St. Cadocus, is a stone structure with a square embattled tower. It stands about the centre of the village, and contains several monuments to the earls of Worcester and the Somerset family. The parochial charities produce about 6 per annum, exclusive of a share with Eton Bishop. The Baptists have a place of worship. This place confers the inferior title of baron on the Duke of Beaufort. EAGLEY, a hmlt. in the par. of Arrow, Alcester div. of Barlichway hund., co. Warwick, lj mile S.W. of Alcester. Its chief attraction is Eagley Hall, the seat of the Marquis of Hertford. The mansion, which has four fronts, is surrounded by an extensive demesne laid out with oak trees. BAGNALL, a parochial chplry. in the par. of Dunham, South Clay div. of Bassetlaw wap., co. Nottingham, 5 miles E. of Tuxford, its post town, and 1 mile W. of Dunham. The village, which is of small extent, is situated near the river Trent, and is wholly agricultural. The soil is of an alluvial nature. The tithes were commuted for land and a money payment under an Enclosure Act in 1803. The living is a cur. annexed to the vie.* of Dunham, in the dioc. of Lincoln. The church is dedicated to St. Oswald. There is a National school, which is frequented by the children of the parishes of Darlton, Dunham, Fledborough, Lane- ham, and Eagnall. John Angerstein, Esq., is lord of the manor. RAHAN, a par. in the bar. of Fermoy, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2J miles E. of Mallow, its post town. The par., which contains the vil. of Bally- magooley, is 6 miles long by 2J broad. The surface is partly hilly, lying among the Nagles mountains, except along the banks of the river Blackwater. The soil for the most part is good, but in the hills there is a con- siderable proportion of bog and waste land. The road from Mallow to Fermoy traverses the interior. Lime- stone occurs in the district. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Cloyne, val. 182, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was erected in 1792 by means of a sum chiefly granted by the late Board of First Fruits. There are five day schools. The chief residence is Eockforest, the seat of Sir James L. Cotter, Bart. EAHAN, a par. in the bar. of Ballycowan, King's County, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4J miles W. of Tullamoro. Ballycumber is its post town. It is 5J miles long by 4J broad. The surface, which consists for the most part of bog, is situated in a flat and unin- teresting district. It is crossed by the Grand canal and by the Clodagh rivulet. The Brosna touches it on the W. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Meath, val. 115, in the patron, of the Incumbent of Fircall. The church was built in 1732 by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The Eoman Catholic chapel, or con- vent, is the head of a church district. Here are also a Jesuits' college and the remains of an abbey. EAHAEA, a par. in the bar. of Athlone, uo. Bos- couimon, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 9 miles N.W. of Athlone, its post town. It is 3J miles long by 2 broad. It consists of pasture and arable lands, and includes Lough Funcheon. It is traversed by the road from Athleague to Athlone. Wind Hill is a prominent feature in the landscape. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Elphin, val. with Killenvoy, 253, in the patron, of the bishop. There is a Eoman Catholic chapel united to that of St. John's. Loughfield and Eahara House are the chief residences. Petty sessions are held fortnightly. EAHAENEY, See BATHFARNE, co. Westmeath. EAHEEN, a vil. in the par. of Knocklong, bar. of Coshlea, co. Limerick, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 6 miles S.E. of Bruff. EAHEEN, a vil. in the pars, of Clonenagh and Clonagheen, bar. of West Maryborough, Queen's County, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3j miles N.W. of Abbey- leix, and 4J S.E. of Mountrath. In the neighbour- hood are the seats of Tillakin and Eaheen. EAHELTY, a par. in the bar. of Eliogarty, co. Tipperary, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles N.E. of Thurles. It is three miles long by 2 broad. The sur- face consists principally of a good soil with a small proportion of bog. It is crossed by the road from Thurles to Moyne. The living is united to Thurles, which see. There are two private schools and a police station. Acherstown House, Turtulla House, and Eathmanna are the chief seats. Eemains of Eahelty Castle are seen. RAHENY, a par. and post-offico vil. in the bar. of Coolock, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles N.E. of Dublin. It is a station on the Drogheda railway, not far from Clontarf, on Dublin Bay. The par., which is 1^ mile long by lj broad, contains the hmlt. of Eliogarty. The surface consists chiefly of pasture and arable land. Limestone is abundant. Here is a police station and court-house, in which petty sessions are held at intervals. The dispensary is within the Dublin poor-law union. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Dublin, val. 231, in the patron, of the crown. The church is a small building_ supposed to have been erected in 1712. There are two day schools. The prin- cipal seats are Eaheny House, Eaheny Park, and Kil- lester. Near the village are remains of a Danish rath. EAHILL, a par. in the bar. of Eathvilly, co. Car- low, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 1 mile N.W. of Eath- villy. It is 2 miles long, and 2 broad. The sur- face for the most part is good, and is watered by the river Slaney. The parish is crossed by the road from Tullow to Baltinglass. The living is a cur. forming part of the benefice of Eathvilly. There are two free schools. It has the ruins of an old church. The prin- cipal seats "are Broughilstone House and Eahill Cottage. EAHOLP, a vil. in the pars, of Ballyculter and Saul, bar. of Lecale, co. Down, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 4 miles N.E. of Downpatrick. It is situated on the road to Strangford. There are a school and the ruins of an old church. EAHOON, a par. in the bars, of Galway and Moy- cullen, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, con- taining part of the town of Galway. It is 6 miles long and over 3 broad. It includes Mutton Island and Claddagh on Galway Bay. The surface comprises a fair proportion of good land, and is partly bounded by the river Corrib. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Tuam, forming part of the benefice of Galway. There are two Eoman Catholic chapels and several day schools. Eahoon House and Barna House are the chief residences. EAHUGH, a par. in the bar. of Moycashel, co. West- meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles S.E. from Kilbeggan. The surface consists of a light soil with a small proportion of bog. The road from Kilbeggan to Philipstown crosses the interior, and likewise a branch of the Grand canal. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Meath, val. with Ardnurcher, 359, in the patron, of the crown. The Eomau Catholic chapel is united to that of Kilbeggan. Here is a Baptist meeting-house, also'threo day schools. This parish is the reputed site of a monas- tery founded by St. Aid in the 6th century. In tho vicinity are two or three raths and some ruins. EAIKES, a hmlt. in the chplry. of High and Low Bishopside, par. of Eipon, West Biding co. York, near Pateley Bridge. It is situated on the river Nidd. EAILSTOWN, a par. in the bar. of Middlethird, co. Tipperary, Ireland, 3 miles S.E. of Cashel. The parish is small, and wholly agricultural. The land is chiefly arable. The living is a rect. united with Fethard,