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KILLAG. 426 KILLALA. broad. It is situated at the confluence of the estuaries of the Shannon and Fergus, and includes the island of Innishark, with several islets. The soil is of medium quality. The road from Ennis to Kilrush follows the coast. Loughs Gortglass and Cloonsnaghta are two small lakes in the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killaloe, val. with two others, 451. The church was erected in 1814 by the late Board of First Fruits. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and two hedge- schools. Opposite Innishark stands the village, con- taining a police station, where petty sessions are held. Many of the inhabitants arc occupied in bringing pro- visions for the Limerick market. Part of the demesne of Cahiracon is within this parish. Fairs are held on the 22nd May, 15th July, and 27th August. KILLAG, a par. in the bar. of Bargy, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles 8.W. of Bridgetown. Taghmon is its post town. This par. is near 2 miles long, and barely 1 mile broad. It is situated on Lough Ballyteigne. The surface consists of a fertile soil, and is well cultivated. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. with Mulrankin, 500, in the patron, of the bishop. There is one day school. Kichfield is the seat of the Loftusos. KILLAGAN, a par. in'the bars, of Kilconway and Upper Dunluce, co. Antrim, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 7 miles S.E. of Ballyinoney, its post town. The par. is near 4 miles long by 2 broad, and contains the vil. of Cloughmills. It lies towards the head of the river Maine, and consists principally of pasture, with a large extent of bog. It is traversed by the road from Bally- mena to Coleraine. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Connor, val. with Connor, 206, in the patron, of the bishop. There are a Sunday and two day schools. KILLAGH, a par. in the bar. of Delvin, co. West- meath, prov. of Meath, Ireland, 3 miles S.W. of Castlc- towndelvin, its post town. It is 1 mile long and barely 1 mile broad. There is a considerable area of bog. The land is nearly evenly divided between arable and pasture. A tributary to the Boyne river flows in the S. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Mcath, united with Kileumney. Killagh House and Dardistown are the principal residences. KILLAGH. See also KILLEAD, KILCOLEMAN, and KILLEAGH. KILLAGHANENAGH. See KILLACONENAGH, co. Cork. KILLAGHIN. See KILLAHAN, co. Kerry. KILLAGHOLEHANE, or KILLALIATHAN, a par. in the bar. of Glenquin', co. Limerick, prov. of llunstcr, Ireland, 8 miles S.E. of Newcastle. Druin- collogher is its post town. The par. is 2 miles long and 1 mile broad. It contains the vil. of Broadford. The surface is mountainous, and the soil indifferent. The road from Newcastle to Mallow passes along the eastern boundary. Tho living is a vie. in the dioc. of Limerick, val. 30. The church was erected in 1812 by the late Board of First Fruits. The Eoman Catholic chapel is united to that of Drumcollogher. There is a day school. Springfield Castle is the mansion of Lord Muskeiry. Banmoro is another residence. Limestone, iron, and coal occur. KILLAGHTEE, a par. in the bar. of Banagli, co. Donegal, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 4 miles E.S.E. of Killybegs. Donegal is its post town. It is 10 miles long by 4 broad, and contains the vil. of Dunkineely. The surface forms a peninsula lying between the bays of Macswine and Inver. It is partly_ wild and moun- tainous, but comprises a good proportion of serviceable land. The road from Donegal to Killybegs traverses the interior. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Raphoe, val. 420, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was erected in 1825 by the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Killybegs. Tho Wesleyans have a meeting-house. There are six or seven day schools. A light is displayed on the coast at St. John's Point. The fisheries give employment to a good number of the inhabitants. KILLAGHTON. See KILLALAGHTAN, co. Galway. KILLATTA, a par. in the bar. of Magunihy, co. Ker prov. of Munster, Ireland, 7 miles E.S.E. of Killarne its post town. It is 10 miles long by 5 broad, and li within -the valley of the river Flesk. The greater part i the surface is wild and mountainous, comprising part < the Derrynasaggart mountains, with much bog. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoe, val. with Kilgarvan, 206, in the patron, of the bishop. There is a Roman Catholic chapel united to that of Kilgarvan, also three day schools. Killaha House is the principal residence. KILLAHAN, or KILLAGHUST, a par. in the bar. , Clanmaurice, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles N.N.] of Ardfert. Traleo is its post town. The surface moorish and cold. The head waters of the river Brie drain it towards the N., and Ardfert and Listowel tra- verse it in the E. Tho living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ardfcrt and Aghadoe, val. with Kilflyn, 271. There is a police station. KILLAHURLEB, a par. in the bar. of Arklow, co. Wicklow, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles W. of Arklow, its post town. The parish, which is 2 miles in length and the same in breadth, comprises some upland in the southern district. Tho soil is generally good. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Dublin, val. with Arklow, 228, in the patron, of the archbishop. Gold has been found in the vicinity. KILLAHY, a par. in the bar. of Crannagh, co. Kil- kenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles S.W. of Fresh- ford. The par. is 2 miles long by 1 mile broad. The living is an impropriate rect. in the dioc, of Ferns. There are ruins of the old church and of Killahy Castle, the ancient seat of the Grace family. KILLAHY, a par. in the bar. of Knocktopher, co. Kilkenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles S. of Knock- topher, its post town. It is 3 miles long by lj mile broad. The surface comprises a considerable proportion of rock and bog. The road from Kilkenny to Watcrford traverses the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc, of Ossory, val. with Kilbeacon, 214, in the patron, of the bishop. There is a day school. KILLAKEE, a seat in the co. Dublin, Ireland, 3 miles S. of Rathfarnham. KILLALA, a par., small market town, and seat of a diocese, in the bar. of Tirawley, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 26 miles N. of Castlebar, and 131 from Dublin. It is situated at the mouth of the UM r Moy, in Killala Bay. A Franciscan friary was founded here in 1460, of which there are still some remains. In 1798 the French, under General Humbert, landed here, and were joined by many of the peasantry. The town consists of three streets radiating from the summit of a hill, on which stands the old cathedral dedicated to . St. Patrick. Tho houses in the chief streets are v built. The only important buildings arc, the cathedral, j two Roman Catholic chapels, a Methodist chapel, a dis- pensary, and a round tower S3 feet high, of which the walls are almost perfect. The manufacture of eourso linen is carried on to a small extent, but the principal occupation is in the exportation of grain and in coasting trade. Killala owns a considerable fi> : which employs over 300 men. It has coastguard and police stations, and is a petty sessions town. The har- bour is good, and affords safe anchorage f ' r drawing 12 feet of water. The Poor-law Union was formed in 1849, and contains eight electoral divisions in the county of Mayo. The episcopal see of KiDala was I founded by St. Patrick in 441 when propagating Chris- tianity in the province of Connaught. In 1198 I 1 Innocent III. confirmed all the ancient possessions of the see. Tho sees of Achonry and Killala were 1 together from 1591 till they became annexed to see of Tuam. The temporalities were then in the ecclesiastical commissioners, consisting of 33,669 acres of bishops' lands, with a revenue of '2, The diocese is one of the six forming the eci province of Tuam, and comprises part of Sligo part of Mayo. The chapter consists of a dean, center, archdeacon, and five prebendaries. The num