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KILLAMARSH. 428 KILLARE. KILLAMARSH, a par. in the bund, of Scarsdale, co. Derby, 2 miles N.E. of Eckington, its post town and railway station, 8 N.E. of Chesterfield, and 9 S.E. of Sheffield. It is situated on the Chesterfield canal, near the Leeds railway. There are extensive collieries and iron forges, also brickfields, which together employ the chief part of its inhabitants. It is mentioned in Domes- day Book as Chinewoldemaresc. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Lichficld, in the patron, of the crown. The church, dedicated to St. Giles, is a stone structure with a square tower. The chancel has been entirely rebuilt, and contains an E. window by Warrington. The church is situated on the outskirts of the village. The parochial charities produce about 91 per annum, 22 of which is the endowment of a free school. KILLAMEKY, a par. in the bar. of Kells, co. Kil- kenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles S.S.W. of Callan, its post town. The par. is 4 miles long by 3 broad, and contains the vil. of Windgap. The soil is indifferent. The road from Dublin to Cork passes through the interior. The living is a prebendary in the dioc. of Ossory, val. 221, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was erected in 1815 by the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Tullahought. There are three day schools. Garryrichen is the demesne of the Marquia of Ormonde. This parish is the alleged site of a monastery presided over by St. Gebban. KILLAN, a vil. in the bar. of Omagh, co. Tyrone, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 8 miles N.E. of Kcsh. It is situated on the Londonderry and Enniskillen road. KILLANE. See KILLEAN*, ARKAN ISLES, and KIL- LAAN, co. Galway, Ireland. KILLANEAR. See KH.NANARE, co. Kerry. KILLANEY, a par. in the bar. of Upper Castlereagh, co. Down, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 4 miles N. of Bally- uahinch. Lisburn is its post town. The par. is 2 miles square. The soil is excellent, and the road from Lisburn to Ballynahinch crosses the parish. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Down, val. 95, in the patron, of the Marquis of Downshire. Divine service is performed in a schoolroom. There is a Presbyterian meeting-house, also a Sunday and three day schools. KILLANN, a par. and post-office vil. in the bar. of Bantry, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 8 miles W. of Enniscorthy. The par. is 5 miles long by 4 broad. The surface is mountainous, particularly in the "V., where the Blaekstairs mountains attain an altitude of 2,409 feet. The rivulet Boro drains it towards the E. The interior is traversed by the road from Newtown- barry to New Ross. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. 355, in the patr.cn. of the bishop. The church was built in 1832 by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Cloughbown. There are six day schools. Woodbrook is a seat in the neighbourhood. St. Anne's Well stands near the church. Slate is quarried. KILLANNIN, a par. in the bar. of Moycullen, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 10 miles N.W. of Galway. Spiddal is its post town. The parish, which is 18 miles long by 9 broad, extends between Galway Bay and Lough Corrib. It includes the islands of Garomna and Lettermore. The only available land for tillage is found in the E., the remaining parts being a mere wilderness. The road from Galway to Clifden passes near the eastern border. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Tuam, val. 33, in the patron, of the bishop. There are two Roman Catholic chapels and four day schools in the parish. Ross is a demesne in the eastern district. Bunown was the ancient seat of the family of O'FJaherty. KILLANNY, a par. partly in the bar. of Farney, co. Monaghan, prov. of Ulster, and partly in the bar. of Ardee, co. Louth, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles W. of Louth. Dundalk is its post town. The par. is 3 miies square. The surface is somewhat boggy, and is drained towards the S.E. by the river Clyde. In the interior are several lakes. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Clogher, val. 485, in the patron, of tho bishop. The church was rebuilt in 1789. There are two united Roman Catholic chapels, also five hedge schools. Moynalty, Ballymacknay, and Aghafad are 1" principal residences. KILLANULLY, a par. in the bars, of Cork Kerrycurrihy, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, miles S.S.E. of Cork, its post town. It is 3 miles lon_ by 2 broad, and lies along the N. bank of tho rive Annabuoy. The soil is generally very fertile. T* 1 living is a rect. in the dioc. of Cork, val. 129, in t patron, of the bishop. Public worship is held in schoolroom. There are Sunday and day schools. KILLANUMMERY, a par. in the bar. of Drumahair co. Leitrim, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 2 miles S.K. i Drumahaire, its post town. It is near 6 miles long " 4 broad. The surface is hilly. The river Bonnet ti part of tho N. border. The soil is mostly poor, living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ardagh, val. with Killery v 145, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was built in 1822 by means of a sum lent by the late Board of First Fruits. There is a Roman Catholic elm].' 1 ; also seven day schools. Friarstown is the principal residence. Limestone prevails, with coal and iron in parts. KILLARAGHT, a par. in the bar. of Coolavin, co. Sligo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 5 miles S.W. of Ballinafad, its post town. It is 5 miles in length and breadth, and extends along the E. shore of Lough Garra. The soil is good. The living is a vie. in tha dioc. of Achonry, val. with two others, 104, in tha patron, of the bishop. The church of the benefice is at Kilfree. There is a hedge-school. Rntarmon is the chief seat. This parish is the reputed site of a nunnery, founded in 470 by St. Patrick for St. Athracta. KILLARARAN. See KILLEROJIAN, co. Galway, Ireland. KILLARD, a par. in tho bar. of Ibrickun, co. C'laiy, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles N.N.10. of Kilkce, iU post town. Tho par. is 8 miles long by 2 broad. It lies near the coast between Lough Donnel and I'arrihy Bay, and contains the vil. of Doonbeg. On the coast are Doonbeg Bay, Donegal Point, Killard Point, Carron- more Point, and Ballard Point. There is a very large extent of reclaimable bog. The soil is good. The parish is crossed by the road from Kilkce to Ennisti- mon. The living is a vie., with Kilmacduane, in the dioc. of Killaloe, val. 166, in tho patron, of the bishop. The church was erected in 1833 by the late Board of First Fruits. There are two Roman Catholic Chapels, united to those of Lisden and Kilkce, and six day schools. Ballard House is the principal residence. Slate and building stone are worked. Some of the inhabitants are engaged in tho fisheries. In the famine of 1848 th* village was entirely depopulated. KILLARD POINT, a headland on the S. side of Lough Strongford, co. Down, Ireland. KILDARDRY, or KILLAALDAFF, a par. in bar. of Clanwilliam, co. Tipperrary, prov. of MUJ Ireland, 3 miles N.W. of Cahir, its post town, parish is about 3 miles square, and is situated near ( river Aharlow. The soil it mostly poor. The livin is a rect. in the dioc. of Cashel, in the patron. ' the bishop. Kilmogler House, Toureen House, I Maguire's Castle are within this parish. The Ron Catholic chapel is united to that of Galbally. There are two day echools. KILLAKE, a par. in tho bar. of Rathconrath, co. Westmeath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, containing ] ;irt of the town of Ballymore, its post town. Tho par. is Smiles long by 3 broad, and includes part of 1 Sunderlin. The roads from Mullingar to Athlon. . fron Longford to Kilbeggan, pass through tin The living is an impropriate cur. in the dioc. of Mi ath joined to Ballymore, in the patron, of the crown. Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Ballymo There are four day-schools. Killare House is principal residence. This par. is supposed to be Laberusoi Ptolemy, and near this spot is the ai