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KLLTON. 462 K1LVARNET. KILTON, a hmlt. in the par. of Worksop, co. Notts, 2 miles N.E. of Worksop. It is situated on the Chester- field canal. KILTOOM, a par. in the bar. of Athlone, co. Eos- common, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 3 miles N.N.W. of Athlone, its post town. The par. is a little over 4 miles in length and the same in breadth. It comprises part of Lough Ree and the waters of the river Shannon. The surface, which is flat, is crossed by the road from Athlone to Hoscommon. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Elphin, val. with another, 192, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is modern. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Camma. There is a hedge- school, two National and several other day schools. Newpark is the chief seat. There are two police stations in the parish. KILTOOM, a hmlt. in the bar. of Fore, co. "VVest- meath, Ireland, near Castlepollard. KILTORAGHT, a par. in the bar. of Corcomroe, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles S.E. of Kil- fenora. Carofiu is its post town. The par. is 2J miles long by 2 broad. The surface consists of hilly pasture, with bog, and some good arable soil. It is traversed by the road from Kilfenora to Ennis. The living is a vie. in the dioo. of Kilfenora, val. with another, 74, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is little better than a ruin. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Clonney. There are a hedge-school and four day schools. KILTORKIN, an ancient par. now joined to Knock- topher, co. Kilkenny. KILTORMER, a par. and post-office vil. in the bar. of Longford, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 4 miles W.N.W. of Eyrecourt. The par. is 4J miles long by 2J broad. The surface is flat and boggy. It is crossed by the road from Eyrocourt to Loughrea. The living is a reet. in the dioc. of Clonfert, val. with two others, 246, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was built by aid of the late Board of First Fruits in 1814. There is a Roman Catholic chapel, also three day schools. Eyreville is the chief seat. There is a police station in the village. KILTORMER-KELLY, a demesne in the par. of Kiltormer, as above. It belongs to the Kelly family. Fairs are held here on the 17th February, May, August, and November. KILTRELLIG, a vil. in the bar. of Moyarta, co. Clare, Ireland, 5 miles S.W. of Carrigiholt. It is situ- ated on Kilbaha Bay. KILTRISK, a par. in the bars, of Ballaghkeen and Gorey, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 6 miles N.E. of Oulart. Gorey is its post town. It is 3 miles long by 1 mile broad. The surface is all under tillage, and is drained towards the N. by the river Owenwarogh. The Blackwater and Ford road crosses the parish. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. with Leskin- fere, 655, in the patron, of the bishop. Edendale is the chief residence of the neighbourhood. KILTRUSTAN, a par. in the bar. of Roscommon, co. Roscommon, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, containing part of its post town, Strokestown. The par. is 4 miles long by 3 broad. It is crossed by the road from Strokestown to Elphin. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Elphin, val. with Bumlin, 423, in the patron, of the bishop. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and four day schools. Greta is the principal residence. There are some abbey ruins, also remains of a castle formerly belonging to O'Connor Roe. Lead and potter's clay are found. KILTUBBRID, a par. in the bar. of Leitriui, co. Leitrhn, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 2 miles E.S.E. of Drumshambo, containing part of Keshcarrigan, its post town. Its greatest length is CJ miles, and its breadth 3J. The surface is partly mountainous, and comprises Lough Scur and several other minor lakes. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ardagh, val. 435, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was built in 1788. There ia a Roman Catholic chapel, also four day schools. Let- terfme and Driney are the chief residences. There is a dispensary within the Carrick-on-Shannon Poor-law Union. Two old castles are seen near Lough Scur, which formerly belonged to the Reynold family, also a sun altar. Iron, coal, and potter's clay are the chief mineral productions. KILTULLAGH, a par. in the bars, of Athenry and Kilconnell, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 4 miies E.S.E. of Athenry, its post town. It is 5 miles long by 2| broad. The soil is generally good, and is drained by the Raford stream. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Clonfert, val. with Kilconickriy, 310, in the patron, of the bishop. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Killimore-Daly. There are a Roman Catholic Sunday-sch.ool and two daily schools. Kiltul- lagh House is the chief seat. Here is a disp within the Loughrea Poor-law Union. A Franciscan abbey was founded here in the early part < the 15th century. Traces of a castle and some chu ruins are seen. KILTULLAGH, a par. in the bar. of Castler co. Roscommon, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 5 W.S.W. of Castlereagh, its post town. It is 9 long, and its greatest breadth is 5 miles. It includ the vil. of Ballinlough. The surface is partly mou tainous, and is crossed by the road from Castlereagh 1 Tuam. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Tuam, va with others, 624, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is at Ballinlough. It was built in 1824. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and several day schools. Willsborough is the chief seat. KILTURK, a par. in the bar. of Bargy, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles S.S.E. of Bridgetown. Broadway is its post town. The par. is 2| miles long by 1J mile broad. The soil is good. Part of Lough Tacuinshane is within the limits of this parish. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. with Tom- haggard, 350, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was a gift to the parish from the late Board of First Fruits in 1808. There is a hedge-school. Woodville ii the chief seat. In the vicinity are remains of an old castle. KILTURRA, a.par. partly in the bar. of Costello, co. Mayo, and partly in the bar. of Corran, co. Sligo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 5 miles E.S.E. of Tobercurry. Ballymote is its post town. It is 3i miles long by 2J broad. The surface possesses no striking feature. It is crossed by the road from Ballymote to Ballaghdaerrcen. The soil is rich. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Achonry, val. with Emlyfadd, 502, in the patron, of the bishop. There are two hedge-schools. Doo Castle is the only noticeable residence. Traces of raths occur on the hills. KILTYCLOGHER, a post-office and market village in the par. of Cloonclare, bar. of Rossclogher, co. Leitrim, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 6 miles N.E. of Manor- Hamilton. It is situated near the Glenfarne hill*. There is a police station. Friday is market day. Fain are held on the 14th of every month. KILTIMON, a demesne in the par. of Newcastle, CO. Wicklow, Ireland, 2 miles S. of Newtown-Mouut, or Kennedy, or 6 N. of Wicklow. It lies near the i Leabeg, and gives name to Kiltimon Glen. KILCILTA, a demesne once part of Claneboy, in ecu. Antrim and Down, Ireland. It conferred the title of viscount on the earls Conway. KILVARNET, a par. in the bar. of Leyuy, co. SI prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 4 miles N.W. of I! mote. It is 5 miles long by 2J broad. The surfu boggy, and comprises portions of Templehouse Lough and Finn Lough. The river Owenmore flows round the eastern border. It is traversed by the road from Bally- mote to Coolaney. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Achonry, val. with Killoran, 388, in the patron, of the bishop. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Ballyrodan. There are several day schools. Annagh- more and Temple House are the principal residences in the parish. A preceptory of Knights Templars, or Drumubradh, was established here, of which there aro still remains.