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KNOCK. 512 KNOCKBRIDE. KNOCK, a par. in the bar. of Morgallion, co. Mouth, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles S.S.E. of Nobber, its post town. It is If mile in length, and the same in breadth. It is crossed by the road from Stackallan to Nobber. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Meath, united with Drakestown, in the patron, of the crown and bishop. Donagh Hua Kirvail is the reputed founder of a priory here in 1 148. KNOCK, a quoad sacra par. in the par. of Stornoway, E. side of Lewis, Western Islands, coast of Scotland. It is situated at Airds Point, between Loch Stornoway and Broad Bay. The village is considerable, and most of the inhabitants are employed in the herring and cod fisheries. The greater part of the surface is moorland and moss. The par. is in the presb. of Lewis, and in the patron, of the crown. The church is a small modern structure. The shore is indented by a large cavern worn by the fury of the waves. KNOCK, an ancient castle in the south-eastern por- tion of the Isle of Skye, co. Inverness, Scotland, 3 miles N.E. of Armadale. It is now in ruius. KNOCK, or CNOC, signifying a hill in Celtic, is applied as a prefix to many small places and mountains in Scotland and Ireland. KNOCKADERRY, a vil. in the par. of Clonelty, bar. of Glciiquin, co. Limerick, prov. of Munstcr, Ireland, 4 miles E.N.E. of Newcastle. It is situated on the road from Newcastle to Ballingarry. There is a dispen- sary, which is within the Newcastle Poor-law Union. Knockaderry House is in the vicinity. Fairs are held on the 28th May, 9th September, 29th October, and 19th December. KNOCKADERRY, a demesne in co. Waterford, Ire- land, 5 miles N.E. of Kilmacthomas. KNOCKADOON, a headland in Youghal Bay, co. Cork, Ireland. It is a coastguard station. KNOCKADUN, an islet in Lough Gur, co. Limerick, Ireland. It contains ruins of an old castle of the Desmonds. KNOCKAINY, or ANEY, a par. in the bar. of Small-County, co. Limerick, Ireland, 3 miles from Banff. It is situated on the river Commogue, near Lough Gur. It is a large and populous parish. . Near the village are remains of two ancient castles, and of an abbey founded in the reign of Henry II., and known as Monaster-na- Maig. The living is a vie. in the dioe. of Cashel, Emly. Waterford, and Lismore, val. with five others, 500. From Knockainy Hill an extensive view is obtained. KNOCKALISHEEN, a limit, in the bar. of Glena- hiry, co. Waterford, Ireland, a miles S. of Clomnel. KNOCKANDO, a par. in co. Elgin, Scotland. It contains the vil. of Archieston, and the post-office station of Knockando, the latter being 7 miles S.E. of Eothes. The size of the par. is 10 miles by 2, the surface being considerably diversified. with hill, glen, moorland, and mountain. It is watered by the river Spey and the burns Aldardcr, Aldyoulie, and Baliutomb. Much in- iury was done to this district by the great floods of 1829. There are several mineral springs. The chief seats are Knockando House and West Elchics House. The par. is in the prcsb. of Abeiiour and synod of Moray. The minister's stipend is 1.58. The parish church, erected in 1757, was repaired in 1832. The United Presby- terians, the Free Church, and Independents have each a place of worship. Throughout the parish there arc six schools, two of which are parochial. The par. includes the ancient pars, of Knockando and Macallan, and ves- tiges of the church of the latter place are still visible. There are several mills and two distilleries. KNOCKANE, a par. in the bar. of Dunkerron, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 7 miles N.W. of Kil- larney, its post town. It is over 10 miles in length and breadth, and extends between the rivers Laune and Biatkwator. By far tho greater portion of the surface is mountainous, and comprises tho range called the M'Gillycuddy's Reeks. Tho parish contains districts and objects of great celebrity, noticed under their proper heads, e.g., the Lakes of Killarney. The living is a reel, in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoe, val. 241, in tho patron, of the crown. The church was built by the late Board of First Fruits in 1813. Here are a Roman Catholic chapel and three hedge-schools. WhiUield is the seat of M'Gillycuddy of the Reeks. Dunloe ia another seat. Sandstone, limestone, and slate prevail among the rocks. KNOCKANURE, a par. in the bar. of Iraghticonnor, co. Kerry, prov. of Muuster, Ireland, 4 miles N.E. of Listowel, its post town. There is a good deal of bog and waste land. The river Fealc flows through the S., and the road from Listowel to Rathkeale traverses the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoe, val. with Listowel, 335. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Listowel. There are two hedge-schools. Riversdale is the chief seat. KNOCKANURE, a demesne in co. Tipperary, Ire- land, near Killenaule. KNOCKAUNIIANDAUN, a limit, in the bar. of Upperthird, co. Waterford, Ireland, 7 miles S. of Clonmel. KNOCKAUNYEVEEN, a vil. in the par. of Kil- mina, bar. of Burrishoore, co. Mayo, prov. of Coniiaught, Ireland, 2 miles N. of Westport. KNOCKAV1LLY. a par. in the bars, of Kinalea and East Muskerry, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles N.E. of Bandon, its post town. It is 3j miles long bv 3 broad, and lies near the rivers Bandon and Bride. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Cork, val. 511, in the patron, of the bishop. There are a Pro- testant Sunday and a day school, also a police station in tho parish. Garryhankard is the principal seat. Clay slate is abundant. KNOCKBAIN, a par. in cos. Ross and C'romarty, Scotland. It contains the vils. of Charleston and Mun- lochy, and was formed in 1750 by the union of the ancient pars, of Kilmuir, Wester, and Suddy. It is so named from the church having been erected on the bleak muir of Knockbain. It is 7 miles in length and in breadth, and is divided into districts by an arm of the Moray Firth or Bay of Munlochy. The surface is smooth, and rises gradually from the coast to the summit of the Mullbuy. The soil in general is good. About 3,000 acres are under tillage, and there are extensive planta- tions. The par. is in the presb. of Chanonry and synod of Ross, in the patron, of the crown and the Marchioness of Stafford. The minister's stipend is 233. The parish church is a commodious structure, and was enlarged some forty years ago. There is a Free church, an Epis- copalian chapel', and three non-parochial schools. A battle was fought here in the 13th century between the Macdonalds and the inhabitants of Inverness. KNOCKBRACK, one of the highest peaks of [he Commeragh range of mountains, co. Waterford. Ireland, about 6 miles W. of Kilmacthomas. It attains an alti- tude of 2,597 feet above the sea level. KNOCKBREDA, a par. in the bars, of Upper and Lower Castlercagh, co. Down, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, containing Ballymacarret and the vil. of Newtownbreda.J Belfast is its post town. The par. is 3J miles long by 3 broad. It is situated on the river Lagan, near Belfast Lough. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Down, val. 434. The church was built by Lady Mornington in 1747. There are two Presbyterian meeting-houses, four Sunday and eight day schools. Belvoir is the seat of Sir K. Bateson, and Castle-Reagh was the ancient i of the O'Nials. The ruins of the old church are ve interesting, occupying an elevated site. Near it are cromlech and Danish rath. Basalt and clay slate i the prevailing rocks. KNOCKBRIDE, a par. in the bar. of Clankoe, co. Cavau, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 3 miles N.W. of Bailie- borough, its post town. It is 7^ miles long, and its greatest breadth is 4 miles. Tho surface is boggy, and includes several loughs. The parish is crossed by the road from Dublin to Clones. The living is a rect. in tho dioc. of Kilmoro, val. 445, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was built by means of a loan from the lute Board of First Fruits in 1825. There are two Catholic chapels, a Presbyterian and a Melh< dist