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MOYARTA, 899 MOYLAGH. to Stradbally crosses the parish. The soil is mostly a light sandy mould. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Leigh- lin, val. with Stradbally, 190. There are one or two daily schools. Moyanna House is the chief seat of the neighbourhood. MOYARTA, a bar. in the co. of Clare, prov. of Mun- eter, Ireland. It is bounded by the bars, of Ibrickan, Clonderalaw, and the mouth of the Shannon and the sea. Its area is 83,152 acres, and it contains the pars, of Kilballyowen, Kilfearagh, Kilrush, Moyarta, and part of Kilmacduane. MOYARTA AND ISLANDS, a par. in the bar. of Moyarta, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland. It is 7 miles long, and its extreme breadth is 3 miles, containing the vils. of Carrigaholt, Bellina, Doonaha, and Lisheen. The surface lies along the coast at the mouth of the river Shannon, and abounds in rock scenery. The principal objects along the coast are Poolanishery Harbour, Kil- baha Bay, Loophead, and Kildrahane lighthouse. This locality suffered severely in the famine of 1848, when a hamlet of Moveen was entirely depopulated. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Killaloe, united with Kilrush. The church is in ruins. There are two Roman Catholic chapels, and several schools. Moyarta Cottage is the chief seat. The ruins of Dunlicky and Knocknagarhoon castles are still remaining. MOYASHAEL AND MAGHERADERNON, a bar. in the co. of Westmeath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. It is bounded by the bars, of Fore, Delvin, Farbill, Fartullagh, Moycashel, Rathconrath, and Cookaree. Its area is 42,845 acres, and it contains the par. of Rathconnell and parts of Dysart and Mullingar. MOYBOLOGUE, a par. partly in the bar. of Lower Kells, co. Meath, prov. of Leinster, and partly in the bar. of Clankee, co. Cavan, prov. of Ulster/Ireland. It is situated near Bailieborough, its post town. The river Kilmainham passes along the eastern border, and the Hill of Loughanleagh is partly included within its limits. Tho road from Bailieborough to Navan passes through the parish. It is ecclesiastically identical with Bailieborough, and has a Roman Catholic chapel. MOYCARKY, a par. in the bar. of Eli&garty, co. Tipperary, prov. of Ireland, 4 miles S.S.E. of Thurles, its post town. It is 3| miles long, and its greatest breadth is 2 miles. The soil is of medium quality. The road from Dublin to Cork passes through the interior. The living is a suspended rect. in the dioc. of Cashel, with Clogher, in the patron, of the bishop. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Borris. Moycarky Castle, now the property of Viscount Hawarden, was formerly a seat of the Cantwell family. MOYCARN, a bar. in the co. of Roscommon, prov. of Connaught, Ireland. It is bounded by the rivers Suck and Shannon, and by the bar. of Athlone. Its area is 29,881 acres, and it contains the pars, of Creagh and Moore. MOYCASHEL, a bar. in the co. of Westmeath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. Its boundaries are Moyashel, Fartullagh, King's County, and Rathconrath. Its area is 47,333 acres. It contains the pars, of Castletown- kindalen, Kilbeggan, Rahugh, and parts of those of Ardnurcher, Durrow, Dysart, Kilcumreragh, and New- town. This bar. comprises the ancient district of Kinel- fiachia. MOYCLARE, a bog in King's County, Ireland, near Ferbane. AIOYCTJLLEN, a bar. in the co. of Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland. Its boundaries are the bars, of Ross, Clare, and Galway, and the Atlantic Ocean. Its area is 220.233 acres, and it contains the pars, of Kil- cummin, Killannin, Moycullen, and part of Rahoon, with the town of Oughterard. This bar. comprises the ancient territory of the O'Flaherty family, and was named Dealbna-Feadha. MOYCULLEN, a par. and post-office vil. in the bar. of Moycullen, co. Galway, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, C miles N.W. of Galway. The par. is 7i miles long, arid its greatest breadth is 5* miles. The surface, which includes a small part of Lough-Corrib, runs down to the coast of Galway Bay. There is a large amount of bog and waste land, and a very small per-centage of good soil. The roads passing through the parish aro those from Galway to Oughterard, and from Galway to Cashleh Bay. The living is a rect. forming part of tho benefice of Galway, which see. Here are two Roman Catholic chapels, a National and two other day schools. The chief seats are Moycullen House, Kilcullen, and Danesfield. O'Flaherty, the antiquary, was born here. Fairs are held on the 1st February, 28th May, 2nd Sep- tember, and 8th December. MOYDART, a loch in the co. of Inverness, Scotland, 4 miles N.W. of Loch Sheil. It is about 3 miles long by 2 broad, and is known in history as the spot where Prince Charles landed in 1715. MOYDDYN, a hund. in the co. of Cardigan. It con- tains the pars, of Bettws-Bleddrws, Bettws-Leiki, Cellan, Llanarth, Llandisilio-Gogo, Llanfair-Clydogan, Llanfi- hangel-Ystrad, Llangranog, Uangyby, Llanina, Llan- llwchaiarn, Llanwenog, Llanwnen, SUian, and parts of Dihewid, Lampeter-Pont-Stephen, Llandyssil, and Llan- erch-Ayron. MOYDOG, a tnshp. in the par. of Castle-Caereinion, co. Montgomery, 4 miles S.E. of Llanfair. MOYDOW, a bar. in the co. of Longford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. It is bounded by the bars, of Long- ford-Ardagh, Abbeyshrule, Rathcline, and co. Roscom- mon. Its area is 34,519 acres, including the par. of Moydow and parts of Ardagh, Ballymacormick, Kilcom- mock, Kilglass, Killashee, and Taghsheenod. MOYDOW, a par. in the bar. of Moydow, co. Long- ford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles W. of Ardagh. Longford is its post town. It is 3 miles long by '2J broad. The soil is mostly good. The roads from Keenagh to Ardagh and from Abbeyshrule to Longford cross each other in the interior. In the village is a police station. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ardagh, val. with another 4 39, in the patron of the bishop. The church is nearly a century old. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and several day schools. Mount Jessop is the chief seat. Near Slieve Gouldry is the castle of the O'Ferralls. MOYDRUM CASTLE, the seat of Viscount Castle- main, in co. Westmeath, Ireland, near Athlone. MOYFENRATH, LOWER and UPPER, two bars, in the co. of Meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. The former is bounded by the bars, of Lurie, Upper Navan, Lower and Upper Deece, and co. Kildare. Its area is 40,313 acres, containing the pars, of Laracor, Rathcore, Rathmoylan, and a part of Trim, with the vils. of Summerhill and Innfield. The latter bar. is bounded by Lune, Lower Moyfenrath, King's County, Weutmeath, and Kildare. Its area is 31,696 acres, containing the pars, of Bally- bogan, Clonard, Killyon, and parts of Castlejordan and Castlerickard. MOYGAWNAGH, a par. in the bar. of Tirawley, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, C miles N. of Cross- molina, its post town. It is 8 miles long and 3 broad. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Killala, vl. 99, in the patron, of the Vicar of Crossmolina. Hero are a Roman Catholic chapel .and a day school. Mill- brook is the principal seat in the vicinity. MOYGLARE, a par. in the bar. of Upper Deece, co. Meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 1 mile E. of Kilcock. Maynopth is its post town. It is 3 miles long by 2 broad. The soil is mostly good. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Meath, val. 172. The church is old, and near it are the ruins of an ancient castle. Moy- glare House is the principal seat. MOYGOISH, a bar. in the co. of Westmeath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. It is bounded by co. Longford, and the bars, of Fore, Moyashel, Magherademon, and Rath- conrath. It contains the pars, of Kilbixy, Kilmacnevan, Rathaspick, Russii^h, Templeor:m, and part of Sli with the vils. of Rathowen and Ballinacargy. This bar. comprises the ancient district of Hy-Macnaish, com- prising about 40,277 acres. MOYLAGH, a par. in the bar. of Fore, co. Month, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles S.W. of Oldcastle, ita