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285 RATHBEAGH. chiefly agricultural. In this parish is the Shipley Hill barrow, 40 feet in height. The tithes were commuted for land under an Enclosure Act in 1774. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Peterborough, val. 239. The church, dedicated to St. Botolph, is an ancient structure with a modern spired tower containing a clock and five bells. The tower was erected at the expense of the late Earl Ferrers. The parochial charities produce about 10 per annum. The Komau Catholics have a college a little to the W. of the village. The building was erected about 1845, but has since been greatly improved. A church has recently been erected. Ratcliffe Hall is the principal residence. The Duchess of Sforza is lady of the manor. RATCLIFFE-ON-TRENT, a par. in the S. div. of Bingham wap., co. Nottingham, 5J miles S.E. of Nottingham. It is a station on the Nottingham and Grantham branch of the Great Northern railway. This place takes its name from a perpendicular cliff of red clay. The village, which is considerable, is situated on the river Trent, here fordable in two places, and is intersected by the road from Bingham to Nottingham. On the river bank is a wharf belonging to the Earl of Man- vers, chiefly used for coal. The surface is hilly in parts, but the land along the river is subject to inundation. The soil is partly clay and partly gravel. There are about 60 acres of glebe. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Lincoln, val. 198. The impropriate tithes belong to Earl Manvers. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, was rebuilt about 1795. The Wesleyans have a place of worship. There is a school chiefly supported by Earl Manvers. RATCLIFFE-UPON-SOAR, a par. in the N. div. of Rushcliffe wap., co. Nottingham, 10 miles S.E. of Derby, its post town, and 2 N.E. of Keyworth station on the Midland Counties railway. The village, which is of small extent, is situated near the confluence of the rivers Trent and Soar, and is wholly agricultural. The soil consists of a stiff clay intermixed with loam. At a farm in the neighbourhood are the remains of a seat of the Pigotts and Sacheverells. Limestone abounds, and alabaster is quarried. The impropriation belongs to Eurl Howe. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Lincoln, val. 71. The church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is un ancient structure with a square tower, surmounted by a spire and containing three bells. Lord Howe is lord of the manor. KATESH, a village in the bar. of Dunmore, co. Gal- way, Ireland, 7 miles N.W. of Tuam. RATH, a par. in the bar. of Inchiquin, co. Clare, prov. of Minister, Ireland, 6J miles N.W. of Ennis. The parish is intersected by the road from Ennis to Ennis- tyinon, and includes parts of the loughs Inchiquin and 'ladane. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Killaloo, acd in the patron, of the trustees of the late Marquis of Thomond. The Roman Catholic chapel, which is situated at Liscullane, is united to that of Corofin. There are two schools. The parish church is a mere ruin. The principal residences are Adelphi, Roxton, Clifden, Willbrook, and Riverston. There is a chief police station in the village. In the vicinity are ruins (if the ancient seat of the O'Neils and of Tier MacBran's OMIe. RATH, a vil. in the par. of Drumcullin, bar. of Kj,'lish, King's County, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles W. <>i' l-'runkt'i.rd, on the road to Parsonstown. RATHANGAN, a par., post, and market town in the bars, of East and West Oflaly, co. Kildare, prov. of Leinstor, Ireland, 5 miles N.W. of Kildare, and 26 S.W. of Dublin. The parochial surface, which extends over 8,872 acres, is varied by hill and dale. The living is a in the dioc. of Kildare, val. 459, in the patron. of the Duke of Leinstcr and Bishop of Kildare alter- nately. The church occupies a prominent site. There lire likewise a Roman Catholic chapel and Metho- dist and Quaker n There are two or three private schools an n,I. I,,,,.! H;ii on tho E. tide of thu (jiuud cauul, and on tho road iiuin Kildare to Edenderry. ' It contains a chief police sta- tion and a dispensary. Though well suited for trade, its business is but trifling. Viscount Harberton and the Duke of Leinster are the sole proprietors. Petty ses- sions are held weekly. Monday is market day. Fairs are held on 26th June, 26th August, 12th November, and Whit-Tuesday. RATHASPICK, a par. in the bar. of Forth, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2J miles S.W. of Wexford, its post town. The surface extends from Forth Mountain to Wexford Haven. The soil is of good quality. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. 108, in the patron, of the Incumbent of Wexford. The church was rebuilt by the late Board of First Fruits in 1823. It is annexed to Piercetown in the Roman Ca- tholic arrangement. There is a school built and sup- ported by the Morgan family, who are the principal pro- prietors of the parish, and have their seat at Johnstown Castle. There is a police station in the village. The ruins of Rathlannan Castle stand near Johnstown. RATHASPICK, a par. partly in the bar. of Fassa- dinin, co. Kilkenny, and partly in tho bars, of Bally- adams and Slievemargue, Queen's County, prov. of Lein- ster, Ireland, 6 miles N.E. of Castlecomer, its post town. The surface is varied, and is intersected by the road from Castlecomer to Athy. The substratum abounds in coal, which is worked. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Leighlin, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was built by the late Board of First Fruits in 1814. Two Roman Catholic chapels are united to that of Ballyadams. There are a parochial school and another supported by private charity, besides several pay day schools. Gracefield is the principal seat. In the village is a chief police station. There are traces of a rath near the site of the old church, and within a short distance is Milltown Castle. Numerous relics of antiquity have been picked up here. RATHASPICK, a par. in the bar. of Sloygoish, co. Westmeath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland. Rathowen is its post town. The surface lies along the river Inny and Lough Glynn. There is a considerable area of bog be- longing to this parish. It is traversed by tho road from Dublin to Sligo. The living is a cur. in the dioc. of Ardagh, val. with Russagh, i'200. The church was erected by means of a gift and loan from the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Russagh. There are two or three private schools and a Sunday-school. Among the several residences are Newpass, Ardglass, and Rockglass. The Inny is crossed by a bridge within the limits of the parish. Near the vi.'- lage are remains of a religious house established by the Petyts, likewise of a rath and some castle ruins. RATHBARRY, a par. in the bars, of Ibane and Barry- more, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles S.W. of Clonakilty. Castlefreke is its post town. The sur- face extends along the sea-coast. Tho soil inland is of good quality, and the road from Cork to Skibbereen traverses the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ross, val. .180. The church is in tho later English style. It was erected in 1825 by means of a gift from the late Board of First Fruits, and a donation from Lord Carbery. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Ardfield. There are a parochial school, and another founded by Lord Carbery. Castlefreke, the seat of Lord Carbery, and Kilkerran are the principal residences. There is a police station at Milltown. In the demesne of Castlefreke stand the ruins of Rath- barry Castle, which gave name to the parish. It was built in the 15th century by the Barrys, and has been at various periods the scene of conflict. Ruins are like- wise seen of the castles of Dundedy and Dunowen. Great quantities of calcareous sand are collected on the strand, which is most valuable for manure. Fairs are held on 25th March, 29th June, and 29th September. RATHBEAGU, a par. in the bar. of Galmoy, co. Kilkenny, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2J miles N.E. of Freshford, its post town. The surface is undulating. The soil is good, and the greater part is under cultiva- tion. Tho roud from Kilkenny to Ballyragget passes