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RATHLIN. 289 RATHMORE. Ireland, 5 miles N. of Killala. It is situated on the RATHLIN, a bar. in the co. of Longford, prov. of Leinater, Ireland. It contains six parishes. RATHLIN, an island and par. in the bar. of Gary, co. Antrim, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 6J miles N. of Bullycastle, its post town. It lies about 4 miles off the N. coast of Antrim. The greater part of the surface is rocky pasture. The prevailing geologic formation is basalt, which forms a grand coast line on the W. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Connor, val. 100, in the patron, of the bishop. The church was erected in 1M.3, partly by means of a gift from the late Board of First Fruits. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and three public schools. The inhabitants are chiefly en- gaged in the fisheries, and are a primitive and secluded race. There is a coastguard station, also traces of a fortress, said to have been erected and used as a place of refuge by Robert Bruce. Church Bay is the chief landing place. A religious house is alleged to have been founded here by St. Colomb, in the 6th century. RATHLIN O'BIRNE, a cluster of small islands in , Jlulin Bay, co. Donegal, Ireland, 5 miles N.W. of Killybegs. RATHLOGAN, an ancient par. now united to that of Fartagh, bar. of Galmoy, co. Kilkenny, prov. of Munster, Ireland. Durrow is its post town. RATHLYNAN, a par. in the bar. of Clanwilliam, co. Tipperary, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles N.E. of Tipperary, its post town. The surface consists generally of a good soil. It is intersected by the road from Tipperary to Thurles, and by the river Multeen. The living is a vie. and rect. in the dioc. of Cashel, val. with Ballintemple, 590, in the patron, of the bishop. Lacken and Mountwilliam are the principal residences. There is a police station. RATHMACKNEE, a par. in the bar. of Forth, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles S.W. of Wexford, its post town. The parish is crossed by the road from Wexford to Kilmore. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. 123. The church is in the later English style, built in 1813 by means of a gift from the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic chapel is tlio head of a district called Pierces- town. There is a school supported by private charity, also remains of a castle in very good preservation. Limestone is quarried. RATHMELL, a tnshp. in the par. of Giggleswick, W. div. of Staincliff wap., West Riding co. York-, 3J miles S. of Settle, its post town. It is mentioned in Domesday Survey under the appellation of Rodemell. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the river Kibble, and is wholly agricultural. The land is principally in pasture ; the soil is of a loamy nature upon a subsoil of limestone. The living is a perpet. cur. * in the dioc. of Ripon, val. 101, in the patron, of the bishop. The church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is a modern edifice of stone, with a square embattled tower lining one bell. The register dates from 1842. There is a free school for both sexes, founded in 1716 by G. Clarke, who endowed it with land, now producing about 20 per annum. A Sunday-school is held in the sclioolhouse. The Wesleyans have a place of worship. BATHMELTON, or RAMELTON, a post and market town, in the par. of Aughnish, bar. of Kilma- crenan, co. .Donegal, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 19 miles N.X.NV. of Lifford, and 123 from Dublin. It is situated on the river Lennan, at the embouchure of that stream fxnigh Swilly. The town, which was founded by m Stewart, under patent of James I., consists of 3 principal streets, and contains the parish church, and meeting-houses for Presbyterians and Methodists. ice station, fever hospital, and a dispen- . which last is within the Milford poor-law union. ions are held fortnightly. The manufacture of linen is extensively carried on, and there are bli-.-u-li- trrounds, a brewery, and largo corn-mills. Small vessels are able to approach the town by way of the river. Fort Stewart and Stewart Castle are the neigh- bouring seats. Salmon fishing is carried on, and pearls of some value are occasionally found in the river bed. Market days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Fairs are held on the Tuesdays following 20th May, 15th November, and llth December. RATHMICHAEL, a par. in the bar. of Rathdown, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles N.W. of Bray, its post town. The surface is varied by hill and dale, and the soil is good. There is a proportion of mountain pasture, and a little common. The road from Bray to Dublin crosses the parish. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Dublin, val. 221, in the patron, of the archbishop. The ruins of the church only remain. The parish belongs to the union of Kingstown in the Roman Catholic arrangement. There are a parish and a private school. Shanganagh is the chief residence. In this parish are remains of a round tower, and of one or two castles, likewise the traces of a line of entrench- ments and forts. Lead ore is worked. RATHMINES, a post-office, vil., and suburb of the city of Dublin, in the par. of St. Peter, bar. of Upper- cross, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S. of the General Post-office. It is situated on the Rathfarnham and Tallaght road. The village consists of a long line of fashionable residences, commencing at Latouche bridge over the Grand canal, and extending for nearly 2 miles. There are a church, and a Roman Catholic chapel, also free and National schools. There is a good water supply, and frequent omnibus conveyance. Here was the battle in which the Duke of Ormond was routed by Colonel Jones in 1649. RATHMOLYON, a par. in the bar. of Lower Moy- fenrath, co. Meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3J miles N.W. of Summerhill. The parish is of large extent. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Meath, val. 250. The church was built in 1797. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Rathcore. There is a parish school in the village, likewise a dispensary and a police station. Rathmolyon House and Tubbertinan are the chief residences. Remains of an old church exist, and also of a Danish fort. Fairs are held on 19th April, 30th June, and 29th September. RATHMORE, a par. in the bar. of Rathvilly, co. Carlow, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 7 miles S.W. of Baltinglass, its post town. The surface, which is bounded on the S.E. by the river Slaney, consists chiefly of profitable land. The road from Tullow to Castle-Dermot traverses the interior. - The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Leighlin, val. with Rathvilly, 865, in the patron, of the crown and bishop. It is united to Rathvilly in the Roman Catholic arrangement. There is a school endowed by the late Mr. Disraeli. RATHMORE, an extensive bog in the bar. of Maguuihy, co. Kerry, Ireland. On its border is Rath- more monastery. RATHMORE, a par. in the bar. of Lune, co. Meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 1J mile N. of Athboy, ita post town. The surface consists of a fair soil, and is crossed by the road from Mullingar to Athlone. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Meath, val. with Athboy, 380, in the patron, of the crown, primate, and bishop. The church, which is in ruins, contains monuments to one of the Bligh family, and to Sir F. Hopkins. Near the village are the remains of an ancient castle. The Bligh family took the title of Baron Clifton of Rathmore from hence. RATHMORE, a par. in the bar. of North Naas, co. Kildare, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles E. of Naas, its post town. The surface is traversed by the road from Dublin to Ballymore-Enstace. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Dublin, val. with Tipper, 317, in the patron, of the archbishop. The church was erected by the late Board of First Fruits in 1776. The parish is united to Blessington in the Roman Catholic arrange- ment. There is a school supported by the Erasmus Smith charity, and another depending on private charity. The name of the parish signifies the " Great Rath," which is seen near the church.