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KILKINDUFF. 425 KILLADYSEHT. way, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, containing the minor portion of the town of Headford. The par. is 2J miles long by 2 broad. The surface comprises some good arable land, bog, and turbary. It is intersected by the from Galway to Ballinrobe. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Tuam, yal. with Headford, 834, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is modern. Tho woman Catholic chapel is united to that of Donagh- patrick. There is a day school. Eoss Lodge, Moyne Hill, and Dulysfort House are the principal residences. KILKINDUFF. See KILCONDUFF, co. Mayo. K1LKINNIKIN, a vil. in the par. of Kilnamanagh, bar. of Bear, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 6 miles 8.W. of Castletown-Bearhaven. KILKISHEN, a vil. in the par. of Clonlca, bar. of Lower Tulla, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles N. of Sixmilebridgo. Kilkishen Castle is a modern mansion, in the vicinity of the ancient castle. KILKREDANE, a lighthouse on the Shannon, in co. Clare, Ireland. It is 135 feet high, ani the light may be seen for 16 miles. KILKYRAN. See KILKIERAN, co. Kilkenny. KILL-, for names compounded with this prefix, which signifies "church," see also KIL-. KILL, a par. and post-office vil. in the bars, of South Naas and South Salt, co. Kildaro, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles N.E. of Naas, its post town. The Naas and Salt sections are separated by a distance of about 4 miles. The former section is 2 miles long by 1 J mile broad, the latter 3J miles long by 2 broad. It contains the vil . of Kill, situated near the Grand Canal, and on the road from Dublin to Carlow. Tho living is a vie. in llie dioc. of Koss, val. with two others, 430, in the patron, of the crown. The church was erected in 1822, by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic .Chapel is united to that of Lyons. There are five day schools in the parish, one of which has a share in Erasmus Smith's charity. This parish was the site of a commandery of Knights Hospitallera, founded by the Fitzgerald family. KILL, a vil. in the par. of Kilbarrymeaden, bar. of Decies-without-Drum, co. Waterford, prov. of Munstcr, Ireland, 3 miles N.N.E. of Bonmahon. Garden Morris and Georgestown are seats in the vicinity. KILL, or KILL OF THE CHANGE, a par. and post-office station in the bar. of Rathdown, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S.W. of Kingstown. The par. is 2 miles long by 1J mile broad. It con- tains the vils. of Galloping Green and Killiney. Tho lurface lies on the S. side of Dublin Bay, and the soil is in a high state of cultivation. The parish is traversed by the road from Dublin to Bray. Tho living is a cur. in the dioc. of Dublin, val. with Monkstown, 474, in the patron, of the archbishop. The parish formerly belonged to Christ's Church, Dublin. Kill Abbey and Newton I'ark may be mentioned amongst the numerous residences. There are remains of a very ancient church. K1LLAALDUFF. See KILLAKDHY, co. Tipperary. KILLAAN, or KILLANE, a par. in the bars, of Kilconncll and Loughrea, co. Galway, prov. of Con- naught, Ireland, 4 miles S.W. of Kilconnell, its post town. It is 5 miles long by 3 broad. Tho upper part of the river Carnamart drains the surface in the V~. io par. is traversed by the road from Ballinasloe to Galway. Tho living is a rect. in the dioc. of Clonfert, joined will! Kilconnell, 777. The Koman Catholic 1 is united to that of Bullane. There arc one National and two other day schools. Killaan House and V llawn are the principal residences. The dispensary is witliin tlio IJallinasloe Poor-law Union. KI LLABBAN, or K1LLEBAN, a par. in the bars, of Bfcllyadams and Slievemargy, Queen's County, prov. of Ireland, 7 miles S.E. of Stradbally. Baltin- is its post town. It is 9 miles long by 5 i broad,

ns the vils. of Ballylinan, Aries, andBallick-

moylor. The surface comprises a proportion of moor- uml si unc fertile soil along the river Barrow, liii !i flows on the ];. boundary. Tho upland district is rather rich in mineral productions, including coal, lime, and building stone. Tho Dowglass is a small stream of the interior. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Leighlin, val. 967, in the patron, of the crown. The church was erectedin 1801. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Ballylinan and Aries. There are four Sunday and several day schools. Cooper Hill and Ashfield are among the principal residences. Hoveudon Castle is in ruins. KILLACONENAGH, or KILLAGHANENAGH, a par. in the bar. of Bear, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, containing its post town Castletown-Bearhaven. Tho par. which is 8 miles long by 3 broad, includes the Great Bear Island. It is situated at Bearhaven, on Bautry Bay, and consists mainly of the southern spurs of the Slievemish mountains, which rise to the height of 1,214 ft. at Miskush. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ross, val. with two others, 385, in the patron, of the bishop. Tho church was erected in 1812 by the lato Board of First Fruits. There are Roman Catholic cha- pels at Castletown and Bear Island, united to that of Kilnamanagh. There are a Sunday and five day schools. Dunboy Castle and Cameatringano are the principal residences. The castles of the O'Sullivans and M'Carthya are in ruins. KILLACONNIGAN, a par. in the bar. of Lune, co. Mcatb, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 7 miles W. of Trim, containing Ballivor, its post town. Tho par. is 5 miles long by 3J broad. Tho surface is boggy, and the cul- tivated land principally arable. It is traversed by the road from Trim to Mullingar. Tho living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Meath, val. 123. The church was erected in 1821 by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. The Earl of Darnley provided a hand- some gateway and communion service. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Kildalkey. Thero are four day schools, one of which was founded by the Earl of Damlcy. Elmgrove, Parkstown, and Kilmur arc the principal seats. Limestone is abundant. KILLADERRY, or PHILIPSTOWN, a par. in the bar. of Lower Philipstown, King's County, prov. of Lein- ster, Ireland, containing its post town, Philipstown. The par. is 3 miles long and the same broad. It is situated on the Grand canal. Tho surface comprises a considerable proportion of bog. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Kildare, val. with another, 197. The church was built in the middle of the last century by means of a loan from the lato Board of First Fruits, and local subscriptions. There are two Veslcyan meeting-houses, and a Roman Catholic chapel ; the latter is united to that of Kill. There are four day schools and a Sunday- school. KILLADOON, a par. in the bar. of North Salt, co. Kildare, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S.S.W. of Celbridge, its post town. The par. is 2 miles long by 1 mile broad. It extends along the left bank of the river Lifl'ey. Tho soil is good. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Dublin, val. with Kildrought, 439, in the patron, of the crown. Killadoon House is the demesne of the Earl of Leitrim. KILLADOON, a par. in the bar. of Tirerrill, co. Sligo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 4 miles N. of Ballinafad. Boyle is its post town. It is about 2 J- miles in length and breadth, and contains part of Lough Arrow. The sur- face consists of arable soil, and is traversed by the road from Carrick-on-Shanuon to Sligo. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Elphin, val. with Kilmactraney, 79, in the patron, of the bishop. Kingsborough is the only seat. There are two hedge-schools. A convent was founded here by the MacDonoghs in 1427, of which there are still ruins. KILLADREENAN, a vil. in the bar. of Newcastle, co. Wicklow, prov. of Lcineter, Ireland, 3 miles from Newtown Mount Kennedy. Here aro ruins of a church, once the burial-place of the O'Toolo family. Killa- dreenan Cottage stands in the vicinity. KILLADYSERT.orKILDYSERT AND ISLANDS, a par. and post vil. in the bar. of Clonderalaw, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 13 miles S. of Eiinis, and 149 from Dublin. The par. is 7 miles long by 4