EGLISH

In 1868, the parish of Eglish contained the following places:

"EGLISH, a parish in the barony of Armagh and Tiranny, county Armagh, province of Ulster, Ireland, 3 miles W. of Armagh. Moy is its post town. It is situated on the Ulster canal and river Blackwater, and has a hilly surface, consisting of excellent land. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Armagh, value £429, in the patronage of the Rector of Armagh. The church was erected in 1821 by means of subscription and loan from the late Board of First Fruits. It is a handsome building, with tower. About 1 mile distant are the ruins of the old church. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Grange, and one in Armagh. There are seven day schools, two were endowed by Lady Charlemont and Archbishop Robinson. Eglish was the seat of the Hy Nials, kings of Ulster, and remains of their castles, &c., are still visible. Here is also Navan rath, which is very perfect and extensive, and within a short distance is Lisdown, the City of Forts. Elm Park is the seat of Earl Charlemont. Limestone is quarried here."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018