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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

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

"AGHADE, a parish in the barony of Forth, in the county of Carlow, in the province of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles to the S. of Tallow. It is situated on the river Slaney, where the Derreen joins it. The prevailing character of the land is marshy. Limestone and fine granite are procured here. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin, value with Ballon, £106, in the patronage of the bishop. The church is old, and is situated on a hill. Ballykealy is the chief residence."

"DRUMMIN, a hamlet in the barony of Lower St. Mullin's, in the county of Carlow, province of Leinster, Ireland. It is situated near St. Mullin's."

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