KILMURRY

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

"KILMURRY, a parish in the baronies of East Muskerry and West Muskerry, county Cork, province of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles S.E of Macroom. Crookstown is its post town. The Lee and the Bride traverse the interior. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Cork. The church has been rebuilt by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Cannaway and Moviddy. There are four hedge-schools in the parish. The principal residences are, Warren's Court, the seat of Sir A. Warren, and Kilmurry House. In the village is a police station. Clodagh Castle belongs to the M'Cartys. Fairs are held on the lat February, 1st May, 8th September, 1st November, and 21st December."

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