KINAWLEY

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

"KINAWLEY, a parish partly in the barony of Tullyhaw, county Cavan, and partly in the baronies of Clanawley and Knockninny, county Fermanagh, province of Ulster, Ireland, containing Swanlinbar, its post town. The parish, which is of large extent, comprises part of Lough Erne, with several islands. The surface is mountainous, lying near the head of the river Shannon. The Cuileagh Mountain rises to the height of 2,188 feet. The parish is crossed by the road from Enniskillen to Ballyconnel. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Kilmore, value £593, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was built by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. There are two Roman Catholic chapels, and several Sunday and daily schools. Prospect Hill and Mount Prospect are the chief seats."

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