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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Caherelly contained the following places:"CAHERELLY, a parish in the barony of Clanwilliam, in the county of Limerick, province of Munster, Ireland, 9 miles to the S. of Limerick. It lies on the N. side of the river Comogue, a branch of the Maigue, and is a place of great antiquity. Good limestone is found here. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Cashel, Emly, Waterford, and Lismore, value £67, in the patronage of the bishop. In the parish are remains of an abbey and of two castles. A third castle formerly stood here, but is demolished. The chief residences are Cahir Castle and Cahir Cottage. Fairs are held on the 14th May, the 26th August, the 6th November, and the 21st December.
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
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