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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

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

"KILFERGUS, a parish in the barony of Shanid, county Limerick, province of Munster, Ireland, containing its post town, Glin. It is 4 miles long and 4 broad. This parish lies along the mouth of the Shannon, and is crossed by the road from Limerick to Tralee. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Limerick. The church was erected in 1815. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Loughill. There are seven day schools. Glynn is the seat of the Knight of Glynn. Stone, clay, slate, iron, and coal are found."

"GLIN, a post and market village and small seaport, in the parish of Kilfergus, barony of Shanid, county Limerick, province of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles S.W. of Limerick, and 155 from Dublin. It is situated on the banks of the Shannon, opposite Clonderalaw. It is a petty sessions town, the head of a Poor-law Union, and a watering-place, and contains the parish church, Roman Catholic chapel, bridewell, and dispensary. The place was granted to the Fitzgeralds by Henry II., and there are some remains of their ancient castle, which was stormed in 1580 by Raleigh and Ormond. Glin Castle is the modern seat of the Fitzgeralds. There is a considerable trade carried on in butter, grain, and linen. The old parish church contains monuments to the Fitzgeralds. Fairs are held on Wednesday before 11th June, and after 11th September, and on the 1st December."

 

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