KILPIPE

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

"KILPIPE, a parish partly in the barony of Gorey, county Wexford, and partly in that of South Ballinacor, county Wicklow, province of Leinster, Ireland, 7 miles W. of Arklow. The parish is 5 miles long by 4 broad, and comprises a large extent of mountain pasture. The Croghane Mountain is a prominent summit. It is crossed by the road from Carnew to Rathdrum. Coolbaron, Tobberparrick, and Wingfield, are the principal residences. The church was erected in 1765 at the expense of the parish. There are two day schools. Building stone can be obtained."

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