KILLERRIG

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

"KILLERRIG, (or Killerick), a parish in the barony of Carlow, county Carlow, province of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles N.E. of Carlow, its post town. The surface is partly bounded by the river Slaney. It consists of a main body and three detached portions. The soil is mostly good. The living is a curacy in the diocese of Leighlin, value with Urglin, £406, in the patronage of the bishop. Duckett's Grove is the principal residence. A preceptory for Knights Templars anciently stood here, which was subsequently granted to the Aylmer family.

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