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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Kilmeen E C contained the following places:"KILMEEN, a parish in the baronies of East Carbery and Ibane, county Cork, province of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles N.N.W. of Clonakilty, its post town. It is 6 miles long by 3 broad. The surface is hilly, but the soil good. The head stream of the Arighadeen drains it in the E. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Ross, value £593, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was erected by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits in 1810. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Kilkerranmore. Bennett's Grove is the principal residence. The remains of Ballinward Castle and some raths are observed."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
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