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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Rathbeagh contained the following places:"RATHBEAGH, a parish in the barony of Galmoy, county Kilkenny, province of Leinster, Ireland, 2, miles N.E. of Freshford, its post town. The surface is undulating. The soil is good, and the greater part is under cultivation. The road from Kilkenny to Ballyragget passes through the parish, as does the river Nore. In the village is a police station. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Ossory, value with Freshford, or Aghoure, £704, in the patronage of the bishop. It is united to Lisdowney in the Roman Catholic arrangement. There is one public school and several day schools. The old manor house of Clone was formerly the residence of Sir Toby Caulfield. Fairs are held on the 1st May and November, and on 6th December."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
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