AGHER

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

"AGHER, a parish in the baronies of Upper and Lower Deece, in the county of Meath, and province of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles S. W. of Summerhill. The Royal canal passes near it on the south, and the parish of Laracor intersects it, the separate parts being named Ager and Ginnets. It has a hilly surface, and the soil is generally good. There is some bog, and a large proportion of pasture. Limestone is obtained. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Meath, value £104, in the patronage of the crown. The church was built in 1804, partly by subscription, and partly by a rate on the parish. A stained window which was formerly in the private chapel of the Wellesleys, at Dangan, was presented by them to this church. It is painted by Gervaise, and is copied from the cartoon of Raphael, representing Paul preaching at Athens. Agher House is pleasantly situated on a large and well-wooded estate."

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