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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Killenaule contained the following places:"KILLENAULE, a parish, post and market town, in the barony of Slievardagh, county Tipperary, province of Munster, Ireland, 10 miles N.E. of Cashel, and 96 from Dublin. The parish is nearly 7 miles long by 2 broad. The surface consists principally of a light soil. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Cashel, value with six others, £817, in the patronage of the bishop. The church is a modern building erected by the aid of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Moglass. There are six day schools in the parish. Lane-park, Killeen, Springhill, Roan, Clonbroggan, and Sherbourne are the chief seats. The town is situated on the cross roads from Urlingford to Clonmel, and from Cashel to Callen. It contains a chief police station, and a dispensary within the Cashel Poorlaw Union. In the vicinity coal, iron, clay, and slate occur. Fairs are held on 1st January, 25th March, 14th May, 24th June, 14th August, and 17th October."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
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