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attached to Curraghmore, the splendid seat of the Mar-
quess of Waterford. The ancient castle of Curragh-
more, which now forms part of the present mansion,
was attacked by Cromwell in his retreat from Waterford,
in 1649, and surrendered on honourable terms. Cur-
raghmore is situated about two miles south of the river
Suir, and in the vale of the Clodagh, a small stream that
descends from the mountains’ and is approached, be-
tween two extensive ranges of offices connected by the
ancient castle front, on the parapet of which is a large
figure of a stag, the crest of the Beresford family. The
ancient castle has been in the lower part converted into
a magnificent hall, and in the upper into a stately
and superb apartment called the castle room. In the
rear of it is the more modern and spacious mansion,
erected by the great-grandfather of the present mar-
quess, commanding a rich and extensive view, in the
foreground of which, at the extremity of the town, is a
large artificial lake; and in the distance, the stupend-
ous and. rugged mountains of Moanewollagh. The pri-
vate pleasure grounds between the house and the river
Clodagh are extensive and beautifully laid out; and a
broad gravel walk leading from them is continued along
the bank of the river, to which the gardens extend. The
demesne, which comprises 4000 acres, is richly ornament-
ed with stately timber in such profusion, as in some
parts to form woods of very great extent and luxuriant
growth. This magnificent seat is pre-eminently dis-
tinguished for the natural grandeur of its scenery,
diversified with lofty hills, rich vales, and dense woods,
combining every variety of rural beauty with features
of romantic and picturesque character. The other
seats are Rocketts Castle, the residence of the Rev. J.
T. Medlycott’ Mayfield, of J. Malcomson, Esq.; Mil-
ford, of A. Labertouche, Esq.; and Mount Bolton, of
J. Bolton, Esq. The river Clodagh, which separates
the parish from those of Kilmeadon and Guilcagh, is
navigable for boats of any size for three miles from its
junction with the Suir, and at a short distance from
Curraghmore forms a considerable picturesque water-
fall and salmon leap.
The living is a rectory, in the diocese of Lismore,
episcopally united, in 1801, to that of Newtown-Len-
nan, together forming the union of Clonegam, in the
patronage of the Crown: the tithes of the parish
amount to £300 and the entire tithes of the benefice to
£741. 9. 5. There is neither glebe-house nor glebe.
The church, situated on the side of a hill, was rebuilt
by the grandfather of the present marquess, in 1794:
it is an elegant small edifice; the windows are of
stained glass, and the west window is particularly fine,
representing in its various compartments some of the
most interesting subjects of sacred history. The church-
yard is the burial-place of this noble family’ and on
the summit of the hill above the church is a round
tower, erected by the grandfather of the present mar-
quess, in memory of his eldest son, who was killed at
the age of thirteen: it was intended to raise it to the
height of 120 feet, but it was left unfinished at an eleva-
tion of 70 feet. Near the tower lies the great west
window-of the old cathedral of Waterford which it
was intended to incorporate in an artificial ecclesiastical
ruin, to form a characteristic group with the round
tower. In the R. G. divisions this parish forms part of
the union or district of Carrick-on-Suir. At the gate-
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house of Curraghmore is a handsome modern building,
erected by the Marchioness of Waterford as a school
for the children of the neighbouring peasantry, and sup-
ported by the Marquess; there is a school established
and partly supported by Messrs. Malcomson, in which
are 60 boys and 20 girls; and there are two private
schools, in which are about 90 boys and 30 girls. On
an eminence commanding a fine view of the Earl of
Besborough’s improvements, on the opposite side of the
river Suir, is an erect stone of large dimensions, con-
cerning which many strange traditions are prevalent
in the neighbourhood; and about 40 yards distant are
three subterranean apartments, which were discovered
in 1810.
CLONEHORKE, a parish, in the barony of UPPER
PHILIPSTOWN, KING’S county, and province of LEIN-
STER; containing, with part of the borough, and market-
town of Portarlington, 2988 inhabitants. This parish
is situated on the left bank of the river Barrow, and on
the road from Portarlington to Mount-Mellick. It is
a rectory, in the diocese of Kildare, entirely appropriate
to the rector of Geashill, of which parish it is considered
to form part. There is a church, or chapel of ease, for
the repairs of which the Ecclesiastical Commissioners
have recently granted £213.9. In the R. C. divisions
it is part of the union or district of Portarlington.
CLONELTY, or CLONITA, a parish, in the GLEN-
GUIN Division of the barony of UPPER CONNELLO, coun-
ty of LIMERICK, and province of MUNSTER, 3 miles (N.
E.) from Newcastle; containing 1327 inhabitants. This
parish is situated on the road from Ballingarry to New-
castle, and contains 3541 statute acres. The land is
generally good: about one-half is under tillage, produc-
ing abundant crops of wheat, oats, and potatoes; the
remainder is meadow and pasture, the latter of which
includes the high grounds of Knockaderry, which are
of silicious formation, and are being gradually brought
into cultivation. Within the parish is the village of
Knockaderry, which see. Near the village is Knoeka-
derry House, the ancient seat of the D’Arcy family, and
present residence of T. D’Arcy Evans, Esq., situated
amidst extensive plantations. The living is a vicarage,
in the diocese of Limerick, episcopally united, in 1744,
to the vicarage of Cloncah, and in the patronage of the
Vicars Choral of the cathedral church of St. Mary, Lime-
rick, to whom the rectory is appropriate. The tithes
amount to £285, of which £195 is payable to the vicars
choral, and the remainder to the vicar; the entire tithes
of the benefice amount to £180. There is neither church,
glebe-house, nor glebe. In the R. C. divisions this pa-
rish is united to Cloncah and Grange, and is the head
of a union or district called Knockaderry, in which
there is a small plain chapel. At Knockaderry is a
national school, in which are about 50 boys and 20
girls; and there is a private school of about 30 boys
and 20 girls. The old church is supposed to have been
founded by St. Ita or Ittai, early in the 7th century; its
ruins form a picturesque object. Near it are the remains
of Ballynoe castle, which was built by the Knights Tem-
plars.
CLONENAGH, a parish, partly in the baronies of
CULLINAGH and MARYBOROUGH EAST, but chiefly in
that of MARYBOROUGH WEST, QUEEN’S county, and
province of LEINSTER; containing, with the parish of
Glonagheen and the post-town of Mountrath, 18,136