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In 1868, the parish of Tuosist contained the following places:"TUOSIST, a parish in the barony of Glenarought, county Kerry, province of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles W.S.W. of Kenmare, its post town. The surface is wild and rocky, with much bog and numerous lakes. The Caha mountains form its limits on the S.E., and the river Kenmare traverses the interior. It contains the harbours of Ardgroom and Kilmakilloge. At Hungry Hill the mountains rise to a height of 2,249 feet. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe, value with Kenmare £341, in the patronage of the crown. In the Roman Catholic arrangement this parish is the head of a union. There are two public schools. The principal residence is Deireen. The manufacture of coarse flannel is carried on. Here are the ruins of the church at Kilmakilloge, and the remains of Ardea Castle, which was a station for supplies to the Spaniards in 1602. Trout abound in all the lakes, and at Lough Quinlan are several floating islands. The Marquis of Lansdowne is proprietor of the land."
"ARDEA, a hamlet in the parish of Tuosist, in the barony of Glenarought, county of Kerry, and province of Munster, Ireland, 10 miles to the S.W. of Kenmare. Not far off is Ardea Castle."
"ARDGROOM, a village in the parish of Tuosist, and barony of Glenaroght in the county of Kerry, province of Munster, Ireland, 14 miles to the S.W. of Kenmare. It is situated on the southern bank of the river Kenmare, and has a small and safe harbour."
"GLANMORE, a beautiful valley and lough in the parish of Tuosist, barony of Glanerought, county Kerry, province of Munster, Ireland, 14 miles S.W. of Kenmare."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018