CLANE

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

"CLANE, a parish and post town, in the county of Kildare, province of Leinster, Ireland. It lies along the E. boundary of the barony of Clane. The soil is generally prolific, with some limestone. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Dublin, Glendalagh, and Kildare, value with Clonshanbo, Mainham, and Killybegs, £382, in the patronage of the crown. The town, which formerly had a market, is situated on the Liffey. It was destroyed by fire in 1798. Here stands the parish church, a very ancient structure, and several schools, one of which is endowed. In the neighbourhood are Clongowe's Jesuit College, and two Roman Catholic chapels. Petty sessions are held in this town, which has a police station and a dispensary. Here are the ruins of a castle, whose date of foundation is unknown, a Danish earthwork, and the remains of a monastery founded in 1272 by Lord Ophaley. The neighbouring residences are Sherlockstown, Blackhall, Millicent, and Firmount. Fairs are held on the 28th March, 28th April, 25th July, and 15th October."

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