GRANGE-SILVIA

In 1868, the parish of Grange Silvia contained the following places:

"GRANGE-SILVIA, a parish in the barony of Gowran, county Kilkenny, province of Leinster, Ireland. It contains Goresbridge, its post town. The surface consists of good pasture and arable land. It is slightly hilly, and contains a great quantity of limestone. The Barrow river forms the eastern boundary. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Leighlin, value £384, in the patronage of the bishop. The curate also has the benefice of Mogeela, in the diocese of Cloyne. The church was erected in 1810, partly by the late Board of First Fruits. There is a Roman Catholic chapel, and 4 schools. In the vicinity are the ruins of Lord Galmoy's Castle, and a Druidical altar."

"GORESBRIDGE, a post office village in the parish of Grange Silvia, barony of Gowran, county Kilkenny, province of Leinster, Ireland, 10 miles E. of Kilkenny, and 67 from Dublin. It is situated on the right bank of the river Barrow, and on the road from Leighlin to New Ross. It is named after the family of Gore, by whom it was founded. There are police and revenue stations, and petty sessions are held in the village. It gives name to a Roman Catholic parish, which has a chapel. Ballyellan and Mount Loftus are the neighbouring residences. Fairs are held on 18th January, 13th April, 15th June, 1st August, 15th October, and 18th December."

 

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