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"KILLEAGH, (or Moynene), a parish in the barony of Fore, county Meath, province of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles W. of Oldcastle, its post town. It is 6 miles long, and its greatest breadth is 2. The surface lies along the side of Lough Sheelin, and is crossed by the road from Oldcastle to Finea. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Meath, value £162, in the patronage of the crown. The church was erected in 1806 by the late Board of First Fruits. There is a Roman Catholic chapel, united to that of Kilbride, and also two day schools. Crossdrum is the principal residence. 

Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868

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The transcription of the section for this parish from the National Gazetteer (1868), provided by Colin Hinson.

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Land & Property

The entry for Killeagh from Griffiths Valuation 1847/64

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