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In 1868, the parish of Killeeshil contained the following places:"KILLEESHIL, (or Killeshill), a parish in the barony of Lower Dungannon, county Tyrone, province of Ulster, Ireland, 4 miles N.E. of Ballygawley, its post town. It is 5 miles long by 3 broad. The surface, which is inclined to be boggy, is drained towards the S. by a headwater of the river Blackwater. The parish is traversed by the road from Ballygawley to Dungannon. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Armagh, value £613, in the patronage of the primate. The church was presented to the parish in 1768 by the late Board of First Fruits. There is a Roman Catholic chapel united to the chapel of Donaghmore. There are six day schools. Anahue is the principal residence.
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018