DUNHILL

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

"DUNHILL, (or Donisle), a parish in the barony of Middlethird, in the county of Waterford, province of Munster. Ireland, 5 miles S.E. of Kilmacthomas. Tramore is its post town. The parish lies open to St. George's Channel, and has a bold and imposing coast-line. The surface is boggy, and includes Anneston, a small watering and fishing village The living is united to Newcastle and Guilcagh, value £102, in the patronage of the Marquis of Waterford. The church was built in 1819 by the late Board of First Fruits. There is also a chapel-of-ease in the parish. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Kane's Island. There are two day schools. Ruins exist of a castle, formerly of the La Poer family. In the vicinity are the ruins of the old church, in which was found the tomb of the Countess Donisle; it has since been removed to the Roman Catholic chapel. Clay-slate, slate, pudding-stone, and jaspar are among the geological characteristics of the locality.

"ANNESTOWN, a village in the parish of Dunhill, barony of Middlethird, in the county of Waterford, province of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles to the W. of Tramore. It is situated on the coast of St. George's Channel, and has a small harbour. Lead is found in the neighbourhood."

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