KILL ST. NICHOLAS

In 1868, the parish of Kill St Nicholas contained the following places:

"KILL ST. NICHOLAS, a parish in the barony of Gaultiers, county Waterford, province of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles S.E. of Waterford. It contains part of its post town, Passage East. The parish is 3 miles long by 2 broad. The surface lies in the vicinity of the river Suir, and is diversified in outline. The living is a rectory with Faithlegg, in the diocese of Waterford, value £272, in the patronage of the crown. The church is an ancient structure. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Faithlegg and Killea. There are five or six schools in the parish. Parkswood is a noticeable residence.

"PASSAGE, a post-office village and small seaport in the parish of Kill St. Nicholas, in the barony of Gualtiere, county Waterford, province of Munster, Ireland, 6 miles S.E. of Waterford. It is conveniently situated at the mouth of the river Suir. The village is of small importance. It has a commodious pier, and is a sub-port to Waterford. There is a police station and a Roman Catholic chapel. Perkin Warbeck embarked here in 1497, and in 1649 it was taken by the Parliamentarians. Fairs are held on 6th May, 12th June, 8th September, and 12th November."

 

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