Slater's Directory of Ireland 1846-Killala, Mayo

A small sea-port, the seat of a diocess and parish in the barony of Tyrawley, county of Mayo, is 165 miles nearly N.W. from Dublin, 38 N. of Newport, 28 N. from Castlebar, and 7 1/2 S. from Ballina; previously seated on the bay of its name, and on the south bank of the Moy. The harbour affords good and safe anchorage for vessels drawing eight or nine feet of water, but those drawing twelve feet or more must wait high water to obtain an anchorage. The manufacture of course linen at one time was of some consequence, note the principal trade is the export of grain and provisions. The imports, which, since the improvements in the port of Ballina have diminished, consist of planks, iron, slates, herrings, and sugar. The fishery employs about three hundred persons, and a considerable quantity of sea manure is landed at the quay.
The episcopal See of Killala was founded by Saint Patrick between the years 434 and 441. In 1591 Elizabeth permitted the deanery of Anchory to be held with the bishopric of Killala, and in 1623, Archibald Adair was consecrated Bishop of Killala and Anchory. In 1833 these sees became annexed to the archiepiscopal

see of Tuam, and the temporalities were vested in the eccliastical commissioners. The cathedral, which is also the parish church, is an ancient structure, with a spire, repaired in 1817 and 1820. Killala Castle, formerly the episcopal palace, is a modern building, standing in a commanding situation overlooking the bay. There are places of worship for Roman Catholics And Wesleyan Methodists. A free school, under Erasmus Smith's foundation, one upon the national plan, and a valuable dispensary, are the public institutions. It was at Kilcommin Bay, about four miles distant, that the French landed in 1798, under General Humbert, as before mentioned. One of the ancient round towers, so peculiar to this country, eighty-four feet high, stands in the town; a mile eastward are the fine ruins of Moyne Abbey, founded for Dominican friars by the family of the O'Dowdes, in 1412; and not far distant from this are the ruins of Roserke Abbey, all meeting the traveler's notice. A good market is held on Saturdays and fairs, May 28th, August 17th, and November 8th. The parish of Killala contained, in 1841, 3,253 inhabitants, and the town 1,446 of that number.

POST OFFICE, Robert Polke, Post Master. - Letters from all parts arrive (from Ballina) every afternoon at twenty minutes past four, and are despatched thereto every morning at half past eight.

GENTRY AND CLERGY	PROFESSIONAL PERSONS INCLUDING SCHOOLS	SHOPKEEPERS & TRADERS
Bermingham Geo. Esq. Larkin Glebe	Cooper James, seneschal	Bourke John, baker
Bourke Andrew, Esq. Ross Cottage	Finerty Arthur, master of national school	Duggan John, shopkeeper
Bourke Palmer Esq. J.P. Hill House	Hare Michael C., master of Erasmus Smith's school	Flynn John, baker
Bourke Robert, Esq. Heathfield	Neilson Charles, surgeon, Dispensary	Hagarty David, shopkeeper
Bourke Walter J. J.P, Castle Killala	Nolan Peter, land agent, Moyne	Jones George, saddler
Burns Thomas, Esq, Roserke	Townley James, surgeon and apothecary.	Jordan Michael, boot & shoe maker

Collins the Very Rev. James, D.D. (dean) Killala		Joynt James, ship broker
Corcoran Rev. Anthony, P.P. Rahene	MERCHANTS	Kelly William, custom house officer
Faussett John, Esq., J.P. Mount Glen	Bourke Oliver	M'Gerrin Anthony, carpenter
Gardiner Major John, J.P. Farmhill	Cooper William	M'Loughlin John, shopkeeper
Gardiner John, Esq. J.P. Courthill	Kirkwood John	Perkins James, shopkeeper
Green Colcuoghen, Esq., Roserke	Kirkwood William	Polke Robert, tea dealer
Henri Alphonso, Esq. B.S., J.P. Ballycastle	Kirkwood William, Hollow House	Quinan Patrick, baker
Kirkwood Lieutenant Charles, R.S. Bartera	Kirkwood William, the Lodge	Sims John, boot & shoe maker
Kirkwood Mrs. ____, the Lodee	Perkins James	Smyth Charles, shop keeper
Kirkwood John, Esq. J.P. Killala	Ramsey James	Townley Thomas, baker
Knox Charles N. Esq. J.P. Lackin	Smyth Charles	Treanor Thomas, shopkeeper
Knox Ernest, Esq. Castlerea
Knox John, Esq., Esq. Broadlands	PUBLIC HOUSE	PLACES OF WORSHIP And their Ministers.
Meghan Rev. Jas. Mullafarry Glebe	Duggan Michael	PARISH CHURCH AND CATHEDRAL- Very Rev. James Collins, D.D., Dean
Nolan Peter, Esq. Moyne	Lonigan William	ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL- Rev. Anthony Corcoran, parish priest, Rahane
Palmer Roger, Esq., J.P. Carramore	McHale David	WELEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL- ministers various.
Palmer Thos., Esq., J.P. Summerhill	Padden Patrick
Palmer Thos., jun., Esq. Summerhill	Quinlan Patrick	CAR.
Perkins Arthur, Esq, Ballybrooney	Townley Thomas	To BALLINA, a Car, every morning at half-past six.
Rogers Rev. David, Mullalarry
Rogers Henry, Esq. Foxborough