Carbury in Sligo. This, however, though a crying sin enough, as far as science is concerned, is, in fact, of no material consequence as to the information conveyed, since the identity of residence is sufficiently ascertained.

Besides the barony map of Tyreragh, there are eight parochial ones, agreeing in number with the parishes laid down in Beaufort, but differing as to name in one instance; though I doubt not but that the Estenagh of the Survey, and the Esky of Beaufort's map, are the same. This last is in Arrowsmith; but the church of Skreen parish is the only one laid down by him in this barony, which is, in other respects, apparently full. Ortelius's map has here the O'Dowdas and Mac Firbis.

To Tyraghrill belong eight parochial maps, with that of the barony. Kilross and Ballysadere (the Ballysandragh of the Survey) are on the same paper; and Kilmacallen and Drumcollim; and Killery and Ballisunmaghan, respectively. The parish of Killery is entire. With respect to Ahana (the Athehanagh of the Survey) it is to be observed, that "on comparing it with Vallancey's map, there appears a deficiency in the bounds in his, on the S.E. side. The parish map also includes a denomination at the N.W. side; which Vallancey leaves entirely out of this, and puts in the adjoining parish of Collom. But it is presumed, that this must be wrong, as it disagrees with the "Rough Distribution Book." The names and number of parishes agree with those in Beaufort, but with, it must be confessed, a very considerable variation of orthography. Arrowsmith has Killery under the name of Kilra; and here, as elsewhere, it is extremely to be lamented, that so accomplished an artist, who has never been surpassed in industry or ability, within his department, should not have sought further assistance, before he gave to the world so elaborate and beautiful a performance. The church of Taughna is laid down by him, but the name is omitted. A small cross of two slight hair lines mark the place of the church, and a clearer method could scarcely be adopted. In Ortelius's map, this barony is styled Tir-Oilill; and here are placed the names of Connor Sligo's country, Mac Conava, O'Bean, Mac Donogh, and MacDermod Roe.

Leney Barony has, besides its barony map, four parochial ones; upon one of which, according to the title, Killmacteighe and Killoran parishes are laid down, though by a cu rious mistake the former has its own parochial map; and Kilvarnet, which is not mentioned at all in the title, though

it be named in Beaufort, is the one here drawn. Part only, in all probability, of Ballisadere is here given, as it has already been described in Tyraghrill barony, where the church is placed by Beaufort. With respect to the map of Killmacteighe, there appears, upon comparing it with Vallancey's copy, a variation in the colouring between the forfeited part, and mountain in common; also as to a bog on the south. Killmacteige and Achonry churches are laid down by Arrowsmith, but the place of the latter parish, according to Beaufort, is nearly usurped in his map, by Ballygard church, which is neither in the Survey nor in Beaufort. The O'Hara's were seated here in Ortelius's map, a name which at a more recent period has appeared upon the pages of general British history.

Besides the barony map of Corran, there are six parochial ones, upon one of which are the two parishes of Kilshalvey and Drumrat. In the Survey, Kiltora parish is mentioned, and is described as differing from both the baronial map, and Vallancey's copy, as to the bounds between it and Clonoghy, the Cloneogill of the Survey. In Beaufort, Killmorgan is the Killmurrogh of the Survey. Arrowsmith has it under the name of Kincruen; and by an analogous mistake of his authority, Timore church (the Tumower of the Survey) is styled Towr. On the other hand, General Vallancey (whose labours, it has been already observed, constitute the basis of this map) was so much more alive to antiquities, than to the designations of the homely structures, such as country churches usually are, that he has noticed several natural caves, in the form of Gothic arches. Corran, according to Ortelius's map, was occupied by the MacDonogh's. Coolavin Barony is not introduced into the Survey; and therefore is not strictly before me: I will, however, venture to travel so far out of the record, as to observe, that it is described in Ortelius's map, as belonging to the O'Haras, M'Dermots, O'Birns, and Kings.

ULSTER.

It is here premised, that the order of review consecutively pursued, as far as it could be observed, has been from the north-east to the south-west, at least within each province. The strict observance of this rule is, it is true, not always very easy; but something like previous and systematic arrangement is so satisfactory, if it be not even necessary, to

In Vallancey's baronial maps, Coolavin is marked wanting. It is probable that it was surveyed, but that the maps have been burned.

a writer, that I have here resorted to it. In Ulster, there. fore, Antrim first presents itself, and in Antrim, the barony of Cary.

Of the nine counties within the province, not one altogether escaped the Survey, and, consequently, confiscation, more or less extensive. Of these, the county of ANTRIM has eight baronies, besides the county of Carrickfergus ; and of the baronial and parochial maps, those of the barony of Belfast, of Dunluce, and (according to the Survey) the barony first, and then of the County Palatine of Carrickfergus, are burned, and are thus described. "These maps

are all in detached sheets, the edges burned, being the parts preserved of an original book. The certificate and index are wanting." The maps of the other five baronies and their parishes, are stated to be in good order.

Besides the barony map of Cary, there are six parochial ones, thus preserved. The names are all in Beaufort, but Billy and Derrykeighan have their churches laid down by him in the adjoining barony of Dunluce to the west. The division of the country into parishes may, in one sense, be styled immemorial; and, in general, the civil distribution of territory has conformed to it, but the exceptions are numerous; and sometimes a parish is found not only in different baronies, but in different counties. It is remarkable, that Rathlin Island, celebrated as the retreat of Robert Bruce when a fugitive from Scotland, should be included in the Survey. Its secluded situation might have been thought a sufficient pledge for its security. Ballintoy, which is not in the Survey, is laid down by Beaufort, and has been described in the first volume of the Statistical Survey. Arrowsmith likewise has it, with Ardmoy and Culfeightrin, remarkable for its coal pits, and Billy. In Cary are the Giant's Causeway and the Whyn-Dykes, the last of which extend themselves, at intervals, to Armagh, as well as into Scotland, across the Channel. Ortelius's map assigns this district to the M'Nillins.

The maps of the barony of Dunluce and its parishes, (two of which, Killaghan and Kilraghus, are upon one paper) are all burned round the edges, and what is unusual, that of Loughgreedy parish is burned in the centre. Billy and Derrykeighan before-mentioned by the Survey, under Cary, are again named here, and thus strengthen Beaufort's authority. Similarly, Killagan is given by the Survey, both here and in Killconway barony, where the church is placed by Beaufort. His Killallok and Ballimony, are not in the

Survey. Part of the latter, however, is there placed with Oghill parish, in Kilconway. Loughgeely of the Survey, is, I presume, the Loughgule of Beaufort. Arrowsmith has only Dunluce, Ballywillan and Ballymony parishes; and by Ortelius, a sept of the O'Hara's is placed here.

Of Glenarm, the barony and six parochial maps have been saved from the fire, and are in good order. Larne and Glenarm, given as parishes in the Survey, are not laid down as such by Beaufort; but he has Lickmacrevan and St. Cuming, which are not in the Survey. Larne, Carncastle, and Glenarm, are noticed by Arrowsmith; and Ortelius places here the O'Shiels.

The barony, and six parochial maps of Kilconway, have escaped the fire. Dunaghy, described in the first volume of this Statistical Survey, and Grange of Dundermount (the last not in Beaufort) are on one map, as are Ahoghill (in Toome), and part of Ballimony in Dunluce on another. Killaghan is partly in Dunluce: the rest of it, having the church, is given here. The Maghirisharkan of the Down Survey, I apprehend to be the Rasharkan of Beaufort, who has not the Magherioghill of the Survey, unless, as I suspect, it may be the same as Ahoghill, though Oghill, in another parochial map, seems more like it, at least in its orthography. Finvoy has been described in the first volume of this Statistical Survey. This parish, with Rathsharkan, Killaghan, and Dundermount, of the Survey, are in Arrowsmith; and the M'Donalls are placed here in Ortelius's map.

The barony map of Antrim, and three parochial ones, have been preserved. Skerry-Racavan, laid down as one parish in the Survey, is divided, and has two distinct churches in Beaufort, who has also Connor, giving name to the bishoprick, and Kells, which last, however, has no church. He has also, Antrim, Ballyclogg, Rashee, Ballycorr, Kilbride, and Donegorr, not in the Survey. This is easily accounted for. This neighbourhood was, in many respects, eminently protestant, and did, in fact, repel the first efforts of the rebellion. Arrowsmith has Antrim, Connor, Kells, Donegorr, and Ballycorr; and Ortelius has spread over this and the adjoining baronies of Toome and Belfast, the ancient and regal house of the O'Neils, and of the two (the higher and lower) O'Neils Clannaboy.

The barony map of Toome, and the parochial ones of Dunean, and Drumall and Magherioghill, (the two last in one) are preserved. The last parish I again express my suspicion to be the Ahoghill of Beaufort (described in the

first volume of this Survey); who has moreover, Cranfield, Ballemenagh, and Portglenone Chapel, not noticed in the Survey. In this barony lies the interesting Moravian Settlement and Schools of Grace Hill, described in the first volume of this Statistical Survey. Arrowsmith has Ballemenagh, Gracehill, Dunean, Moghill, and, I apprehend, Cranfield, though the last is scarcely discernible through its orthography. Here, on the northern shore of Lough Neagh is situated Shanes Castle, the princely seat of the princely race of the O Neils.*

The barony map of Belfast, including the barony of Carrickfergus, (I use the language of the Survey) has been partially burned. No parochial maps, under this barony, are mentioned. The county palatine of Carrickfergus, as it is called in the list, though it has not, as far as I can learn, any attributes of a palatinate, has also its map partially burnt. The same is the case with the barony map of Massareene; with which, however, no parochial maps are given.

Down. The maps of the county of Down have been partly preserved, and partly burned. Of its eight baronies, Castlereagh and Dufferin towards the N., and Mourne in the S., are not in the Survey; and are only mentioned here, as having laid down in Ortelius's map, the MacArtans in Castlereagh, and the Whites in Dufferin. These Whites are the first English names which have hitherto occurred in this analysis. I may be pardoned for observing, that the names used within the island, resolve themselves into those of the noble adventurers, accompanying Strongbow; of the subsequent English comers, whether individually or in companies; of the natives, within the Pale, compelled by the Statute of Kilkenny to assume the names of Trades and of Colours; and of the aboriginal names of the Irish. The Whites, therefore, may either be Irish, adopting the name. of a colour, under the Statute of Kilkenny, or, what is far more probable, English adventurers coming over in the reign of Elizabeth. In Mourne, remarkable for its mountains,

* Since this notice of the castle was thus taken in the text, it has fallen a prey to the flames. The general sympathy and concern, expressed for the loss of this most interesting national monument, sufficiently attest its value, as having connected the present generation with those which have so long gone by. The building is to be forthwith re-edified, under the spirited resolution of its noble proprietor, but its value can never be replaced to him or to the nation.