Kilmead
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Kilmead, situated three and a half miles north of Athy is an area steeped in history and heritage. Ballitore, which is only seven miles away has a rich Quaker history, The Rath of Mullaghmast is an important national monument as is Kilkea Castle, the ancestral home of the Fitzgeralds. The derivation of the word 'Kilmead' is believed to mean 'middle church'. | |
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The old Roman Catholic graveyard of Kilmead is situated a quarter of a mile to the north east of Kilmead church. It is almost disused and only contains six inscribed tombstones, four of which belong to the Fitzgerald family. |
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