a town of Ireland, and capital of a county of the same name, with a bishop's see, and the title of an earldom. W. Long. 7. o. N. Lat. 53. 10.

a county of Ireland, in the province of Leinster, which is 37 miles in length, and 24 in breadth; and is bounded on the east by Dublin and Wicklow, on the west by King and Queen's county, on the north by East-Meath, and on the south by Catherlogh. It is a rich plentiful country, and the capital town is of the same name. It contains near 9000 houses, 100 parishes, 10 baronies, and four boroughs. It sends 10 members to parliament.