a town of Ireland, was the ancient capital of Kerry, with an university, which was held in the highest esteem. It is a bishop's see, and borough by ancient prescription, and has been held in commen- dation with the bishopric of Limerick ever since the Re- formation. The bishops were anciently called Bishops of Kerry. St Brandon, to whom the cathedral is de- dicated, had his first education in this county, under Bishop Ert; but he finished his studies in Connaught, St Jarlath bishop of Tuam being his preceptor. The ruins here are very extensive. Near the cathedral was an anchorite tower, the loftiest and finest in the king- dom, being 120 feet high: it fell suddenly in 1771. In the ruined churches there are several inscriptions round the mouldings of the tomb-stones; and over an arch, behind Lord Glendore's house, is an inscription in relief done in a masterly manner, but the characters unknown.