a town of Ireland, in the county of Limerick and province of Munster, 16 miles from the city of Limerick, and 107 from Dublin.—This town makes a conspicuous figure in the military history of Ireland. In the 16th century it was a populous place; and the remains of the wall, which entirely surrounded the town, and of several large houses, are still to be seen. Edward VI. granted a charter to it with many privileges, as did Queen Elizabeth another, dated 24th April 1584. In 1598, it was invested by the Irish forces, when the earl of Ormond hastened to its relief, and arrived in time to raise the siege: here was also some contest during the grand rebellion in 1641 and 1642. By an inquisition 11 Aug. 29 Eliz., it appears that there had been an abbey in Kilmallock called Flacipaghe; on which a stone house was erected. In the cathedral church are the remains of a monument erected over the Verdon family, one of whom represented this town in parliament in 1613. Kilmallock returns two members to parliament; patron Silver Oliver, Esq. This place once gave title of vicount to one of the Sarsfield family. Sir James Ware informs us, that an abbey of Dominicans or black friars was built here in the 13th century by the sovereign, brethren, and commonalty. From the many ruins here of castles and ancient buildings, it has acquired the name of the Irih Balbeck. The parish church was formerly an abbey for regular canons founded by St Mochoallog, who died between the years 639 and 656; and some writers say, that the Dominican abbey just mentioned was founded in 1291, by Gilbert the second son of John of Calceen. Fairs are held at this town on Whitmon-Tuesday.