a town of Ireland, in the county of Mayo, situated near the picturesque lake of Rahine. It is a remarkably neat place; the streets are regular, and the houses well built. The public edifices are a linen hall, over which is an assembly room; the parish church, which has a lofty steeple; the Roman Catholic chapel; a barrack for soldiers, this being a permanent military station; a handsome court-house; and a new jail. There are here two breweries and a tannery. The linen trade is prosperous, and the town is altogether a thriving place. The assizes are held here. It is distant 159 miles west-north-west of Dublin, and 35 north of Galway. The population amounts to about 5400.