CLONMACDUFF, a parish, in the barony of UPPER-NAVAN,
county of MEATH, and province of LEINSTER,
3 miles (N.) from Trim; containing 716 inhabitants.
This parish, of which the name signifies "Mac Duffs
Retreat," is situated on the road from Navan to Athboy.
The land is chiefly under tillage; and there is a considerable
tract of bog, affording abundance of turf for
fuel. Meadstown is the residence of Christopher Barnwall,
Esq. It is a rectory, in the diocese of Meath,
forming part of the union of Ardbraccan; the tithes
amount to £136. 5. 4. In the R. C. divisions it forms
part of the district of Churchtown and Moymet. At
Dunderry is a small school, supported by subscription.