Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary comprises of several counties, cities, boroughs, parish and villages – with historical and statistical descriptions – of Ireland. Here are From-Ireland.net’s records for Co. Kilkenny.
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PlaceBallylinch
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CountyKilkenny
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ParishBallylinch
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ContentBALLYLINCH, a parish, in the barony of GOWRAN, county of KILKENNY, and province of LEINSTER, 1 mile (N.) from Thomastown; containing 298 inhabitants.
It forms part of the estate of Mount Juliet, and comprises 165 statute acres.
It is a vicarage, in the diocese of Ossory, and is included in the union of Burnchurch ; the rectory is a sub-denomination forming part of the Mount Juliet demesne. The tithes amount to £96, and are payable to the incumbent.
In the Roman Catholic divisions it is comprehended in the union or district of Thomastown.