Kilquade

Kilquade, historically Killcowade (Irish: Cill Chomhaid),[1] is a townland and a Roman Catholic parish in north County Wicklow, Ireland.

The name Kilquade (Irish: Cill Comhghaid) refers to St. Comghaid who had a hermit's cell or a church in the area.

There was a Catholic community in the area in the 17th century, two chalices still in use, bear the inscription "Anno Domini 1633" and "24th November 1759".

Seneca Fitzwilliam as the incumbent priest recognized by the British government under the Penal Laws.

Part of the funding for the new building was in the form of a "Restoration Grant" of £77 which came from the British government.