Offaly West
Uíbh Fhailí Thiar (Irish) | |
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Sovereign state | Ireland |
County | Kildare |
Area | |
• Total | 164.31 km2 (63.44 sq mi) |
Offaly West (Irish: Uíbh Fhailí Thiar; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.
Etymology
[edit]Offaly West takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.
Location
[edit]Offaly West is located in west County Kildare, east of the River Barrow.
History
[edit]Offaly West were part of the ancient lands of the Ua Conchobhair Failghe (O'Connor Faly). As Lord of Clanmaliere the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony.[1] The Offaly barony was divided into east and west baronies before 1807.
List of settlements
[edit]Below is a list of settlements in Offaly West:
- Monasterevin
- Rathangan (part)
See also
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