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Clane (barony)

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Clane
Claonadh (Irish)
Map
Sovereign stateIreland
CountyKildare
Area
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129.59 km2 (50.04 sq mi)

Clane (Irish: Claonadh) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.

Etymology

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Clane derives its name from the town of Clane (Irish Claonadh, "slope"/"incline").

Location

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Clane barony is found in northern County Kildare, west of the River Liffey and incorporating much of the Bog of Allen.

History

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Clane barony was part of the ancient lands of the Uí Broin before the 13th century.[1]

List of settlements

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Below is a list of settlements in Clane barony:

References

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