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Forth (County Carlow barony)

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Forth
Fothairt (Irish)
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyCarlow
Area
 • Land159.89 km2 (61.73 sq mi)

Forth (Irish: Fothairt) is a barony in County Carlow, Ireland.

Etymology

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Forth takes its name from the Irish Fortuatha, a term that described a region (tuath) not ruled by members of the dominant dynasty of a province. In this case, the region was known as Fothairt Mag Feá, "the fothairt of the plain of beeches."

Location

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Forth is found in the eastern part of County Carlow. Physical features include the Burren River and Mount Leinster.

Forth barony is bordered to the east by St. Mullin's Upper; to the north by Rathvilly; to the west by Idrone East; to the northwest by Carlow (all the preceding baronies are also in County Carlow); to the northeast by Shillelagh, County Wicklow; and to the southeast by Scarawalsh, County Wexford.

History

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Uí Nualláin (O'Nolan) were rulers of Fothairt Mag Feá.[1]

List of settlements

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Below is a list of settlements in Forth barony:

References

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