Offaly East
Offaly East
Uíbh Fhailí Thoir (Irish) | |
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| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| County | Kildare |
| Area | |
• Total | 190.32 km2 (73.48 sq mi) |
Offaly East (Irish: Uíbh Fhailí Thoir; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.
Etymology
[edit]Offaly East takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.
Location
[edit]Offaly East is located in western County Kildare, containing much of The Curragh and the Bog of Allen.
History
[edit]Offaly East was 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 west and east baronies before 1807.[citation needed]
List of settlements
[edit]Below is a list of settlements in Offaly East:
See also
[edit]References
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