Dunmore (barony) explained

Dunmore
Native Name:Dún Mór (Irish)
Settlement Type:Barony
Subdivision Type:Sovereign state
Subdivision Name:Ireland
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Galway
Area Total Km2:288.2
Area Total Sq Mi:111.3

Dunmore is a barony in County Galway, Ireland.

Etymology

Dunmore derives its name from the Conmhaícne Dúna Móir, meaning the "Conmaicne people of the great fortification".

Location

Dunmore barony is situated in north of County Galway, directly south of county Mayo.

History

Dunmore barony was part of the ancient tuath of Conmaicne Dunmore, one of the original Connacht tribes.

List of parishes

Below is the list of parishes in Dunmore barony:

See also

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