| Ferrard | |
| Native Name: | Fir Arda (Irish) |
| Settlement Type: | Barony |
| Subdivision Type: | Sovereign state |
| Subdivision Name: | Ireland |
| Subdivision Type1: | County |
| Subdivision Name1: | Louth |
| Area Total Km2: | 197.51 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 76.26 |
Ferrard is a barony in County Louth, Ireland.
Ferrard derives its name from Fera Arda Ciannachta, "men of the high Ciannachta", referring to the uplands around Mount Oriel.[1]
Ferrard is found in south County Louth, between the White River, River Boyne and Mattock River.
Ferrard barony is bordered to the north by Ardee; to the west by Lower Slane, Upper Slane, County Meath and to the south by Drogheda and Lower Duleek, County Meath.
Ferrard derives its name from Fera Arda, or Fatharta, the ancient home of the Fir Arda Ciannachta.[2]
Below is a list of settlements in the historical Ferrard barony:[3]