Glenahiry Explained

Glenahiry
Native Name:Gleann na hUidhre (Irish)
Settlement Type:Barony
Subdivision Type:Sovereign state
Subdivision Name:Ireland
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Munster
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Waterford
Area Total Km2:157.58
Area Total Sq Mi:60.84

Glenahiry ([1]) is a barony in County Waterford, Ireland.[2] [3]

Etymology

Glenahiry barony is derived from the Irish for "valley of the River Nier", which is called An Uidhir ("dun, brown") in Irish.[4] The Nier joins the River Suir at Ballymakee.[5]

Geography

Glenahiry is located in northern County Waterford, east of the River Suir and west of the Comeragh Mountains. The Nier Valley Woodlands are a Special Area of Conservation.[6]

History

Glenahiry was the ancient territory of the Mac Cairbre (Carbery).[7] [8] [9]

Glenahiry was established as a barony by 1672.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Glenahiry barony:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gleann na hUidhre/Glenahiry. Logainm.ie.
  2. Web site: County of Waterford, Barony of Glenahiry, Union of Clonmel: Valuation of the Several Parishes, Townlands, and Tenements, Contained in Said Barony, Made in Pursuance of the Act 9 & 10 Victoria, Cap. 110 .... Ireland General Valuation and Boundary. Survey. 18 December 2018. G. & J. Grierson, Her Majesty's Printers. Google Books.
  3. Web site: The Civil Survey. A.D. 1654-1656: County of Waterford. With appendices: Muskerry Barony, Co. Cork: Kilkenny City and Liberties (part) also valuations, circa 1663-64, for Waterford and Cork cities. Irish Manuscripts. Commission. Robert C.. Simington. 18 December 2018. Stationery Office. Google Books.
  4. Web site: An Uidhir/River Nier. Logainm.ie.
  5. Web site: Waterford. www.libraryireland.com.
  6. Web site: Nier Valley Woodlands SAC - National Parks & Wildlife Service. www.npws.ie.
  7. Web site: Garbery in Ireland. www.johngrenham.com.
  8. Book: MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 19 April 1985. Irish Academic Press. 9781911024644. Google Books.
  9. Book: O'Laughlin, Michael C.. The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small. 22 December 2018. Irish Roots Cafe. 9780940134096. Google Books.
  10. Web site: Kilronan Church (Kilronan), County Waterford: Buildings of Ireland: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. www.buildingsofireland.ie.

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