Granard (barony) explained

See also: Cairpre Gabra.

Granard
Native Name:Gránard (Irish)
Settlement Type:Barony
Subdivision Type:Sovereign state
Subdivision Name:Ireland
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Longford
Area Total Km2:258.42
Area Total Sq Mi:99.78

Granard is a barony in County Longford, Ireland.

Etymology

Granard barony derives its name from the village of Granard (Irish Gránard, possibly meaning "sun height" or "corn height").[1]

Location

Granard barony is located in northeastern County Longford and contains Lough Gowna and many other lakes.[2]

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Granard barony:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gránard/Granard.
  2. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie3.htm