Moydow (barony) explained

Moydow
Native Name:Maigh Dumha (Irish)
Settlement Type:Barony
Subdivision Type:Sovereign state
Subdivision Name:Ireland
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Longford
Area Total Km2:139.5
Area Total Sq Mi:53.86

Moydow is a barony in County Longford, Ireland.

Etymology

Moydow barony takes its name from the village of Moydow (from Irish Maigh Dumha, "plain of the mound").[1]

Location

Moydow barony is located in central County Longford, stretching from the River Shannon to Richmount Hill.

History

Anciently Moydow barony was part of a territory known as Tethbae. The barony was formed from the territories of Clanawlye (Ardagh & Moydow), and parts of the territories of Moybrawne (Taghshinny parish), Clanconnor (part Kilcommock, part Cashel parishes) and Muintergalgan.[2]

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Moydow barony:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maigh Dumha/Moydow . logainm.ie . 2015-06-28.
  2. Web site: The Baronies of Ireland - Family History . Rootsweb.ancestry.com . 1998-09-06 . 2015-06-28.