Offaly East Explained

Offaly East
Native Name:Uíbh Fhailí Thoir (Irish)
Settlement Type:Barony
Subdivision Type:Sovereign state
Subdivision Name:Ireland
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Kildare
Area Total Km2:190.32
Area Total Sq Mi:73.48

Offaly East (; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.

Etymology

Offaly East takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.

Location

Offaly East is located in western County Kildare, containing much of The Curragh and the Bog of Allen.

History

Offaly East was part of the ancient lands of the Ua Conchobhair Failghe (O'Connor Faly). As Lord of Clanmaliere the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony.[1] The Offaly barony was divided into west and east baronies before 1807.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Offaly East:

See also

Offaly West

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie2.htm