Ballybritt (Irish: Baile an Bhriotaigh) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland.
Ballybritt
Baile an Bhriotaigh (Irish) | |
|---|---|
 Baronies of County Offaly. Ballybritt is shaded pink. | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| County | Offaly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 211.97 km2 (81.84 sq mi) |
Etymology edit
Ballybritt derives its name from Ballybritt Castle (near Roscrea) and the townland of Ballybritt (Irish Baile an Bhriotaigh, "settlement of the Welshman").[1]
Location edit
Ballybritt is located in south County Offaly, west of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
History edit
Ballybritt was included in the northern part of the territory of the Éile (Ely), and in early times was a crossroads for the ancient borders of the kingdoms of Mumu, Mide and Laigin.[2]
List of settlements edit
Below is a list of settlements in Ballybritt:
References edit
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