Carlow (Irish: Ceatharlach) is a barony in County Carlow, Ireland.
Carlow
Ceatharlach (Irish) | |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Carlow |
| Area | |
| • Land | 126.9 km2 (49.0 sq mi) |
Etymology edit
Carlow barony takes its name from the town of Carlow (Irish: Ceatharlach, of disputed meaning).
Location edit
Carlow barony is bordered to the east by Rathvilly; to the southeast by Forth; to the south by Idrone East; to the southeast by Idrone West (all the preceding baronies are also in County Carlow); to the north by Kilkea and Moone, County Kildare; and to the northwest by Slievemargy, County Laois.
History edit
The Uí Bairrche are noted early in this barony. The O'Dolans were hereditary brehons of Leinster and sited here.[1]
List of settlements edit
Below is a list of settlements in Carlow barony: