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List Of Townlands Of County Offaly
This is a sortable table of the approximately 1,194 townlands in County Offaly, Ireland. Retrieved: 2010-09-10. Duplicate names occur where there is more than one townland with the same name in the county. Names marked in bold typeface are towns and villages, and the word ''Town'' appears for those entries in the Acres column. Townland list References {{reflist |
Townland
A townland ( ga, baile fearainn; Ulster-Scots: ''toonlann'') is a small geographical division of land, historically and currently used in Ireland and in the Western Isles in Scotland, typically covering . The townland system is of Gaelic origin, pre-dating the Norman invasion, and most have names of Irish origin. However, some townland names and boundaries come from Norman manors, plantation divisions, or later creations of the Ordnance Survey.Connolly, S. J., ''The Oxford Companion to Irish History, page 577. Oxford University Press, 2002. ''Maxwell, Ian, ''How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors'', page 16. howtobooks, 2009. The total number of inhabited townlands in Ireland was 60,679 in 1911. The total number recognised by the Irish Place Names database as of 2014 was 61,098, including uninhabited townlands, mainly small islands. Background In Ireland a townland is generally the smallest administrative division of land, though a few large townlands are further divided into h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coolestown
Coolestown () is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland. Etymology Coolestown derives its name from Coolestown (Irish ''Baile an Chúlaígh''), a former name of Edenderry, from the Cooley/Cowley/Colley family who ruled it from 1560. Location Coolestown is located in easternmost County Offaly. The Philipstown River flows through it. History Coolestown was part of the ancient divisions known as Túath Dá Maige (''túath'' of the Two Plains), and Ferran Uí Muircáin lying east of the Figile River. The Uí Muircáin (Morahan, Moran) were a sub-sept of Clan Colgan. The tuath of Mag Lége is also noted here with its association to the Uí Failge septs of the Uí Onchon and Uí Cellaig (O'Kelly). List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Coolestown: *Bracknagh * Clonbollogue *Edenderry Edenderry (; ) is a town in east County Offaly, Ireland. It is near the borders with Counties Kildare, Meath and Westmeath. The Grand Canal runs along t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Townlands Of Ireland
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Townlands Of County Offaly
A townland ( ga, baile fearainn; Ulster Scots dialects, Ulster-Scots: ''toonlann'') is a small geographical division of land, historically and currently used in Ireland and in the Outer Hebrides, Western Isles in Scotland, typically covering . The townland system is of Gaelic Ireland, Gaelic origin, pre-dating the Norman invasion of Ireland, Norman invasion, and most have names of Irish language, Irish origin. However, some townland names and boundaries come from Hiberno-Norman, Norman Manorialism, manors, Plantations of Ireland, plantation divisions, or later creations of the Ordnance Survey Ireland, Ordnance Survey.Connolly, S. J., ''The Oxford Companion to Irish History, page 577. Oxford University Press, 2002. ''Maxwell, Ian, ''How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors'', page 16. howtobooks, 2009. The total number of inhabited townlands in Ireland was 60,679 in 1911. The total number recognised by the Irish Place Names database as of 2014 was 61,098, including uninhabited townlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharavogue
Sharavogue (''Searbhóg'' in Irish) is a townland in the historical Barony of Clonlisk, County Offaly, Ireland. It is a rural area located near the junction of the N52 road and the R492 between Roscrea and Birr. The Little Brosna River flows under Sharavogue bridge. Structures of note Sharavogue House is no longer in existence, having been burned down in the 1920s however the remaining gate lodge and stable yard are both listed as being of architectural merit. Sharavogue Bridge built in the early 1850s carries the R492 road over the Little Brosna River which here forms the boundary between the townlands of Sharavogue and Ballincor Demesne. The bridge is listed as being of architectural and technical interest. A single arched bridge carries the R492 road over the now disused Roscrea and Parsonstown Railway line. This bridge, constructed about 1858, is also listed as being of architectural and technical interest. Sharavogue bog Sharavogue bog is a raised bog situated on the fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clonahenoge
Clonahenoge (''Cluain Fheannóg'' in Irish) is a townland in County Offaly, Ireland. It is located at the confluence of the Little Brosna River and the River Shannon. Structures of note Hamilton Lock and the Clonahenoge canal were built about 1755 to allow river traffic to bypass the Meelick rapids on the River Shannon. The lock is now disused, replaced by nearby Victoria lock, although the lock keepers cottage with roughcast walls (built 1755) is still in use for its original purpose. The lock is listed by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (a service provided by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht) as being of special interest. Victoria Lock is the first lock on the River Shannon upstream of Lough Derg. The locks dimensions are 142 ft x 40 ft. The Shannon Commissioners had the lock constructed in the 1840s as part of a widescale upgrade of the Shannon Navigation. The lock is of architectural and technical interest and is still in use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warrenstown
Warrenstown () is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland. Etymology Warrenstown takes its name from Ballybrittain Castle, also called Warrenstown Castle, located east of Rhode, a tower house held by the Warren family from 1600. Location Warrenstown barony is in northeast County Offaly, west of the Boyne. The Yellow River The Yellow River or Huang He (Chinese: , Standard Beijing Mandarin, Mandarin: ''Huáng hé'' ) is the second-longest river in China, after the Yangtze River, and the List of rivers by length, sixth-longest river system in the world at th ... flows through it. History Warrenstown is roughly formed from the tuath Tuath Muighe Cloinne Cholgain, indicating a relationship to the Ó hAonghusa (O'Hennessy) and Ó hUallacháin (O'Houlihan). The Crích na Cétach (O'Fallon) and the Clann Máel Chéin are noted people early to this area. Tuath Muighe (aka Tuath dá Maige, or Tethmoy) was an ancient district which comprised ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geashill (barony)
Geashill (, ) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland. Etymology The name Geashill is from the village of Geashill (Irish ''Géisill'', "place of swans"). Location Geashill barony is located in central County Offaly, south of the Grand Canal. The Tullamore River and Clodiagh River flow through it, and it contains the Hawkswood Bog Natural Heritage Area. History Geashill is roughly formed from the ancient Túath Géisille of the Uí Failge septs of Leinster. As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diummasach (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony, where the main castle of the clan was located. The Ó hAimherigin (O'Bergin) sept are noted as chiefs in this barony in medieval times. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Geashill barony: * Ballinagar *Geashill *Killeigh Killeigh (, meaning "church of the field") is a village in County Offaly, Ireland. It is located around south of the county town of Tullamore Tullamore (; ) is the count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper Philipstown
Upper Philipstown () is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland. Etymology The name Upper Philipstown is derived from Philipstown, the former name of Daingean. Location Upper Philipstown is located in northeast County Offaly, north of the River Barrow. History As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of Upper Philipstown, which was roughly formed from the tuath, Ferann Clainne Diarmata. The original Philipstown barony was split into lower and upper by 1807. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Upper Philipstown: * Clonygowan * Portarlington (northern part) * Walsh Island Walsh Island or Walshisland () is a village in County Offaly, Ireland. It takes its name from the surrounding hinterland which is a fertile area of land on a hill (104m) located in an area of bogland known as the Bog of Allen, (hence, "island ... References Baronies of County Offaly {{Offaly-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilcoursey
Kilcoursey () is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland. Etymology The name Kilcoursey is from Kilcoursey Castle (also called Lehinch Castle; near Clara), which is named for Kilcoursey townland (Irish ''Cill Chuairsí'', "Cuairseach's church"). Location Kilcoursey barony is located in north County Offaly, south of the Gageborough River. History The Ó Sionnaigh (later Fox) O'Catharniagh (O'Carney) clan were chiefs in Kilcoursey, referred to as Muinter Tadgain, which also included Clonlonan barony in Westmeath. Ó Cearnaigh (Kearney), princes of Tethbae (Westmeath), are of this branch. The Mac Amhlaigh (MacAuley) sept are also cited as holding a portion of this barony. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Kilcoursey barony: *Clara *Horseleap Horseleap () is a village situated upon the Offaly, Westmeath county border in Ireland, along the R446, formerly the main Dublin to Galway road. The village itself possesses a chur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lower Philipstown
Lower Philipstown () is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland. Etymology The name Lower Philipstown is derived from Philipstown, the former name of Daingean. Location Lower Philipstown is located in northeast County Offaly and contains Croghan Hill and part of the Bog of Allen. History Lower Philipstown was roughly formed from the ancient tuaths; Tuath Rátha Droma and Tuath Cruacháin of the Uí Failge (O'Connor Faly). Ó hAonghusa (O'Hennessy) alongside Ó hUallacháin (O'Houlihan) are cited here as chiefs of Clan Colgan, near Croghan Hill. The original Philipstown barony was split into upper and lower by 1807. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Lower Philipstown: * Croghan * Daingean Daingean (; or ), formerly Philipstown, named after King Philip II of Spain, is a small town in east County Offaly, Ireland. It is situated midway between the towns of Tullamore and Edenderry on the R402 regional road. The tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballybritt
Ballybritt () is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland. Etymology Ballybritt derives its name from Ballybritt Castle (near Roscrea) and the townland of Ballybritt (Irish ''Baile an Bhriotaigh'', "settlement of the Welshman"). Location Ballybritt is located in south County Offaly, west of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. History 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. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Ballybritt: * Birr *Cadamstown *Clareen *Crinkill *Kinnitty Kinnitty () is a village in County Offaly, Ireland. It is located 13 km east of Birr on the R440 and R421 regional roads. Name and location The village derives its name from the myth that the head of an ancient princess is buried beneath ... References Baronies of County Offaly {{Offaly-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
