Glenahiry () is a

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Etymology

Glenahiry barony is derived from the Irish for "valley of the River Nier", which is called ''An Uidhir'' ("dun, brown") in Irish. The Nier joins the

River Suir The River Suir ( ; ga, an tSiúr or ''Abhainn na Siúire'' ) is a river in Ireland that flows into the Atlantic Ocean through Waterford after a distance of . The catchment area of the Suir is 3,610 km2.

at Ballymakee.

Geography

Glenahiry is located in northern County Waterford, east of the

and west of the

Comeragh Mountains The Comeragh Mountains () are a glaciated mountain range situated in southeast Ireland in County Waterford. They are located between the town of Dungarvan and stretch inland to the town of Clonmel on the County Tipperary border and the villages ...

. The Nier Valley Woodlands are a

Special Area of Conservation A Special Area of Conservation (SAC) is defined in the European Union's Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), also known as the ''Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora''. They are to protect the 220 habitats and ap ...

History

Glenahiry was the ancient territory of the Mac Cairbre (Carbery). Glenahiry was established as a barony by 1672.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Glenahiry barony: *

Ballymacarbry Ballymacarbry () is a village in County Waterford, Ireland with an approximate population of 140 people. It is situated on the R671 regional road, approximately 17 km from Clonmel and 24 km from Dungarvan. The local Gaelic games ...

References

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