List of baronies of Ireland


This is a list of the baronies of Ireland. Baronies were subdivisions of counties, mainly cadastral but with some administrative functions prior to the Local Government Act 1898.

Final list

The final catalogue of baronies numbered 331, with an average area of ; therefore, each county was divided, on average, into 10 or 11 baronies. A figure of 273 is also quoted, by combining those divided into half-baronies, as by East/West, North/South, or Upper/Middle/Lower divisions.
Every point in Ireland is in precisely one of the listed divisions. However, the municipal area of the four cities with barony status in 1898 has extended since then into the surrounding baronies. Prior to 1898, the baronies around Dublin City were shrunk accordingly as they ceded land to the expanding city; but there is now land which is both within the current city boundaries and within one of the pre-1898 county baronies. Notably, the Barony of Dublin, created in 1842, is entirely within the city, although still separate from the Barony of Dublin City.
Creation date is sometimes specified as an upper bound rather than the precise year:
CountyNameIrish nameDateArea
Notes
AntrimAntrim LowerAontroim Íochtarach Divided 1792–179880,826Named after Antrim town
AntrimAntrim UpperAontroim Uachtarach Divided 1792–179836,489Named after Antrim town
AntrimBelfast LowerBéal Feirste Íochtarach Divided 1792–179856,142Named after Belfast town
AntrimBelfast UpperBéal Feirste Uachtarach Divided 1792–179832,942Named after Belfast town
AntrimCarrickfergusCarraig Fhearghais By 132516,702Formerly a county corporate: the County of the Town of Carrickfergus
AntrimCary or CareyCathraí By 167275,035Named after the Cothrugu, an ancient tribe.
AntrimDunluce LowerDún Libhse Íochtarach Divided 1792–179830,575See also Dunluce Castle.
AntrimDunluce UpperDún Libhse Uachtarach Divided 1792–179852,788See also Dunluce Castle.
AntrimGlenarm LowerGleann Arma Íochtarach Divided 1792–179864,945Named after Glenarm village
AntrimGlenarm UpperGleann Arma Uachtarach Divided 1792–179824,032Named after Glenarm village
AntrimKilconwayCoill Chonmhaí By 167268,640Name means "forest of the Conmhaícne".
AntrimMassereene LowerMása Ríona Íochtarach Divided 1792–179827,228Namesake of Viscount Massereene. The name means "Queen's hill" and originally belonged to a monastery.
AntrimMassereene UpperMása Ríona Uachtarach Divided 1792–179856,675Namesake of Viscount Massereene. The name means "Queen's hill" and originally belonged to a monastery.
AntrimToome LowerTuaim Íochtarach Divided 1792–179836,135Named after Toome village
AntrimToome UpperTuaim Uachtarach Divided 1792–179847,571Named after Toome village
ArmaghArmaghArd Mhacha By 160947,645Named after Armagh town
ArmaghFews LowerNa Feá Íochtaracha Divided by 1745; Fews by 160929,757From Irish Na Feadha, "The lengths"
ArmaghFews UpperNa Feá Uachtaracha Divided by 1745; Fews by 160947,433From Irish Na Feadha, "The lengths"
ArmaghOneilland EastUí Nialláin Thoir Divided 1792–1807; Oneilland by 160920,890Named after the Uí Nialláin tribe — not to be confused with the O'Neills.
ArmaghOneilland WestUí Nialláin Thiar Divided 1792–1807; Oneilland by 160957,584Named after the Uí Nialláin tribe — not to be confused with the O'Neills.
ArmaghOrior LowerNa hOirthir Íochtaracha Divided 1792–1807; Orior by 160931,927From the tribe of the Airthir, part of the Airgíalla.
ArmaghOrior UpperNa hOirthir Uachtaracha Divided 1792–1807; Orior by 160949,086From the tribe of the Airthir, part of the Airgíalla.
ArmaghTiranny or TuraneyTuath Threana By 160927,397Named after the Uí Threna tribe.
CarlowCarlowCeatharlach By 167231,353Named after Carlow town
CarlowForthFotharta By 167239,510Named from the Irish Fothairt Mag Feá, "fothairt of the beech plain." A fothairt was a kingdom not ruled by a branch of the provincial ruling family.
CarlowIdrone EastUí Dhróna Thoir Divided in 179952,857Named after the ancient ruling family, the Uí Dróna.
CarlowIdrone WestUí Dhróna Thiar Divided in 179923,066Named after the ancient ruling family, the Uí Dróna.
CarlowRathvillyRáth Bhile By 167244,806Named after Rathvilly village
CarlowSt. Mullin's LowerTigh Moling Íochtarach Divided by 184121,914Named after St Mullin's village. Does not border St. Mullin's Upper.
CarlowSt. Mullin's UpperTigh Moling Uachtarach Divided by 18417,784Named after St. Mullin's village; the land was a detached fragment of the original St. Mullin's barony, and does not border St. Mullin's Lower.
CavanCastlerahanCaisleán Raithin By 160969,279Named after Castlerahan parish.
CavanClankeeClann Chaoich By 160964,377The name means "Caoch's clan"; Caoch was the nickname of Niall mac Cathal na Beithí mac Annadh Ó Raghallaigh.
CavanClanmahonClann Mhathúna By 160951,170The name means "Mathúin's clan."
CavanLoughtee LowerLucht Tí Íochtarach Divided by 1821; Loughtee by 160928,240Name derives from Loch an Toíghe, "lake of the house."
CavanLoughtee UpperLucht Tí Uachtarach Divided by 1821; Loughtee by 160963,842Name derives from Loch an Toíghe, "lake of the house."
CavanTullygarveyTeallach Ghairbhíth By 160959,871The name means "tribe of Gairbhéith".
CavanTullyhawTeallach Eathach By 160989,852The name means "Eochaid's tribe", referring to a king of c. AD 700.
CavanTullyhunco or TulloghonohoTeallach Dhúnchadha By 160939,624The name means "Dúnchadh's tribe."
ClareBunratty LowerBun Raite Íochtarach Divided by 184157,314Named after Bunratty village. Bunratty aka Dangan-i-viggan or Dangan existed by 1574.
ClareBunratty UpperBun Raite Uachtarach Divided by 184153,595Named after Bunratty village. Bunratty aka Dangan-i-viggan or Dangan existed by 1574.
ClareBurrenBoirinn By 157474,360The barony is called "Burren"; the region is now usually "The Burren", a name meaning "great rock." Formerly aka Gragans.
ClareClonderalawCluain idir Dhá Lá By 157475,878Named after Clonderalaw Castle. Formerly aka East Corkewasken.
ClareCorcomroeCorca Mrua By 157461,385Named after the Corco Modhruadh, formerly the ruling dynasty in the area. Formerly aka Dowaghy connoghor/Tuoghmore y Conour.
ClareIbrickan or IbrickaneUí Bhreacáin By 167256,696Named after the Uí Bhreacáin, formerly the ruling dynasty in the area
ClareInchiquinInse Uí Chuinn By 167288,387Name is Irish for "Quinn's water meadow." Namesake of Baron Inchiquin
ClareIslandsNa hOileáin By 157463,592Name refers to the islands of the Fergus estuary. Formerly aka Cloynerawde/Clonraude
ClareMoyartaMaigh Fhearta By 157468,679Name from Irish Mag Fearta, "plain of graves". Formerly aka West Corkewasken.
ClareTulla LowerAn Tulach Íochtarach Divided by 184173,454Named after Tulla town. Tully existed by 1574
ClareTulla UpperAn Tulach Uachtarach Divided by 184194,919Named after Tulla town. Tully existed by 1574
CorkBantryBeanntraí By 167259,216Named after Bantry town
CorkBarrettsBaróidigh By 167231,761Named after the Barrett family.
CorkBarrymoreBarraigh Mhóra By 1672148,143Namesake of the Earl of Barrymore. Name means "Great Barrys."
CorkBearBéarra By 167289,986Namesake of the Beara Peninsula. It is said to be named after a princess named Béirre, or possibly settlers from Iberia.
CorkCarbery East, East DivisionCairbrigh Thoir, an Roinn Thoir Divided by 182167,235Formerly one large barony of Carbery, named after the Uí Chairpre.
CorkCarbery East, West DivisionCairbrigh Thoir, an Roinn Thiar Divided by 1821105,141Formerly one large barony of Carbery, named after the Uí Chairpre.
CorkCarbery West, East DivisionCairbrigh Thiar, an Roinn Thoir Divided by 182179,263Formerly one large barony of Carbery, named after the Uí Chairpre.
CorkCarbery West, West DivisionCairbrigh Thiar, an Roinn Thiar Divided by 1821109,178Formerly one large barony of Carbery, named after the Uí Chairpre.
CorkCondons and ClangibbonCondúnaigh agus Clann Ghiobúin By 167278,481The territories of two families: the Condons or Cauntons, and the FitzGibbons or White Knight
CorkCork CityCathair Chorcaí 16082,265Formerly a county corporate, originally including the Liberties which later formed the separate Barony of Cork. It contains 7 civil parishes.
CorkCorkCorcaigh By 184143,813Formed from the "Liberties of Cork", the portion previously within the County of the city of Cork which was not within the borough of Cork.
CorkCourceysCúrsaigh By 16728,812Named after the de Courcy barons.
CorkDuhallowDúiche Ealla By 1672232,328Name means "land of the Munster Blackwater".
CorkFermoyMainistir Fhear Maí By 1672121,188Namesake of Fermoy town, which is actually in Condons and Clangibbon
CorkIbane and BarryroeUí Bhamhna agus Barraigh Rua United by 171135,291Ibane and Barryroe are peninsulas on opposite sides of Clonakilty Bay The names mean, respectively, "Descendants of Bamna" and "Red-haired Barrys."
CorkImokillyUí Mhic Coille By 167293,617Named after the Uí Meic Caille, a sept of the Uí Liatháin.
CorkKerrycurrihyCiarraí Cuirche Divided by 182123,957Kerrycurrihy and Kinalea united in Down Survey. A tribal name: the Ciarraige Cuirchi.
CorkKinaleaCineál Aodha Divided by 182150,692Kerrycurrihy and Kinalea united in Down Survey. The "tribe of Aéd."
CorkKinalmeakyCineál mBéice By 167236,068Named after the Cenél mBeice "Beice's people", a sept of the O'Mahonys.
CorkKinnatalloonCoill na Talún By 167227,718The name means "Tolamhnach's forest," referring to a 7th-century chief of the Uí Liatháin.
CorkKinsaleCionn tSáile By 167212,430Named after Kinsale town
CorkMuskerry EastMúscraí Thoir Divided by 1821122,874Namesake of Baron Muskerry. The only barony split between the East and West Ridings of County Cork. Named after the ancient tribe of the Múscraige.
CorkMuskerry WestMúscraí Thiar Divided by 1821188,487Namesake of Baron Muskerry. Named after the ancient tribe of the Múscraige.
CorkOrrery and KilmoreOrbhraí agus An Choill Mhór United by 182169,346Namesake of Earl of Orrery. Named after the Orbhraighe tribe, while Kilmore means "great forest."
DonegalBanaghBáinigh Divided in 1791177,288Territory of the Cinel Boghaine, descended from Niall of the Nine Hostages. Combined with Boylagh till 1791
DonegalBoylaghBaollaigh Divided in 1791156,245Territory of the O'Boyles. Combined with Banagh till 1791
DonegalInishowen EastInis Eoghain Thoir Divided by 1851123,356Name means "Eoghan's peninsula."
DonegalInishowen WestInis Eoghain Thiar Divided by 185176,828Name means "Eoghan's peninsula."
DonegalKilmacrenanCill Mhic Réanáin By 1672310,325Named after Kilmacrenan village
DonegalRaphoe NorthRáth Bhoth Thuaidh Divided 1807–182180,610Named after Raphoe town
DonegalRaphoe SouthRáth Bhoth Theas Divided 1807–1821140,841Named after Raphoe town
DonegalTirhughTír Aodha By 1672125,828Name means "Aodh's country."
DownArds LowerAn Aird Íochtarach Divided by 185138,462Namesake of the Ards Peninsula. Aird is Irish for "promontory."
DownArds UpperAn Aird Uachtarach Divided by 185129,697Namesake of the Ards Peninsula. Aird is Irish for "promontory." Includes the feudal barony of Middle Ards within its territory.
DownCastlereagh LowerAn Caisleán Riabhach Íochtarach Divided by 184151,452Named after Castlereagh townland. Gives its name to the borough of Castlereagh.
DownCastlereagh UpperAn Caisleán Riabhach Uachtarach Divided by 184153,856Named after Castlereagh townland. Gives its name to the borough of Castlereagh.
DownDufferinAn Duifrian By 167217,208Name from the Irish duibhthrian.
DownIveagh Lower, Lower HalfUíbh Eachach Íochtarach, An Leath Íochtair Divided by 185146,057Named after the Uí Echach Cobo, a Gaelic people and territory in the region.
DownIveagh Lower, Upper HalfUíbh Eachach Íochtarach, An Leath Uachtair Divided by 185147,538Named after the Uí Echach Cobo, a Gaelic people and territory in the region.
DownIveagh Upper, Lower HalfUíbh Eachach Uachtarach, An Leath Íochtair Divided by 185196,317Named after the Uí Echach Cobo, a Gaelic people and territory in the region.
DownIveagh Upper, Upper HalfUíbh Eachach Uachtarach, An Leath Uachtair Divided by 185163,249Named after the Uí Echach Cobo, a Gaelic people and territory in the region.
DownKinelartyCineál Fhártaigh By 167240,322Name means "Faghartach's kindred."
DownLecale LowerLeath Cathail Íochtarach Divided by 185130,920Namesake of the Lecale peninsula. The name means "Cathal's half."
DownLecale UpperLeath Cathail Uachtarach Divided by 185130,521Namesake of the Lecale peninsula. The name means "Cathal's half."
DownLordship of NewryAn tIúr By 167215,813The historic Lordship encompassed lands on both sides of the Down-Armagh border. Later, the jurisdiction of the "Lordship of Newry" for baronial presentment sessions extended only to County Down. Newry town is now entirely within County Down.
DownMourneMúrna By 167247,822Named after the Mourne Mountains. A half-barony in the Down Survey.
DublinBalrothery EastBaile an Ridire Thoir Divided 184230,005Named after Balrothery village. Balrothery existed by 1593.
DublinBalrothery WestBaile an Ridire Thiar Divided 184225,195Named after Balrothery village. Balrothery existed by 1593.
DublinCastleknockCaisleán Cnucha By 159321,371Named after Castleknock village ; from 1861, reduced in size by the expanded borders of Dublin city
DublinCoolockAn Chúlóg By 159326,614Named after the historical village of Coolock, now suburban; from 1861, reduced in size by the expanded borders of Dublin city
DublinDublinBaile Átha Cliath 18401,693Created by the 1840 Acts from land previously liberties in the county of the City. Its name and area were confirmed by the Dublin Baronies Act 1842. That the Barony of Dublin and the Barony of Dublin City are distinct is shown by a 1985 statutory instrument adjusting their boundaries, and the inclusion of the 1842 Act in a 2007 list of unrepealed legislation. Both baronies lie within the former county borough of Dublin, since 2001 redesignated the City of Dublin.
DublinDublin CityCathair Bhaile Átha Cliath 15482,114Formerly a county corporate
DublinNethercrossAn Chrois Íochtarach By 167221,818Named after a cross erected by Saint Cainnech in Finglas. Compare Uppercross.
DublinNewcastleAn Caisleán Nua By 159322,876Named after the village of Newcastle, County Dublin. Not related to the Wicklow barony of Newcastle. In the Down Survey, Newscastle and Uppercross were not distinguished.
DublinRathdownRáth an Dúin By 159329,974A half-barony from 1606, with the Wicklow half-barony of Rathdown separated out. From 1861, reduced in size by the expanded borders of Dublin city. Named after Rathdown Castle.
DublinUppercrossAn Chrois Uachtarach 1792–182137,307Compare Nethercross. In the Down Survey, Uppercross and Newcastle were not distinguished. From 1861, reduced in size by the expanded borders of Dublin city
FermanaghClanawley or GlenawleyClann Amhlaoibh By 160372,894"Awley" is from Mac Amhlaoibh and Mac Amhalghaidh
FermanaghClankelly or ClonkellyClann Cheallaigh By 160339,067Clan of the Kellys
FermanaghCooleAn Chúil By 160317,320A half-barony in the Down Survey. Name means "corner."
FermanaghKnockninnyCnoc Ninnidh By 160327,732Named after the hill of Saint Ninnidh
FermanaghLurgLorg By 160366,163Named after the Tuath Luirg.
FermanaghMagheraboyAn Machaire Buí By 160379,038Name means "yellow plain"
FermanaghMagherastephanaAn Machaire Steafánach By 160358,979Name origin unclear; "plain of the FitzStephens?"
FermanaghTirkennedyTír Cheannada By 160356,267Named after Fergus son of Cremthann, nicknamed Cennfhota. No relation to the surname Kennedy.
GalwayAran or ArranÁrainn By 157411,287Conterminous with the Aran Islands; Inishmore is named for its shape
GalwayAthenryBaile Átha an Rí By 167225,782Named after Athenry town; called "Halfe Barony and liberties of Athenrey" in the Down Survey.
GalwayBallymoeBéal Átha Mó By 167289,270Named after Ballymoe village; Half with Ballymoe, County Roscommon. Full barony existed in Galway by 1574.
GalwayBallynahinchBaile na hInse By 1574189,813Named after Ballynahinch town; "Ballenanen" in Down Survey
GalwayClareBaile Chláir By 1574127,486Namesake of the River Clare and village of Claregalway. The name means " plain."
GalwayClonmacnowen or ClonmacnoonCluain Mhac nEoghain By 167235,467"Clanemtoneen" in Down Survey. Name means "Valley of the sons of Eoghan."
GalwayDunkellinDún Coillín By 157483,371Name means "Coillín's hillfort"
GalwayDunmoreDún Mór By 157471,011Named after Dunmore village
GalwayGalwayGaillimh 161022,492Formerly a county corporate: the county of the Town of Galway
GalwayKilconnell or KilconnnelCill Chonaill By 157464,819Named after Kilconnell village
GalwayKillianCill Liatháin By 157452,388Name means "Liatháin's church"
GalwayKiltartanCill Tartan By 157465,664"Killcartar" in Down Survey. Was originally named after Saint Attracta's church. Kiltaraght in 1574.
GalwayLeitrimLiatroim By 1574109,567Now also partly in Clare. Name means "grey ridge."
GalwayLongfordAn Longfort By 157496,506Name means "ship landing-ground", referring to a longphort on a tributary of the River Shannon.
GalwayLoughreaBaile Locha Riach By 157464,406Named after Loughrea town; called "Half Barony of Lougheagh" in the Down Survey.
GalwayMoycullenMaigh Cuilinn By 1574202,386Named after Moycullen village
GalwayRossAn Ros By 157477,351In County Mayo in 1574; transferred to Galway within decades; since 1898 partly in Mayo. The name means "The promontory."
GalwayTiaquinTigh Dachoinne By 1574110,135Name means "House of double coign."
KerryClanmauriceClann Mhuiris By 1598120,520Name means "Maurice's clan", referring to Maurice FitzGerald, 1st Earl of Desmond.
KerryCorkaguinyCorca Dhuibhne By 1598138,605Named after the ancient ruling tribe, the Corcu Duibne.
KerryDunkerron NorthDún Ciaráin Thuaidh Divided by 185172,414Namesake of Dunkerron Castle. Name means "Ciarán's hillfort."
KerryDunkerron SouthDún Ciaráin Theas Divided by 185196,289Namesake of Dunkerron Castle. Name means "Ciarán's hillfort."
KerryGlanarought or GlaneroughtGleann na Ruachtaí By 1598121,865Name means "Valley of the O'Roughty."
KerryIraghticonnorOireacht Uí Chonchúir By 159888,105Name means "Inheritance of the O'Connors."
KerryIveraghUíbh Ráthach By 1598159,980Name means "Descendants of Ráthach." On the Kilcoolaght East ogham stone, this name appears in the Primitive Irish form Rittaveccas.
KerryMagunihy or MagonhyMaigh gCoinchinn By 1598166,427Name means "Coinchinn's plain"; a personal name meaning wolf-warrior."
KerryTrughanacmy or TrughenackmyTriúcha an Aicme By 1598194,593Name means "cantred of the tribe."
KildareCarbury or CarberyCairbre By 167248,286Named after Carbury
KildareClaneClaonadh By 159332,023Named after Clane village
KildareConnell or Great ConnellConnail By 159334,785Named after Connell, a holy site and ford near Newbridge.
KildareIkeathy and OughteranyUí Chéithigh agus Uachtar Fhine United by 160825,753The baronies of Ikeathy and Oughterany were united some time between 1558 and 1608. "Okeathy Ocerny" in 1593.
KildareKilcullenCill Chuillinn By 15938,492Named after Kilcullen town. A half-barony in the Down Survey.
KildareKilkea and MooneCill Chá agus Maoin By 159346,286Named after the villages of Kilkea and Moone.
KildareNaas NorthAn Nás Thuaidh By 159325,579Named after Naas town. "Naas Upper" in 1593.
KildareNaas SouthAn Nás Theas By 159327,478Named after Naas town. "Naas Nether" in 1593.
KildareNarragh and Reban EastAn Fhorrach agus an Réabán Thoir Divided by 180721,374Named after Narragh and Rheban Castle. Namesake of the hereditary Barony of Norragh.
KildareNarragh and Reban WestAn Fhorrach agus an Réabán Thiar Divided by 180722,136
KildareOffaly EastUíbh Fhailí Thoir Divided by 180747,029Named after Uí Failghe; also the name of County Offaly to the west. Barony of Offaly existed in 1593.
KildareOffaly WestUíbh Fhailí Thiar Divided by 180740,603
KildareNorth SaltAn Léim Thuaidh Divided by 180721,930"Salt" derived from Saltus Salmonis, the Latin name for Leixlip. Barony of Salt existed by 1593.
KildareSouth SaltAn Léim Theas Divided by 180716,655
KilkennyCallanCallainn By 16725,653Named after Callan town; "Callen Liberties" in Down Survey. The 1836 Act "for removing doubts" explicitly states the town and liberties "shall be deemed and taken to be a barony"
KilkennyCrannagh or CrannachCrannach By 167258,675Name means "abounding in trees."
KilkennyFassadinin or FassadiningFásach an Deighnín By 167268,174Name means "wilderness by the River Dinan."
KilkennyGalmoyGabhalmhaigh By 167240,236Name means "plain of the River Goul.3
KilkennyGowranGabhrán By 1672111,706Named after Gowran village
KilkennyIda, or "Ida, Igrinn and Iberchon"Uí Dheá By 167260,132Now also partly in Wexford. A tribal name: the Uí Dheaghaidh, descendants of Deagaid.
KilkennyIverkUíbh Eirc By 167240,528Name means "descendants of Erc."
KilkennyKellsCeanannas By 167238,376Named after Kells, County Kilkenny.
KilkennyKilculliheenCill Choilchín By 18482,139Originally a civil parish in the county of the city of Waterford, transferred to the county in 1840. Its status as a barony separate from Gaultier was not recognised by the census until 1871. It was transferred to County Kilkenny in 1898. It is now also partly in the city of Waterford.
KilkennyKilkennyCill Chainnigh 1610921Formerly a county corporate: the County of the city of Kilkenny
KilkennyKnocktopherCnoc an Tóchair By 167246,765Named after Knocktopher village
KilkennyShillelogherSíol Fhaolchair By 167236,684A tribal name, meaning "descendants of Faolchar", a name meaning "wolf-love."
LaoisBallyadamsBaile Ádaim By 167224,081Named after Ballyadams Castle
LaoisClandonaghClann Donnchadha 184643,733One of three traditional subunits of Upper Ossory, which was extant as a barony by 1657 and formally abolished in 1846. "Clan Dunphy", named after the descendants of Donnchad Midi.
LaoisClarmallaghClár Maí Locha 184643,533One of three traditional subunits of Upper Ossory, which was extant as a barony by 1657 and formally abolished in 1846. Name means "Flat land of Maigh Locha ", referring to Grantstown Lake.
LaoisCullenagh or CullinaghCuileannach By 167244,094Named after the Cullenagh Mountains.
LaoisMaryborough EastPort Laoise Thoir Divided by 180725,160Named after Portlaoise, formerly named Maryborough
LaoisMaryborough WestPort Laoise Thiar Divided by 180741,914Named after Portlaoise, formerly named Maryborough
LaoisPortnahinch or PortnehinchPort na hInse By 167235,835Named after Portnahinch, a landing-ground on the River Barrow.
LaoisSlievemargy, Slewmergie, Slieuemargue, SlieuemargySliabh Mairge By 167235,490Named after the Slievemargy hills. Now also partly in Carlow
LaoisStradballyAn Sráidbhaile By 167227,895Named after Stradbally village
LaoisTinnahinch or TinnehinchTigh na hInse By 167254,187Named after Tinnahinch village
LaoisUpper Woods or UpperwoodsAn Choill Uachtarach 184648,926One of three traditional subunits of Upper Ossory, which was extant as a barony by 1657 and formally abolished in 1846. Named after the forests of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
LeitrimCarrigallenCarraig Álainn By 167262,395Named after Carrigallen
LeitrimDrumahaireDroim Dhá Thiar By 1574110,146Named after Drumahaire. Considered part of Sligo in 1574.
LeitrimLeitrimLiatroim By 157459,164Named after Leitrim village. Considered part of Sligo in 1574.
LeitrimMohillMaothail By 167262,904Named after Mohill
LeitrimRosclougher or RossclogherRos Clochair By 167281,601Named after Rosclogher Castle.
LimerickClanwilliamClann Liam By 167255,627Name means "clan of William de Burgh."
LimerickConnello LowerConallaigh Íochtaracha Divided by 182147,850Territory of the O'Connells.
LimerickConnello UpperConallaigh Uachtaracha Divided by 182161,256Territory of the O'Connells.
LimerickCoonaghUí Chuanach By 167236,323Name means "descendants of Cuana."
LimerickCoshleaCois Sléibhe By 167295,232Name literally means "foot of the mountain."
LimerickCoshmaCois Máighe By 167249,018Name means "edge of the plain."
LimerickGlenquinGleann an Choim By 184196,402Prior to 1841, part of Connello Upper.
LimerickKenryCaonraí By 167226,222From the Cáenraige, an ancient tribe.
LimerickKilmallock or Kilmallock LibertiesCill Mocheallóg By 16724,074Named after Kilmallock. Not enumerated in the 1821 census.
LimerickLimerick CityCathair Luimnigh 16092,074Formerly a county corporate; includes the " Liberties" of Down Survey
LimerickNorth Liberties of Limerick cityNa Líbeartaí Thuaidh By 18723,050formerly Liberties; the "North Liberties" were record separately from the "South Liberties" in the Down Survey.
LimerickOwneybegUaithne Beag By 167227,211The territory of Uaithni encompassed Owneybeg and part of Owney and Arra
LimerickPubblebrienPobal Bhriain By 167230,138Name means "Brian's people", referring to Brian Boru.
LimerickShanidSeanaid By 184184,075Prior to 1841, part of Connello Lower.
LimerickSmallcountyAn Déis Bheag By 167244,424The Irish name means "the little vassal tribe"; see Deisi.
LondonderryColeraineCúil Raithin By 159185,836Named after Coleraine town, although the town itself is in the North East Liberties of Coleraine. A half-barony in 1807, including the south-west liberties of Coleraine.
LondonderryKeenaght or KenaughtCianachta By 1591 130,329Named after the Ciannachta tribe, descended from Tadc mac Céin.
LondonderryLoughinsholinLoch Inse Uí Fhloinn By 1591171,662Name means "lough of O'Lynn's island", referring to a lake containing a crannóg.
LondonderryNorth East Liberties of ColeraineLíbeartaí Thoir Thuaidh Chúil Raithin By 167218,005formerly Liberties of Coleraine town.
LondonderryNorth-West Liberties of LondonderryLíbeartaí Thiar Thuaidh Dhoire By 167211,506formerly Liberties of Londonderry city.
LondonderryTirkeeran or TyrkeeranTír Mhic Caoirthinn By 1591 94,014A half-barony in 1807, including the south-east liberties of Londonderry. Name means "land of the sons of Cartin."
LongfordArdaghArdach By 162940,223Named after Ardagh village
LongfordGranardGránard By 162963,857Named after Granard village
LongfordLongfordAn Longfort By 162957,243Named after Longford town
LongfordMoydowMaigh Dumha By 162934,470Named after Moydow village
LongfordRathclineRáth Claon By 162940,421Named after Rathcline Castle.
LongfordShrule or AbbeyshruleSruthail By 162921,006Named after Abbeyshrule
LouthArdeeBaile Átha Fhirdhia By 159353,832Named after Ardee town
LouthDroghedaDroichead Átha 14124,497Formerly a county corporate. A barony separate from the county was formed in 1840 from the portion previously within the County of the town of Drogheda which was not within the town of Drogheda. In 1844 was expected to be soon absorbed into Ferrard.
LouthDundalk LowerDún Dealgan Íochtarach Divided by 182137,803Named after Dundalk town
LouthDundalk UpperDún Dealgan Uachtarach Divided by 182130,750Named after Dundalk town
LouthFerrardFir Arda By 159348,806From Fera Arda Ciannachta, "men of high Ciannachta." Namesake of Viscount Massereene and Ferrard
LouthLouth By 167225,704Named after Louth village
MayoBurrishooleBuiríos Umhaill By 1574145,172Named after Burrishoole Castle; a few sources list Burrishoole split into "Burrishoole North" and "Burrishoole South"
MayoCarraCeara By 1574134,206Named after Carra village. Called Burriscarra/Burisker in 1574.
MayoClanmorrisClann Mhuiris By 157469,252Namesake of Baron Clanmorris. Name means "Muiris' family." Called Croslwyhin/Crossboyne in 1574.
MayoCostello or ClancostelloCoistealaigh By 1574143,874Now also partly in Roscommon. Named after the Hiberno-Norman MacOisdealbhaigh family. Called Beallahaunes/Ballyhaunis in 1574
MayoErrisIorras By 1672230,452Named after Erris village. A half-barony in the Gilbert Manuscript of the Down Survey. "Kunermore, containing Erest and Dondonell" is barony listed in 1574.
MayoGallenGaileanga By 1574119,153Named after the Gailenga tribe. Beallalahane in 1574.
MayoKilmaineCill Mheáin By 157495,284Named after Kilmaine village
MayoMurriskMuraisc By 1574137,061Named after Murrisk village
MayoTirawley or TyrawleyTír Amhlaidh By 1574246,822Name means "Amlaid's land", referring to Amalgaid mac Fiachrae. "Many"/Moyne in 1574.
MeathDeece LowerDéise Íochtarach Divided by 180720,013Deece barony present by 1542. Named after the Déisi Becc.
MeathDeece UpperDéise Uachtarach Divided by 180728,763Deece barony present by 1542. Named after the Déisi Becc.
MeathDuleek LowerDamhliag Íochtarach Divided by 180737,772Named after Duleek village. Now also partly in Louth. Duleek barony present by 1542
MeathDuleek UpperDamhliag Uachtarach Divided by 180728,463Named after Duleek village. Duleek barony present by 1542
MeathDunboyneDún Búinne By 154216,781Named after Dunboyne town.
MeathFore or DemiforeBaile Fhobhair By 154242,388Half with Fore, County Westmeath since 1542. Named after Fore Abbey.
MeathKells LowerCeanannas Íochtarach Divided by 180736,171Named after Kells town. Kells barony present by 1542
MeathKells UpperCeanannas Uachtarach Divided by 180749,552Named after Kells town. Kells barony present by 1542
MeathLuneLuíne By 154239,326Named after the Luighne tribe.
MeathMorgallionMachaire Gaileang By 154231,492Name means "plain of the Gailenga", a medieval tribe.
MeathMoyfenrath LowerMaigh Fionnráithe Íochtarach Divided by 180740,313Moyfenrath barony present by 1542. The name means "plain of the fair fort."
MeathMoyfenrath UpperMaigh Fionnráithe Uachtarach Divided by 180731,696Moyfenrath barony present by 1542. The name means "plain of the fair fort."
MeathNavan LowerAn Uaimh Íochtarach Divided by 180725,835Named after Navan town. Navan barony present by 1542
MeathNavan UpperAn Uaimh Uachtarach Divided by 180717,651Named after Navan town. Navan barony present by 1542
MeathRatoathRáth Tó By 154235,697Named after Ratoath village.
MeathSkreen or SkryneAn Scrín By 154240,891Named after Skryne village
MeathSlane LowerBaile Shláine Íochtarach Divided in 179126,224Named after Slane village. Slane barony present by 1542
MeathSlane UpperBaile Shláine Uachtarach Divided in 179129,211Named after Slane village. Slane barony present by 1542
MonaghanCremorneCríoch Mhúrn 158584,508From Irish meaning "border of the Mugdorna."
MonaghanDartree or DartryDartraí 158559,610Name from the ancient kingdom of Dartraighe.
MonaghanFarneyFearnaigh 158567,333Named from the ancient kingdom of Fernmag, "plain of alders."
MonaghanMonaghanMuineachán 158569,735Named after Monaghan town.
MonaghanTroughAn Triúcha 158537,376From the Irish trícha cét, a unit of territory in Medieval Ireland.
OffalyBallyboyBaile Átha Buí By 167232,398Named after Ballyboy village
OffalyBallybrittBaile an Bhriotaigh By 167252,378Named after Ballybritt Castle.
OffalyBallycowenBaile Mhic Comhainn By 167238,610Named after Ballycowan Castle.
OffalyClonliskCluain Leisc By 167249,052Named after Clonlisk Castle.
OffalyCoolestownBaile an Chúlaígh By 167247,866Named after Coolestown, the former name of Edenderry.
OffalyEglish or FercaleAn Eaglais By 167228,697The name means "church," while Fercale means "men of the churches."
OffalyGarrycastleGarraí an Chaisleáin By 1672102,841Named after Garrycastle
OffalyGeashillGéisill By 167230,864Named after Geashill village
OffalyKilcourseyCill Chuairsí By 167219,274Named after Kilcoursey Castle.
OffalyPhilipstown LowerAn Daingean Íochtarach Divided by 180730,669Named after Philipstown, now renamed Daingean
OffalyPhilipstown UpperAn Daingean Uachtarach Divided by 180737,087Named after Philipstown, now renamed Daingean
OffalyWarrenstownBaile an Bhairínigh By 167221,456Named after Ballybrittain Castle.
RoscommonAthlone NorthBaile Átha Luain Thuaidh Divided by 186857,863Named after Athlone town. North and South not separated in 1871 census. The original Athlone barony existed by 1574.
RoscommonAthlone SouthBaile Átha Luain Theas Divided by 186879,659Named after Athlone town. North and South not separated in 1871 census. Now also partly in Westmeath. The original Athlone barony existed by 1574.
RoscommonBallintober NorthBaile an Tobair Thuaidh Divided by 184130,853Named after Ballintober town The original Ballintober barony existed by 1574.
RoscommonBallintober SouthBaile an Tobair Theas Divided by 184148,113Named after Ballintober town The original Ballintober barony existed by 1574.
RoscommonBallymoeBéal Átha Mó By 167223,287Half with Ballymoe, County Galway. Named after Ballymoe village, on the County Galway side of the River Suck. The full Ballymoe barony was part of Galway in 1574.
RoscommonBoyleMainistir na Búille By 157481,163Named after Boyle town
RoscommonCastlereaghAn Caisleán Riabhach By 184182,081Named after Castlerea town. Previously one of three sections of Ballintober barony. The original Ballintober barony existed by 1574.
RoscommonFrenchparkDún Gar By 184171,203Named after Frenchpark village; previously part of the barony of Boyle.
RoscommonMoycarn or Moycarnon or Moycarne or MoycarnanMaigh Charnáin By 157429,595Now also partly in Galway. A half-barony in 1807. Name means "plain of the cairn", or possibly a reference to Cernunnos.
RoscommonRoscommonRos Comáin By 157481,584Named after Roscommon town, which is in Ballintober South
SligoCarburyCairbre United by 184173,685Divided into Upper and Lower baronies before 1841. Named after the ancient túath of the Cairbre Drom Cliabh.
SligoCoolavinCúil Ó bhFinn By 167225,473Name means "corner of the descendants of Finn."
SligoCorranAn Corann By 167245,376Named after Corann village
SligoLeyny or LeneyLuíne By 1672121,233Named after the Luighne Connacht tribe
SligoTireragh or TyreraghTír Fhiachrach By 1672106,598Now also partly in Mayo. Name means "land of the Uí Fiachrach."
SligoTirerril or TyraghrillTír Oirill By 167275,812Name means "Olliol's land", referring to Ailill mac Echach Mugmedóin.
TipperaryClanwilliamClann Liam By 1672115,755Name means "clan of William de Burgh."
TipperaryEliogartyÉile Uí Fhógarta By 167290,257A half-barony in the Down Survey. Name means "Éile of the Uí Fhogartaigh."
TipperaryIffa and Offa EastUíbh Eoghain agus Uíbh Fhathaidh Thoir Divided by 180756,819Name means "descendants of Eoghan and descendants of Fathaidh."
TipperaryIffa and Offa WestUíbh Eoghain agus Uíbh Fhathaidh Thiar Divided by 1807117,175Name means "descendants of Eoghan and descendants of Fathaidh."
TipperaryIkerrinUí Chairín By 167269,805A half-barony in the Down Survey. Name means "descendants of Cairín."
TipperaryKilnamanagh LowerCoill na Manach Íochtarach Divided in 183842,041Named after Kilnamanagh town
TipperaryKilnamanagh UpperCoill na Manach Uachtarach Divided in 183859,990Named after Kilnamanagh town.
TipperaryMiddle ThirdAn Trian Meánach By 1672113,544From trian meaning "third" or "portion."
TipperaryOrmond LowerUrumhain Íochtarach Divided by 1672127,222Compare Ormond
TipperaryOrmond UpperUrumhain Uachtarach Divided by 167279,471Compare Ormond
TipperaryOwney and ArraUaithne agus Ara United 1672–179285,494"Owney Mulrian" and Arra were separate baronies in the Down Survey, named respectively after the ancient kingdom of Uaithni and the River Ara. Owney Mulrian formed Uaithne with Owneybeg in Limerick.
TipperarySlievardaghSliabh Ardach By 167290,772"Slevardagh & Compsy" in the Down Survey. The name means "high mountain of the Eoganachta."
TyroneClogherClochar By 159197,569Named after Clogher town
TyroneDungannon LowerDún Geanainn Íochtarach Divided by 1851; Dungannon by 159142,794Named after Dungannon town
TyroneDungannon MiddleDún Geanainn Láir Divided by 1851; Dungannon by 159187,541Named after Dungannon town
TyroneDungannon UpperDún Geanainn Uachtarach Divided by 1851; Dungannon by 159185,995Named after Dungannon town
TyroneOmagh EastAn Ómaigh Thoir Divided 1807–21; Omagh by 1591132,149Named after Omagh town
TyroneOmagh WestAn Ómaigh Thiar Divided 1807–21; Omagh by 159193,321Named after Omagh town
TyroneStrabane LowerAn Srath Bán Íochtarach Divided by 1851; Strabane by 1591117,419Named after Strabane town
TyroneStrabane UpperAn Srath Bán Uachtarach Divided by 1851; Strabane by 1591121,282Named after Strabane town
WaterfordCoshmore and CoshbrideCois Abha Móire agus Cois Bhríde United by 183188,253Baronies of Coshmore and Coshbride were separate in the 1821 census. The names mean, respectively, "Bank of the Munster Blackwater" and "Bank of the River Bride."
WaterfordDecies-within-DrumNa Déise laistigh den Drom Decies divided by 174657,325Decies south of the Drum Hills.
WaterfordDecies-without-DrumNa Déise lasmuigh den Drom Decies divided by 1746129,894Decies north of the Drum Hills. "Without" is used with the meaning of "beyond" or "outside."
WaterfordGaultier or GaultiereAn Ghailltír By 167229,447Kilculliheen was formerly a parish of this barony. Name means "land of foreigners," referring to Vikings.
WaterfordGlenahiryGleann na hUidhre By 167238,940Name means "valley of the Nier", referring to the Nier River.
WaterfordMiddle Third or MiddlethirdAn Trian Meánach By 167244,609From trian meaning "third" or "portion."
WaterfordUpperthird or Upper ThirdUachtar Tíre By 167263,846Name originally meant "Upper country"; probably acquired "third" in name by analogy with Middle Third.
WaterfordWaterford CityCathair Phort Láirge 1574532Formerly a county corporate.
WestmeathBrawnyBreámhaine By 167210,070The ancient territory of Bregmaine.
WestmeathClonlonanCluain Lonáin By 167232,095Name means "Lonán's meadow."
WestmeathCorkareeCorca Raoi By 154223,787A tribal name, "descendants of Raoi."
WestmeathDelvinDealbhna By 154239,062Named after Delvin village
WestmeathFarbillFir Bhile By 154235,453A tribal name: "men of the sacred tree."
WestmeathFartullaghFir Thulach 154237,512Previously Tyrrells country. Name means "men of the hillock", a tribal name.
WestmeathFore or DemiforeBaile Fhobhair 154249,056Half with Fore, County Meath. Named after Fore Abbey.
WestmeathKilkenny WestCill Chainnigh Thiar 154231,169Previously Maherquirke, Dillons country
WestmeathMoyashel and MagheradernonMaigh Asail agus Machaire Ó dTiarnáin By 167240,565Moyashel and Magheradernon listed separately in 1542. They formed the ancient territories of Mag nAssail and the plain of the O'Tiernans.
WestmeathMoycashelMaigh Chaisil 154247,097Originally the Barony of Rossaughe; before that, Delamares country. Name means "plain of the stone ringfort."
WestmeathMoygoishUí Mhac gCuais By 154239,483A tribal name: "Descendants of the Son of Cuas."
WestmeathRathconrathRáth Conarta 154248,415Named after Rathconrath village; previously Daltons country
WexfordBallaghkeen NorthAn Bealach Caoin Thuaidh Ballaghkeen created 1606; Divided by 186845,413Ballaghkeen means "way of sorrow."
WexfordBallaghkeen SouthAn Bealach Caoin Theas Ballaghkeen created 1606; Divided by 186840,986Ballaghkeen means "way of sorrow."
WexfordBantryBeanntraí By 1672101,598Named after the Bendtraigi Laigen, the former ruling people.
WexfordBargyUí Bhairrche By 167240,002Named after the ruling Uí Bairrche family, who claimed descent from Dáire Barrach.
WexfordForthFotharta By 167238,384A Fortuatha was a kingdom not ruled directly by members of the dominant dynasty of a province. This area was ruled by Fothairt in Chairn.
WexfordGoreyGuaire 160681,913Named after Gorey town
WexfordScarawalshScairbh Bhailis 1606106,650Name means "rocky ford of light."
WexfordShelburneSíol Bhroin By 167251,103Named after the tribe, Síl Broin, "offspring of Broin."
WexfordShelmaliere EastSíol Maoluír Thoir Divided by 184116,363Named after the ruling people, the Síl Máel Uidir, "Offspring of Bald Uidir."
WexfordShelmaliere WestSíol Maoluír Thiar Divided by 184150,299Named after the ruling people, the Síl Máel Uidir, "Offspring of Bald Uidir."
WicklowArklowAn tInbhear Mór 160666,980Named after Arklow town
WicklowBallinacor NorthBaile na Corra Thuaidh Divided 1832–574,109United barony of Talbotstown created in 1606, and divided into half-baronies for civil law purposes in 1798. Named after Ballinacor Castle.
WicklowBallinacor SouthBaile na Corra Theas Divided 1832–578,316
WicklowNewcastleAn Caisleán Nua 160651,938Named after the village of Newcastle, County Wicklow. Not related to County Dublin barony of the same name.
WicklowRathdownRáth an Dúin 160633,462Half with Rathdown, County Dublin. Named after Rathdown Castle.
WicklowShillelaghSíol Éalaigh 160644,348Named after Shillelagh village. A half-barony in 1807.
WicklowTalbotstown LowerBaile an Talbóidigh Íochtarach Divided by 180186,857Named after Talbotstown village. United barony of Talbotstown created in 1606.
WicklowTalbotstown UpperBaile an Talbóidigh Uachtarach Divided by 180162,510

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Former baronies

The names of more recently abolished baronies are generally preserved in the successor baronies; e.g. "Massereene" was split into "Massereene Lower" and "Massereene Upper", and "Coshmore" and "Coshbride" were merged into Coshmore and Coshbride.
The Municipal Corporations Act 1840 separated the rural hinterland or "liberties" from some of the counties corporate, restricting their jurisdiction to the relevant municipal town, borough, or city. The Counties and Boroughs Act 1840 provided that the rural area would form a new barony of the adjacent county until the county Grand Jury should decide to allocate it to an existing barony. The reallocation happened quickly in some cases, slower in others, and not at all in three cases: the baronies of Cork and Galway, and the Louth barony of Drogheda.
CountyBaronyCreatedAbolishedAbsorbed/Split intoNotes
KilkennyIgrin By 15th century By 1672IdaIda was earlier called "Ida, Igrin, and Ibercon"
KilkennyIbercon By 15th century By 1672IdaIda was earlier called "Ida, Igrin, and Ibercon"
KilkennyLower Ossory By 15th century By 1672Fassadining
Queen's County Upper Ossory 1600 1846Clandonagh, Clarmallagh, and Upper Woods.Added in 1600 by letters patent to the Queen's County created in 1556.
TipperaryKilnelongurty or Killnallougurty By 1672 1792–1821Kilnamanagh, now Kilnamanagh UpperA "Territory" in the Down Survey; Parishes of Templebeg, Upperchurch, and Doon
TipperaryIleagh Territory By 1672 1792–1821Kilnamanagh, now Kilnamanagh UpperA "Territory" in the Down Survey; Parish of Glenkeen and townland of Barracurragh in the parish of Ballycahill.
DublinSt Sepulchre 1774 1840Dublin CityComprising those lands of the Manor of St. Sepulchre and the Deanery of St Patrick previously in the barony of Uppercross and north of the South Circular Road.
DublinDonore 1774 1840Mostly Dublin City, partly UppercrossComprising those lands of the Liberty of Thomas Court and Donore previously in the barony of Uppercross.
Kilkenny 1840 c.1840Made by the 1840 Act from the portion of the County of the City of Kilkenny outside the borough of Kilkenny
Limerick 1840 c.1840Clanwilliam and PubblebrienMade by the 1840 Act from the portion of the County of the City of Limerick outside the borough of Limerick and adjacent to County Limerick. The North Liberties, detached between the city and county Clare, remained a separate barony, although the Ordnance Survey and census did not at first record it.
Clare 1840 1854MoyartaMade by the 1840 Act from the portion of the County of the City of Limerick outside the borough of Limerick and adjacent to County Clare. Scattery Island was not formally reassigned till a Proclamation in Council of 1854.
Waterford 1840 c.1840Gaultiere, MiddlethirdMade by the 1840 Act from the portion of the County of the City of Waterford outside the borough of Waterford. The north liberties became Kilculliheen, although the Ordnance Survey and census did not at first record it as a barony.

The "half barony of Varbo" shown between Trughanacmy and Corkaguiny on the map of the Desmond or Clancarthy Survey of 1598 may correspond to the medieval cantred of Uí Fearba / Hy Ferba / "Offariba otherwise Arbowe", which comprised the castle and lands of Listrim and Ballinoe.
A barony of Drogheda in County Meath is listed in the 1841 and 1851 censuses. The territory included is the portion of the County of the Town of Drogheda outside the municipal borough of Drogheda and south of the River Boyne; this was detached from the County of the Town under the 1840 Act. However, the Local Government Act 1845 first recites that this area was in fact transferred to County Louth under the 1840 Act and then goes on to transfer the land to County Meath as part of Lower Duleek barony.

Irish names

Irish names have all been referenced from the 2008 , published by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht of the Government of Ireland: