Leitrim (County Leitrim barony)
| Leitrim Liatroim (Irish) | |
|---|---|
| Barony | |
| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Leitrim |
| Area | |
| • Total | 239.43 km2 (92.44 sq mi) |
Leitrim (Irish: Liatroim) is a barony in County Leitrim, Republic of Ireland.
Etymology
Leitrim barony takes its name from the village of Leitrim (Irish: Liatroim, "grey ridge"), which also gives its name to County Leitrim.[1]
Location
Leitrim is found in south County Leitrim, reaching from Lough Allen and east of the River Shannon down to Lough Boderg.
Leitrim barony is bordered to the north by Drumahaire; to the east by Carrigallen; to the southeast by Mohill (all of the preceding are in County Leitrim); to the south by Ballintober North and Roscommon, County Roscommon; and to the west by Boyle, County Roscommon.
History
The area was part of Conmaícne Mag Réin around the 8th century. The Reynolds (MacRannall) were chiefs of an area comprising much of the baronies of Mohill and Leitrim (Liathdromen), then known as Muinter Eolais.[2]
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Leitrim barony:
References
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