Ferrard
Ferrard (Irish: Fir Arda) is a barony in County Louth, Republic of Ireland.
Ferrard Fir Arda (Irish) | |
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| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Louth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 197.51 km2 (76.26 sq mi) |
Etymology
Ferrard derives its name from Fera Arda Ciannachta, "men of the high Ciannachta", referring to the uplands around Mount Oriel.[1]
Location
Ferrard is found in south County Louth, between the White River, River Boyne and Mattock River.
Ferrard barony is bordered to the north by Ardee; to the west by Lower Slane, Upper Slane, County Meath and to the south by Drogheda and Lower Duleek, County Meath.
History
Ferrard derives its name from Fera Arda, or Fatharta, the ancient home of the Fir Arda Ciannachta.[2]
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Ferrard barony:
See also
- Viscount Massereene and Ferrard
References
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