Moydow (barony)
Moydow (Irish: Maigh Dumha) is a barony in County Longford, Republic of Ireland.
Moydow Maigh Dumha (Irish) | |
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 Baronies of County Longford. Moydow is shaded pink. | |
| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Longford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 139.5 km2 (53.86 sq mi) |
Etymology
Moydow barony takes its name from the village of Moydow (from Irish Maigh Dumha, "plain of the mound").[1]
Location
Moydow barony is located in central County Longford, stretching from the River Shannon to Richmount Hill.
History
Anciently Moydow barony was part of a territory known as Tethbae. The barony was formed from the territories of Clanawlye (Ardagh & Moydow), and parts of the territories of Moybrawne (Taghshinny parish), Clanconnor (part Kilcommock, part Cashel parishes) and Muintergalgan. [2]
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Moydow barony:
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References
- "Maigh Dumha/Moydow". logainm.ie. Retrieved 2015-06-28.
- "The Baronies of Ireland - Family History". Rootsweb.ancestry.com. 1998-09-06. Retrieved 2015-06-28.
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