Upper Philipstown
Upper Philipstown (Irish: An Daingean Uachtarach) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland.
Upper Philipstown An Daingean Uachtarach (Irish) | |
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![]() Baronies of County Offaly. Upper Philipstown is shaded peach. | |
Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
County | Offaly |
Area | |
• Total | 150.09 km2 (57.95 sq mi) |
Etymology
The name Upper Philipstown is derived from Philipstown, the former name of Daingean.[1]
Location
Upper Philipstown is located in northeast County Offaly, north of the River Barrow.
History
As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of Upper Philipstown, which was roughly formed from the tuath, Ferann Clainne Diarmata.[2] The original Philipstown barony was split into lower and upper by 1807.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Upper Philipstown:
- Clonygowan
- Portarlington (northern part)
- Walsh Island
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