Arklow (barony)

Arklow (Irish: An tInbhear Mór) is a barony in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland.

Arklow

An tInbhear Mór (Irish)
Barony
Baronies of County Wicklow. Arklow is in the southeast.
Sovereign stateRepublic of Ireland
CountyWicklow
Area
 • Total271.06 km2 (104.66 sq mi)

Etymology

Arklow barony derives its name from the town of Arklow (from Old Norse Arnkells Lág, "Arnkell's land". The Irish name means "large estuary.")[1]

Location

Arklow barony is located in southeastern County Wicklow, opening onto the Irish Sea, containing Wicklow Head, Mizen Head and Arklow Head.

History

The Uí Garrchon in the north and the Uí Enechglaiss in the south are noted in Arklow barony from about the 7th century. This was part of Ó Broin country after the 12th century, referred to as Crioch Branach. [2]

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Arklow barony:

References
  1. "Arklow". logainm.ie. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. The Baronies of Ireland

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