Clonlisk
Clonlisk (Irish: Cluain Leisc) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland.
Clonlisk
Cluain Leisc (Irish) | |
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Baronies of County Offaly. Clonlisk is shaded green. | |
Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
County | Offaly |
Area | |
• Total | 198.51 km2 (76.64 sq mi) |
Etymology
Clonlisk derives its name from Clonlisk Castle (near Dunkerrin) and the townland of Clonlisk (Irish Cluain Leisc, "meadow of laziness").[1]
Location
Clonlisk is located in southwest County Offaly.
History
Clonlisk was part of the territory of the Ó Cearbhaill (O'Carroll) of Éile (Ely).[2]
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