Dunmore (barony)
Dunmore Irish: Dún Mór (transl. "a great fort") is a barony in County Galway, Republic of Ireland.
Dunmore
Dún Mór (Irish) | |
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| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Galway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 288.2 km2 (111.3 sq mi) |
Etymology
Dunmore derives its name from the Conmhaícne Dúna Móir, meaning the "Conmaicne people of the great fortification".
Location
Dunmore barony is situated in north of County Galway, directly south of county Mayo.
History
Dunmore barony was part of the ancient tuath of Conmaicne Dunmore, one of the original Connacht tribes.
List of parishes
Below is the list of parishes in Dunmore barony:
- Addergoole
- Dunmore
- Kilbennan
- Kilconla
- Killererin
- Liskeevy
- Tuam
See also
References
- various. "Barony of Dunmore, Co. Galway".CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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