Granard (barony)
Granard (Irish: Gránard) is a barony in County Longford, Republic of Ireland.
Granard
Gránard (Irish) | |
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 Baronies of County Longford. Granard is shaded pink. | |
| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Longford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 258.42 km2 (99.78 sq mi) |
Etymology
Granard barony derives its name from the village of Granard (Irish Gránard, possibly meaning "sun height" or "corn height").[1]
Location
Granard barony is located in northeastern County Longford and contains Lough Gowna and many other lakes.[2]
References
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