Barony in Offaly, Ireland
Upper Philipstown An Daingean Uachtarach (Irish) | |
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Barony | |
Baronies of County Offaly. Upper Philipstown is shaded peach. | |
Sovereign state | Ireland |
County | Offaly |
Area | |
• Total | 150.09 km (57.95 sq mi) |
Upper Philipstown (Irish: An Daingean Uachtarach) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland.
Etymology
The name Upper Philipstown is derived from Philipstown, the former name of Daingean.
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. 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
References
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