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Louth (barony)

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Louth
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Sovereign stateIreland
CountyLouth
Area
 • Total104.02 km2 (40.16 sq mi)
Baronies of Louth

Louth (Irish: )[1] is a barony in County Louth, Ireland.

Etymology

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Louth barony is named after the village of Louth (also Irish: , for the god Lugh).

Location

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Louth barony is found in central County Louth, mostly between the River Glyde and River Fane. It is bordered to the north by Dundalk Upper; to the south by Ardee; and to the west by Farney, County Monaghan.

History

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Louth barony was formed from Ludha, or Lugha, the country of the Ó Cearbhaill Oirialla (O'Carroll of Oriel).[citation needed]

List of settlements

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Below is a list of settlements in Louth barony:

References

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  1. ^ "Lú/Louth". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 12 April 2024.