Arklow (barony)
Arklow
An tInbhear Mór (Irish) | |
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Barony | |
Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
County | Wicklow |
Area | |
• Total | 271.06 km2 (104.66 sq mi) |
Arklow (Irish: An tInbhear Mór) is a barony in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland.
Etymology[]
Arklow barony derives its name from the town of Arklow (from Old Norse Arnkells Lág, "Arnkell's land". The Irish name means "large estuary.")[1]
Location[]
Arklow barony is located in southeastern County Wicklow, opening onto the Irish Sea, containing Wicklow Head, and .
History[]
The Uí Garrchon in the north and the Uí Enechglaiss in the south are noted in Arklow barony from about the 7th century. This was part of Ó Broin country after the 12th century, referred to as Crioch Branach. [2]
List of settlements[]
Below is a list of settlements in Arklow barony:
References[]
- ^ "Arklow". logainm.ie. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ The Baronies of Ireland
Categories:
- Baronies of County Wicklow
- County Wicklow geography stubs