Clane (barony)

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Clane (Irish: Claonadh) is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.

Etymology[]

Clane derives its name from the town of Clane (Irish Claonadh, "slope"/"incline").

Location[]

Clane barony is found in northern County Kildare, west of the River Liffey and incorporating much of the Bog of Allen.

History[]

Clane barony was part of the ancient lands of the Uí Broin before the 13th century.^[1]

List of settlements[]

Below is a list of settlements in Clane barony:

• Caragh
• Clane
• Coill Dubh
• Prosperous
• Staplestown

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