Geashill (barony)
Geashill
Géisill (Irish) | |
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Barony | |
 Baronies of County Offaly. Geashill is shaded yellow. | |
| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Offaly |
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| • Total | 124.9 km2 (48.23 sq mi) |
Geashill (/ˈɡiːʃəl/, Irish: Géisill) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland.
Etymology[]
The name Geashill is from the village of Geashill (Irish Géisill, "place of swans").[1]
Location[]
Geashill barony is located in central County Offaly, south of the Grand Canal. The and Clodiagh River flow through it, and it contains the Natural Heritage Area.
History[]
Geashill is roughly formed from the ancient Túath Géisille of the Uí Failge septs of Leinster. As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diummasach (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony, where the main castle of the clan was located. The Ó hAimherigin (O'Bergin) sept are noted as chiefs in this barony in medieval times.[2]
List of settlements[]
Below is a list of settlements in Geashill barony:
References[]
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