Offaly East

Offaly East (Irish: Uíbh Fhailí Thoir; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.

Etymology[]

Offaly East takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.

Location[]

Offaly East is located in western County Kildare, containing much of The Curragh and the Bog of Allen.

History[]

Offaly East was part of the ancient lands of the Ua Conchobhair Failghe (O'Connor Faly). As Lord of Clanmaliere the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony.^[1] The Offaly barony was divided into west and east baronies before 1807.^{[citation needed]}

List of settlements[]

Below is a list of settlements in Offaly East:

• Kildare
• Rathangan
• Suncroft

See Also[]

Offaly West

References[]

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