Offaly West

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

Etymology[]

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

Location[]

Offaly West is located in west County Kildare, east of the River Barrow.

History[]

Offaly West were 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 east and west baronies before 1807.

List of settlements[]

Below is a list of settlements in Offaly West:

• Monasterevin
• Rathangan (part)

See also[]

Offaly East

References[]

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