Upper Talbotstown
Upper Talbotstown
Baile an Talbóidigh Uachtarach (Irish) | |
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Barony | |
Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
County | Wicklow |
Area | |
• Total | 252.97 km2 (97.67 sq mi) |
Upper Talbotstown (Irish: Baile an Talbóidigh Uachtarach) is a barony in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland.
Etymology[]
Upper Talbotstown derives its name from Talbotstown village, near Kilbride.[1]
Location[]
Upper Talbotstown is located in west County Wicklow, covering much of the Glen of Imaal and the upper Slaney valley.
History[]
The Uí Máil were centred in Upper Talbotstown from the 7th century. The Ua Tuathail (O'Tooles) were driven here in the late 12th century.[2] The original barony was split into lower and upper halves by 1801.
List of settlements[]
Below is a list of settlements in Upper Talbotstown:
References[]
Categories:
- Baronies of County Wicklow
- County Wicklow geography stubs