Sovereign state Republic of Ireland Area 131.1 km² | County Offaly | |
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Ballyboy (Irish: Baile Átha Buí) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland.
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Etymology
Ballyboy barony derives its name from the village of Ballyboy (Irish Baile Átha Buí, "settlement of the yellow ford").
Location
Ballyboy barony is located in central County Offaly. The Silver River flows through it.
History
Ó Maolmhuaidh (O'Molloy) of the Southern Uí Néill were lords of Fir Cell, a territory here (and in Ballycowen) within the ancient province of Mide (Meath). The baronies of Ballycowen, Ballyboy and Eglish were part of the country of the O'Molloys.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Ballyboy barony:
References
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