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Ballybritt (Irish: Baile an Bhriotaigh) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland.
Contents
- Map of Ballybrit Galway Technology Park Co Galway Ireland
- Etymology
- Location
- History
- List of settlements
- References
Map of Ballybrit, Galway Technology Park, Co. Galway, Ireland
Etymology
Ballybritt derives its name from Ballybritt Castle (near Roscrea) and the townland of Ballybritt (Irish Baile an Bhriotaigh, "settlement of the Welshman").
Location
Ballybritt is located in south County Offaly, west of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
History
Ballybritt was included in the northern part of the territory of the Éile (Ely), and in early times was a crossroads for the ancient borders of the kingdoms of Mumu, Mide and Laigin.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Ballybritt:
References
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