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Clane (barony)

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Sovereign state
  
Republic of Ireland

Area
  
129.6 km²

County
  
Kildare

Clane (Irish: Claonadh) is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.

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Etymology

Clane derives its name from the town of Clane (Irish Claonadh, "slope"/"incline").

Location

Clane barony is found in northern County Kildare, west of the River Liffey and incorporating much of the Bog of Allen.

History

Clane barony was part of the ancient lands of the Uí Broin before the 13th century.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Clane barony:

  • Caragh
  • Clane
  • Coill Dubh
  • Prosperous
  • Staplestown
  • References

    Clane (barony) Wikipedia