Sovereign state Republic of Ireland Area 258.4 km² | County Longford Province Leinster | |
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Granard (Irish: Gránard) is a barony in County Longford, Republic of Ireland.
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Map of Granard, Co. Longford, Ireland
Etymology
Granard barony derives its name from the village of Granard (Irish Gránard, possibly meaning "sun height" or "corn height").
Location
Granard barony is located in northeastern County Longford and contains Lough Gowna and many other lakes.
History
Anciently Granard barony was part of a territory known as Cairpre Gabra, alias Corpre Tethbae, or North Teffia. O'Ronan (Ó Ronáin) were chieftains in the barony of Granard until dispossessed by the O'Farrells (Uí Fhearghail) in the 13th century The barony was formed from the territory of Clanshane (Granard, Abbeylara, and part of Colmcille parishes), and from the territory of Slewcarberie (Clonbroney and part of Colmcille parishes). The Muintir Géradháin were located on the west bank of Lough Gowna, where Ó Geradhain (Gaynor, MacGinver) is mentioned as lord here in the 11th century.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Granard barony: