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Monaghan (Irish: Muineachán) is a barony in County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland.
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Etymology
Monaghan barony takes its name from Monaghan town (Irish: Muineachán, "abounding in thickets").
Location
Monaghan is found in central County Monaghan.
Monaghan barony is bordered to the north by Trough; to the southwest by Dartree; to the southeast by Cremorne (all the preceding are also in County Monaghan); to the east by Tiranny, County Armagh; and to the west by Magherastephana and Clankelly, County Fermanagh.
History
The MacMahons were chiefs in medieval times.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Monaghan barony:
References
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