Arklow (Irish: An tInbhear Mór) is a barony in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Arklow
An tInbhear Mór (Irish)
Baronies of County Wicklow. Arklow is in the southeast.
Baronies of County Wicklow. Arklow is in the southeast.
Coordinates: 52°51′37.87″N 6°9′46.94″W / 52.8605194°N 6.1630389°W / 52.8605194; -6.1630389
Sovereign stateIreland
CountyWicklow
Area
 • Total271.06 km2 (104.66 sq mi)

Etymology

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Arklow barony derives its name from the town of Arklow (from Old Norse Arnkells Lág, "Arnkell's land". The Irish name means "large estuary.")[1]

Location

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Arklow barony is located in southeastern County Wicklow, opening onto the Irish Sea, containing Wicklow Head, Mizen Head and Arklow Head.

History

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The Uí Garrchon in the north and the Uí Enechglaiss in the south are noted in Arklow barony from about the 7th century. This was part of Ó Broin country after the 12th century, referred to as Crioch Branach. [2]

List of settlements

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Below is a list of settlements in Arklow barony:

References

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  1. ^ "Arklow". logainm.ie. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. ^ The Baronies of Ireland