Louth (Irish: Lú)[1] is a barony in County Louth, Ireland.
Louth
Lú | |
|---|---|
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| County | Louth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.02 km2 (40.16 sq mi) |
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Etymology edit
Louth barony is named after the village of Louth (also Irish: Lú, for the god Lugh).
Location edit
Louth barony is found in central County Louth, mostly between the River Glyde and River Fane. It is bordered to the north by Dundalk Upper; to the south by Ardee; and to the west by Farney, County Monaghan.
History edit
Louth barony was formed from Ludha, or Lugha, the country of the Ó Cearbhaill Oirialla (O'Carroll of Oriel).[citation needed]
List of settlements edit
Below is a list of settlements in Louth barony:
References edit
- ^ "Lú/Louth". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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