Clonlisk

Barony in Offaly, Ireland
Clonlisk
Cluain Leisc (Irish)
Barony
Baronies of County Offaly. Clonlisk is shaded green.
Baronies of County Offaly. Clonlisk is shaded green.
52°57′24.77″N 7°55′17.76″W / 52.9568806°N 7.9216000°W / 52.9568806; -7.9216000
Sovereign stateIreland
CountyOffaly
Area
 • Total198.51 km2 (76.64 sq mi)
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Clonlisk (Irish: Cluain Leisc) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland.

Etymology

Clonlisk derives its name from Clonlisk Castle (near Dunkerrin) and the townland of Clonlisk (Irish Cluain Leisc, 'meadow of laziness').[1]

Location

Clonlisk is located in southwest County Offaly.

History

Clonlisk was part of the territory of the Ó Cearbhaill (O'Carroll) of Éile (Ely).[2]

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Clonlisk:

  • Brosna
  • Moneygall
  • Shinrone

References

  1. ^ Logainm.ie
  2. ^ Ireland's History in Maps: The Baronies of Ireland
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Places in County Offaly
County town: Tullamore
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