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Dunmore (barony)

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Dunmore
Dún Mór (Irish)
Sovereign stateIreland
CountyGalway
Area
 • Total288.2 km2 (111.3 sq mi)

Dunmore Irish: Dún Mór (transl. "a great fort") is a barony in County Galway, Ireland.

Etymology

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Dunmore derives its name from the Conmhaícne Dúna Móir, meaning the "Conmaicne people of the great fortification".

Location

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Dunmore barony is situated in north of County Galway, directly south of county Mayo.

History

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Dunmore barony was part of the ancient tuath of Conmaicne Dunmore, one of the original Connacht tribes.

List of parishes

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Below is the list of parishes in Dunmore barony:

  • Addergoole
  • Dunmore
  • Kilbennan
  • Kilconla
  • Killererin
  • Liskeevy
  • Tuam

See also

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References

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  • various. "Barony of Dunmore, Co. Galway".