Ballymoe (County Galway barony)

Ballymoe () is a barony in County Galway, Ireland.

Etymology

Ballymoe barony is named after Ballymoe town, County Galway; the name means "mouth of the ford of Mogh"; Mogh is a legendary figure linked to Queen Medb.

Geography

Ballymoe barony is located in the northeast of County Galway.

History

The O'Finnachta (O'Feenaghty) were chiefs in Ballymoe.

Population centres

• Ballymoe
• Boyounagh
• Creggs
• Glenamaddy
• Kilsallagh
• Williamstown

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