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Dunmore (barony)

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

Etymology

Dunmore literally means "great fort". It gave its name to the Conmaicne Dúin Móir ("Conmaicne of Dunmore"), originally Cenél Dubáin.

Location

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

History

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

List of parishes

Below is the list of parishes in Dunmore barony:

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

See also

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