Shillelagh (barony)

Shillelagh () is a barony in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Etymology

Shillelagh barony derives its name from the Síol Elaigh, a local people who claimed descent from Élothach mac Fáelchon, and from the village of Shillelagh.

Location

Shillelagh barony is located in southwest County Wicklow.

History

Derived from Síol Elaigh, meaning descendants of Ealach. O'Dunlaing (O'Dowling) was noted as a chief of Síl n-Elathaig, a branch of the Síl Mella. The Ua Tuathail (O'Tooles) were driven here in the late 12th century, following the Cambro-Norman invasion. The territory was also controlled by the Ó Gaoithín (O'Gahans) for a period

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Shillelagh barony:

• Carnew
• Coolboy
• Shillelagh
• Aghowle, a civil parish of the barony

References