Coolavin

Map of Barony of Coolavin

Coolavin (Irish Cúl ó bhFionn) is a barony in south County Sligo, in the Republic of Ireland.[1] It was created from the ancient túath of An Corann. The Mac Dermot clan still claim their head to be the Prince of Coolavin to this day.[2]

Location

The Barony is located in the South of County Sligo.

History

The O'Garas were the Lords of Coolavin. They were succeeded by the MacDermotts, the only family of the Milesian clans to have a retained a title, the Prince of Coolavin.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/travel/county-sligo-87161952-237687501.html
  2. ↑ "Coolavin's strong links with MacDermot's revisited on film". The Sligo Champion. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "The Irish Chiefs and Clans in Mayo and Sligo". LibraryIreland website. Retrieved 25 April 2018.

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