Ballyboy (barony)
Ballyboy (Irish: Baile Átha Buí) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland.
Ballyboy Baile Átha Buí (Irish) | |
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 Baronies of County Offaly. Ballyboy is shaded pale green. | |
| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Offaly |
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| • Total | 131.11 km2 (50.62 sq mi) |
Etymology
Ballyboy barony derives its name from the village of Ballyboy (Irish Baile Átha Buí, "settlement of the yellow ford").[1]
Location
Ballyboy barony is located in central County Offaly. The Silver River flows through it.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Ballyboy barony:
References
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