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]
Coolavin Cúl ó bhFionn (Irish) | |
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| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Sligo |
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| • Land | 103.1 km2 (39.8 sq mi) |
Map of Barony of Coolavin
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, a family of the Milesian clans, who retained the title, the Prince of Coolavin to this day.[3]
References
- "What's your Irish County? County Sligo". IrishCentral.com. 14 October 2016.
- "Coolavin's strong links with MacDermot's revisited on film". The Sligo Champion. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- "The Irish Chiefs and Clans in Mayo and Sligo". LibraryIreland website. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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