Ikeathy and Oughterany

Ikeathy and Oughterany (Irish: Uí Chéithigh agus Uachtar Fhine) is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.

Ikeathy and Oughterany

Uí Chéithigh agus Uachtar Fhine (Irish)
Barony
Sovereign stateRepublic of Ireland
CountyKildare
Area
 • Total104.22 km2 (40.24 sq mi)

Etymology

Ikeathy takes its name from the Uí Cheithig túath, who claimed descent from Ailill Cétach, a son of the legendary Leinster king Cathair Mór.

Oughterany derives its name from the Uachtar Fine ("upper tribe").

Location

Ikeathy and Oughterany is found in northern County Kildare, reaching from Clongowes Wood to the Royal Canal, mostly to the east of the Enfield Blackwater.

History

Ikeathy and Oughterany was the ancient lands of the Uí Cheithig and the Uachtar Fine. The separate baronies were united by 1608. The Cenél nUcha were also noted here. In later times the Lawless family were lords of Cloncurry.[1]

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Ikeathy and Oughterany:

References

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