Narragh and Reban East
Narragh and Reban East (/ˈnærə, ˈrɛbən/, Irish: An Fhorrach agus an Réabán Thoir; sometimes spelled Rheban) is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.
Narragh and Reban East An Fhorrach agus an Réabán Thoir (Irish) | |
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| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Kildare |
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| • Total | 86.5 km2 (33.4 sq mi) |
Etymology
The barony takes its name from the village of Narragh (from Irish an fhorrach, "the meeting-place") and Rheban Castle (ríogh-bábhún, "king's bawn").
Location
Narragh and Reban East barony is located in southeast County Kildare.
History
Narragh and Reban East were part of the ancient lands of the Ua Tuathail (O'Tooles) before the 13th century, retaken in the 14th. An Uí Garrchon branch is also noted here.[1] There was originally two separate baronies, united by 1572 and divided into west and east baronies before 1807.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Narragh and Reban East:
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