Narragh and Reban West
Narragh and Reban West (/ˈnærə, ˈrɛbən/, Irish: An Fhorrach agus an Réabán Thiar; sometimes spelled Rheban) is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.
Narragh and Reban West An Fhorrach agus an Réabán Thiar (Irish) | |
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| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Kildare |
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| • Total | 89.58 km2 (34.59 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 West is located in southwest County Kildare.
History
Narragh and Reban West were part of the ancient lands of the Ua Tuathail (O'Tooles) before the 13th century, retaken in the 14th.[1] There was originally two separate baronies, united by 1572 and divided into east and west baronies before 1807.
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