Geashill (barony)
Geashill
Géisill (Irish) | |
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| Baronies of County Offaly. Geashill is shaded yellow. Baronies of County Offaly. Geashill is shaded yellow. | |
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| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| County | Offaly |
| Area | |
• Total | 124.9 km2 (48.23 sq mi) |
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Geashill (/ˈɡiːʃəl/, Irish: Géisill) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland.
Etymology
The name Geashill is from the village of Geashill (Irish Géisill, "place of swans").[1]
Location
Geashill barony is located in central County Offalysouth of the Grand Canal. The Tullamore River and Clodiagh River flow through it, and it contains the Hawkswood Bog Natural Heritage Area.
History
Geashill is roughly formed from the ancient Túath Géisille of the Uí Failge septs of Leinster. As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diummasach (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony, where the main castle of the clan was located. The Ó hAimherigin (O'Bergin) sept are noted as chiefs in this barony in medieval times.[2]
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Geashill barony:
Sport
There are 3 GAA clubs in Geashill(barony). Ballinagar- Football only-play hurling with Clodiagh Gaels Clodiagh Gaels- Hurling and Football Raheen- Football only-play hurling with Clodiagh Gaels
Schools
Schools in the Geashill(barony) include:
- Geashill National school[3]
- Killeigh National school[4]
- Cloneygowan National school[5]
- Cloneyhurke national school[6]
References
- ↑ Logainm.ie
- ↑ Ireland's History in Maps: The Baronies of Ireland
- ↑ "Geashill National School". geashillns.ie. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ↑ "Killeigh NS". www.scoilshinchill.com. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ↑ "Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Cloneygowan Co. Offaly". www.cloneygowanns.ie. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ↑ "Cloneyhurke National School". www.cloneyhurke.net. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
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