Delvin (barony)


Delvin is a barony in north-east County Westmeath, in the Republic of Ireland. It was formed by 1672. It is bordered by County Meath to the east and three other baronies: Fore, Moyashel and Magheradernon and Farbill. The largest centre of population is Delvin.

Geography

Delvin barony has an area of. The N51, a national secondary road, starts in Delvin at a junction with the N52 and leaves the barony eventually terminating near Drogheda in County Louth. The N52 passes through Delvin, connecting the M1 motorway north of Dundalk in County Louth with the M7 motorway just south of Nenagh, County Tipperary. The R395 regional road links Delvin to Edgeworthstown in County Longford.

Civil parishes of the barony

This table lists an historical geographical sub-division of the barony known as the civil parish.
Name in EnglishName in Irish
ClonarneyCluain Earna
DelvinDealbhna
KilcumnyCill Chuimne
Killagh
KilluaCill Dalua
Killucan Cill Liúcainne
KillulaghCill Uailleach

The civil parish of Killucan is split between two baronies, however the majority is within the barony of Farbill.

Towns, villages and townlands

There are 98 townlands in the barony of Delvin.

Buildings of note