Louth (barony)


Louth is a barony in County Louth, Republic of Ireland.

Etymology

Louth barony is named after the village of Louth.

Location

Louth barony is found in central County Louth, mostly between the River Glyde and River Fane.
Louth barony is bordered to the north by Upper Dundalk; to the south by Ardee; and to the west by Farney, County Monaghan.

History

Louth barony was formed from Ludha, or Lugha, the country of the Ó Cearbhaill Oirialla.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Louth barony: