Ikeathy and Oughterany
Ikeathy and Oughterany (Irish: Uí Chéithigh agus Uachtar Fhine) is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.
Ikeathy and Oughterany
Uí Chéithigh agus Uachtar Fhine (Irish) | |
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| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Kildare |
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| • Total | 104.22 km2 (40.24 sq mi) |
Etymology
Ikeathy takes its name from the Uí Cheithig túath, who claimed descent from Ailill Cétach, a son of the legendary Leinster king Cathair Mór.
Oughterany derives its name from the Uachtar Fine ("upper tribe").
Location
Ikeathy and Oughterany is found in northern County Kildare, reaching from Clongowes Wood to the Royal Canal, mostly to the east of the Enfield Blackwater.
History
Ikeathy and Oughterany was the ancient lands of the Uí Cheithig and the Uachtar Fine. The separate baronies were united by 1608. The Cenél nUcha were also noted here. In later times the Lawless family were lords of Cloncurry.[1]
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