Monaghan ( Irish: Muineachán) is a barony in County Monaghan, Ireland.

Etymology

Monaghan barony takes its name from Monaghan town ( Irish: Muineachán, "abounding in thickets"). ^[1]

Location

Monaghan is found in central County Monaghan.

Monaghan barony is bordered to the north by Trough; to the southwest by Dartree; to the southeast by Cremorne (all the preceding are also in County Monaghan); to the east by Tiranny, County Armagh; and to the west by Magherastephana and Clankelly, County Fermanagh.

History

The MacMahons were chiefs in medieval times. ^[2]

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Monaghan barony:

• Ballinode
• Monaghan
• Scotstown
• Smithborough

References