Raphoe South
Ráth Bhoth Theas (
Irish) | |
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![]() Barony map of County Donegal, 1900; Raphoe barony is in the centre, coloured green. | |
Coordinates: 54°48′N 7°47′W / 54.800°N 7.783°W | |
Sovereign state | Ireland |
Province | Ulster |
County | Donegal |
Area | |
• Total | 569.96 km2 (220.06 sq mi) |
Raphoe South ( /ræˈfoʊ/; Irish: Ráth Bhoth Theas), [1] or South Raphoe, is a barony in County Donegal, Ireland. [2] Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. [3] They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898. [4]
Raphoe South takes its name from Raphoe town, in Irish Ráth Bhoth, " ringfort of the huts." [5]
Raphoe South is located in the centre of County Donegal; the River Finn flows through it. [6] [7]
Raphoe South was the ancient territory of the O'Mulligan, O'Pattan, McGlinchy and McCrossans. [8] The barony of Raphoe was divided into South and North between 1807 and 1821.
Below is a list of settlements in Raphoe South: [9]
Raphoe South
Ráth Bhoth Theas (
Irish) | |
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![]() Barony map of County Donegal, 1900; Raphoe barony is in the centre, coloured green. | |
Coordinates: 54°48′N 7°47′W / 54.800°N 7.783°W | |
Sovereign state | Ireland |
Province | Ulster |
County | Donegal |
Area | |
• Total | 569.96 km2 (220.06 sq mi) |
Raphoe South ( /ræˈfoʊ/; Irish: Ráth Bhoth Theas), [1] or South Raphoe, is a barony in County Donegal, Ireland. [2] Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. [3] They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898. [4]
Raphoe South takes its name from Raphoe town, in Irish Ráth Bhoth, " ringfort of the huts." [5]
Raphoe South is located in the centre of County Donegal; the River Finn flows through it. [6] [7]
Raphoe South was the ancient territory of the O'Mulligan, O'Pattan, McGlinchy and McCrossans. [8] The barony of Raphoe was divided into South and North between 1807 and 1821.
Below is a list of settlements in Raphoe South: [9]