Clanawley

Clanawley (from Irish: Clann Amhlaoibh meaning "Clan Awley") is a barony in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.[1] To its east lies Upper Lough Erne, and it is bordered by three other baronies: Magheraboy to the north; Tirkennedy and Knockninny to the east.[1] It also borders three baronies in the Republic of Ireland: Tullyhaw to the south; and Drumahaire and Rosclogher to the west.

The territory of Clanawley is first recorded in 1306, and derives its name from Amhlaoibh, the son of the first king of Fermanagh (Donn Carrach Maguire) making the MacAwleys (Irish: Mac Amhlaoibh) a branch of the Maguires. The name Amhlaoibh is derived from the Norse name Olaf.[2]

List of civil parishes

Below is a list of civil parishes in Clanawley:[3]

References

  1. ^ a b PRONI Baronies of Northern Ireland
  2. ^ The Letters of John O'Donovan
  3. ^ PRONI CIvil Parishes of County Fermanagh