Clanawley
Clanawley is a barony in Fermanagh. 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. It also borders three baronies in the Republic of Ireland: Tullyhaw to the south; and Drumahaire and Rosclogher to the west.
History
The territory of Clanawley is first recorded in 1306, and derives its name from Olaf (or Amhlaoibh) the son of the first Maguire king of Fermanagh, Donn Carrach Mag Uidhir. This makes the MacAwleys (Mac Amhlaoibh) a branch of the Maguires. The name Amhlaoibh, derived from the Norse name Olaf, became popular in a number of Gaelic families.[1][2]
Amblaoibh Mag Uidhir when he died in 1306 is noted as being the taísech (chief) of the small sept or territory of Muintir Pheodacháin.[1]
Civil parishes
The civil parishes in Clanawley are:[3]
- Boho (split with barony of Magheraboy)
- Cleenish (split with baronies of Magheraboy and Tirkennedy)
- Killesher
- Rossory (split with barony of Magheraboy)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Clanawley". Placenames Database of Ireland. Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. http://www.logainm.ie/58915.aspx. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ The Letters of John O'Donovan
- ↑ PRONI CIvil Parishes of County Fermanagh
