Longford (Irish: An Longfort) is a barony in County Longford, Ireland.
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Etymology
Longford barony derives its name from the town of Longford (from Irish Longphort Uí Fhearghail, "O'Fergal's riverside camp".
Location
Longford barony is located in northwestern County Longford: east of the River Shannon, north of the River Camlin, south of the Rinn River and Black River, and west of the Longford Hills.
History
Carn Clonhugh was a ritual centre for the Clan Hugh (Clann Aoidh).
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Longford barony:
Ballinamuck
Cloondara
Drumlish
Longford (northern part)
Newtownforbes