Carbury (County Kildare barony)
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| Carbury Cairbre (Irish) |
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|---|---|
| Barony | |
| Sovereign state | Republic of Ireland |
| County | Kildare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 195.41 km2 (75.45 sq mi) |
Carbury (Irish: Cairbre) is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.
Etymology
Carbury derives its name from the village of Carbury, which in turn is named for the Cairbre Uí Chiardha.
Location
Carbury barony is found in northwest County Kildare, enclosed by the River Boyne, Enfield Blackwater and Bog of Allen.
History
Ó Ciardha (O'Keary or O'Carey), lords of Carbury until about the time of the Norman invasions, were of the Southern Uí Néill group.[1]
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Carbury barony:
