Ballaghkeen South An Bealach Caoin Theas (Irish) | |
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Coordinates: 52°29′N6°25′W / 52.48°N 6.42°W | |
Sovereign state | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
County | Wexford |
Area | |
• Total | 203.6 km2 (78.6 sq mi) |
Ballaghkeen South (Irish : An Bealach Caoin Theas) is a historical barony in southwest County Wexford, Ireland. [1]
Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898. [2] [3]
The barony takes its name from Ballaghkeen (The Ballagh), a village in County Wexford. The McMurphys of Uí Felmeda Thes ("Southern Descendants of Felmed") are noted very early here. [4]
The single barony of Ballaghkeen was created in 1606; it was divided into north and south some time before 1868. [5] [6]
Ballaghkeen South is in the eastern coastal part of the county, east of the River Slaney and north of Shelmalier. [7]
Settlements within the historical barony of Ballaghkeen South include:
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