Clane (barony)

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Clane
Claonadh (Irish)
Sovereign state Ireland
County Kildare
Area
  Total129.59 km2 (50.04 sq mi)

Clane (Irish : Claonadh) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.

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Etymology

Clane derives its name from the town of Clane (Irish Claonadh, "slope"/"incline").

Location

Clane barony is found in northern County Kildare, west of the River Liffey and incorporating much of the Bog of Allen.

History

Clane barony was part of the ancient lands of the Uí Broin before the 13th century. [1]

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Clane barony:

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