Ballybritt


Ballybritt is a barony in County Offaly, Republic of Ireland.

Etymology

Ballybritt derives its name from Ballybritt Castle and the townland of Ballybritt.

Location

Ballybritt is located in south County Offaly, west of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.

History

Ballybritt was included in the northern part of the territory of the Éile, and in early times was a crossroads for the ancient borders of the kingdoms of Mumu, Mide and Laigin.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Ballybritt: