Eglish (barony)


Eglish, also called Fercale is a barony in County Offaly, Republic of Ireland.

Etymology

The names Eglish and Fercale both refer to churches.

Location

Eglish is located in west County Offaly. It contains Lough Coura.

History

Eglish was territory of the Ó Maolmhuaidh of the Southern Uí Néill, prince of Firceall. During its existence Firceall was the location of a number of ancient abbeys and castles. The church at Lynally formed the parish church until the foundation of parish churches at Rahan, Killoughey, Ballyboy, Drumcullen and Eglish. A number of known ancient abbeys were located at Drumcullen, Killyon, Kilcormac and Rahan.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Eglish: