Kilcoursey


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

Etymology

The name Kilcoursey is from Kilcoursey Castle, which is named for Kilcoursey townland.

Location

Kilcoursey barony is located in north County Offaly, south of the Gageborough River.

History

The Ó Sionnaigh O'Catharniagh clan were chiefs in Kilcoursey, referred to as Muinter Tadgain, which also included Clonlonan barony in Westmeath. Ó Cearnaigh, princes of Tethbae, are of this branch. The Mac Amhlaigh sept are also cited as holding a portion of this barony.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Kilcoursey barony: