Ardagh Barony

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Ardagh Barony

Ardagh Barony
�rd-Achadh, high field.
Ard-Achaidh of Bishop Mel -- Four Masters A.D. 1172.
""Battle of Ardagh"" Four Masters A.M. 3790.
Ardagh occurs also in A.F.M. at the years 487, 741, 872, 1048, 1087. 1095, 1104, 1137, 1168, 1172, 1322, 1367, 1373, 1378, 1416, 1444, 1508, and 1540.
This barony lies immediately N. of the barony of Shrule, and is bounded on the E. by the Co. Westmeath. It contains 40,223 acres, of which 121 acres are water.