Coshlea

Coshlea is a historical barony in southeast County Limerick, Ireland.
Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.

History

The Ó hAodha were kings of a region known as Muscraidhe Luachra.
The name is still used in the modern day by the Kilfinane Coshlea Historical Society, and by the Gaelic games team Coshlea Gaels.

Geography

Coshlea is in the southeast of the county, to the north of the Ballyhoura Hills and Galtee Mountains, hence the placename, which means "foot of the mountain." The River Aherlow, River Loobagh and Awbeg flow through it. Some sources give it as Cois Laoi, "bank of the (River) Lee", but that makes no sense as it is nowhere near the Lee.

List of settlements

Settlements within the historical barony of Coshlea include: