Dunkerron South

Dunkerron South is a historical barony in northeastern County Kerry, 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 They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government Act 1898.

History

The two Dunkerron baronies were originally one ; they were divided into North and South some time before 1851. Dunkerron Castle derives its name from the Irish Dún Ciarán, Ciarán's hillfort; a castle has stood on the outcrop west of Kenmare since the 13th century and was a centre of O'Sullivan Mór's power; the current structure dates to 1596.
The O'Sullivan Mór were lords in this area from the 13th century. The Ó Muircheartaigh were chiefs of Aes Asdi of Orlar Eiltaigh.

Geography

Dunkerron South is in the south of the county, maing up the southern third of the Iveragh Peninsula. It is south of MacGillycuddy's Reeks and north of the Kenmare River.

List of settlements

Settlements within the historical barony of Dunkerron South include:

Caherdaniel
Sneem