Fartullagh


Fartullagh, previously Tyrrells country, is a barony in south–east County Westmeath, in Ireland. It was formed by 1542. It is bordered by County Offaly to the south and three other baronies: Moycashel, Moyashel and Magheradernon and Farbill.

Geography

Fartullagh has an area of. The barony contains the eastern half of one large lake, Lough Ennell, the remainder is contained within the barony of Moyashel and Magheradernon. The River Brosna flows through Lough Ennell, eventually connecting with the River Shannon. The M6 motorway passes to the south of Rochfortbridge and Tyrrellspass, which, together with the M4, links Dublin with Galway.

Civil parishes of the barony

This table lists an historical geographical sub-division of the barony known as the Civil [parishes in Ireland|civil parish].
Name in EnglishName in Irish
CarrickAn Charraig
CastlelostCaisleán Loiste
ClonfadCluain Fada
EnniscoffeyInis Cofaigh
KilbrideCill Bhríde
LynnLainn
MoyliskerMaoileiscir
Mullingar An Muileann gCearr
Newtown An Baile Nua
Pass of KilbrideBealach Cille Bríde

Only three of the townlands in the civil parish of Newtown are in the barony of Fartullagh, the remainder are in the barony of Moycashel. Similarly only four of the townlands in the civil parish of Mullingar are in the barony of Fartullagh, the remainder are in the barony of Moyashel and Magheradernon.

Towns, villages and townlands

There are 78 townlands in the barony of Fartullagh.

Buildings