West Shelmaliere


West Shelmaliere, also called Shelmaliere West, is a historical barony in southwest County Wexford, 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 They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.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 barony takes its name from the local tribe, the Shelmalier.

Geography

West Shelmaliere is in the south of the county, west of the River Slaney and east of the Owenduff River.

List of settlements

Settlements within the historical barony of West Shelmaliere include: