Clonlisk (Irish: Cluain Leisc) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland.

Clonlisk
Cluain Leisc (Irish)
Baronies of County Offaly. Clonlisk is shaded green.
Baronies of County Offaly. Clonlisk is shaded green.
Clonlisk is located in Ireland
Clonlisk
Clonlisk
Coordinates: 52°57′24.77″N 7°55′17.76″W / 52.9568806°N 7.9216000°W / 52.9568806; -7.9216000
Sovereign stateIreland
CountyOffaly
Area
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198.51 km2 (76.64 sq mi)
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Etymology

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Clonlisk derives its name from Clonlisk Castle (near Dunkerrin) and the townland of Clonlisk (Irish Cluain Leisc, 'meadow of laziness').[1]

Location

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Clonlisk is located in southwest County Offaly.

History

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Clonlisk was part of the territory of the Ó Cearbhaill (O'Carroll) of Éile (Ely).[2]

List of settlements

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Below is a list of settlements in Clonlisk:

References

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