Shillelagh (barony)
# Shillelagh (barony)

Shillelagh (Irish: Síol Éalaigh) is a barony in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland.

## Etymology

Shillelagh barony derives its name from the Síol Elaigh, a local people who claimed descent from Élothach mac Fáelchon, and from the village of Shillelagh.

## Location

Shillelagh barony is located in southwest County Wicklow.

## History

Derived from Síol Elaigh, meaning descendants of Ealach. O'Dunlaing (O'Dowling) was noted as a chief of Síl n-Elathaig, a branch of the Síl Mella. The Ua Tuathail (O'Tooles) were driven here in the late 12th century, following the Cambro-Norman invasion.

## List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Shillelagh barony:

* Carnew
* Coolboy
* Shillelagh
* Aghowle, a civil parish of the barony
