Ballybritt
# Ballybritt

Ballybritt (Irish: Baile an Bhriotaigh) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland.

## Etymology

Ballybritt derives its name from Ballybritt Castle (near Roscrea) and the townland of Ballybritt (Irish Baile an Bhriotaigh, "settlement of the Welshman").

## Location

Ballybritt is located in south County Offaly, west of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.

## History

Ballybritt was included in the northern part of the territory of the Éile (Ely), and in early times was a crossroads for the ancient borders of the kingdoms of Mumu, Mide and Laigin.

## List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Ballybritt:

* Birr
* Cadamstown
* Clareen
* Crinkill
* Kinnitty
