Offaly East
# Offaly East

Offaly East (Irish: Uíbh Fhailí Thoir; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.

## Etymology

Offaly East takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.

## Location

Offaly East is located in western County Kildare, containing much of The Curragh and the Bog of Allen.

## History

Offaly East was part of the ancient lands of the Ua Conchobhair Failghe (O'Connor Faly). As Lord of Clanmaliere the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony. The Offaly barony was divided into west and east baronies before 1807.

## List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Offaly East:

* Kildare
* Rathangan
* Suncroft
