Longford (County Longford barony)
# Longford (County Longford barony)

Longford (Irish: An Longfort) is a barony in County Longford, Ireland.

## Etymology

Longford barony derives its name from the town of Longford (from Irish Longphort Uí Fhearghail, "O'Fergal's riverside camp".

## Location

Longford barony is located in northwestern County Longford: east of the River Shannon, north of the River Camlin, south of the Rinn River and Black River, and west of the Longford Hills.

## History

Carn Clonhugh was a ritual centre for the Clan Hugh (Clann Aoidh).

## List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Longford barony:

* Ballinamuck
* Cloondara
* Drumlish
* Longford (northern part)
* Newtownforbes
