Offaly West
# Offaly West

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

## Etymology

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

## Location

Offaly West is located in west County Kildare, east of the River Barrow.

## History

Offaly West were 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 east and west baronies before 1807.

## List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Offaly West:

* Monasterevin
* Rathangan (part)
