Louth (barony)
# Louth (barony)

Louth (Irish: Lú) is a barony in County Louth, Ireland.

## Etymology

Louth barony is named after the village of Louth (Irish: Lú, named after the god Lugh).

## Location

Louth barony is found in central County Louth, mostly between the River Glyde and River Fane.

Louth barony is bordered to the north by Dundalk Upper; to the south by Ardee; and to the west by Farney, County Monaghan.

## History

Louth barony was formed from Ludha, or Lugha, the country of the Ó Cearbhaill Oirialla (O'Carroll of Oriel).

## List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Louth barony:

* Louth
* Tallanstown
