Portnahinch
# Portnahinch

Portnahinch or Portnehinch (Irish: Port na hInse is a barony in County Laois (formerly called Queen's County or County Leix), Ireland.

## Etymology

The barony is named after the townland of Portnahinch (Port na hInse; "port of the island").

## Geography

Portnahinch is located in the northeastern part of County Laois.

## History

Portnahinch formed part of the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe.

## List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Portnahinch barony:

* Ballybrittas
* Emo
* Mountmellick
* Portarlington
