Moydow (barony)
# Moydow (barony)

Moydow (Irish: Maigh Dumha) is a barony in County Longford, Ireland.

## Etymology

Moydow barony takes its name from the village of Moydow (from Irish Maigh Dumha, "plain of the mound").

## Location

Moydow barony is located in central County Longford, stretching from the River Shannon to Richmount Hill.

## History

Anciently Moydow barony was part of a territory known as Tethbae. The barony was formed from the territories of Clanawlye (Ardagh & Moydow), and parts of the territories of Moybrawne (Taghshinny parish), Clanconnor (part Kilcommock, part Cashel parishes) and Muintergalgan.

## List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Moydow barony:

* Keenagh (northern part)
* Killashee
* Moydow
