MarketGeashill (barony)
Company Profile

Geashill (barony)

Geashill is a barony in County Offaly, Ireland.

Etymology
The name Geashill is from the village of Geashill (Irish Géisill, "place of swans"). ==Location==
Location
Geashill barony is located in central County Offalysouth of the Grand Canal. The Tullamore River and Clodiagh River flow through it, and it contains the Hawkswood Bog Natural Heritage Area. ==History==
History
Geashill is roughly formed from the ancient Túath Géisille of the Uí Failge septs of Leinster. As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diummasach (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony, where the main castle of the clan was located. The Ó hAimherigin (O'Bergin) sept are noted as chiefs in this barony in medieval times. ==List of settlements==
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Geashill barony: • BallinagarGeashillKilleigh == Sport ==
Sport
There are 3 GAA clubs in Geashill(barony). Ballinagar- Football only-play hurling with Clodiagh Gaels Clodiagh Gaels- Hurling and Football Raheen- Football only-play hurling with Clodiagh Gaels ==Schools==
Schools
Schools in the Geashill(barony) include: • Geashill National school • Killeigh National school • Cloneygowan National school • Cloneyhurke national school ==References==
tickerdossier.comtickerdossier.substack.com