Glenquin

Glenquin was anciently part of the Uí Fidgenti (Uí Chonaill Gabra). Later, the Ó hAilgheanáin (O'Hallinans) ruled the area and built Glenquin Castle (, "valley of the hollow") before being pushed out by the O'Briens. It was formerly called Kyllyde hy Connil ("Killeedy of the O'Connells"). Glenquin barony, named for the castle, was created in 1841; prior to that, it was part of Connello Upper. ==Geography==

Glenquin is in the southwest of the county, bordering County Kerry to its west; much of the border is formed by the River Feale. Glenquin is also bound by the Oolagh River to the north and the Mullaghareirk Mountains to the south, where it borders County Cork. It also contains the Allaghaun River and River Deel. ==List of settlements==

Settlements within the historical barony of Glenquin include: • Abbeyfeale • Broadford • Feohanagh • Knockaderry • Mahoonagh • Mountcollins • Newcastlewest • Templeglantine • Toornafulla ==References==