Dungannon (barony)

Dungannon (named after the town of Dungannon) is the name of a former barony in present-day County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. In 1613 it was enlarged with its amalgamation with the barony of Mountjoy and the south-west corner of the barony of Loughinsholin.[1] By 1851 it was split into three baronies:[2]

For the town of Dungannon, see Dungannon.

References
  1. A New History of Ireland, pages 111-112
  2. Notes on Baronies of Ireland 1821-1891, page 14

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