Coolavin
Coolavin (Irish Cúl ó bhFionn) is a barony in south County Sligo, Ireland. It was created from the ancient túath of An Corann.
Coolavin
Cúl ó bhFionn (Irish) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Sligo |
| Area | |
| • Land | 103.1 km2 (39.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,911 |
| • Density | 18.5/km2 (48/sq mi) |
The O'Garas were originally Lords of Coolavin. They were succeeded by the MacDermotts, a family of the Milesian clans, who still claim their head to be the Prince of Coolavin to this day.
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