Corran (barony)
Corran
An Corán (Irish) | |
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| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Sligo |
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| • Land | 183.6 km2 (70.9 sq mi) |
Corran (An Corán) is a barony in south Co. Sligo. It corresponds to the ancient túath of Corann.
Location
The barony is centred broadly about the town of Ballymote. To the north and east lies the barony of Tirerril, to the east the barony of Leyny, and to the south the Barony of Coolavin. There is also a border to the south east with the barony of Boyle and to the south west with the Barony of Costello.
History
The Corann is a barony in County Sligo in the province of Connacht, Ireland.[1]
Francis Taaffe, 3rd Earl of Carlingford and 4th Viscount Taaffe of Corran was born in Ballymote in 1639.
References
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