Coshlea
Barony in County Limerick, Ireland
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Coshlea (Irish: Cois Sléibhe; sometimes given as Costlea) is a historical barony in southeast County Limerick, Ireland.[1][2]
Coshlea
Irish: Cois Sléibhe | |
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The Darragh Bridge, Ballynacourty | |
 Barony map of County Limerick, 1900; Coshlea is in the southeast, coloured peach. | |
  Coshlea | |
| Coordinates: 52°22′N 8°24′W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | Limerick |
| Area | |
• Total | 385.4 km2 (148.8 sq mi) |
Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units.[3] They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.[4][5]
History
Geography
Coshlea is in the southeast of the county, to the north of the Ballyhoura Hills and Galtee Mountains, hence the placename, which means "foot of the mountain." The River Aherlow, River Loobagh and Awbeg flow through it.[9] Some sources give it as Cois Laoi, "bank of the (River) Lee", but that makes no sense as it is nowhere near the Lee.[10][11]
List of settlements
Settlements within the historical barony of Coshlea include:[12]