Dunkerron North
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Dunkerron North
Dún Ciaráin Thuaidh (Irish) | |
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 Barony map of County Kerry, 1900; Dunkerron North barony is in the middle, coloured blue. | |
  Dunkerron North | |
| Coordinates: 52°00′N 9°44′W / 52°N 9.74°W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | Kerry |
| Area | |
• Total | 293.0 km2 (113.1 sq mi) |
Dunkerron North (Irish: Dún Ciaráin Thuaidh) is a historical barony in central County Kerry, Ireland.[1][2]
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administrative units.[3] They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.[4][5]
The two Dunkerron baronies were originally one (named for Dunkerron Castle); they were divided into North and South some time before 1851.[6]
The O'Sullivan Mór were lords in this area in the early 13th century; their descendants, the McGillicuddys, were lords here, with the ruler called McGillycuddy of the Reeks.[7]