Glenahiry

Glenahiry barony is derived from the Irish for "valley of the River Nier", which is called An Uidhir ("dun, brown") in Irish.^[4] The Nier joins the River Suir at Ballymakee.^[5]

Glenahiry is located in northern County Waterford, east of the River Suir and west of the Comeragh Mountains. The Nier Valley Woodlands are a Special Area of Conservation.^[6]

Glenahiry was the ancient territory of the Mac Cairbre (Carbery).^[7][8][9]

Glenahiry was established as a barony by 1672.^{[citation needed]}

Below is a list of settlements in Glenahiry barony:

• Ballymacarbry^[10]