Raphoe North
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Raphoe North
Ráth Bhoth Thuaidh (Irish) | |
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 Barony map of County Donegal, 1900; Raphoe barony is in the centre, coloured green. | |
  Raphoe North | |
| Coordinates: 54°55′N 7°34′W / 54.917°N 7.567°W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Ulster |
| County | Donegal |
| Area | |
• Total | 326.22 km2 (125.95 sq mi) |
Raphoe North (/ræˈfoʊ/; Irish: Ráth Bhoth Thuaidh), or North Raphoe, is a barony in County Donegal, Ireland.[1] Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.[2]
Geography
Raphoe North is located in the east of County Donegal, to the east of the River Swilly and the west of the River Foyle; both the River Finn and the Burn Dale flow through the barony.[4][5]
