Tiaquin
Barony in County Galway, Ireland
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Tiaquin (Irish: Tigh Dachoinne; English: /ˈtiːækwɪn/ TEE-a-kwin) is a historical barony in eastern County Galway, Ireland.
Tiaquin
Tigh Dachoinne (Irish) | |
|---|---|
Lough Nahinch near Menlough | |
 Barony map of County Galway, 1900; Tiaquin is in the northeast, coloured green. | |
  Tiaquin | |
| Coordinates: 53°29′N 8°34′W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway |
| Area | |
• Total | 445.7 km2 (172.1 sq mi) |
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 They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.[1]
History
The barony takes its name from Tiaquin, to the east of Monivea; the name is from Irish Tigh Dachoinne, "(Saint) Conainne's house."[2][3]
The kingdom of Uí Díarmata was in this region and was ruled by the Ó Con Cheanain (Concannons), based in Kilkerrin. A branch of the Soghain were in the Tiaquin area too.[4]
Tiaquin barony was created before 1574.[5]