Clane (barony)

Clane (Claonadh) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.

Etymology
Clane derives its name from the town of Clane (Irish Claonadh, "slope"/"incline").

Location
Clane barony is found in northern County Kildare, west of the River Liffey and incorporating much of the Bog of Allen.

History
Clane barony was part of the ancient lands of the Uí Broin before the 13th century.

List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Clane barony:
 * Caragh
 * Clane
 * Coill Dubh
 * Prosperous
 * Staplestown