Louth (barony)

Louth (Lú) is a barony in County Louth, Ireland.

Etymology
Louth barony is named after the village of Louth (also Lú, for the god Lugh).

Location
Louth barony is found in central County Louth, mostly between the River Glyde and River Fane. It is bordered to the north by Dundalk Upper; to the south by Ardee; and to the west by Farney, County Monaghan.

History
Louth barony was formed from Ludha, or Lugha, the country of the Ó Cearbhaill Oirialla (O'Carroll of Oriel).

List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Louth barony:
 * Louth
 * Tallanstown