Portnahinch

Portnahinch or Portnehinch (Port na hInse is a barony in County Laois (formerly called Queen's County or County Leix), Ireland.

Etymology
The barony is named after the townland of Portnahinch (Port na hInse; "port of the island").

Geography
Portnahinch is located in the northeastern part of County Laois.

History
Portnahinch formed part of the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe.

List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Portnahinch barony:
 * Ballybrittas
 * Emo
 * Mountmellick
 * Portarlington