Slievemargy

Slievemargy (Sliabh Mairge, IPA: [ʃlʲiə mˠaɾ.ɟə]) is a barony in County Laois (formerly called Queen's County or County Leix), Ireland.

Etymology
The barony is named after the large hill within its borders. The name Slievemargy is derived from the Irish name for the hill, Sliabh Mairge, which could be translated as something akin to "mountain of gloom".

The barony's name has multiple spellings; it is also spelled Slieuemargue, Slewmergie, Slieuemargue and Slieuemargy, though these spellings are seldom used.

Geography
Slievemargy is located in the western part of the River Barrow. Within Slievemargy's borders lies a large hill, which is the barony's namesake.

History
Slievemargy corresponded roughly to the lordship of Ui Bairrche and was held by the septs O'Treasaigh and MacGorman.

List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Slievemargy barony:
 * Arless
 * Ballickmoyler
 * Crettyard
 * Killeshin
 * Newtown
 * The Swan
 * Bilblá, County Carlow