Athenry (barony)
Athenry
Baile Átha an Rí (Irish) | |
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Barony map of County Galway, 1900; Athenry is in the middle, coloured orange. | |
| Coordinates: 53°17′N 8°41′W / 53.28°N 8.68°W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway |
| Area | |
• Total | 104.4 km2 (40.3 sq mi) |
Athenry (Irish: Baile Átha an Rí) is a historical barony in County Galway, Ireland.
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 They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.