Dunkellin

Dunkellin
Dún Coillín (Irish)
Barony
Ballinderreen Lough
Barony map of County Galway, 1900; Dunkellin is in the middle, coloured yellow.
Dunkellin
Dunkellin
Coordinates: 53°13′N 8°53′W / 53.22°N 8.89°W / 53.22; -8.89
Sovereign stateIreland
ProvinceConnacht
CountyGalway
Area
 • Total
337.4 km2 (130.3 sq mi)

Dunkellin (Irish: Dún Coillín) is a historical barony in eastern 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 They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.

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