Condons and Clangibbon

Condons and Clangibbon (Irish: Condúnaigh agus Clann Ghiobúin) is a historical barony in County Cork, Ireland.

Etymology

Cloghleigh Castle, seat of the Condons.

Condons and Clangibbon takes its name two ruling Norman-Irish families: Condons or Cauntons (Condún), and the FitzGibbons or White Knight.

Geography

Condons and Clangibbon is located in the northeast of County Cork.

History

The Condon territory was originally held by the O'Kiefs, before being conquered by the Norman Condons. Clangibbon was known as Ive-le-bane (Uibh Le Bán), "the white territory". Later much of the barony was owned by the Earls of Kingston.

List of settlements

Settlements within the historical barony of Condons and Clangibbon include:

See also

References

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