Leyny

Leyney (Luíghne) is a barony in central County Sligo, Ireland.[1] It corresponds to the ancient túath of Luíghne.[2][3]

Leyny

Luíghne (Irish)
CountryRepublic of Ireland
ProvinceConnacht
CountySligo
Area
  Land490.6 km2 (189.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
  Total10,241
  Density20.9/km2 (54/sq mi)

References

  1. "Sligo History Project - Luighne". Allismotion.webs.com. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  2. "Ireland's History in Maps - Connacht, Connaught - Dynasties and Territories". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  3. "The Irish Archaeological Society". 9. Irish Archaeological Society. 1844: 493. Retrieved 26 April 2014. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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