Ferrard () is a barony in County Louth, Ireland.

Etymology

Ferrard derives its name from Fera Arda Ciannachta, "men of the high Ciannachta", referring to the uplands around Mount Oriel.

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Location

Ferrard is found in south County Louth, between the White River, River Boyne and Mattock River.

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Ferrard barony is bordered to the north by Ardee; to the west by Lower Slane, Upper Slane, County Meath and to the south by Drogheda and Lower Duleek, County Meath.

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History

Ferrard derives its name from Fera Arda, or Fatharta, the ancient home of the Fir Arda Ciannachta.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Ferrard barony: Clogherhead Collon Termonfeckin Tullyallen

See also

Viscount Massereene and Ferrard

References

Baronies of County Louth