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Upper Talbotstown (Irish: Baile an Talbóidigh Uachtarach) is a barony in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Key Information

Etymology

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Upper Talbotstown derives its name from Talbotstown village, near Kilbride.[1]

Location

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Upper Talbotstown is located in west County Wicklow, covering much of the Glen of Imaal and the upper Slaney valley.

History

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The Uí Máil were centred in Upper Talbotstown from the 7th century. The Ua Tuathail (O'Tooles) were driven here in the late 12th century.[2] The original barony was split into lower and upper halves by 1801.

List of settlements

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Below is a list of settlements in Upper Talbotstown:

References

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