Offaly West (; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.
Etymology Offaly West takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.
Location
Offaly West is located in west County Kildare, east of the River Barrow.
History Offaly West were part of the ancient lands of the Ua Conchobhair Failghe (O'Connor Faly). As Lord of Clanmaliere the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony.http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie2.htm The Offaly barony was divided into east and west baronies before 1807.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Offaly West: Monasterevin Rathangan (part)
See also
Offaly East
References