Offaly East (; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.
Etymology Offaly East takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.
Location
Offaly East is located in western County Kildare, containing much of The Curragh and the Bog of Allen.
History Offaly East was 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 west and east baronies before 1807.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Offaly East: Kildare Rathangan Suncroft
See also
Offaly West
References