Geashill (, ) is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland.
Etymology The name Geashill is from the village of Geashill (Irish Géisill, "place of swans").Logainm.ie
Location
Geashill barony is located in central County Offaly, south of the Grand Canal. The Tullamore River and Clodiagh River flow through it, and it contains the Hawkswood Bog Natural Heritage Area.
History Geashill is roughly formed from the ancient Túath Géisille of the Uí Failge septs of Leinster. As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diummasach (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony, where the main castle of the clan was located. The Ó hAimherigin (O'Bergin) sept are noted as chiefs in this barony in medieval times.Ireland's History in Maps: The Baronies of Ireland
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Geashill barony: Ballinagar Geashill Killeigh
Sport There are 3 GAA clubs in Geashill(barony).
Ballinagar- Football only-play hurling with Clodiagh Gaels
Clodiagh Gaels- Hurling and Football
Raheen- Football only-play hurling with Clodiagh Gaels Schools Schools in the Geashill(barony) include: Geashill National school Killeigh National school Cloneygowan National school Cloneyhurke national school References