Upper Philipstown () is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Ireland.
Etymology The name Upper Philipstown is derived from Philipstown, the former name of Daingean.Logainm.ie
Location
Upper Philipstown is located in northeast County Offaly, north of the River Barrow.
History As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of Upper Philipstown, which was roughly formed from the tuath, Ferann Clainne Diarmata.Ireland's History in Maps: The Baronies of Ireland The original Philipstown barony was split into lower and upper by 1807.
List of settlements
Below is a list of settlements in Upper Philipstown: Clonygowan Portarlington (northern part) Walsh Island
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