The baronies of Co. Kildare

The barony has its origins in the ancient territorial divisions of Ireland, where families or septs had control over a small area of land. With the arrival of the Anglo-Normans, these tribal lands formed the basis for the creation of baronies. The barony was of great administrative importance as illustrated by its use in major land surveys since Cromwellian times. In the eighteenth century rates levied by the Grand Jury were paid on a barony basis. The nineteenth century saw an increase in the importance of the barony with the holding of presentment sessions in each.

There are fourteen baronies in Co. Kildare: Carbury, Clane, Connell, Ikeathy and Oughterany, Kilcullen, Kilkea and Moone, Naas North, Naas South, Narragh and Reban East, Narragh and Reban West, Offaly East, Offaly West, Salt North and Salt South.