- Source: Clanmorris
The barony of Clanmorris is a barony in County Mayo, Ireland. It is also known as Crossboyne, and was formed from the Gaelic tuath of Conmhaícne Cúile Tuiredh. It included the areas of Tir Nechtain and Tir Enna. The name Clanmorris derives from Maurice de Prendergast a Norman knight and his descendants the Fitz Maurice or McMorris family.
The Baron Clanmorris title dates from 1800 when it was created for John Bingham.
Parishes
The following are civil parishes within the barony of Clanmorris:
Balla, originally part of Carra.
Crossboyne
Kilcolman
Kilvine
Mayo Abbey
Tagheen
Towns and villages
Balla
Claremorris
Mayo Abbey
Ballindine
See also
Conmhaícne Cúile Tuiredh
References
External links
History of the Browne Family
Local history site