Gowran (barony)
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Gowran (/ˈɡoʊrən/; Irish: Gabhrán[4][5]) is a barony in the east of County Kilkenny, Ireland.[1][6] The size of the barony is 430.5 square kilometres (166.2 sq mi).[7] There are 35 civil parishes in Gowran.[4] The chief town today is Gowran. The barony contains the ecclesiastical sites of Kilfane and Duiske Abbey The barony of Gowran is situated in the east of the county between the baronies of Fassadinin to the north (whose chief town is Castlecomer), the baronies of Kilkenny, Shillelogher and Knocktopher to the west (whose chief towns are Kilkenny, Bennettsbridge and Knocktopher), and the barony of Ida is to the south. It borders County Carlow to the east. The M9 motorway bisects the barony.
Gowran[1]
Gabhrán (Irish) Barony of Gabhrán | |
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Gowran[1] Location in Ireland | |
Coordinates: 52°35′50″N 7°5′0″W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
County | County Kilkenny |
Civil parishes | List
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Government | |
• Type | County Council |
• Body | Kilkenny County Council |
Area | |
• Total | 430.5 km2 (166.2 sq mi) |