Raphoe South

Raphoe South (/ræˈfoʊ/; Irish: Ráth Bhoth Theas),^[1] or South Raphoe, is a barony in County Donegal, Ireland.^[2] Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units.^[3] They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.^[4]

Raphoe South Ráth Bhoth Theas (Irish)
Barony
Barony map of County Donegal, 1900; Raphoe barony is in the centre, coloured green.
Raphoe South
Coordinates: 54°48′N 7°47′W
Sovereign state	Ireland
Province	Ulster
County	Donegal
Area
• Total	569.96 km2 (220.06 sq mi)

Etymology

Raphoe South takes its name from Raphoe town, in Irish Ráth Bhoth, "ringfort of the huts."^[5]

Geography

Raphoe South is located in the centre of County Donegal; the River Finn flows through it.^[6][7]

History

Raphoe South was the ancient territory of the O'Mulligan, O'Pattan, McGlinchy and McCrossans.^[8] The barony of Raphoe was divided into South and North between 1807 and 1821.

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Raphoe South:^[9]

• Ballybofey
• Castlefinn
• Convoy
• Killygordon