Loughrea (barony)
Loughrea
Baile Locha Riach (Irish) | |
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Barony map of County Galway, 1900; Loughrea is in the south, coloured light green. | |
| Coordinates: 53°10′N 8°38′W / 53.16°N 8.63°W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway |
| Area | |
• Total | 260.6 km2 (100.6 sq mi) |
Loughrea (Irish: Baile Locha Riach, occasionally spelled Loughreagh) is a historical barony in northern County Galway, Ireland.
Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.