Ross (barony)
Ross
An Ros (Irish) | |
|---|---|
Slopes of Ben Beg | |
Barony map of County Galway, 1900; Ross is in the northwest, coloured green. | |
| Coordinates: 53°34′N 9°33′W / 53.56°N 9.55°W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway Mayo |
| Area | |
• Total | 313.0 km2 (120.9 sq mi) |
Ross (Irish: An Ros) is a historical barony in northern County Galway, Ireland; part of it is in County Mayo.
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 They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.