Longford (County Galway barony)
Longford
An Longfort (Irish) | |
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Longford Castle, the O'Madden stronghold | |
Barony map of County Galway, 1900; Longford is in the southeast, coloured green. | |
| Coordinates: 53°12′N 8°14′W / 53.2°N 8.23°W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway |
| Area | |
• Total | 390.5 km2 (150.8 sq mi) |
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Longford (Irish: An Longfort) is a historical barony in southeastern 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 They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.