title: Moydow (barony)
text: # Moydow (barony)
  
  Moydow (Irish: Maigh Dumha) is a barony in County Longford, Ireland.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  Moydow barony takes its name from the village of Moydow (from Irish Maigh Dumha, "plain of the mound").
  
  ## Location
  
  Moydow barony is located in central County Longford, stretching from the River Shannon to Richmount Hill.
  
  ## History
  
  Anciently Moydow barony was part of a territory known as Tethbae. The barony was formed from the territories of Clanawlye (Ardagh & Moydow), and parts of the territories of Moybrawne (Taghshinny parish), Clanconnor (part Kilcommock, part Cashel parishes) and Muintergalgan.
  
  ## List of settlements
  
  Below is a list of settlements in Moydow barony:
  
  * Keenagh (northern part)
  * Killashee
  * Moydow
  