title: Glenahiry
text: # Glenahiry
  
  Glenahiry (Irish: Gleann na hUidhre) is a barony in County Waterford, Ireland.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  Glenahiry barony is derived from the Irish for "valley of the River Nier", which is called An Uidhir ("dun, brown") in Irish. The Nier joins the River Suir at Ballymakee.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Glenahiry is located in northern County Waterford, east of the River Suir and west of the Comeragh Mountains. The Nier Valley Woodlands are a Special Area of Conservation.
  
  ## History
  
  Glenahiry was the ancient territory of the Mac Cairbre (Carbery).
  
  Glenahiry was established as a barony by 1672.
  
  ## List of settlements
  
  Below is a list of settlements in Glenahiry barony:
  
  * Ballymacarbry
  