title: Offaly East
text: # Offaly East
  
  Offaly East (Irish: Uíbh Fhailí Thoir; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  Offaly East takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.
  
  ## Location
  
  Offaly East is located in western County Kildare, containing much of The Curragh and the Bog of Allen.
  
  ## History
  
  Offaly East was part of the ancient lands of the Ua Conchobhair Failghe (O'Connor Faly). As Lord of Clanmaliere the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony. The Offaly barony was divided into west and east baronies before 1807.
  
  ## List of settlements
  
  Below is a list of settlements in Offaly East:
  
  * Kildare
  * Rathangan
  * Suncroft
  