title: Offaly West
text: # Offaly West
  
  Offaly West (Irish: Uíbh Fhailí Thiar; sometimes spelled Ophaly) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  Offaly West takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly.
  
  ## Location
  
  Offaly West is located in west County Kildare, east of the River Barrow.
  
  ## History
  
  Offaly West were 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 east and west baronies before 1807.
  
  ## List of settlements
  
  Below is a list of settlements in Offaly West:
  
  * Monasterevin
  * Rathangan (part)
  