title: Longford (County Longford barony)
text: # Longford (County Longford barony)
  
  Longford (Irish: An Longfort) is a barony in County Longford, Ireland.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  Longford barony derives its name from the town of Longford (from Irish Longphort Uí Fhearghail, "O'Fergal's riverside camp".
  
  ## Location
  
  Longford barony is located in northwestern County Longford: east of the River Shannon, north of the River Camlin, south of the Rinn River and Black River, and west of the Longford Hills.
  
  ## History
  
  Carn Clonhugh was a ritual centre for the Clan Hugh (Clann Aoidh).
  
  ## List of settlements
  
  Below is a list of settlements in Longford barony:
  
  * Ballinamuck
  * Cloondara
  * Drumlish
  * Longford (northern part)
  * Newtownforbes
  