Glenahiry
Gleann na hUidhre (Irish)
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Glenahiry countryside, Ballydonagh townland
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Barony map of County Waterford, 1900; Glenahiry is coloured yellow, in the north.
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| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | Waterford |
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| • Total | 157.58 km2 (60.84 sq mi) |
Glenahiry barony is derived from the Irish for "valley of the River Nier", which is called An Uidhir ("dun, brown") in Irish.[4] The Nier joins the River Suir at Ballymakee.[5]
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.[6]
Glenahiry was the ancient territory of the Mac Cairbre (Carbery).[7][8][9]
Glenahiry was established as a barony by 1672.
Below is a list of settlements in Glenahiry barony: