Delvin (barony)

For the town in County Westmeath, see Delvin. For the civil parish in County Westmeath, see Delvin (civil parish).

Delvin
Dealbhna
Barony
Location of Delvin on a map of Westmeath
Location of Delvin on a map of Westmeath
Delvin is located in Ireland
Delvin
Delvin
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°36′56″N 7°05′04″W / 53.6156°N 7.0844°W / 53.6156; -7.0844
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyWestmeath
Area
 • Total155.8 km2 (60.2 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceN606632

Delvin (Irish: Dealbhna)[1] is a barony in north-east County Westmeath, in Ireland. It was formed by 1672.[2] It is bordered by County Meath to the east and three other baronies: Fore (to the north–west), Moyashel and Magheradernon (to the south–west) and Farbill (to the south). The largest centre of population is Delvin.

  1. ^ Barony of Delvin The Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved on 30 May 2015
  2. ^ Barony of Delvin townlands.ie Retrieved on 30 May 2015.