Clogher (barony)

Clogher is a barony located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Baronies are historical administrative divisions within counties, though they no longer have any official governmental function. They are primarily used for land registration and historical research.

The barony of Clogher is situated in the west of County Tyrone, bordering County Fermanagh to the west. It encompasses a significant area and includes several civil parishes and townlands. The area is largely rural, with agriculture being a prominent land use. The principal towns and villages located within the barony include, but are not limited to, Clogher itself (from which the barony takes its name) and Fivemiletown.

Historically, the barony of Clogher was part of the larger territory of Tyrone, which was controlled by the O'Neill clan. The barony likely took its name from the ancient ecclesiastical site of Clogher, which held significant religious and political importance in the region for centuries. The presence of the Bishopric of Clogher contributed to the area's historical significance.

While baronies are no longer used for administrative purposes in Northern Ireland, the barony of Clogher remains a geographically and historically relevant term, particularly in genealogical and historical research related to County Tyrone. Records related to land ownership and administration may still refer to the barony.