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to the north-east; and Dartree to the south-east.

History

Clankelly takes its name from Cellach, son of Tuathal, a king of the Ui Chremthainn. The MacDonnell () sept of the Clann Cheallaigh are noted here, and by the 13th century, the O'Cannons (), who had been ousted as kings of Cinel Conaill, settled here for a period.

List of main settlements

* Rosslea

List of civil parishes

Below is a list of civil parishes in Clankelly: *Clones *Drummully (split with barony of Coole) *Galloon (split with baronies of Coole and Knockninny)

References

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