The counties of Ireland (Irish: Contaetha na hÉireann) are historic administrative divisions of the island. They began as Norman structures, … See more

The word "county" has come to be used in different senses for different purposes. In common usage, it can mean the 32 counties that … See more

In the Republic of Ireland
In the Republic of Ireland, the traditional counties are, in general, the basis for local government, … See more

• Counties of the United Kingdom
• County (Gaelic games)
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Pre-Norman divisions of Ireland
The political geography of Ireland can be traced with some accuracy from the 6th century. At that time Ireland was divided into a patchwork of See more

The 35 divisions listed below include the traditional counties of Ireland as well as three created in Dublin in 1994. Twenty-four counties still … See more

• Falkiner, Caesar Litton (1903). "The Counties of Ireland: An Historical Sketch of Their Origin, Constitution, and Gradual Delimitation". … See more