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County Offaly

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County Offaly

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Also known as Offaly, King's County, Co. Offaly, Offaly County, Offaly Co., King's Co., Uíbh Fhailí

county in Ireland

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County Offaly is a county located in Ireland, situated in the central part of the country. It is one of Ireland's administrative divisions and is known for its historical significance and natural landscapes, including areas along the Shannon River.

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Offaly
Capital
Tullamore
Population
78003
Area
2001.0
Time zone
UTC±00:00
Shares border with
County Laois
Official website
www.offaly.ie
Licence plate code
OY
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Commons category
County Offaly
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Category:County Offaly
inception
1556-00-00
native label
Contae Uíbh Fhailí
category of associated people
Category:People from County Offaly
historic county
County Offaly
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Encyclopedic overview

County Offaly (/ˈɒfəli/; Irish: Contae Uíbh Fhailí) is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Eastern and Midland Region and the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It was formerly known as King's County, in honour of Philip II of Spain, who was at the time King of Ireland by jure uxoris. Offaly County Council is the local authority for the county. The county population was 82,668 at the 2022 census.

Geography and political subdivisions

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