Walem: part of the barony of Duffel; never became more than a village.
The town itself was first mentioned in the 12th century when the manor was part of the barony of Manchester.
It is part of the historical barony of Eliogarty.
Originally the liberty was reckoned part of the barony of Uppercross.
In 1288, it formed part of the barony of Wich Malbank.
It was also part of the former barony of Loughinsholin.
The manor formed part of the barony of Manchester and was assessed as four oxgangs of land.
This had previously been part of the barony of Uppercross.
Ardcath is historically part of the barony of Upper Duleek.
It was held as part of the barony of Merlay (Morpeth).
