Lune (barony)
Lune
Luíne (Irish) | |
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Barony map of County Meath, 1900; Lune is in the west, coloured green. | |
Lune | |
| Coordinates: 53°36′N 6°54′W / 53.6°N 6.9°W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Meath |
| Area | |
• Total | 159.1 km2 (61.4 sq mi) |
Lune (Irish: Luíne) is a historical barony in north-central County Meath, Ireland.
Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.