Upper Philipstown
Upper Philipstown () is a barony in County Offaly (formerly King's County), Republic of Ireland. Etymology. The name Upper Philipstown is derived from Philipstown, the former name of Daingean. Location. Upper Philipstown is located in northeast County Offaly, north of the River Barrow. History. As Viscount Clanmalier the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of Upper Philipstown, which was roughly formed from the tuath, Ferann Clainne Diarmata. The original Philipstown barony was split into lower and upper by 1807. List of settlements. Below is a list of settlements in Upper Philipstown: