Clanawley () is a barony in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. To its east lies Lough Erne, and it is bordered by three other baronies: Magheraboy to the north; Tirkennedy and Knockninny to the east. It also borders three baronies in the Republic of Ireland: Tullyhaw to the south; and Drumahaire and Rosclogher to the west.
Amblaoibh Mag Uidhir when he died in 1306 is noted as being the taísech (chief) of the small sept or territory of Muintir Pheodacháin. It was also spelt Clonawley and Scoticised to Glenawley during the plantation of Ulster.
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