The title Baron of Dunsany or, more commonly, Lord Dunsany, is one of the oldest dignities in the Peerage of Ireland, one of just a handful of 13th to 15th century titles still extant, having had 21 holders to date. The other surviving ancient baronies include Kerry, now held by the Marquess of Lansdowne, Kingsale and Trimlestown.
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