Both townland and parish are situated in the historic barony of Strabane Lower.

Falgortrevy as part of Maghera civil parish also lies in the historic barony of Loughinsholin.

It is located in the historic barony of Inchiquin.

There are nine historic baronies, four in the northern area and five in the south of the county:

There are eight historic baronies in the county.

It is in the civil parish of Killinchy and the historic barony of Dufferin.

It is situated in the historic barony of Ards Lower.

It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin.

It is situated in the historic barony of Kilconway.

There are 24 historic baronies in the county-the most of any county in Ireland.