Magunihy (Irish: Maigh gCoinchinn; also spelled Magonhy)[1] is a historical barony in eastern County Kerry, Ireland.

[4][5] The name Magunihy is from Irish Maigh gCoinchinn, "Coinchinn's plain."

'wolf warrior')[6] is a female name; a Coinchinn, daughter of Cathbhadh, appears in the genealogy of the Corcu Loígde.

[7] The Ó Conghalaigh of Corcu Duibne, were the medieval rulers of the territory.

[10] Magunihy is in the east of the county, bounded to the north by the River Maine and to the east by the Munster Blackwater and the border with County Cork.