BROWSE
townland
Níocán
genitive: Níocáin
(Irish)
Acaun
(English)

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52.8463, -6.66446latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1200
Nikan
COD Imleabhar: i, 24
1302-6
Nichan
Pap. Tax. Leathanach: 251
1303
le Nycan
RBO Leathanach: 3
1303
Nican
De Hugone le Blound pro firme molendini del N.
RBO Leathanach: 8
1306
Nykan
RBO Leathanach: 38
1839
Acaun
BS:AL Leathanach: Ce 47, 3
1839
In lease given to Delaney who holds the land this portion of ground is called part of Tobinstown Must be a subdenomination made by Boundary Dept.'
Desc. Rem.:AL Leathanach: Ce 47, 3
1839
Eacaun -- as written on ruins of mill in this portion of land
OD:AL Leathanach: Ce 47, 3
1839
ath cána, ford of the tribute
OD:AL Leathanach: Ce 47, 3
1839
Eecaun Bridge
Walsh, L.:AL Leathanach: Ce 47, 3
1996
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