BROWSE
townland
Baile Riobaird
genitive: Bhaile Riobaird
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Robertstown
(English)

Glossary

English townland, town, homestead

Centrepoint

53.8063, -6.81599latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1419
Robertestoun
Patent Roll 7 Henry V <br> GRANT to Philip Charles esq. of custody of all lands and tenements, rents, services, profits and other commodities whatsoever in Robertestoun, Skerrowe, Highir', Ardmagh and Pypeston', co. Meath; (Cal. ICR (chancery.tcd.ie))
Cal. ICR
1540-1
Robtson
Kylbege and ... (Richard Byrne, rector of Moynalty)
Ir. Mon. Poss.
1540-1
Robtyston
Ir. Mon. Poss.
1540-1
Robtiston
Tithes in ...
Ir. Mon. Poss.
1540-1
Robston
Tithes of Kilbege & .
Ir. Mon. Poss.
1563
Robertyston?
560 12 September, v Lease The rectorial tithes of Robertyston...
F
1567
Robertowne
(Alex. Barnewell of )
CPCR
1567
Robertstone (Owen boye Macgylsynan, of ...)
Pardon to Thomas Flemyng, of Syddan, county Meath, gent,, William Flemyng, and JohnFlemynge, horsemen, John rowe Magilsynan fitz James, husbandman, Thomas boyc Macgilsynan, kern, of the same, Owen boye Macgylsynan, of Robertstone, and William bane Macgilsynan, of the same, horsemen, Mahowne duff Macgilsynan, of Testilkeran, horseboy, Patrick oge Macgilsynan, of Philpston, and Thomas movie Macgilsynan, of Ballingtoulchane, husbandmen, Brian montie Mac Ekye, of Cabbragh, and Neyle m'Thomas M'Ekye, of Lysncheydirney, horsemen, all in same county. F 1040
F
1570
Roberteston (Owen boy M'Gilshenan, of ...)
(1055). Pardon to Owen boy M'Gilshenan, of Roberteston, co. Meath, horseman; indicted for the robbery at Calveston, co. Meath, of 6 cows worth 30s. each, from Catherine Flemynge, of Kyrkyston, widow, and 5 from Patrick Clynche, of Scryne, gent., also 11 worth 2 0s. each, from Katherine Flemynge, lady of Kyrkeston. 1539
F
1573
Roberteston
Lease, under commission 15 Jany., xv, to Edmund Darcy; of the rectory of Kilbeg and Roberteston, co. Meath. with the tithes and altarages, of the possessions of the late priory of S. Peter of the Newton by Tryme. To hold for 21 years, rent £11. Not to assign without license, nor to let except to persons of English nation. Fine £11.—[20] July, xv. F 2320
F
1573-4
Robertston
Commission to Alexander Barnewall, of Robertston, co. Meath, sheriff of that county ; to execute martial law in the county, as in 218.—27 Feb.. xvi. F 2360
F
1578
Robartston
Pardon to (Hugh O Reale, of Ballebrowise, co. Meath footman, Donald M'Glacan, of Robartston, same co., Tirrelagh M'Glacan), Wm. O Cowile, and Patr. O Kerrolan, of the same footmen, (Dermot M'Kenale, of same, husbandman), Gel[ese] M'Negawne, of Deirwey, same co., husbandman, (James Fitz Johns, of Casteltowne, horseboy, Rob. Drake, of same, John Drake, of Stahalmoke, same co., and Henry Drake, of Castelton, gentlemen). The names in parenthesis struck out. F 3374 (2003.)
F
1578
Robertston?
Pardon to Tho. Flemynge, of Siddan, co. Meath, gent., Thomas, his son, Gerald Flemynge, of Brayston… Gilduf Mulledy, of Trym, Serjeant, Alexander Barnewall, of Kilmaynhambeg, said co., gent., Win. Yeldon, of Raffyn, same co., gent., Donald Muldowne, of Ballebreghwey, said co., and Ferroll Magilsynan, of Robertston, said co.—31 Aug., xx. F 3437
F
1582
Robertston?
Pardon to Tho. Flemyng, of Suddan, John Flemyng fitz Tho., of same, Tho. Flemyng, of Biggston, Christopher Plunket, of Maudlynges, Ouin boy M'Gilsenane, of Altmasse, Patr. og M'Gilsenan, of same, John Skalie, of Robertston, Philip M'Gilsenan, of same, Donyl boy M'Gilsenain, Wm. beg M'Gilsenan, Redmund M'Mahon, Rich, bane M'Gilsenan, Ouin boy M'Ecroy, Hugh boy M'Ecroy, Padyn Kerolan fitz Tho., of the same place, F 4006
F
1583
Roberteston
Lease …to Edm. Darcie, of Jordanestone, co. Meath, gent. ; of the rectory of Kilbegge and Roberteston, co. Meath, (the manse, tithes, and altarages due to the vicar excepted). F 4215
F
1596
Robertstone (Barnewall of ...)
Barnewall, of... 194.
Cal. Carew
1598
Robertstown (Barnwall of ...)
Kelles — Barnwall of Robertstown, Betaghe of Moynealty, Hen. Mape of Mape-Rath, Wil. Betaghe of Walterstown, Drake of Drakerath, Wm Balf of Ardloman, Plunket of Ardmath, Plunket of Tath-Rath, Prountford of Morentstown, Th. Fitzjones of Franstone, Hen. Garvey of Rossmine, Sir Pat. Barnwall of Killineighnam and Mitchmore, Alex. Plunket of Gibston, Js. Erwarde of Randallston, Garret Plunket of Preston, Garret Plunket of Irishton, Edw. P. of Ball-Rath, Th. P. of ThistleKeran, Plunket of Balnegin, P. of Robinstone, P. of Bolton, Forde of Fordston, Nic. Gillagh of Gillston, Balf of Ballnegin, Ledwitch of Cookstone Descr. Ir. 95
Descr. Ir.
1598
Robertston
Barnewall of Kilbrew Barnewall of Moylaghe Barnewall of Roeston Barnewall of Gerlonstone Barnewall of Caufelston Barnewall of Aronston Barnewall of Flemingston 1 Barnewall of Crackanston Barnewall of Robertston Barnewall of Staffordstone Descr. Ir. 97
Descr. Ir.
1601
Robertistowne (Shane Duffe M'Thomas, of ...)
Pardon of Shane Duffe M‘Thomas, of Robertistowne, in the county of Meath ; Patrick M‘Thomas Duffe, Cale Duffe FitzEdmond, Neyse bane Duffe, Patrick Oge Duffe, Farsie Goed Duffe, Patrick bane O’Brady, of Drakeston ; and Connor Boyle, of Kilpatrick. — CPCR (Morrin II) 576
CPCR
1617
Robertstown (Rob. [Barnewall])
Robt. [Barnewall],Robertstown,co. Meath, gent. Prerogrative Wills 23
Prerogative Wills
1618
Robertstowne
Deed between …prince James….and sir Robert Jacob… Priestlands lands lying in Knockmore…the tithes of the town of Ballyhack, parcel of the rectory…of samid monastery [saint John of Jerusalem]…Knockmarke…the rectory of Kilbegg and Robertstowne, parcel of …monastery of Newtowne near Trim…Rectory of Donamore juxta Navan CPR 401
CPR
1625
Robarston (Rob. Barnewall of ...)
Pardon of alienation for Chris. Bath of Rathfeigh…the manor of Rathfeigh…Robert Barnewall of Robarston…Andrew Deeks who being seised in fee of 120a in Priestrath in Dunmore…Nicholas Darcy of Platten… CPR 595
CPR
1642
Robertstowne
fol. 180r <br> The deposition of Hugh Morison Clerke Hugh Morison Late of the towne of Trym … Philip McMulmore ô Rely of Lismore for the tithes of Castle Corre this yeare 1642 … the Tithes of the vicarage of Galtrim … the benefitt of his Cure of kilbeg & Roberstowne which he sett yearely … Depositions MS 816, fols 180r-180v
Dep. 1641
1654
Robertstowne (Margarett Barnewall)
Margarett Barnewall, widow, Irish Papist. <br> Bounded on the East with…Cruisetowne, on the West with…Horath & the Mote, on the North with …Altmath & on the South with…Artonan & Thomastowne. CS V 307
CS V
1655-7
Roberts towne
DS
1655-7
Robertstowne ...Roberttown Lough
Margaret Barnewall widow Ir. papt.
DS (P, TCD)
1660c
Robertstowne
Marg. Barnwell I.p. 88.
BSD
1660c
Logh in Robertstowne
90
BSD
1666
Robertstowne
John Preston… Robertstowne, 999a…Meath bar. Kells, co. Meath— T otal quantity, 7,859 a. 2 r. 22 p plant. (12,677 a… ASE 70
ASE
1685c
Robertsto-
Hib. Del.
1828
Robertstown
Robertstown, Rathr[]eagh, Legan, Brickfield, Kilrory.
TAB
1836
Robertstown
BS:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
Larkin (Mí):AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
Stat. Survey 1802:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
Map of Headfort Estate 18 Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
Bar. Cons. (Tevlin):AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstownne
Monument in Robertstown G Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Roberteston
Inq. J I:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
OD:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
Monument in Robertstown G Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
Monument in Cruicetown Gr Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
Dunn, J.:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstown
Sleator Civil & Eccles. T:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Bulribadh (Irish name)
Inhabs.:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Roberstown
HCSV:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30
1836
Robertstowne
DS:AL Leathanach: Mí048,30

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