BROWSE
townland
Baile Roper
genitive: Bhaile Roper
(Irish)
Roperstown
(English)

Glossary

English townland, town, homestead

Centrepoint

52.4497, -6.5305latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1741
Roaperstown ... Roperstowne
CGn. Imleabhar: 104, Leathanach: 218, Uimhir: 72685
1792
that part of the town and lands of Coolnickmore Commonly called Roperstown (Talbot – Murphy)
CGn. Imleabhar: 462, Leathanach: 236, Uimhir: 295229
1825
Ballyveak & Scurloughs Bush, that part of said lands of Scurlough Bush called Roperstown
CGn. Imleabhar: 803, Leathanach: 291, Uimhir: 542026
1840
Roperstown
Gill:AL (LG) Eadardroimín
1840
Roperstown
Pounder, Geo.:AL (LG)

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