BROWSE
townland
Fánchoill
genitive: Fhánchoille
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Baunkyle
(English)

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52.9455, -9.07935latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1659
Faukill & Ballydavine
Cen. Leathanach: 174
1660c
Fanehoill alias Fankell
BSD (Cl) Leathanach: 514
1839
Bán-choill, ‘white wood’
OD:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1839
Bán choill
pl:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1839
Baunkyle
"Inchaquin Lough and the River Fergus water this townland...a part of Corrofin Village is situated in this townland. It contains...a Roman Catholic chapel, an Established Church. There is a market and petit session on Wednesdays together with 4 annual fairs...Springfield House, the residence of Doctor Blood...Baankyle House and Richmond House, the residence of the Roman Catholic priests, is in this townland. Also the ruins of Corrofin House formerly the residence of John O'Brien Esq." [Desc. Rem.];
OD:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1839
Baankyle
BS:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1839
Faunkile
[Petty Sessions, Corrofin];
Petty Sessions Reg.:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1839
Baankyle
Walsh, Rev.:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1839
Bawnkyle
Allen, Rev. J.H.:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1839
Fankill
Inq. J I:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1839
Ffancoyle
Inq. J I:AL Leathanach: Cl069,4
1842
Baunkeil
TAB Leathanach: 4
1842c
Banekile
TAB
1992
ˌbɑːnˈkəil (x2)
Áit.

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