BROWSE
townland
Baile an Fhianaigh
genitive: Bhaile an Fhianaigh
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Fyanstown
(English)

Glossary

English townland, town, homestead

Centrepoint

53.7211, -6.8149latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1540-1
Fyneston
Thom. Fitzgerald of
Ir. Mon. Poss.
1560
Fyanston
Robert Rocheford, of Kilbride... ***John Fitz Johns, of Fyanston, (sic) Tuyt, of Baltraeston,
F
1583
Fianston
Commission to Chr., visc, of Gormanston… Tho. Fitz John, of Fianston, Edw. Plunkett, of Balrath, Chr. Plunkett, of Clonbrey, John Plonkett, of Lochcrewe, Rob. Plonkett, of Oldcastle, Tho. Plunkett, of Killallen, Rob. Barnwell, of Moylagh, Oliver Tuit, of Balliasney, Wm. Flemminge, of Stephenson, Patr. Whit, of Clongell, Wm. Veldon, of Rathfine, and Tho. Darsey, of Donowe ; F 4149
F
1584
Fyanston
Commission to ...Tho. Fitz John, of Fyanston…Garrot Dillon, F 4461
F
1586-7
Fyaneston
Pardon to... Tho. Fitz John, of Fyaneston, James Fitz John, of same, horseman, Rich. Plunket, of Wylkenston, Alexander Plunket, of same, ... co. Meath. F 4965
F
1591-2
Fianstown
(-1638.) Pardon to Chr. Fitz Johnes, second son of Tho. Fitz Johnes, of Fianstown, co. Meath, gent. F 5713
F
1596
Franstone
Thomas FitzJohnes, of ...194
Cal. Carew
1598
Fyanstown
Rising out of Kells (or Kenlis) — Alexander Barnwall 3 ; Everard of Randalstown 2 ; Mape of Mape-Rath 1 ; Drake of Rathode 2 ; Betagh of Moynaltie for his County 6 ; Ledwiche of Cookstown 6 ; Fitzjohn of Fyanstown 1 ; The Soffreign of Kenlis 2 archers. Descr. Ir. 95
Descr. Ir.
1598
Franstone
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
Franston
Fitz John of Franston Descr. Ir. 100
Descr. Ir.
1619
Fyanstown
Grant… to And. Dikes, merch… a Castle in Trim, lately Rob. Scorlock’s, merch…. two bothers to Faynstown, lately parcel of the chantry lands of the church of St Colombe in Kells, Galmolie’s farm ...CPR 431
CPR
1634
Fyanstown
Fyanstown, Pecockston, Grange & Ballymaclaghin…Glasscarne (Patrick White...) Inq.CI 98
Inq.
1642
ffyanstowne
fol. 114r <br> 170 Willyam Hunt Late of ffyanstowne … Edward Beatagh of Moynaltagh, Henry Mabe of Mote a Captaine of the rebells, Willyam Drake gent of the same gent, Robert Beatagh of the same Mullaghheh… David Patricke Plunkett of the Grange gent, … Patrick Jones Rispain of Kells gent Rispin of Cristowne… Patrick Mc Pharsy mcGrainey of the same … William Seggard of Tatrath husbandman, Patricke Hand of Oristowne husbandman, Alexander Plunkett of Jackestowne gent, Shane McBryan of ffyanstowne husbandman … Jur 25o ffebr 1641 coram nobis Depositions MS 816, fols 114r-114v
Dep. 1641
1642
ffyanstowne
fol. 152r <br> Richard Ball of Skalianstowne in the Barony of Novan, & County of Meth gent, an english protestant … was robbed & dispoyled … The losse of the farme of the Grange … by (or by the meanes of) Garrett Mabe of Maberath gent Edward Beetagh gent, sonne of Edward Beetagh of Moynalty Esquire Oliver Luttrell of Tankerdstowne Esquire … ffarry McGrin, Patrick ô Hery, Nicholas ô Hery, James ô Currin, Patrick ô Carolan, Tho: Loynogh & a broghmaker, all of Cristowin Teig Kindolan of ffyanstowne, Patr: Shannoghan of Donapatrick Rich: Lyneham, William Gowen, Patrick Goe, Knogher Lyneham, all of donapatrick Brien McKeogh Patrick Gam Donnell McKennall, & knogher Mark, all of Milestowne … Depositions MS 816, fols 152r-152v
Dep. 1641
1643
ffianstowne (Mr Palmes of ...)
fol. 230r <br> James Pennicouk of Downapatrick … Hee was at Downapatrick aforesaid deprived, robbed … By … followers of Tho: Fleemeing of Carbroughe in the Countie of Cavan… Patrick Com ffleeming of Carbrough … Captaine Edward Betagh <B> sonn to Mr Beataghe of Menaltie … Robbed & deprived one Mr William Richard Ball of Skellistonn … Skelliston … alsoe att that tyme robbed one Mr Palmes of ffianstowne <br> Depositions MS 816, fols 230r-231v
Dep. 1641
1654
Fyanstowne
(James Fitz Jones of Fyanstowne Irish Papist) <br> Bounded on the east with the lands of Oristowne on the west with Sidenrath On the North with Rossmine & on the South with the Blackwater... CS V 282
CS V
1655-7
Fyanstowne
James FitzJones Ir papt.
DS (P, TCD)
1660c
ffyanstowne
James fitzJones, I.p. 74
BSD
1663
Fyan's town
Jac’ Jo[]…Fyan’s town <br> Inq.CII 3
Inq.
1667
Fyanstowne
RICHARD STEPHENS the younger, esq.—Lawrencetowne (part), 188 a…Maprath,254a…the Motte, 128 a…Clonfinnen and part of Curragh, 235 a…Rathbrakes, 242 a…mountain Pole…part of Kells, lying next to the white commons of which Rochford of Killbried was proprietor, 56 a…the white commons, 37 a. several parcells of laud near Kells, with the several mills thereon, 450 a…in Mullaghay, 51 a…Balreaske, 151 a… bar. Kells, co. Meath.— Total quantity, 1,971 a… Taterath, Fyanstowne, and Hullstowne or Hurlestowne, 769 a… ASE 82
ASE
1668
Fyanstowne
Charles viscount FitzHarding… Telltowne, 172 a…Cashellstowne, 104 a…Beggsland,16 a…. Jackstowne, 60 a…Donoghpatricke, called Luttrell’s land, 9 a…Fyanstowne, 235 a…Tatrath, 333a…Hurlestowne, 181 a…bar. Kells, co. Meath ASE 186
ASE
1685c
Flanstowne
Hib. Del.
1836
Fianstown called Back lane
BS:AL Leathanach: Mí028,11
1836
Fyanstown
Larkin (Mí):AL Leathanach: Mí028,11
1836
Fyanstown
Reg. Voters:AL Leathanach: Mí028,11
1836
Fyan, a family name
OD:AL Leathanach: Mí028,11
1836
[Fyanstown]
"See a similar name in Louth, and make this agree with it."
OD:AL Leathanach: Mí028,11
1836
Fyanstown
Larkin (Mí):AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fyanstown
Agent & Cess Coll. (Dyas):AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fyanstown
Local:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Finestown
Local:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fyanstowne
DS Ref.:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fyanston
Inq. C I:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fyanstowne
Inq. C II:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Baile Fhidheáin
OC:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fyne's town
OD:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fyanstown
"See a similar name in Louth."
OD:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fianstown
BS:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10
1836
Fyanstown
HCSV:AL Leathanach: Mí047,10

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