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1390 |
? Ryverestoun
Patent Roll 13 Richard II <br>
COMMISSION—by mainprize of William Wilde, rector of the church of Rathwire, and Robert Basset, rector of the church of Clonaly of co. Meath—to John Golding of Moretoun [del Moretoun] of custody of 55 acres of land that belonged to John Wilde in Ryverestoun, co. Meath, in the K.'s hand for certain reasons; to have during pleasure, rendering the extent. (Cal. ICR (chancery.tcd.ie))
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1540-1 |
Ryverston
(Thomas Dillon)
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1540-1 |
Ryverston
(John Fynglas)
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1546 |
Riverston
Riverston, Lasmullen, Painsworth CPCR 122 Licence to Edward Lord Bishop of Meath and his clergy, to
alienate unto Thomas Dillon of Riverston, Nicholas Field of Lasmullen, and
Robert Cocks, Rector of Bath were, the advowson of the
parish church of Painsworth, in the county of Meath—Feb. 27, 37°. Thomas
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1554-5 |
Riverston
CPCR (Morrin) 351 60. Similar commission for the county of Meath...
Sir Christopher Cheevers, of Marston; Sir Thomas Barnewall, of Roberston; James Stanyhurst. James Barnewall, Lucas
Netterville, of Douth; Thomas Alen, Thomas Dillon, of Riverston ;
Patrick Barnewall, of Stacallene ; and Richard Dillon, of Pretiston.
—Same (late.°.
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1554-5 |
Ryverston
Dardeston (Thomas Talbot), Ryverston (Thomas Dillon), Preteston (Richard Dillon), Mylussy (Meiler Hussey) CPCR (Morrin) 346-7
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1572 |
Riverston
Grant to Robert Dillon, of Riverston, gent., second
justice of the province of Connaught ; of the office of chancellor
of the green wax of the Exchequer. To hold during pleasure,
with the accustomed fees as Henry Draycot had.—5 June, xiv. F 2112
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1572 |
Riverston (Robert Dyllon)
Lord Chancellor Weston to same. Commends Robert Dyllon, of Riverston, Co. Meath, gent., to succeed Draycott as Master of the Rolls CSPI (1509‒1573) 473
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1577 |
Ryverstowne
License to Tirlaghe M‘Cabe ; to alienate to Robert Dyllon, of Ryverstowne, co. Meath, esq., the rectory of Kyltale,
co. Meath, held under lease No. 2852. F 3029
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1577 |
Ryverston (Rob. Dillon)
Grant to Rob. Dillon, of Ryverston, esq. ; of the
office of second justice of the Common Bench lately held by
Rich. Talbott. To hold during pleasure, with the accustomed
fees.— F 3163
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1578 |
Riverston
Pardon to Matthew Dillon, of Riverston, co. Meath,
gent., John Dillon, of same, gent., Gilbert M'Gilmore, of same,
cook…Barnabas
Roue, of Riverston, and Patr. Enose, of same, labourer, Rich. Townley. of Balfedogg, same co., and Walter Forde. of
same, yeoman. Whereof 5 at the suit of sir Lucas Dillon, two
at my lady Brabazon's, and one at mv lady Plunkett's. — 10 F 3459
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1581 |
Riverston
Grant to Wm. Bathe, esq. ; of the office of second
justice of the Common Bench, which Rob. Dillon, of Riverston,
esq., lately had. F 3739
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1582 |
Ryverstone
Grant to Gerald Dyllon, of Ryverstowne, gent. ; of the goods and chattels real and personal of John Sutton, late of
of Casteltowne, gent., attainted. F 3912
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1597 |
Riverston
Grant to John Hoye … The town of Hilton … the parsonages, rectories, or churches of Peirstonlandie and Taneraghe … containing 60 acres … the tithes of corn and hay of the rectory of Taneraghe, which are col- lected in the manner following, viz.; in the town of Jordanston, by three couples ; in the town of Castletowne, by nine couples; in the town of Mortowne, by two couples; and in the town of Riverston, by six couples of acres of corn … churches of Peirstonlandie, alias Leckno and Hilton, in the same parish CPCR (Morrin II) 457
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1598 |
Riverston (T. Dillon)
(Gluais): <br>
Rising out of Skreen — The Lord of Killeen, the L. of Dunsany, and the rest of the Plunketts 24; Nicholas Nugent in person 3; M. Draycott 1 ; Sir T. Cusack of Lismullen in consideration of his absence but 3 ; Sir C. Cheevers of Measton 4 ; Bath of Raphesk in person 3 ; Kent of Daneston 2 ; Cusack of Gerardston 2 ; T. Dillon of Riverston 3 ; P. Dillon 1 ; Tancred of Castleton 1; The Portriff of Skryne 1. Descript. Ir. 93
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1598 |
Riverston (Bart. Dillon of ... )
Justice Dillon of Newton
James Dillon of Moynet
Bartholemew Dillon of Riverston
Dillon of Prowdeston
Dillon of Harbeston Descr. Ir. 99
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1611 |
Riverston (Bartholemew Dillon of ...)
King' Letter to receive a surrender...of land and the castle of Coole-mctrene... in Donegal... xxxvi Deed, whereby Patrick Couly, mechant, assigns to Bartholemew Dillon of Riverston, esq. the benefit of th epreceding King's Letter. CPR 200
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1642 |
Riverstowne (Andrewe Dillon of ...)
fol. 150r <br>
Paull Stevens of Ouldgreige in the parish of Moyglare within the County of Meath & Barrony of Deyse a Brittish protestant …
Andrewe Dillon of Riverstowne …
Mr Hussey the Barron of Galtrym & Edward Hussey of Mulhussey …
Andrewe ffoord of Moygaddy … Depositions MS 816, fols 150r-151v
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1654 |
Riverstowne (Andrew Dillon)
(Andrew Dillon, Ir. Papist)
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1666 |
Riverstowne
John Preston… in Belroarstowne or Bellperstowne, 342 a…Athronan,
166 a…in Riverstowne, 388a….Castletowne-Taragh, 294 a…—in Arlanstowne, 89 a…in Rosse, 187 a… in Castlebray, 37a….bar. Skreene, same co—
ASE 70
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1666 |
Riverstowne
Sir RICHARD BROWNE knt… Castletownetaragh, 98 a…in Riverstowne, 129 a…in Bellperrstowne, 114 a…in Athronan, 55a. 2r—in Arlanstowne 29 a…in Rosse, 62 a…in Castlebray,
12 a… bar. Skreene, same co—Total quantity, 502 a. ASE 70
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1703 |
Riverstowne
Meath. 59. Sir JOHN DILLON of Lesmullen, knt., 18th June
1703…The town and lands of Cardiffstowne, 134a….Moortowne, 131a…Riverstowne and Bailiffstowne,
105 a…an annuity or rent charge…out of Castleton-Tarragh ; bar. Skeene
Forf. Est. 373
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1836 |
Riverstown
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OD:AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
[Riverstown]
"…the ruins of a castle in the South West part of the townland and the remains of a fort…"
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Desc. Rem.:AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
Riverstown
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Larkin (Mí):AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
Riverstown
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GJRates (Old Docket): AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
Riverstown
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HCSV:AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
Rivertowne
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DS Map:AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
Riverston
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Inq. J I:AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
Ryverston
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Inq. J I:AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
Riverston
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Inq. C I:AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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1836 |
Baile na habhann, 'town of the river'
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OD:AL Leathanach: Mí108,10
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