Fitzgerald (Castle Richard)
A descendant of the Fitzgeralds, Senechals of Imokilly, Richard Fitzgerald lived at Castle Richard in the early 19th century. This family had been resident at Inchinycranagh or Castle Richard from the 17th century. In 1679 Edmond Fitzgerald son and heir of Colonel Richard Fitzgerald was granted over 3,000 acres in the baronies of Imokilly and Barrymore, including Inchinacrenagh.
Associated Families
Houses
| Name | Townland | Civil Parish | PLU | DED | Barony | County | Map Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlerichard | Castlerichard | Ighterrmurragh | Middleton | Ightermurragh 262 | Imokilly | Cork |
OSI Ref: X011 737
OS Sheet: 77 Discovery map: 81 |
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Contemporary printed sources
- ''GRIFFITH'S VALUATION OF IRELAND'[Primary Valuation of Tenements]', 1850-1858. : Imokilly Barony, 148 (Castle Richard)
- LEET, Ambrose. ''A directory to the market towns, villages, gentlemen's seats, and other noted places in Ireland''. Dublin: Printed by B. Smith, 1814 : 101
- LEWIS, Samuel. ''A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland''. London: S. Lewis & Co., 1837: II, 12 (Castle Richard)
- PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS. ''15th Annual Report of the Commissioners of Public Records Ireland,'' 1825. Vol XVI, Appendix I, Grants under Acts of Settlement: 264