Category Archives: Roebuck

Description of Roebuck from F.E. Ball’s ‘History of Dublin’

Posted on 15 March 2020 by Shane

Description and history of the townland of Roebuck from the entry for the Parish of Taney in “A History of the County of Dublin” Part 2 by Francis Elrington Ball, published 1903. (part of a test of new scanning system) … Continue reading →

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History of Roebuck Castle (updated)

Posted on 14 July 2019 by Admin

Roebuck Castle c1795 (from Hall’s History of Dublin 1908) ROEBUCK CASTLE A short history from the Anglo-Norman Invasion to the present day. (from details given in 1943 auction brochure) The earliest record of this historic residence dates from as far … Continue reading →

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Penders ‘Census’ of Ireland circa 1659 – Rathdown Barony

Posted on 16 March 2013 by Shane

Barony of Rathdowne, County of Dublin Places Numbs. of People Tituladoes Names English Irish Shangannagh 74 11 63 Shankill 40 Evan Vaughan gent 7 33 Rathmichall (Rathmichael) 3 2 1 Mullenestillan 12 12 Promstowne 10 10 BallyForeish 11 6 5 … Continue reading →

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Entrance Hall – Roebuck Castle

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Admin

Contents of the Entrance Hall at Roebuck Castle at the time of the 1943 Auction.  

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Roebuck Castle – 1765

Posted on 22 July 2011 by Admin

Rabuck [sic] Castle, near Mount Merrion, 2 3/4 miles from Dublin – 1765

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