In the Hearth Money Rolls 1665 The following names were recorded in Oakhampton townland (Culvack / Cullevacke & Hailderrigh). Morrogh Bryen Owen Ryane Donnogh Bryen Wm. Cabby Donnogh Bryen In the 1666-67 return the following were noted. Donnogh Bryan Morrogh Bryan Owen Ryan William Cably Daniell McRorye Katherine Ny Tane Generally the first name in a townland seems to be the most important landowner. At least that is my impression. So in this case we have a Gaelic dominated townland with O’Briens as main landowners. There is also a Ryan, and a Cabby / Cably, I’m not sure about the origin of that name. There is also a Mc surname, likely to be descendants of someone else rather than surnames in their own ri...
My blog looks at the archaeology and heritage of sites in Tipperary and surrounding areas. As many of these sites are on private property, it is important to request permission from the landowner before entering private lands so that access does not become a problem across all sites.