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Sir Geoffrey de Foresthal

Sir Geoffrey de Foresthal Sheriff of Kilkenny The earliest historical records of a member of the Forstall or Forrestal family of Ireland, verified through primary source material, begin with Sir Geoffrey de Foresthal, a Norman knight who held the position of sheriff of County Kilkenny in 1263 and is most probably the progenitor of the [...]

Castle Forstall

Forstall or Forrestal Castles in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland There were at least six castles held by the Forstall or Forrestal dynasty of Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, during the 16th and 17th centuries. Three of these castles were situated in the barony of Ida, Co. Kilkenny, and were located within 10 km of New Ross at Mullennahone, [...]