Baile Mhic Andáin

Baile Mhic Andáin derives from the Anglo-Norman founder Thomas FitzAnthony, who established the settlement in the early 13th century as 'the townland of Fitz-Anthony.' FitzAnthony, a Welsh mercenary granted extensive lands by William Marshal (son-in-law of Strongbow), became Seneschal of Leinster and replaced the earlier Irish settlement of Grennan (Grianán, meaning Sunny Place) with his fortif...