The Coyles of Monaghan

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Coyle Family

Smith Family Genealogy

County Monaghan, Ireland 

Introduction 

Way back in our Smith family tree resides the Coyle family of County Monaghan, Ireland.  Today this is how we see our family tree: 

Susan Coyle was Irish John Smith’s grandmother.  In the late eighteenth century (1796) we see two John Smiths living in Aghabog Civil Parish, County Monaghan.  The Coyle surname is common in this part of Ireland. 

We examine each townland where Coyle surnames are found.  Townlands are an administrative unit and can be as small as an acre or several thousand acres.  For some townlands below we also added a list of all leaseholders.  There are several reasons for doing this.  First, it gives you an idea of how many tenants could be squeezed into small parcels of land in Ireland.  Second, as we continue to search our ancestry we may discover some of these names too are actually distant relatives.  It appears that the greatest concentration of Coyle surnames was located in Drumsnat Civil Parish, which abuts and found north of Aghabog Civil Parish. 

County Monaghan Map 

For reference we include a map showing the Civil Parishes for County Monaghan as they existed in the mid-nineteenth century.  Civil Parishes are old administrative units, perhaps dating as far back as medieval times. 

Civil Parishes can be seen in the map above.  They include: (1) Aghabog; (2) Aghnamullen; (3) Ballybay; (4) Clones; (5) Clontibret; (6) Currin; (7) Donagh; (8) Donaghmoyne; (9) Drummully; (10) Drumsnat; (11) Ematris; (12) Errigal Trough; (13) Inishkeen; (14) Killanny; (15) Killeevan; (16) Kilmore; (17) Magheracloone; (18) Magheross; (19) Monaghan; (20) Muckno; (21) Tedavnet; (22) Tehallan; and (23) Tullycorbet. 

Aghabog Civil Parish

Rossnaglogh East Townland 

Our first stop is Rossnaglogh East, Aghabog Civil Parish, County Monaghan.  The Griffith Valuation shows a Patrick Coyle living in the townland of Rossnaglogh East.  This valuation was done between 1847 and 1864.  This is the same townland that Irish John Smith said he lived in prior to coming to America.  In fact, we see an entry for ‘John Smith’ in this same Valuation of Tenements, but this is not Irish John.  Two other names are of interest appear and they are Denis McPhillips and Patrick McPhillips.  Dennis and Patrick leased land in neighboring Corravilla townland too.  Corravilla was where Irish John Smith’s wife, Susan McPhillips, was born and lived. 

Rossnaglogh East Map 

Aghabog Civil Parish

Cormoy Townland 

Cormoy Townland is composed of 196 acres and is found in County Monaghan, Dartree Barony, Civil Parish Aghabog, Clones PLU, and Province of Ulster.  Here we find one Patrick Coyle leasing land from Lord Rossmore.  Rossmore Estate was one of the largest landholders in County Monaghan.  Other leaseholders in this townland included John Frieland, James Clerkin, Thomas Began, Bridget Goodwin, James Graham, Michael Duffy, Samuel Harton, Patrick Gavan, William Johnston, Samuel Hogg, William Forster, Patrick Finegan and Bernard Finegan. 

Cormoy Map 

Below is the only map I could find for Cormoy Townland. According to the Griffith Valuation number 15 on the map should indicate the land Patrick Coyle leased.  Unfortunately, this number is not listed; however, it might be assumed that his leasehold was located between 14 and 16 on the map below. 

Aghabog Civil Parish

Drumbaragh Townland 

Drumbaragh Townland is composed of 179 acres and is located in County Monaghan, Dartree Barony, Civil Parish of Aghabog, Clones PLU and Province of Ulster.  Other tenants in this townland were Robert Martin, Robert McDowell, Peter Gallagher, Eliza McGeogh, John Kelly, William Graham, William Scholes, John Clarke, William Clarke, Thomas Martin, William Lyons, John Glynn, Joseph Clarke Sr., Joseph Clarke Jr., James McCormack, John McKenna, Sarah Watson and William Martin.  Two Coyle surnames appear in this list – Patrick Coyle and John Coyle.    

According to the Griffith Valuation Patrick Coyle leased the land colored purple, while John Coyle leased land colored green.  Due to their close proximity one might assume they were related in some way. 

Map of Drumbaragh 

Killeevan Civil Parish

Crossbane Townland 

Crossbane Townland is composed of 239 acres and is found in County Monaghan, Dartree Barony, Killeevan Civil Parish, Clones PLU in the Province of Ulster.  Leaseholders include Patrick Martin, Hugh McCabe, James Kegley, John McCaul Sr., John McCaul Jr., Terence McCaul, James Dalton, Owen McCabe, James McKenna, Richard Cosgrave, Owen Smith, Edward Cosgrave, John Smith, Patrick Smith, Bridget McCaul, John Kelly, John McMahon, Patrick McConshy, Patrick McConshy, Patrick McKenna, Luke McKenna, Thomas Cosgrave, Denis McCabe, Anne McKenna, Thomas Cox and Patrick Leahan.  We also find Francis Coyle co-leasing land with Patrick Martin. 

Map of Crossbane 

The map below shows the land co-leased by Patrick Martin and Francis Coyle.  This section is shaded in blue. 

Killleevan Civil Parish

Golanmurphy Townland 

Golanmurphy Townland is located in Killeevan Civil Parish.  Tenants in this townland included John Sirr, Arthur Foster, Eleanor Hamill, Arthur Hughes, Henry Hughes, John Hughes, Patrick Quinn, Archibald Moore, John Keenan and Patrick Coyle.  Unfortunately, we were not able to find a map of this location but assume it is close to present day Newbliss in County Monaghan. 

Kilmore Civil Parish

Lossett Townland 

Lossett Townland is composed of 124 acres.  It is located in County Monaghan, Monaghan Barony, Kilmore Civil Parish, Monaghan PLU in the Province of Ulster.  In the mid-nineteenth century the following people leased land in this section of Ireland:  William Johnston, Patrick Creighan, Newell Atkinson, David Ross, Michael Hanavan, and James Bartley.  Denis Coyle also leased land in this townland.and AKA Acres County Barony Civil Parish PLU

Map of Losset 

The map below shows Lossett Townland; however, it is not so detailed to show where Patrick Coyle’s leasehold was located. 

Kilmore Civil Parish

Tetoppa Townland 

Tetoppa Townland is composed of 104 acres and is located in County Monaghan, Monaghan Barony, Kilmore Civil Parish, Monaghan PLU in the province of Ulster.  Leaseholders included John Bradshaw, James McGriffin, John Scott, Edward Hughes, John Coyle, Joseph Somerville, Catherine McMahon, Patrick McCarron, William Somerville, Owen Connolly and Rachel Bell.ownland AKA Acres County Barony Civil Parish PLU Province

Map of Tetoppa 

John Coyle leased land that has been shaded red in the map below. 

Cornasoo Townland

Drumsnat Civil Parish 

Cornasoo Townland contains 129 acres and is found in County Monaghan, Monaghan Barony, Drumsnat Civil Parish, Monaghan PLU in the Province of Ulster.  Tenants found in the townland include Patrick Campbell, Owen Coyle, Michael McPhillips, Charles McAtee, Peter Coyle, Hugh McPhillips, Edward Greenan, Edward Hughes, Terence McGorman, John Quinn, Patrick Woods, Michael Coyle, Owen Coyle, John McPhillips and Archibald Moore. 

Map of Cornasoo 

Below is an Ordnance Map for Cornasoo Townland.  Unfortunately, it is not as detailed as other maps we have seen so we cannot be exactly sure which lands were leased to Owen Coyle, Michael Coyle, and Peter Coyle.

Drumsheeny Townland

Drumsnat Civil Parish 

Drumsheeny Townland has 238 acres and is found in County Monaghan, Monaghan Barony, Drumsnat Civil Parish, Monaghan PLU in the Province of Ulster.  Tenants in this townland included Catherine Bryans, Margaret Bryans, Francis McGuiness, John McGorman, Edward McEntee, John Armstrong, Sarah Conway, Patrick Bryans, Peter McGorman, Terence Hughes, Owen Hughes, Susan Hughes, Thomas Coyle, Francis McConnan, James Bryans, Hugh McGinty, Mary McGinty and Michael McGinty. 

Drumsheeny Townland 

The map below shows the general location where Thomas Coyle leased land in this townland. 

Carnbane Townland

Drumsnat Civil Parish 

Carnbane Townland is composed of 82 acres and is found in County Monaghan, Monaghan Barony, Drumsnat Civil Parish, Monaghan PLU in the Province of Ulster.  In the mid-nineteenth century one could find the following renters:  Edward Fay, John Fay, Patrick Coyle, James McKeever, Edward Clerkin, James Sheery, James Coyle, Bridget Johnston, Edward Coyle, Patrick Berry, Edward Greenan, and Patrick Prunty. 

Map of Carnbane 

The following map shows the general location of land leased by Patrick Coyle, James Coyle and Edward Coyle.  The parcel highlighted in yellow was leased by Patrick Coyle.  The parcel highlighted in blue was leased by Patrick Coyle, John Fay and Edward Fay.  The parcel highlighted in reddish-brown was leased by James Coyle.  Land highlighted in red was rented by Edward Coyle. 

Roosky Townland

Drumsnat Civil Parish 

Roosky Townland is composed of 119 acres and is found in County Monaghan, Monaghan Barony, Drumsnat Civil Parish, Monaghan PLU in the Province of Ulster.  Tenants included Joseph Johnston, James McQuade, Thomas Coyle, Michael Coyle, Patrick Woods, John Hare, Francis Hare, Nancy Kelly, Owen McNally, Catherine McCabe, Frank Sewell, James Hare, Patrick Coyle, George Hoey, Mary Fay, Edward Fay, and John Fay. 

Map of Roosky, Drumsnat Civil Parish 

The following highlighted land was leased by a Coyle:  Patrick Coyle (Green), Patrick Coyle (Purple), Thomas Coyle (Light Blue), Michael Coyle (Yellow), Thomas Coyle (Blue), and Michael Coyle (Reddish-Brown). 

Other Coyle Leaseholders in County Monaghan 

There were other Coyle surnames found on the Griffith Valuation survey for County Monaghan.  We do not show maps or information for them as they would not have lived in close proximity to our ancestors in Aghabog Civil Parish.  We list them for you as there is always an outside possibility that some of these names are later identified as distant relatives.