Irish titles auction

A number of historic Irish titles that once held rule for the invading Norman, then English and eventually the British crown are to be sold off in an auction of historic Irish titles.
Five feudal baronies and more than 30 lordships will come under the hammer later this month. The feudal baronies include those of Castle Knock in County Dublin, Carrigaline in County Cork and Clanwilliam in County Tipperary.
The feudal barony and lordship of Castleknock extends to the west of Dublin toward Lucan, this has a guide price of £27,500.
The 24 May sale, has reportedly attracted much interest and with several bids already received. "A lot of the titles come with ancient grants. Many of them have not been used for a long time and research into the titles may show that the grants may still be able to be used," said Jonathon Chaplin of the auctioneers. "One title sold previously came with rights to a harbour. The government wanted to rebuild the harbour and the title owner received £4m - but that is a complete extreme."
People also buy a title to put it back with the main house and both can be sold on jointly Some of the titles give the owner rights governing local markets and fairs. "A lot of the people who buy these titles are historians. A best man bought one for the bride and groom. It can be handed down to children. People also buy a title to put it back with the main house and both can be sold on jointly. But we would always advise people to use a solicitor when buying a title." Said Mr Chaplin.
Title owners will be able to apply to the British College of Arms for a personal coat of arms for their exclusive use.
However, the would be owners may be wise to not get too carried away with illusions of grandeur, and especially once the reality of such titles is understood. While the new owners will be able to call themselves 'Lord of such and such' if they so choose, they cannot be known as 'Lord X', and cannot sit in the British House of Lords. Perhaps the greatest shock to the ultra romantic and naive will be, that the titles hold little to no sway with the mere peasants of Castleknock or Carrigaline.

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