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- ↑ Morris, Susan, ed. (2020). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage 2019. eBook Partnership. p. 2460. ISBN 9781999767051.
(1) Sir Christopher Plunkett, 2nd son of 1st Baron Killeen ... cr Baron of Dunsany by writ 1439, and by patent 1461; s by his son, (2) Richard, 2nd Baron; s by his son (3) John...
- 1 2 3 4 Carty, Mary-Rose; Lynch, Malachy (2000). The Story of Dunsany Castle. Dunsany, County Meath, Ireland. pp. 21–24. ISBN 0951738216.
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