The first known recordings of the surname in any spellings are in England and Germany, and early examples taken from authentic rolls and charters of the period include that of John Paul, which was dated 1292, in the charters called 'The Subsidy Rolls' of the city of London.
Driving distance from Cork, Ireland to Kinsale, Ireland. The total driving distance from Cork, Ireland to Kinsale, Ireland is 18 miles or 29 kilometers.
It is about 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Wicklow town, 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Bray and approximately 35 km (22 mi) from Dublin. The R772 regional road passes through the village.his was the main Dublin-Wexford route, the N11, but the village was bypassed by the new N11 dual carriageway in 1990. The area is currently expanding rapidly and is a dormitory town for many workers commuting to Bray and Dublin.