Tim; There are three appearances of the surname Hannan in the fiants (writings). They are listed in the writings of Elizabeth I, during her reign, as follows: Fiant No. 5418 "Wm. m'Donnogh O Hannanne" 9 May xxxiii 1590. Fiant No. 6487 "Owene O Hanain of Cnocknagransie, pike " 30 Mar xliii 1601. Fiant No. 6524 "Teig m'Dermod O Hannaine, of Kisecourke" 19 May xliii 1601. Source: The Irish Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns Volume III, 1586-1603. Dave