I've been taking Irish classes for several years, although I would not call myself an expert by any means. I did wonder if the notation you found on the document was in the old or the modern script? That might make a difference. Tic Na Hilte >From my amateur's point of view, I can tell you that "ticeail" means to tick off (as in a list, not to make angry), and "na" means "of the". "Hilte" is more challenging: there are few Irish words that begin with "h", although in modern (post 1960) usage, an "h-" may be added in front of a word that begins with a vowel. Or as others have suggested it might be a place name, although I'm not sure how one would make "Tic" from "teach" (pronounced "tak"). "The house of the...?" An interesting problem, and I hope someone comes up with an answer. Sheila Connolly (Sile ni Conghaile)