Richard FitzEustace

[3] He was Member of the Irish House of Commons for County Kildare in the Parliament of 1429, and on at least two occasions was entrusted with the task of maintaining good relations with the English Crown, having the title "Messenger to the King".

He held the manor of Newcastle Lyons, Saggart and Esker, all in County Dublin; after his death, these passed to the Portlester branch of the family.

In particular, he pleaded that his expenses on Crown service had prevented him from building a fortified house ("fortalice") in the Border country to preserve the peace.

He was present at least two important Council meetings: the first was in August 1442, where very serious charges were laid against Richard Wogan, the Lord Chancellor.

[9] Sir Robert FitzEustace, son of Richard and Katherine, was High Sheriff of Kildare in his turn, and may also have served briefly as Lord Chancellor.