 The elder branch continued as Barons of Killeen, and later Earls of Fingall.The third, Sir Thomas Fitz-Christopher Plunket, married heiress Mary Ann Cruice of Rathmore, daughter of Sir Christopher Cruice of Cruicetown, Moydorrah and Rathmore Castle - a crucifix in their honour is located on the demesne.The fourth and sixth sons founded other landed houses.