Muckanagh North

Muiceanach Thuaidh, north piggeries

Muckanagh North is situated in the civil parish of Killeroran, Barony of Killian, County Galway. Located at the Eastern border of Killeroran, Muckanagh North is bounded by the townlands Killeroran and Tully. It is separated from Muckanagh South by the River Shiven. The River Suck divides Muckanagh North from the townland of Cloonakilleg in the parish of Tisrara, Barony of Athlone, County Roscommon.

The Down Survey Map states the 1641 (Pre-Cromwell) owner of Muckanagh North was John Kelly (Catholic). Colonel John Kelly (Catholic) was the owner in 1670 (Post-Cromwell). The Down Survey name was Muckena.

O’Donovan’s Field Name Books indicates Muckanagh North is owned by Dennis Kelly Esq. and is held under deed forever by the same. It contains bog land, while the remainder is made up of arable and pasture. It pays £14-5-9½ County Cess.

Census 1841-1851

According to the 1851 census, Muckanagh North consists of 624 acres, 2 roods and 2 perches. The 1841 population was 186 people, 93 of whom were male and 93 were female. There were 28 houses, all of which were occupied. The population had increased to 194 people by 1851, 98 of whom were male and 96 were female. There were 36 houses, 32 of which were occupied. The poor law valuation paid in 1851 was £186-15-0.

Griffith’s Valuation 1847-1864

According to Griffith’s Valuation, Denis H. Kelly was the immediate lessor of the land. Holding 1 measured 519 acres, 2 roods and 10 perches and was leased to 35 people.

John Hannan (sen.) paid £0-15-0 for house and land.

Luke Naughton paid £3-5-0 for house and land.

Patrick Carthy rented house, offices and land for £16-10-0.

Laurence Farrell rented house and land for £6-10-0.

Malachy Healy paid £11-0-0 for house, offices and land.

Patrick Keegan paid 6-0-0 for house, office and land.

Patrick Fallon paid £5-15-0 for house, office and land.

James Healy rented house, offices and land for £26-5-0.

Patrick Healy rented house, offices and land for £13-5-0.

Mary Healy rented house, office and land for £8-7-0.

Thomas Healy paid £8-15-0 for house, office and land.

John Hannan (jun.) paid £5-17-0 for house, office and land.

James Hannan rented house, offices and land for £8-16-0.

John Smith rented house, offices and land for £8-10-0.

Patrick Flynn paid £12-9-0 for house, office and land.

Thomas Hannan paid £9-15-0 for house, office and land.

Margaret Mooly paid £3-10-0 for house, offices and land.

Michael Farrell rented house, offices and land for £8-15-0.

Marcus Kelly rented house, office and land for £9-13-0.

Thomas Kelly rented house, office and land for £8-7-0.

Patrick Farrell paid £6-0-0 for house, office and land.

James Keighry paid £8-7-0 for house, office and land.

Michael Keegan paid £12-0-0 for house, offices and land.

Hugh Kelly rented house, offices and land for £8-15-0.

Michael Kelly rented house, office and land for £8-15-0.

Patrick Kelly rented house, office and land for £8-15-0.

John Kelly paid £11-15-0 for house, office and land.

Matthew Hannan paid £22-15-0 for house, offices and land.

Mathias Nolan rented house, office and land for £12-0-0.

John paid £12-0-0 for house, office and land.

Malachy Keegan rented house, offices and land for £11-7-0.

John Healy rented house and land for £0-15-0. Patrick Healy rented a house for £0-10-0 from John Healy.

Lot 34 and lot 35 were vacant, with each having a house and office. Lot 34 was worth £0-15-0 and lot 35 was worth £0-8-0.

On Holding 2, Denis H. Kelly kept 66 acres, 1 rood and 26 perches of bog in fee worth £0-10-0.

The total annual valuation of rateable property was £306-16-0.

Census 1901

There were 29 houses in Muckanagh North in 1901, all of which were occupied. The total population was 177 people, 89 of whom were male and 88 were female. The heads of the households were as follows: John Farrell, Thomas Healy, Bridget Heally, John Fallon, Patrick Healy, John Healy, Patrick Healy, Hanora Keighery, Michael Lohan, John Hannon, Patrick Hannon, Hugh Hannon, Bridget Flynn, Bridget Smith, John Haverty, Mathew Farrell, Thomas Hannon, Michael Farrell, Patt Keegan, Michael Keegan, Mary Kelly, Ellen Kelly, Hanora Kelly, Bridget Kelly, Patrick Nolan, Catherine Hannon, Patt Heally, Bridget Keegan and Hanoria Keegan. All residents of Muckanagh North in 1901 were born in County Galway, except Anne Hannon in House 10, Kate Hannon in House 11, Mary Hannon in House 12, Mary Anne Flynn in House 13 and Bridget Keegan and Martin Smith in House 28 who were all born in County Roscommon. All inhabitants were Roman Catholic.

Each house was listed as a private dwelling. The walls of each house were constructed using permanent material, while the roof of each house was made of perishable material. There were at least 71 farm steadings, consisting of 14 stables, 6 coach houses, 15 cow houses, 1 calf house, 15 piggeries, 2 fowl houses, 12 barns, 5 sheds and 1 store. There were 63 more farm steadings, however as a result of a missing B2 Return form, the description of these buildings is not known. The census forms were collected on the 20th of April.

John Farrell (28) was not married and he lived with his 2 unmarried sisters Mary (26) and Anne (24). John was listed as a farmer’s son and both Mary and Anne were farmer’s daughters. All members of the family could read and write, and they each spoke Irish and English. The siblings lived in a 3^rd class house with 2 front windows and 2 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 shed.

Thomas Healy (40) lived with his wife Kate (33), their 5 daughters, Mary Ellen (11), Margaret (10), Catherine (6), Bridget (5) and Teresa (6 months) and their 2 sons Patrick (9) and Bernard (2). Thomas worked as a farmer and his 5 eldest children were scholars. Thomas, Kate, Mary Ellen, Margaret and Patrick could read and write, while Catherine and Bridget could read only. Kate spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Thomas owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 barn, 1 shed and 1 store.

Bridget Heally (50) was a widow who lived with her son Patrick (23) and her 2 daughters Mary (19) and Bridget (16). Bridget (50) was listed as a farmer’s wife, while Patrick was a farmer’s son and Mary was a farmer’s daughter. Bridget (16) was a scholar. All members of the family could read and write, and they each spoke Irish and English. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Bridget owned the land on which her house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

John Fallon (65) was a widower. He lived with his 2 sons Martin (19) and Michael (17) and his daughter Kate (15). John worked as a farmer, while both Martin and Michael were listed as farmer’s sons. Kate was a scholar. All members of the family could read and write. John and Martin spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The Fallon family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed.

Patrick Healy (57) was a widower who lived with his 2 daughters Mary (15) and Maggie (3) and his 4 sons, Andrew (13), Patrick (11), Thomas (9) and James (7). Patrick worked as a farmer, while his 5 eldest children were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except James who could read only and Maggie who could not read or write. Patrick (57) spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for his children suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 stable, 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Patrick Healy was the landholder.

John Healy (50) was a married farmer. He lived with his wife Nora (38), their 4 daughters, Kate (16), Maggie (14), Bridget (12) and Nora (8), their son John (10) and his unmarried brother Andrew (46). Andrew was listed as a farmer’s son. Each of the children were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. John and Andrew spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.

Patrick Healy (43) lived with his wife Mary (33), their daughter Bridget (9) and their 4 sons, John (8), Hugh (4), Martin (2) and Patrick. Patrick (43) worked as a farmer, while Bridget and John were scholars. Patrick (43), Mary, Bridget and John could read and write. Patrick (43) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for his family suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Patrick owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed.

Hanora Keighery (45) was a widow. She lived with her unmarried brother-in-law Thomas (50), her 3 daughters, Bridget (17), Hanora (15) and Anne (13) and her son John (9). Hanora (45) was listed as a farmer’s wife, while Thomas was a farmer’s son. Each of the children were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. Hanora (45), Thomas, Bridget and Hanora (15) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for Anne and John suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Hanora Keighery was the landholder.

Michael Lohan (68) was a widower. He lived with his married son Thomas (39), daughter-in-law Margaret (35), his 2 grandsons Michael (10) and Patrick (8) and his 3 granddaughters, Mary Anne (7), Kate (4) and Bridget (1). Michael worked as a farmer and Thomas was listed as a farmer’s son. Michael (10), Patrick and Mary Anne were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except the 2 youngest children, Kate and Bridget. Michael (68) and Thomas spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the rest of the family suggesting they spoke English only. The Lohan family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Michael owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.

John Hannon (50) lived with his wife Anne (45), their 3 daughters, Kate (19), Maggie (16) and Anne (6) and their 2 sons, John (14) and James (12). John (50) worked as a farmer, while Kate and Anne were listed as farmer’s daughters. John (14), James and Anne (6) were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. John (50) and Anne (45) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for their children suggesting they spoke English only. Anne was born in County Roscommon, while the others were born in County Galway. The family occupied a 3^rd class dwelling with 2 front windows and 3 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.

Patrick Hannon (50) was a married farmer. He lived with his wife Kate (33), their 5 sons, Thomas (15), Mathew (7), Andrew (5), James (3) and Patrick (5 months) and their 2 daughters Mary Anne (13) and Ellen (9). Thomas, Mary Anne, Ellen and Mathew were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except Andrew, James and Patrick (5 months). Patrick (50) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for his family suggesting they spoke English only. Kate was born in County Roscommon, while the others were born in County Galway. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Patrick owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 couch house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed.

Hugh Hannon (50) lived with his wife Mary (48), their 4 sons, Hugh (18), John (10), Thomas (8) ad Owen (6) and their 3 daughters, Mary (16), Hanora (14) and Delia (2). Hugh (50) worked as a farmer, while Hugh (18) was listed as a farmer’s son and Mary (16) was a farmer’s daughter. Hanora, John and Thomas were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except Mary (48) who could read only and Owen and Delia who could not read or write at the time of the census. Hugh (50) and Mary (48) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for their children suggesting they spoke English only. Mary was born in County Roscommon, while the others were born in County Galway. The family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Hugh owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.

Bridget Flynn (80) was widow who lived with her married son Michael (35), daughter-in-law Mary Anne (31) and her 2 grandchildren Patrick (5) and Bridget (2). Bridget was listed as a farmer’s wife and Michael was a farmer’s son. Only Michael and Mary Anne could read and write. Bridget and Michl spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the rest of the family suggesting they spoke English only. Mary Anne was born in County Roscommon, while the others were born in County Galway. The Flynn family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Bridget Flynn was the landholder.

Bridget Smith (80) was a widow. She lived with her married son Patrick (44), daughter-in-law Bridget (44), her 3 granddaughters, Mary (14), Kate (8) and Anne (4) and her 4 grandsons, Patrick (12), Michael (10), James (7) and Thomas (8 months). Bridget (80) was listed as a farmer’s wife and Patrick (44) was a farmer’s son. Mary, Patrick (12), Michael, Kate and James were scholars. Patrick (44), Bridget (44), Mary, Patrick (12), Michael and Kate could read and write, while James could read only. Bridget (80), Patrick (44) and Bridget (44) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the children suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Bridget owned the land on which her house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.

John Haverty (56) lived with his wife Catherine (60) and their son Patrick (24). John worked as a farmer and Patrick was listed as a farmer’s son. Only Patrick could read and write, while Catherine could read only. All members of the family spoke Irish and English. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house and 1 piggery.

Mathew Farrell (60) was a widower who lived with his daughter Mary (22) and his 2 sons John (16) and Mathew (13). Mathew (60) worked as a farmer and Mary was listed as a farmer’s daughter. John and Mathew (13) were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, and they each spoke Irish and English. The Farrell family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Mathew owned the land on which his house was located along with 3 farm steadings.

Thomas Hannon (78) lived with his wife Catherine (60) and their 2 sons John (30) and Mathew (18). Thomas worked as a farmer and both John and Mathew were listed as farmer’s sons. Catherine could read only, but the rest of the family could read and write. Thomas, Catherine and John spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for Mathew suggesting he spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Thomas owned the land on which his house was situated along with 6 farm steadings.

Michael Farrell (60) was a widower who lived with his married son Michael (32), daughter-in-law Mary (24) and his unmarried daughter Winifred (25). Michael (60) worked as a farmer, while Michael (32) was listed as a farmer’s son and Mary was a farmer’s wife. Winifred was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. All members of the family could read and write, and they each spoke Irish and English. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Michael owned the land on which his house was located along with 4 farm steadings.

Patt Keegan (75) was a widower. He lived with his married son Tom (45), daughter-in-law Mary (38), his 2 granddaughters Mary (13) and Delia (10) and his 2 grandsons John (12) and Patt (9). Both Patt (75) and Tom worked as farmers. Each of the children were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except Patt (75) who could not read. Patt (75), Tom and Mary (38) spoke Irish and English, while the children spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There were 5 farm steadings. Patrick Keegan was the landholder.

Michael Keegan (61) was a married farmer. He lived with his wife Onnie [sic] (45), their 2 daughters Norah (20) and Sarah (9) and their grandson Michael Lohan (3). Norah was listed as a farmer’s daughter and Sarah was a scholar. Michael (61), Norah and Sarah could read and write, while Onnie could read only. Michael (61) and Onnie spoke Irish and English, while the rest of the family spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Michl owned the land on which his house was situated along with 4 farm steadings.

Mary Kelly (38) was a widow who lived with her 3 daughters, Hanora (19), Catherine (11) and Maggie (8) and her 3 sons, Patrick (18), Michael (16) and Hugh (15). Mary was listed as a farmer’s wife, while Hanora was a farmer’s daughter. Both Patrick and Michael were farmer’s sons. Hugh, Catherine and Maggie were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. Michael and Hugh spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The Kelly family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Mary owned the land on which her house was situated along with 4 farm steadings.

Ellen Kelly (70) was a widow. She lived with her married son Michael (42), her daughter-in-law Bridget (30), her 2 grandsons Michael (9) and Patrick (5) and her 3 granddaughters, Mary E. (7), Lizzie (3) and Katie (1). Both Ellen and Bridget were listed as farmer’s wives, while Michael was a farmer’s son. Michael, Mary E. and Patrick were scholars. Michael, Bridget, Michael and Mary E. could read and write, while Ellen and Patrick could read only. Ellen, Michael and Bridget spoke Irish and English, while each of the children spoke English only. The Kelly family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Ellen owned the land on which her house was situated along with 6 farm steadings.

Hanora Kelly (69) was a widow who lived with her married son Patrick (40), daughter-in-law Catherine (40), her 4 grandsons, John (13), Patrick (12), Thomas (9) and James (2) and her 2 granddaughters Mary (10) and Katie (4). Hanora was listed as a farmer’s wife, while Patrick (40) was a farmer’s son. Each of the children were scholars, except the youngest James who was too young at the time of the census. All members of the family could read and write, except Katie who could read only and James who could not read or write at the time of the census. Hanora, Patrick (40) and Catherine spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the children suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Hanora owned the land on which her house was located along with 4 farm steadings.

Bridget Kelly (67) was a widow. She lived with her unmarried son John (29), her married son Peter (46), her daughter-in-law Bridget (32), her 4 grandsons, Patrick (11), Hugh (8), John (5) and Peter (6 months) and her 2 granddaughters Mary Anne (9) and Bridget (2). Bridget was listed as a farmer’s wife, while both Peter (46) and John (29) were farmer’s sons. Patrick, Mary Anne, Hugh and John (5) were scholars. Peter (46), Bridget (32), John (29), Patrick and Mary Anne could read and write, while Bridget (67), Hugh and John (5) could read only. Bridget (67), Peter (46), Bridget (32) and John (29) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the children suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There were 5 farm steadings. Bridget Kelly was the landholder.

Patrick Nolan (85) lived with his wife Anne (80), their married son Mathew (35), daughter-in-law Catherine (30), their grandson Patrick (9), their 3 granddaughters, Maria (5), Bridget (3) and Margaret (1) and his unmarried brother Luke (75). Both Patrick (85) and Luke worked as farmers, while Mathew was listed as a farmer’s son. Patrick (9), Maria and Bridget were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except Maria who could read only and Bridget and Margaret who were too young to read or write at the time of the census. Patrick, Anne and Luke spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Patrick owned the land on which his house was located along with 4 farm steadings.

Catherine Hannon (60) was a widow who lived with her son John (33). Catherine was listed as a farmer’s wife, while John was a farmer’s son. Both Catherine and John could read and write, and they each spoke Irish and English. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Catherine owned the land on which her house was situated along with 7 farm steadings.

Patt Heally (67) lived with his wife Bridget (50) and their daughter Anne (19). Patt worked as a farmer and Bridget was listed as a farmer’s wife. Ann was a farmer’s daughter. All members of the family could read and write. Patt and Bridget spoke Irish and English, while Anne spoke English only. The family lived in 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Patrick owned the land on which his house was situated along with 4 farm steadings.

Bridget Keegan (70) was a widow who lived with her unmarried nephew Martin Smith (30). Bridget was listed as a farmer’s wife and Martin worked as a farm labourer. Only Martin could read and write. Bridget spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for Martin suggesting he spoke English only. Both Bridget and Martin were born in County Roscommon. They occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Bridget owned the land on which her house was situated along with 3 farm steadings.

Hanoria Keegan (45) lived with her son James (26) and her 2 daughters Kate (15) and Ellen (13). Hanoria is listed as being married but there is no record of her husband here. Hanoria was a farmer’s wife and James was listed as a farmer’s son. Kate and Ellen were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. Hanoria and James spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The Keegan family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Hanoria owned the land on which her house was situated along with 4 farm steadings.

Census 1911

There were 29 houses in Muckanagh North in 1911, and each of these were occupied. The total population was 173 people, 88 of whom were male and 85 were female. The heads of the households were as follows: John Farrell, Thomas Healy, Bridget Healy, John Fallon, John Healy, Patrick Healy, Patt Healy, Thomas Lohan, John Hannon, Michael Farrell, Patrick Hannon, Hugh Hannon, Michael Flynn, Bridget Smith, Norah Keighery, John Haverty, Mathew Farrell, Catherine Hannon, Ellen Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Thomas Keegan, Michael Keegan, Peter Kelly, Mathew Nolan, Martin Smyth, Norah Keegan, Patrick Healy, John Hannon and Michael Lohan. All inhabitants were born in County Galway, except Kate Hannon in House 11, Mary Hannon in House 12, Mary Turley in House 22 and Martin Smyth in House 25 who were all born in County Roscommon. All residents were Roman Catholic.

Each house was listed as a private dwelling. The walls of each house were constructed using permanent material, while the roof of each house was made of perishable material. There was a total of 125 farm steadings, consisting of 18 stables, 28 cow houses, 15 calf houses, 22 piggeries, 21 fowl houses, 20 barns and 1 forge. The census forms were collected on the 5^th of April.

John Farrell (47) was an unmarried farmer. He lived with his unmarried sister Anne (35) and his niece Mary A. Hannon (14). John could not read, but both Anne and Mary A. could read and write. Mary A. spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the other suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable and 1 cow house.

Thomas Healy (55) lived with his wife Kate (44), their 5 daughters, Margaret (20), Catherine (16), Bridget (14), Tessie (10) and Norah (3) and their 4 sons, Patrick (19), Bernard (12), John (8) and Thomas (6). Thomas and Kate had been married for 22 years and had 11 children, 10 of whom were living in 1911. Thomas worked as a farmer and a mason, while Patrick worked also worked as a mason. Catherine and Bridget were listed as farmer’s daughters.  Bernard, Tessie, John and Thomas (6) were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except Norah who was too young to read at the time of the census. No language was recorded for any member of the family suggesting they spoke English only. The Healy family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Thomas owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Bridget Healy (62) was a widow who lived with her married son Malich (39), daughter-in-law Ellen (30) and her 2 grandchildren John (2) and Bridget (2 months). Malich and Ellen had been married for 3 years and had 2 children. Malich worked as a farmer. Bridget, Malich and Ellen could each read and write. Bridget (62) spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 fowl house. Malachy Healy was the landholder.

John Fallon (74) was a widower. He lived with his son unmarried son Thomas (32) and his 2 grandchildren Mary Lohan (14) and Patrick F. Lohan (8). John worked as a farmer and Thomas worked as a farm labourer. Mary and Patrick were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. John spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the other suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 fowl house.

John Healy (68) lived with his wife Norah (53), their 2 unmarried children Margaret (24) and John (22) and his unmarried brother Andrew (57). John and Norah had been married for 33 years and had 9 children, 7 of whom were living in 1911. John (68) worked as a farmer and Andrew was a farm labourer. John (22) was listed as a farmer’s son. All members of the family could read and write. John (68) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the other suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Patrick Healy (64) was a widower who lived with his 3 sons, Patrick (22), Thomas (20) and James (18) and his daughter Margaret (13). Patrick (64) worked as a farmer, while his 3 sons worked as farm labourers. Margaret was a scholar. All members of the family could read and write. Patrick (64) and Margaret spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the other family members suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Patrick owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.

Patt Healy (54) lived with his wife Mary (44), their 2 daughters Bridget (19) and Mary Kate (4) and their 4 sons, John (18), Hugh (15), Martin (13) and Patrick (10). Patt and Mary had been married for 20 years and had 8 children, 6 of whom were living in 1911. Patt worked as a farmer, while Bridget was listed as a farmer’s daughter and John was a farmer’s son. Hugh, Martin and Patrick were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except the youngest child Mary Kate. Patt, Mary, Bridget, Martin and Patrick spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the other suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Patt owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Thomas Lohan (50) was a married farmer. He lived with his wife Margaret (47), their son Patrick (18) and their 6 daughters, Mary A. (17), Catherine (13), Bridget (11), Norah (9), Margaret (7) and Lizzie (3). Thomas and Margaret had been married for21 years and had 9 children, 8 of whom were living in 1911. Patrick worked as a farmer, while Catherine, Bridget, Norah and Margaret (7) were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except the youngest child Lizzie who was too young to read at the time of the census. Each member of the family spoke English only. The Lohan family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Thomas owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 fowl house.

John Hannon (73) lived with his wife Anne (68), their 2 sons John (25) and James (23) and their daughter Annie (20). John and Anne had been married for 37 years and had 8 children, 7 of whom were living in 1911. John (73) worked as a farmer, while both John (25) and James were listed as farmer’s sons. Annie was a farmer’s daughter. All members of the family could read and write, and they each spoke Irish and English. John (73) was listed as being deaf. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn. John Hannon was the landholder.

Michael Farrell (75) was a widower. He lived with his unmarried daughter Winifred (42), his married son Michael (45), daughter-in-law Mary (40), his 4 grandsons, John (9), Patrick (7), Mathew (4) and James (7 months) and his granddaughter Bridget (8). Michael and Mary had been married for 10 years and had 6 children, 5 of whom were living in 1911. Both Michael (75) and Michael (45) worked as farmers. John, Bridget and Patrick were scholars, while Mathew was listed as an infant. All members of the family could read and write, except the 3 youngest children, Patrick, Mathew and James. Michael (75), Mary and John spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the other suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Michael owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Patrick Hannon (59) lived with his wife Kate (46), their 5 sons, Thomas (26), Mattie (19), Andrew (15), James (13) and Patrick (11) and their 2 daughters Ellie (20) and Katie (5). Patrick and Kate had been married for 27 years and had 11 children, 8 of whom were living in 1911. Patrick (59) worked as a mason, while both Thomas and Mattie were labourers. Andrew, James and Patrick (11) were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except Patrick (59) and Katie. Andrew, James and Patrick spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. Kate was born in County Roscommon, while the rest of the family were born in County Galway. The family lived in a 3^rd class dwelling with 2 front windows and 3 rooms. Patrick owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Hugh Hannon (68) was a married farmer. He lived with his wife of 35 years Mary (58), their 2 daughters Norah (23) and Delia (12) and their 2 sons Thomas (18) and Owen (15). Hugh and Mary had 13 children, 12 of whom were living in 1911. Thomas worked as a labourer. Owen and Delia were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. Hugh, Mary, Owen and Delia spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the other suggesting they spoke English only. Hugh was listed as being deaf. The family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Hugh owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.

Michael Flynn (49) was a widower who lived with his son Patrick (15) and his 2 daughters Bridget (12) and Mary Kate (10). Michael worked as a farmer and each of children were scholars. Michael could read only, but Patrick, Bridget and Mary Kate could each read and write. No language was listed for any member of the family suggesting they spoke English only. The Flynn family lived in a 3^rd class house with 2 front windows and 3 rooms. Michael owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house.

Bridget Smith (82) was a widow. She lived with her married son Patsy (55), daughter-in-law Bridget (53), her 5 grandsons, Martin (23), Patrick (22), Michael (19), James (15) and Thomas (10) and her 2 granddaughters Kate (17) and Annie (13). Patsy and Bridget had been married for 30 years and had 10 children, 9 of whom were living in 1911. Patsy worked as a farmer, while Martin, Patrick and Michael were labourers. James, Annie and Thomas were scholars. While Bridget (82) could not read and Patsy could read only, the rest of the family could each read and write. Bridget (82), Patsy, Bridget (53), James, Annie and Thomas spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Patrick Smith was the landholder.

Norah Keighery (54) was a widowed farmer. She lived with her 2 daughters Bridget T. (29) and Annie M. (24) and her son John (20). John worked as a farm labourer. All members of the family could read and write. Norah spoke Irish and English, while her children spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Norah owned the land on which her house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

John Haverty (73) lived with his wife Catherine (76) and their unmarried son Patrick (37). John and Catherine had been married for 46 years and had 4 children, all of whom were living in 1911. John worked as a farmer and Patrick was a blacksmith. Only Patrick could read and write. John and Catherine spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for Patrick suggesting he spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 2 rooms. There was 1 fowl house and 1 forge. John Haverty was the landholder.

Mathew Farrell (72) was a widower who lived with his 2 unmarried sons Michael (30) and Patrick (28). Mathew worked as a farmer, while both Michael and Patrick were farm labourers. All members of the family could read and write. Mathew spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for his sons suggesting they spoke English only. The Farrell family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Mathew owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 fowl house.

Catherine Hannon (71) was widow who lived with her unmarried daughter Kate (37) and her 2 unmarried sons Patrick (36) and James (35). Catherine worked as a farmer, while both Patrick and James worked as farm labourers. All members of the family could read and write. Catherine spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn. Patrick Hannon was the landholder.

Ellen Kelly (80) was a widow. She lived with her son Michael (55), her 6 granddaughters, Mary E. (17), Lizzie (13), Katie (11), Delia (9), Hanora (7) and Maggie (5) and her grandson Patrick (15). Michael is listed as being married but there is no record of his wife here. He worked as a farmer and contractor, while Mary E. was listed as a farmer’s daughter and Patrick was a farmer’s son. The rest of the children were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except Maggie who could read only and Ellen who could not read or write. Ellen and Michael spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the children suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1 barn. Michael Kelly was the landholder.

Patrick Kelly (65) lived with his wife Catherine (63), their 2 sons John (23) and James (12) and their 2 daughters Mary (20) and Katie (14). Patrick and Catherine had been married for 25 years and had 7 children, 7 of whom were living in 1911. While Patrick could not read or write, and Catherine could read only, each of their children could read and write. Catherine, Mary, Katie and James spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for Patrick or John suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Patrick owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Thomas Keegan (57) lived with his wife Mary (59), their 2 daughters Maria (25) and Delia (23) and their 2 sons John (24) and Patrick (21). Thomas and Mary had been married for 27 years and had 4 children. Thomas worked as a farmer, while both John and Patrick were listed as farmer’s sons. All members of the family could read and write. Thomas and Mary spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for their children suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Thomas owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1 barn.

Michael Keegan (71) lived with his wife of 41 years Norah (56), their 2 unmarried children Patrick (31) and Sarah (19) and their granddaughter Mary Turley (7). Michael and Norah had 8 children, 7 of whom were living in 1911. Michael worked as a farmer, while Patrick was listed as a farmer’s son and Sarah was a farmer’s daughter. Mary was a scholar. All members of the family could read and write, except Norah who could read only. Each person spoke Irish and English, except Mary who likely spoke English only. Mary was born in County Roscommon, while the others were born in County Galway. The Keegan family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Michael owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Peter Kelly (56) lived with his wife Bridget (42), their 3 daughters, Mary A. (19), Delia (13) and Norah (8) and their 5 sons, Hugh (18), John (15), Peter (10), William (5) and Martin (1). Peter and Bridget had been married for 22 years and had 10 children, 9 of whom were living in 1911. Peter worked as a farmer, while Hugh and John were listed as farmer’s sons. Delia, Peter (10) and Norah were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except the 2 youngest children, William and Martin. Peter (56) spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Peter owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Mathew Nolan (58) lived with his wife Catherine (42), their 4 sons, Patrick (19), John (9), James (6) and Edward (4) and their 3 daughters, Maria (15), Bridget (13) and Maggie (11). Mathew and Catherine had been married for 21 years and had 8 children, 7 of whom were living in 1911. Mathew worked as a farmer and Patrick was listed as a farmer’s son. Maggie, John and James were scholars. Only Patrick, Maria, Bridget, Maggie, John and James could read and write. Maria, Bridget and Maggie spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the rest of the family, suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn. Mathew Nolan was the landholder.

Martin Smyth (37) lived with his wife of 9 years Norah (31) and their 3 children, Bridget (8), Mary (5) and Maggie (2). Martin worked as a farmer and Bridget was a scholar. Martin, Norah and Bridget could read and write. Norah spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. Martin was born in County Roscommon, while the rest of the family were born in County Galway. The family occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Martin owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Norah Keegan (67) was a widowed farmer. She lived with her unmarried son James (40) and her 2 daughters Katie (25) and Ellie (23). James was listed as a farmer’s son. All members of the family could read and write. Norah and James spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for Katie or Ellie, suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Norah owned the land on which her house was located along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Patrick Healy (77) lived with his wife Bridget (70) and their daughter Anna (28). Patrick and Bridget had been married for 29 years and had 4 children, all of whom were living in 1911. Patrick worked as a farmer and Anna was listed as a farmer’s daughter. Patrick and Anna could read and write, while Bridget could read only. Patrick and Bridget spoke Irish and English, while Anna spoke English only. The family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Patrick owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house and 1 fowl house.

John Hannon (45) lived with his wife Winnie (30), their 2 sons Patrick (8) and James (2) and their 3 daughters, Mary Kate (6), Nora (4) and Ellie (6 months). John and Winnie had been married for 9 years and had 5 children. John worked as a farmer, while Patrick and Mary Kate were scholars. Only John, Winnie, Patrick and Mary Kate could read and write. No language was listed for any member of the family suggesting they spoke English only. The Hannon family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

Michael Lohan (83) was a widower who lived with his grandson Michael (20). Michael (83) worked as a farmer and Michael (20) was a farm labourer. Both members of the household could read and write. Michael (83) spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for Michael (20) suggesting he spoke English only. The pair occupied a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Michael owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house.