Ballybrian, Baile Bhriain

Ballybrian lies in the east of the parish of Killallaghtan, barony of Cloomacnoon Co Galway. It is bounded by Lissawolaun and Cloonkeen East. It is also bounded by Hardwood, Bally of Mahon and Ballynahowna in the parish of Aughrim. It shares a border with Ballyhoolaghan, Ballynahown, Gortmore and Lissawullaun.

O’Donovan’s Fields Name Books give other name spellings of this townland: Ballybrien, Ballebrin, Ballabrien and Ballybryan.

Down Survey Map show this townland under the name ‘Tormore’was owned by Anthony Brabson, a protestant in 1641. It was owned by the Earl of Ormond, a protestant in 1670. It states there were 6 plantation acres of unprofitable land. There were 69 plantation acres of profitable land and 69 plantation acres of forfeited land.

Census 1901

Maria Tevlin (50) was a widow. She had 5 unmarried children. Maria and her daughter Bridget (19) were recorded as housekeepers. James (21) and John (18) were recorded as shepherds. Lizzie (16) and Pathrick (14) were scholars. The entire family were Roman Catholic. They were born in Co Galway. They could read and write. They lived in a 2^nd class house with 2 rooms, 3 front windows and 4 outhouses. The census taken on the 18^th of April 1901 show the house was built as a private dwelling. The walls were built with stone, brick or concrete. The house roof was made with perishable material. Maurice J Casey owned the land the house was situated on.

Census 1911

Maria Tevelin (66) was a widow. She had 3 unmarried children. There were no occupations recorded for Maria and her daughter Bridget (28). James (30) and Patrick (25) were recorded as herds. The entire family were Roman Catholic. They were born in Co Galway. They could read and write. They lived in a 2^nd class house with 2 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 5 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed. The census taken on the 15^th of April 1911 show the house was built as a private dwelling. The walls were built with stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made with perishable material. Michael J Casey owned the land the house was situated on.