An Charraig Dhubh / rock / black
In the barony of Loughrea, in the northwest region of the parish is Blackrock.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books noted Black-Rock and Black Rock were other forms of the name used. Blackrock was recorded to have all arable land, half tilled and half pasture. The county cess or tax was 1 shilling 2 pence, the rent was £1 per acre. The proprietor was Mr. Persse of Castleboy.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Ballynecrega’ listed Richard McHubert McUlick Bourke (Catholic), as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell) and Miles Bourke (Catholic) in1670 (post Cromwell). There were 5 plantation acres of unprofitable land and 131 acres of profitable and forfeited land.
In 1855, Honoria Quinn and James Beatty leased 2 holdings of house, offices, and land with an area of 19 acres, 0 roods, 14 perches for £4-10-0 each. Michael Glennane leased from George Pearse, a house, offices, and land (106-2-29) and 2 cottier’s houses for £54-0-0. The total annual valuation of rateable property paid in Blackrock overall was £63-0-0 for 125 acres, 3 roods, and 3 perches of house, offices, and land.
In 1901, Blackrock consisted of 4 households of 15 inhabitants, 8 males and 7 females. All occupants were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. The houses were built as private dwellings. The roofs were made of wood, thatch, or other perishable material. The walls were made of stone, brick, or concrete.
John Glennon (40) was a farmer who lived with his wife Winifred Glennon (32) and their 2 sons, John Redmond Glennon (2) and Denis Michael Glennon (1). They also lived with 2 servants, Celia Callanan (20) and John Mullins (17). All members of the house were able to read, write, and speak English, with the exception of John (2) and Michael (1). The house had 8 rooms and was a 2nd class house. There were 3 front windows, 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 dairy, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn, 1 turf house, and 1 potato house. John was the landowner.
Thomas Cunniffe (23) was a farmer living with his wife Magret [sic] Cunniffe (22) and brother Peter Cunniffe (21), who was also a farmer. All 3 were able to read and write, Magret spoke Irish and English, the brothers spoke only English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 7 rooms and 3 front windows, and 1 barn. Thomas owned the house on which his house was situated.
Celia Finnegan (70) was a farmer and widower. She lived with her unmarried daughters Julia Finnegan (30) and Mary Finnegan (29). Julia and Mary were listed as farmer’s daughters. All spoke Irish and English, Julia and Mary could read and write. Celia could only read. The Finnegans lived in a 6 bedroom, 2nd class house with 3 front windows, and 1 cow house. Celia owned the land.
John Mullins (50) was a labouring man who lived with his wife, Catherine Mullins (45) and their son William Mullins (7). William was a scholar. Catherine and William could read and write, John could not. John and Catherine spoke Irish and English, there were no language specifications for William. The family resided in a 2nd class, 5 bedroom house with 3 front windows and 1 piggery .John Glennon was the landowner.
According to this source, there were 4 households with a population of 17 in Blackrock. There were 8 males and 9 females. All occupants were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. The houses were built as private dwellings. The roofs were made of wood, thatch, or other perishable material. The walls were made of stone, brick, or concrete.
John Glennon (49) was a farmer who lived with his wife Winifred Glennon (44) and their 3 daughters: Mary Glennon (8), Winifred S. Glennon (7), and Catherine M. Glennon (4). Mary and Winifred S were scholars. They also lived with a relative, John Monaghan (23) who was a shop assistant, and a servant, John Mullins (25). All members of the house were able to read and write. Irish and English were only listed for John. The house had 6 rooms and was a 2nd class house. There were 3 front windows, 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 dairy, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn. John was the landowner.
John Mullins (74) was a farm labourer and widower. He could not read or write. John spoke Irish and English. John Glennon was the landowner. There was no record of this house on the out offices and farm steadings return form.
Thomas Cunniff1(40) was a farmer living with his wife Margaret Cunniff (35). They were married 9 years and bore 4 children, all of which were still alive as of 1911. They lived with their children: Thomas Cunnniff (7), Annie Cunniff (5), Peter Cunniff (3), and Patrick Cunniff (1). Thomas (40), Margaret, and Thomas (7) were able to read and write, Magret spoke Irish and English, there were no other language specifications. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows, 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, and 1 barn. Thomas owned the house on which his house was situated.
Celia Finnegan (75) was a farmer and widower. She lived with her unmarried daughters Julia Finnegan (31) and Mary Finnegan (30). Celia spoke Irish and English, Julia and Mary only spoke English. The daughters could read and write, Celia could not read. The Finnegans lived in a 1 bedroom, 3rd class house with 1 front window, and no out offices or farm steadings. Celia owned the land.
1It is noted that the Cunniff family was recorded under the name Cunniffe in the 1901 census.
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