Doire Bhuí Thiar / Derrywee West
Buí: yellow
Doire: (oak-) wood, grove, thicket
Derrawee West is situated in the southwestern area of Kilthomas, in the barony of Kiltartan.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books recorded one other spelling used: Derraghweebeg. Derrawee West is mountainous with areas of arable land that was described as very good. Mr. Pierce owns all of the land and is let by allotment. There was no county cess.
The Down Survey Map recorded no townland information (26/04/2024).
Only one holding was recorded in this source. Dudley Pearse owned offices and land, 761 acres, 1 rood, and 39 perches, valued to be £63-15-0. This was the total annual valuation of rateable property.
The 1901 census of Derrawee West recorded 11 dwellings and 53 inhabitants. There were 25 males and 28 females. All occupants were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway, unless specified otherwise. 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.
Patrick Culloo (30) was a farmer living with his wife Bridget Culloo (30) and his widowed mother in law, Mary Boland (55). All 3 could read and write, and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. They also had a stable, a cow house, and a piggery. Patrick was the landowner.
Edward Burke (62) was a farmer living with his wife Norah Burke (55) and their daughters, Bridget (18), Sabina (14), and Katie (12). Bridget and Sabina were farmers’ daughters, Katie was a scholar. All 5 could read and write. Edward and Norah spoke Irish and English, the daughters spoke only English.Their house had 2 rooms and 2 front windows, it was a 3rd class house. Additionally there was a stable, a cow house, and a piggery. Edward was the landowner.
John Casey ( 67) was a widowed farmer who lived with his unmarried daughter Ellie Casey (19) who was a farmer’s daughter. John also lived with his daughter Bridget (30) and her husband from County Clare, Michael Carey (34), who was a farm servant. John also lived with his grandson, Martin Carey (1). All could read and write and speak English, except Martin. John could also speak Irish. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. There was a stable, a cow house, and a piggery. John owned the land.
Patrick Cunihan (40) was a farmer living with his wife and children. His wife, Mary Cunihan (32) was born in County Clare. Both spoke Irish and English. They lived with their children, James (10), Bridget (9), Thomas (8), Patrick (4), and John (9 months). James, Bridget and Thomas were scholars. Mary, James, and Bridget could read and write. Thomas could only read. The rest of the family could not read or write. The Cunihans resided in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms and 2 front windows. They owned a stable and a cow house. Patrick was the landowner.
Patrick Diveney (41) was the head of the household. He lived with his wife Maria Diveney (42) and their children: James (14), Frederick (11), Lily (9), Michael (5). They also lived with Patrick’s widowed mother in law, Catherine Forde (75), a domestic servant. They also lived with their farm servant, Bartholomew Diveney (30). Patrick was a farmer and game keeper, James, Frederick and Lily were scholars. Everyone in the house was able to read and write, with the exception of Michael. Irish and English were listed for Patrick, Maria, Bartholomew, and Catherine. Their home had 8 rooms and 6 front windows. It was a 2nd class house with 3 stables, 1 coach house, 1 harness room, 1 cow house, 1 dairy, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn, 1 turf house, and 1 potato house. The land was owned by W.A Persse, it is difficult to decipher the first name of the landowner.
Thomas Glynn (40) was a farmer living with his wife from County Clare, Mary Glynn (32) and their daughter Kate (13), a scholar. All 3 could read, write and speak English. Thomas also spoke Irish. Their house was of the 2nd class with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. Additionally there was a stable, a cow house, and a piggery. Thomas owned the land on which they lived.
Mary Glynn (75) was a widow who lived with her unmarried cousin Mary Irwin (70). There were no occupations listed. Neither could read but spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 1 room, 3rd class house with 2 front windows. The house was owned by Patrick Diviney.
Michael Keely (60) was a farmer living with his wife, Anne Keely (56), who was from County Clare. They lived with their unmarried sons Patrick (21) and Thomas (14). Thomas was a scholar and Patrick was a farmer’s son. Only Michael could read or write. They all spoke English, Michael spoke Irish as well. Their house had 2 rooms and 2 front windows. It was a 3rd class house with a stable, a cow house, and a piggery. Michael was the landowner.
Bridget Murray (45) was a married farmer living with her children: Bridget (20), Lizzie (9), Patrick (8), Kate (5), and Michael (3). They also lived with Bridget’s unmarried sister, Mary Diviney (50). All of the children were scholars, except Bridget who was a farmer’s daughter. Only Bridget (20), Lizzie, and Patrick could read and write. Irish and English were only listed for Bridget (45). Under specified illnesses, “idiot” was noted for Mary. The family lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms and 2 front windows, and 1 shed. Bridget was the landowner.
Thomas Rush (65) was an agricultural labourer living with his wife Margaret Rush (60). Both spoke Irish and English and could not read. The couple lived in a 3rd class, 1 room house, with 1 front window and 1 cow house. Bridget Keely owned the land.
Martin Uniack (64) was a farmer living with his wife Bridget (63), their son Peter Uniack (39), and his wife from County Clare, Margaret Uniack (31). They also lived with Peter’s children: Martin (5), Mary (5), and Bridget (4). Peter was a farmer’s son and Martin was a scholar. Bridget (63) and Martin could only read. Peter, Martin (64), and Margaret could read and write. Everyone spoke English, the adults also spoke Irish. They resided in a 2nd class house of 3 rooms and 3 front windows. On the property was a stable, a cow house, and a piggery. Martin owned the land on which his house was situated.
This source recorded a population of 48 people and 9 dwellings. There were 25 males and 23 females. All occupants were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway, unless specified otherwise. 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.
Patrick Culloo (37) was a farmer living with his wife Bridget Culloo (30) and his widowed mother in law, Mary Boland (71), and a relative, Patrick Counihan (15). Patrick (37) was born in County Clare. All could read and write, except Mary who could only read. Bridget and Mary spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. They also had a stable, a cow house, a calf house, and a piggery. Patrick was the landowner.
Edward Burke (73) was a farmer living with his wife Honoria Burke (72) and their daughter Kate (22). All could read, Kate could also write. Edward and Honoria spoke Irish and English. Their house had 5 rooms and 3 front windows, it was a 2nd class house. Additionally there was a stable, 2 cow houses, a calf house, and a piggery. Edward was the landowner.
Michael Carey (46) was a farmer living with his wife of 13 years, Bridget Carey (42), and their 7 children. Their children were Martin (11), Bridget (9), John (8), Kate (5), Mary (6), Margaret (2), and Michael (1). Martin, Bridget, and John were scholars. All family members could read and write except Kate, Mary, Margaret, and Michael. There were no language specifications. The Careys lived in a 3 bedroom, 3rd class house with 2 front windows. On the property was a cow house and a piggery. Michael was the landowner.
Patrick Counihan 1 (50) was a farmer born in County Clare living with his wife, Mary Counihan (42). They lived with their children, John (9), Anne (8), Margret (5), and Mary (3). The couple was married 23 years and had 8 living children of the 11 born, as of 1911. John and Anne were scholars. Mary (42) could read and write, John (9) and Anne could only read. The Cunihans resided in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. They owned a calf house, piggery, and a cow house. Patrick was the landowner.
Patrick Diveney (53) was a caretaker living with his wife Maria Diveney (55) and their children, James P. (24), Mary Elizabeth (19) and Michael Joseph (15). They also lived with a visitor, Mary Elizabeth Divenet (26). Michael Joseph was a scholar. James P was a farmer. Everyone in the house was able to read and write. Irish and English were listed for everyone, except Michael Joseph, who had only English. Their home had 10 rooms and 4 front windows. It was a 2nd class house with 2 stables, 1 coach house, 1 harness room, 2 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 dairy, 1 fowl house, and 1 potato house. The land was owned by W.A. Persse.
Thomas Glynn (65) was a farmer living with his wife from County Clare, Mary Glynn (45) and their daughter Kate (25). Mary and Kate could read and write. Thomas had Irish and English listed. Their house was of the 3rd class with 3 rooms and 2 front windows. Additionally there was a stable, a cow house, a fowl house, and a piggery. Thomas owned the land on which they lived.
Michael Keily2(72) was a widowed farmer from County Clare living with his unmarried sons Patrick (30) and Thomas (26). Both were listed as farmer’s sons. Patrick and Thomas could read and write. Michael and Patrick had Irish and English listed. Their house had 4 rooms and 3 front windows. It was a 2nd class house with a stable, 2 cow houses, and a piggery. Michael was the landowner.
John McDonagh (57) was a farmer living with his wife from County Clare, Bridget McDonagh (59), and his step son, Michael Murray (14), who was a scholar. Michael could read and write, Bridget could only read. Only John had Irish and English listed. It was recorded Bridget was married 7 years. Their 2nd class home had 3 rooms and 3 front windows. On their property were 2 cow houses, a calf house, a piggery, and a fowl house. John owned the land.
Martin Uniacke 3(78) was a farmer and a widower living with his son, Peter Uniacke (47), and his wife from County Clare, Margaret Uniacke (44). They also lived with Margaret and Peter’s children: Martin (16), Mary (15), Bridget (14), Peter (9), Margaret (7), Thomas (5), Michael (3), and Bryan (1). Martin was a farmer’s son. Mary, Bridget, Peter (9), Margaret (7), and Thomas were scholars. Everyone could read and write, except Thomas, Michael, Bryan, and Martin (78) could not write. Irish and English were only listed for Martin and Peter (47). They resided in a 2nd class house of 5 rooms and 3 front windows. On the property were 2 cow houses,1 calf house, 1 fowl house, and a piggery. Martin owned the land on which his house was situated.
1 It is noted that the Counihan family is under the last name Cunihan in the 1901 census. There are also discrepancies between the 1901 census and 1911 census for the Counihan family.
2 It is noted the Keily family was under the name Keely in the 1901 census. There are also discrepancies between the 1901 census and 1911 census for the Keily family.
3It is noted the Uniacke family was under the name Uniack in the 1901 census.
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