aill: cliff
dún: fort
Doonally East is located in the western region of the civil parish, the barony of Loughrea.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books listed Dún Áille, Dun aille, and Dunally as other spellings used for Doonally East. Doonally East is long and narrow, about half of the land is mountainous, and the other half is arable land and reclaimed mountain. In the northwestern region of this townland is a village. The proprietor was Mr. Galbraith. The rent was £18 per acre and the county cess or tax was 1 shilling.
The Down Survey Map listed Richard McEdmund McOwny O’Ffahy (Catholic), as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell) and Duke of York (Protestant) in1670 (post Cromwell). There were no specifications on profitable or unprofitable land.
There were numerous landowners in Doonally East in 1855. Ferdinand Keely, Hugh Ward, and Edmund Fahy leased holdings from a house, offices, and land (380 acres, 1 rood, 20 perches) for £7-5-0 for Hugh and Edmond each, and £29-15-0 for Ferdinand, whose holding also included a herd’s house. James Lyons leased a house from Edmund Fahy for £0-5-0. Anne Deely also leased a house from Edmund Fahy for £0-5-0. Bridget Stankerd leased a house from Ferdinand Keely for £0-2-0. Margaret Fallon leased a house and garden from Ferdinand Keely, Hugh Ward, and Edmund Fahy. The area was 0 acres, 0 roods, 20 perches for £0-5-0.
The total annual valuation of rateable property paid in Doonally East overall was £45-2-0 for 380 acres, 2 roods, and 6 perches of house, offices, and land.
Doonally East in 1901 had a population of 31 inhabitants, 17 males and 14 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.
Winifred Keely (65) was a widowed farmer living with her sons, Bartly Keely (31) and Fergus Keely (28). She also lived with her daughter in law Nora Keely (22), her granddaughter May Roland (6), her cousin Jerome Keely (61). All of the family were recorded as farmers, May as a farmer’s daughter. Additionally there were two servants, Ned Fahey (27) and Bridget Burke (15), who were also farmers. All individuals were able to read and write except for May. All individuals spoke Irish and English except for May and Bridget who spoke only English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 5 rooms and 3 front windows. On the property was a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a fowl house, a potato house, and a barn. Winifred was the landowner.
Pat Fahey (55) was a farmer who lived with his wife Bridget Fahey (50) and their children: William (19), Pat (18), Margaret (17), Ellen (16), Dan (13), and Thomas (11). Bridget was listed as a farmer’s wife, and the children as farmer’s sons/ daughters. Dan and Thomas were listed as scholars. All family members could read and write with the exception of Bridget. All spoke Irish and English, with the exception of Margaret, Ellen, Dan, and Thomas, who spoke only English. It was noted that Pat was deaf. The family resided in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms and no front windows. There was a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a fowl house, and a barn. Pat owned the land on which they lived.
Laurence Kerins (60) was a farmer living with his wife Margaret Kerins (34) and their children: Dan (14), Martin (11), Michael (7), Mary (9), Delia (8), Maragret (6), Anne (3), and Lizzie (1). All of the children were scholars, except Dan and Martin who were recorded as farmer’s sons. Margaret was listed as a farmer’s wife. All Kerins could read and write, Michael and Margaret (6) could only read and Anne and Lizzie could not read. Irish and English were listed for Laurence and Margaret (34).The Kerins resided in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. They also had a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a fowl house, and a barn. Laurence was the landowner.
Laurence O’Donnell (37) was a farmer who lived with his wife Mary O’Donnell (37) and their two sons Pat (5) and John (3). They also lived with Laurence’s father Pat O’Donnell (77) a widowed farmer. Pat (5) and John were scholars, Mary was a farmer’s wife. Only Laurence and Mary could read or write. They lived in a 3 room, 2nd class house with 3 front windows. They had a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a fowl house, and a barn. Laurence owns the land on which his family lives.
The 1911 census documented 4 households of 21 inhabitants, 14 males and 7 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 Fahey (71) was a farmer who lived with his wife Bridget Fahey (70) and their unmarried children: Patrick (27), Daniel (22), and Thomas (20). They also lived with Margret Connors (79), a boarder who was a widowed farmer. The other boarder was Anne Connors (40) an unmarried farmer’s daughter. The sons were listed as farmer’s sons. All family members could read and write with the exception of Bridget and Margret. All spoke English, with the exception of Patrick and Bridget who spoke Irish as well. It was noted that Patrick was deaf. Patrick and Bridget were married 45 years and had 8 or their 12 children living as of 1911. The family resided in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms and no front windows. There was a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a shed, and a barn. Patrick owned the land on which they lived.
Bartley Keely (44) lived with his wife of 10 years Nora Keely (38). As of 1911, 6 of their 8 children were still living. They lived with their children: Freddie (9), Paul (7), Mina (6), John J (5), Bartley (3), and James (2). Additionally Bartly’s widowed mother lived with the family, Winfred Keely (82).All of the children were scholars, except James. All read and could write except John J, Bartley, James, and Winifred could only read. All family members spoke English, only Bartly and Winifred spoke Irish. They lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 5 front windows. On the property was a stable, 2 cow houses, a calf house, a dairy, a piggery, a fowl house, a shed, and a barn. Bartley was the landowner.
Lawrence O’Donnell (48) was a farmer who lived with his wife of 17 years, Mary O’Donnell (50) and their two sons Pat (16) and John (14). Of their 9 children born, 3 were still alive in 1911. They also lived with Laurence’s father Pat O’Donnell (86) a widower and an old age pensioner. Pat (16) and John were farmer’s sons, Mary was a farmer’s wife. All could read or write, with an exception of Pat (86). They lived in a 3 room, 2nd class house with 3 front windows. They had a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a calf house, a fowl house, and a barn. Laurence owns the land on which his family lives.
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