Cnoc: hill
This townland was located in the southeastern part of Kilthomas, in the barony of Loughrea.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books listed numerous spellings used for Knockoura. These are as follows: Cnoc Ruadh, Cnoc ruadh, Cnoc uibhreach, Knockoorea, Knockroe, Knock Ro, Knockauroe, Knockuragh, Knockrorea, Knockoora, and Knuckoura. This townland was primarily mountainous, it was noted it was of little value. The rent was about 3 shillings per acre. The landowner was Mr. Galbraith. There was no county cess.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Knockroe’ listed Ionick Bourke (Catholic), as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell) and Maw Thompson in 1670 (post Cromwell). There were 73 plantation acres of profitable land and forfeited land and 56 plantation acres of unprofitable land.
James Galbraith was the sole landowner in Knockoura in 1855. The following leased a holding of a house, offices, and land from James. Margaret Collins paid £3-0-0 for 13 acres, 1 rood, 36 perches. John Sinnott paid £3-5-0 for 13-0-10. Patrick Hughes paid £5-15-0 for 14-3-16. Michael Fahy paid £2-5-0 for 13-0-0. Bridget O’Donnell paid £5-15-0 for 29-2-15. Mary Collins leased a house and land (14-0-26) for £2-5-0. Patrick Fallon leased a holding of land (15-0-36) and a house, offices, land (13-1-2), all for £7-15-0. Martin Cloran leased a house and offices and land (11-2-24) for £3-5-0. The following individuals leased a mountain of 707 acres, 0 roods, and 35 perches. Margaret Collins (£0-11-0), Mary Collins (£0-8-0), Patrick Fallon (£2-8-0), John Sinnott (£1-2-0), Patrick Hughes (£1-7-0), Martin Cloran (£0-15-0), Michael Fahy (£0-10-0), and Bridget O’Donnell (£0-19-0). The total annual valuation of rateable property paid overall was £41-5-0 for 845 acres, 2 roods, and 0 perches of house, offices, and land.
The 1901 census of Knockoura recorded 46 inhabitants, 25 males and 21 females. There were 9 inhabited households. All occupants were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway, except the Walsh family. The houses were built as private dwellings and mainly 2nd and 3rd class houses. The roofs were made of wood, thatch, or other perishable material. The walls were made of stone, brick, or concrete.
John Callaghy (60) was a farmer who lived with his wife Mary (40) and their children, Patrick (17), Michael (12), and Bridget (10). The youngest two were scholars, Patrick was a farmer’s son. Only the children could read and write. John, Mary, and Patrick had Irish and English listed. They lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms. On the land was a stable, 3 cow houses, and a piggery. John was the landowner.
Ann Collins (36) was a widowed farmer living with her unmarried children, Michael Collins (30), Thomas (24), Mary (20), and Bridget (26). Ann also lived with her nephew, John Murphy (10) and her granddaughter, Anne Collins (2). Her children were farmer’s sons / daughters, John was a scholar, Anne (2) was a keper daughter. Only Michael could read and write. All spoke Irish and English, John and Anne (2), only English. They resided in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms, 2 front windows, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn.
Margaret Collins (45) was a farmer living with her children Mary Collins (20), Thomas (19), and Owen (17). Margaret was a widow, her children were single. The children were farmer’s sons/daughters and could all read and write. Irish and English were listed for all except Owen. The Collins family resided in a 3rd class home with 3 rooms, 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, and 1 barn. Margaret owned the land on which her family lived.
Margt [sic] Fahey (50) was a farmer’s wife living with her unmarried children, Patt Fahey (27), James (17), and Julia (15). They were recorded as farmer’s sons/daughters. James and Julia were able to read and write. Irish and English were listed for all except Julia. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms and 1 front window. On Margt’s property were 2 cow houses, 2 piggeries, and 1 barn. She owned all the land.
Mary Fahey (60) was a widowed farmer’s wife. She resided with her unmarried children, John Fahey (40), Peter (30), Martin (25), and Mary (23). The children were farmer’s sons/daughters and could all read and write. Irish and English were listed for all family members. The Fahey family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. They had a stable, a cow house, a piggery, and a fowl house. Mary was the landowner.
Patt Fallon (45) was a farmer who lived with his wife Bridget Fallon (40) and their children, Ellen (9), Michael (7), Bridget (6), Patt (3), and James (4 months). All of the children were scholars, except James. There were no language specifications. It was listed the parents and Ellen could not read. The Fallons inhabited a 2nd class house with 2 rooms, 3 front windows, and 1 cow house. Patt was the landowner.
Michael Fallon (72) was a farmer living with his wife Kate Fallon (60), a farmer’s wife, and their unmarried children, Michael (30), Mary (25), and Thomas (21). The children were farmer’s sons/daughters and could all read and write. Irish and English were listed for all family members. The family resided in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. Michael owned the land which included a stable, 2 cow houses, a calf house, a piggery, a shed, and a barn.
Bridget Gleeson (60) was a farmer who was widowed and lived with her unmarried children, Pat Gleeson (30) and Margaret Gleeson (26). The children were farmer’s sons/daughters. None could read nor write. English was listed for the children, and Irish was listed for Bridget. Their 2nd class house had 2 rooms and 2 front windows. There were 2 cow houses and a piggery. Bridget was the landowner.
John Walsh (58) was a farmer who lived with his wife Mary Walsh (56), and their unmarried children, Edward (24), Patt (21), Kate (16), and Hanora (14). The entire family was born in County Clare. The children were farmer’s sons/daughters and could all read and write, except Edward. John could also read and write. Irish and English were listed for everyone, with the exception of Kate and Hanora. The Walsh family occupied a 3rd class house with 3 rooms, 1 front window, 1 stable, 1 cow house, and 1 barn. John owned the land on which they lived.
The 1911 census of Knockoura recorded 39 inhabitants, 20 males and 19 females. There were 9 inhabited households. All occupants were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway, except the Walsh family. The houses were built as private dwellings and mainly 2nd and 3rd class houses. The roofs were made of wood, thatch, or other perishable material. The walls were made of stone, brick, or concrete.
John Callagey (75) was a farmer who lived with his wife of 33 years Mary (55) and their unmarried children, Patrick (30), Bridget (21), and John Jo (11). The couple had 4 living of the 6 children born. The children were farmer’s sons / daughters. Only Patrick and John Jo could read and write. All had Irish and English listed. They lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms. On the land was a stable, a cow house, and a shed. John was the landowner.
Michael Collins (42) was a single farmer living with his unmarried siblings, Thomas (35), a farmer, Mary (32), and Bridget (37). Michael also lived with his nephew, William Murphy (5). The siblings and William were farmer’s sons / daughters. Only Michael could read and write. All spoke Irish and English, William spoke only English. They resided in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows, 1 stable, 1 piggery, 1 barn. Michael was the landowner.
Margaret Collins (68) was a farmer living with her unmarried children Mary Collins (30) and Owen (28). Margaret was a widow, her children were single. The children were farmer’s sons/daughters. Owen could read and write. Irish and English were listed for all. The Collins family resided in a 3rd class home with 2 rooms, 1 cow house and 1 barn. Margaret owned the land on which her family lived.
Mary Fahy (70) was a widowed farmer living with her unmarried children, Ellen Fahey (30) and James (29), a farmer. Mary had 7 of her 8 children born, still living. James and Ellen were able to read and write. Irish and English were listed for all. They lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms and 1 front window. On Mary’s property were 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, and 1 barn. She owned all the land.
John Fahey (55) was a single farmer who lived with his single siblings, Peter (49) and Martin (40), and their widowed mother, Mary (73). The brothers were farmer’s sons. None could read nor write. Irish and English were listed for all family members. The Fahy family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. They had a stable, a cow house, a piggery, and a shed. John was the landowner.
Patrick Fallon (56) was a farmer who lived with his wife of 25 years, Bridget Fallon (55) and their children, Ellen (23), Michael (21), Bridget (17), Patrick (13), F Joe (9) and Kate (6). The couple had 8 children, 7 of which were still alive in 1911. All of the children were scholars, except Michael and Ellen who were farmer’s sons/daughters. Patrick (13), F Joe, Ellen, and Bridget (17) could read and write. Irish and English were listed for the parents. The Fallons inhabited a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows, 1 stable, 1 barn, and 1 cow house. Patrick was the landowner.
Patrick Gleeson (47) was a single farmer who lived with his unmarried sister, Margaret Gleeson (40), a farmer’s daughter, and their widowed mother, Bridget Gleeson (80), a farmer’s wife. Patrick could read and write. Irish and English were listed for the children, and Irish was listed for Bridget. Their 2nd class house had 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There was a stable, a cow house, a calf house, a piggery, and a shed. Patrick was the landowner.
Thomas Fallon 1 (30) was a farmer living with his wife Mary A Fallon (30), and Thomas’s widowed mother, Kate Fallon (75). Thomas and Mary could read and write. Irish was listed for Kate. The family resided in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. Michael owned the land which included a stable, a cow house, a calf house, a piggery, a shed, and a barn.
Edward Walsh (34) was a single farmer who lived with his siblings, Patrick (30), Catherine (24), and Norah (22). They lived with their widowed father, John Walsh (69), who was a retired farmer. The entire family was born in County Clare. All read and write, except Edward. Irish and English were listed for John. The Walsh family occupied a 3rd class house with 3 rooms, 2 front windows, 1 stable, 1 cow house, and 1 barn. Edward owned the land on which they lived.
1 It is noted the Fallon family is recorded under Tallon on the National Archive website. However, the forms recorded the name Fallon.
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