Limepark North

Baile na Creige Thuaidh

Baile: townland, town, homestead

Creag: rock, crag

Limepark North is situated in the northern region of Kilthomas, in the barony of Kiltartan.

O’Donovan’s Field Name Books recorded Limepark North as a large, long townland with unequal width. The southern region of this townland is occupied by a demesne, the southeastern region is described as rocky, and the northern half is pasture and tillage. There is a Gentleman’s Seat and premises called Limepark House. The rent is 1 pound, 5 shillings per acre, and the county cess or tax is 1 shilling 1 pence. The proprietor was Mr. Persse.

The Down Survey Map no townland information available (01/05/2024).

Griffith’s Valuation 1855

George Persse was the only landowner in 1855. Michael Beatty leased a house, office, and land (32 acres, 3 roods, 30 perches) for £18-0-0. George occupied his holding of a house, offices, gate house, caretaker’s house, and land (225-2-16) valued to be £135-10-0. The total annual valuation of rateable property paid overall was  £153-10-0 for 258 acres, 2 roods, and 6 perches of house, offices, and land.

1901 Census 

The 1901 census of Limepark North recorded 14 inhabitants, 8 males and 6 females. There were 2 inhabited households and 1 uninhabited 1st class house owned by Henry Persse Esq. Henry’s house had a stable, a coach house, harness room, cow house, calf house, dairy, piggery, fowl house, boiling house, 2 barns, turf house, potato house, 2 sheds, store, and a laundry. 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

William Howley (57) was a married farmer living with his children Bridget Howley (19), Patrick (18), Mary Anne (16), Johny (15), William (14), Michael (12), and Peter (9). The children were scholars, Patrick and Bridget were farmer’s sons/ daughters. All could read and write. Irish and English were recorded for William, Bridget, and Patrick. They resided in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 2 windows, and a piggery. William was the landowner. 

Owen Kennedy (55) was a herd and widower. He lived with his children, Mary Kennedy (23), John (21), Kate (18), Delia (16), and Margaret (14). They were all herd’s sons/ daughters. The whole family could read and write. Owen had Irish and English listed. The Kennedys lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 2 windows, 1 barn, and 1 shed. Owen owned the land.

1911 Census 

The 1901 census of Limepark North recorded 11 inhabitants, 8 males and 3 females. There were 2 inhabited households and 1 uninhabited 1st class house owned by Henry Persse Esq. 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

William Howley (69) was a married farmer living with his children Bridget Howley (28), Patrick (27), John (24), William (22), Michael (21), and Peter (18). Bridget was a housekeeper, Patrick and John were farmers, William was a blacksmith, Michael and Peter were farmers and general workers. All could read, write, and speak Irish and English. They resided in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 2 windows, a stable, a cow house, a barn, and a piggery. William was the landowner. 

Owen Kennedy (71) was a herd and widower. He was married 14 years and had 5 children, all of which were still alive. He lived with his children, John (32), Delia (30), and Margaret (28). John was also a herd. The whole family could read and write. Owen and John had Irish and English listed, the daughters only had English. The Kennedys lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 windows, 1 stable, 1 cow house, and 1 piggery. HJ Persse owned the land.