Lios: ring-fort, enclosure
The townland of Lissadulta is located in the northeastern region of Kilthomas, in the barony of Kiltartan.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books recorded other spellings used, Lios a Diubhalta, Lissadoulta, Lisadulta. This townland was characterised as principally pasture. There are 3 plantations, an orchard, 3 Danish Forts, and 2 large ruins in the southeastern region. The rent was 2 pounds per acre and the county cess was 1 shilling 3 pence every 6 months. The proprietor was Mr. Daly of Castle Daly.
The Down Survey Map no townland information provided (01/05/2024).
James Daky occupied his holding of an office and land with an area of 131 acres, 3 roods, and 6 perches. The holding was worth £78-5-0. This was the total annual valuation of rateable property paid overall.
There were no results on the national archive website (01/05/2024).
Lissadulta had a population of 10 individuals, 4 males and 6 females in 1911. There was 1 household. 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.
Patrick Dooley (42) was a carpenter and farmer living with his wife of 16 years, Bridget Dooley (36). They had 8 children, all were still alive in 1911. They lived with their children, Mary (15), Patrick (13), Bridget (11), John (9), Agnes (7), Winfred (3), and Michael (1). Patrick, Bridget, John, and Agnes were scholars. All could read and write, except Patrick (42), Agnes, Winfred, and Michael. Only the parents had Irish and English listed. The Dooley family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, a piggery, and 4 front windows. Patrick owned the land.
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