Ballyaneen North
Civil Parish of Kiltartan
Dylan Reilly | University of Galway | Galway County Heritage Office
Ballyaneen North is a townland, situated in the east of the parish of Kiltartan, Barony of Kiltartan and County Galway.
The standard name for this townland is Ballyaneen North, with the Irish form of the name being Baile Ui Aithnín.
Other forms of the name with authority source: Ballyaneen North By. Surveyors Sketch Map, Ballyaneen North Mr. John Bell, Barony Constable, Ballyaneen North Rev. Patrick Fallon, P.P.
Griffiths Valuation recorded that there were 5 listed land and property owners; Thomas Fahy, Thomas Curley, Malachy Curley, Michael Cahill, Andrew Quinn. All land was leased from William H Gregory.
Thomas Fahy leased House, offices and land of 39 acres, 3 roods and 23 perches. The land was worth £17.0s.0d. The buildings were worth £2.0s.0d.
Thomas Curley and Malachy Curley leased house, offices and land of 34 acres, 2 roods and 27 perches worth £8.15s.0d. The buildings were worth £2.5s.0d.
Michael Cahill leased house, offices and land of 15 acres 1 rood worth £0.5s.0d. He leased another set of land of 18 acres, 1 rood and 4 perches worth £11.0s.0d.
Andrew Quinn leased land of 23 acres, 3 roods and 22 perches worth £12.0s.0d. He leased further land of 5 acres, 2 roods and 2 perches worth £3.10s.0d. He also leased house, offices and gardens of 0 acres, 3 roods and 10 perches worth £0.10s.0d
The total annual valuation of relatable property of Ballyaneen North was £76.5s.0d. for a total of 138 acres, 1 rood and 17 perches of land, house and office.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Ballameen listed O’Shawnussy, Sir Roger (Catholic) as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell) Martin, Oliver (Catholic) in 1670 (post Cromwell).
The Proprietor was Richard Gregory, Esq., Residence No. 56 Berners Street, Oxford Road, London. The Agent was Edmond Hunt, Esq. Edmund Lombard Hunt, Esq., Gort, was also an agent. They leased to 7 occupying tenants at will at 13s.per acre yearly rent. The county cess tax was 3s. 0d. per acre. The tithe tax was withheld by the tenants. The size of farms ranged from 8 to 12 acres. The soil was rocky. The usual crops were wheat oats and potatoes. There was no bog. The tenantry were all Roman Catholics. The prevailing names were Finnegan and Quinn. There was one fort in this townland.
1901 census
From the 1901 census, it can be seen that there were a total of 5 households inhabited in the townland of Ballyaneen North, hosting a total population of 34 individuals, 18 males and 16 females. 19 out offices were also recorded.
Houses
Bridget Curley (Aged 50) was the head of the family. She lived with her daughter Mary Curley (Aged 21) and her four sons; Thomas Curley (Aged 20), Michael Curley (18), Patrick Curley (Aged 16) and Malachy Curley (Aged 14). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Bridget listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’ and Mary was listed as ‘farmer’s daughter’. Thomas, Michael, Patrick and Malachy were listed as ‘farmer’s son’. Bridget could not read while Thomas and Michael could read. Mary, Patrick and Malachy could read and write. Bridget, Mary, Thomas and Michael could speak English and Irish. Bridget was listed as ‘widow’ while all her children were listed as ‘not married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had three out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, a cow house and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 3rd class house that had two front windows. The house had two rooms occupied by the family. Bridget Curley was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Catherine Curley (Aged 65) was the head of the family. She lived with her two sons, John Curley (Aged 40) and James Curley (Aged 27). They also lived with their daughter-in-law, Mary Curley (Aged 28) who was John’s wife. Catherine also lived with her two grandsons, Patrick Jph Curley (Aged 5) and John Jph Curley. She lived with her granddaughter Bridget Curley (Aged 2) too. All members of the house were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Catherine listed her occupation as ‘farmer’. James and John listed their occupation as ‘farmers sons’. Patrick Jph listed his occupation as ‘scholar’. Catherine could read and John, Mary and James could read and write. Catherine, John, Mary and James could read and write. Catherine listed her marital status as ‘widow’, while John and Mary listed their marital status as ‘married’. James was listed as ‘not married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had two out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a cow house and a piggery. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Catherine Curley was listed as the head of the family and John Curley was listed as the landowner.
Michael Cahill (Aged 49) was listed as the head of the family. He lived with his wife Honor Cahill (Aged 35) and their three sons; Patrick Cahill (Aged 8), John Cahill (Aged 5) and Joseph Cahill (Aged 3). All were born in County Galway and Catholic. Michael listed his occupation as ‘farmer’. Patrick and John listed their occupation as ‘scholar’. Michael and Joseph could not read. Honor and Patrick could read and write, and John could read. Michael and Honor spoke English and Irish while Patrick, John and Joseph could speak English. Michael and Honor listed their marital status as ‘married’, while their children were listed as ‘not married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had four out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. Michael Cahill was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
Andrew Quinn (Aged 90) was listed as the head of the family. He lived with his wife Mary Quinn (Aged 70). They lived with their two sons, Pat Quinn (Aged 38) and John Quinn (Aged 34) and their two daughters, Bridget Quinn (Aged 30) and Kate Quinn (Aged 27). He also lived with his grand-daughter Maria Moran (Aged 12). All members of the house were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Andrew listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ while his two sons listed their occupation as ‘farmer’s sons’. His two daughters listed their occupation as ‘farmer’s daughters’. His grand-daughter, Maria, listed her occupation as ‘scholar’. All members of the house could read and write, and all could speak Irish and English. Andrew and Mary listed their marital status as ‘married’. Everyone else was listed as ‘not married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had five out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house, cow house, piggery and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 3rd class house that had two front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Andrew Quinn was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
Thomas Fahy (Aged 38) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Eliza Fahy (Aged 35), his sister Kate Fahy (Aged 23) and his mother Anne Fahy (Aged 65). He also lived with two sons: Thomas Fahy (Aged 6) and John Fahy (Aged 2). He also lived with his three daughters: Maryanne Fahy (aged 5), Hanora Fahy (aged 4) and Eliza Fahy. All members of the house were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ and his son Thomas was listed as ‘Farmer’s son’. Kate listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’s sister’. Thomas, his wife Eliza, Kate and Anne could read and write. The children could not read. Thomas and Eliza listed their marital status as ‘married’ and Anne was listed as ‘widow’. Kate and the children were listed as ‘not married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had five out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house, cow house, piggery and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Fahy was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
1911 Census
From the 1911 census, it can be seen that there were a total of 5 households inhabited in the townland of Ballyaneen North, hosting a total population of 33 individuals, 21 males and 12 females. 19 out offices were also recorded.
Houses
Thomas Fahey (Aged 50) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Eliza Fahey (Aged 48). They lived with their six sons, Thomas Fahey (Aged 17), John Fahey (Aged 13), James Fahey (Aged 10), Stephen Fahey (Aged 8), Martin Fahey (Aged 7) and William Fahey (Aged 3). They also lived with their three daughters, Mary Ann (Aged 15), Norah Fahey (Aged 14) and Eliza Fahey (Aged 11). He also lived with his mother, Ann Fahey (Aged 70). All members of the house were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. His children, Thomas, John, James, Stephen, Mary Ann, Norah, Eliza, were all listed as ‘scholar’. All members of the house could read and write except for Martin and William, who could not read. Thomas and Eliza listed their marital status as ‘married’, and his mother Ann was listed as ‘widow’. All their children were listed as ‘single’. Eliza listed that she was married for 18 years, with 10 children born alive. 9 of those children were still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had four out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Fahey was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
John Curley (Aged 50) was the head of the house. He lived with his wife Mary Curley (Aged 39). They lived with their four sons, Patrick J Curley (Aged 15), John Joe Curley (Aged 11), Michael Curley (Aged 9) and Colman Curley (Aged 2). They also lived with their two daughters, Bridget E Curley (Aged 12) and Annie Curley (Aged 4). He also lived with his brother, James Curley (Aged 38). All members of the house were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, Mary listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’s wife’ and James listed his occupation as ‘Farm servant’. Patrick J, John Joe, Michael, Bridget E and Annie were listed as ‘scholar’. Annie and Colman could not read, while all other members of the house could read and write. John, Mary, Patrick J and Bridget E could speak Irish and English. John and Mary listed their marital status as ‘married’. Patrick J, Bridget E, John Joe, Michael and James were listed as ‘single’. Mary listed that she was married for 16 years, with 9 children born alive. Six of those children were still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had one out-office or farm steading listed which was a stable. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. John Curley was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Bridget Curley (Aged 70) was the head of the family. She lived with her three sons, Thomas Curley (Aged 30), Patrick Curley (Aged 26) and Malachy Curley (Aged 24). All were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas, Patrick and Malachy listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’s son’. Bridget could not read. Thomas could read, while Patrick and Malachy could read and write. Bridget spoke Irish and English and listed her marital status as ‘widow’. Thomas, Patrick and Malachy were listed as ‘single’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had four out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 3rd class house that had two front windows. The house had two rooms occupied by the family. Bridget Curley was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Michael Cahill (Aged 64) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Honor Cahill (Aged 49) and their three sons, Patrick Cahill (Aged 18), John Cahill (Aged 15) and Joe Cahill (Aged 13). All were born in County Galway and of the Catholic Church. Michael listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ and his sons were listed as ‘scholar’. Michael could not read but Honor, Patrick, John and Joe could read and write. Michael and Honor spoke English and Irish while their sons only spoke English. Michael and Honor listed their marital status as ‘married’ while Patrick, John and Joe were listed as ‘single’. Honor listed that she was married for 19 years, with three children born alive, all of whom are still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had five out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, a barn and a turf house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. Michael Cahill was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
John Quinn (Aged 45) was the head of the family. He lived with his sister Catherine Quinn (Aged 36) and his niece Maria Moran (Aged 21). All were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. John, Catherine and Maria could all read and write, and spoke English and Irish. All listed their marital status as ‘single’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had five out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house, cow house, piggery and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had two front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. John Quinn was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
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