Carhoobaun West
Civil Parish of Kiltartan
Dylan Reilly | University of Galway | Galway County Heritage Office
Carhoobaun West is a townland, situated In the North East of the parish of Kiltartan, Barony of Kiltartan and County Galway, East of the Mail Coach Road leading from Galway to Gort and East of another road.
The standard name for this townland is Carhoobaun West, with the Irish form of the name being Ceathramhadh bán
Other forms of the name with authority source:
Carhoobaun West By. Surveyors Sketch Map
Carruebaun Engraved County Map
Carrowbane Inq. Temp. Gul. III
Carrowbane Inq. Temp. Jac. I.
Carroobane West Mr. Gregory’s Clerk, P. Burk
Carhoobaun West Mr. John Bell, Barony Constable
Carhoobaun West Rev. Patrick Fallon, P.P.
Griffiths Valuation recorded that there were 5 listed land and property owners; Sarah Rorke, Patrick Rorke, Michael Gillane, Patrick Daly and Malachy Quinn. All land was leased from William H Gregory.
Sarah Rorke leased House and land of 11 acres and 20 perches worth £6.0s.0d. (land) and £0.10s.0d. (buildings) from William H Gregory.
Patrick Rorke leased House, offices and land worth 11 acres 3 roods 22 perches worth £6.10s.0d. (land) and £1.5s.0d. (buildings) from William H Gregory.
Michael Gillane leased land of 18 acres 1 rood worth £9.10s.0d from William H Gregory.
Patrick Daly leased land of 17 acres 1 rood worth £9.0s.0d from William H Gregory.
Malachy Quinn leased Herd’s house and land of 41 acres, 1 rood, 10 perches worth £20.0s.0d.
(land) and £0.5s.0d. (buildings) from William H Gregory.
The total annual valuation of relatable property of Carhoobaun West was £53.0s.0d. for a total of 99 acres, 3 rood and 21 perches of land, house and office.
The proprietor was Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners Street, Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund Lombard Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to 3 occupying tenants on a lease of years at 21s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess was 3s. 0d. per acre. Tithe tax was 1s. 0d. per acre. The soil was sandy. The usual crops were wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing name was Daly. The Authority was John Farrell, townland Corker.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Lisneporey and Caroknock’ listed Burke, Ulick earl of Clanricard (Catholic); Clanrickard, Earl of (Protestant) as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell Clanrickard, Earl of (Protestant) in 1670 (post Cromwell).
1901 census
From the 1901 census, it can be seen that there were a total of 2 households inhabited in the townland of Carhoobaun West, hosting a total population of 10 individuals, 6 males and 4 females. 13 out offices were also recorded.
Michael Gillane (Aged 82) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Bridget Gillane (Aged 80), his son John Gillane (Aged 36) and his grandson John Joseph Gillane (Aged 6). He also lived with his daughter-in-law Maria Gillane (Aged 35). All were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, while Bridget was listed as ‘Farmer’s wife’. John was listed as ‘Farmer’s son’ and Maria was listed as ‘Farmer’s daughter-in-law’. John Joseph was listed as ‘Scholar’. Michael, John, Maria and John Joseph could read and write, while Bridget could read. All could speak Irish and English. Michael, Bridget, John and Maria listed their marital status as ‘married’, while John Joseph was listed as ‘not married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had seven out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, calf house, piggery, fowl house, barn and a shed. 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 two rooms occupied by the family. Michael Gillane was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
Mary Rourke (Aged 46) was the head of the family. She lived with her three sons, Pat Rourke (Aged 20), Thomas Rourke (Aged 18) and Martin Rourke (Aged 14). She also lived with her daughter, Katie Rourke (Aged 16). All were born in Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ while Pat and Thomas listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’s Son’. Katie was listed as ‘Farmer’s Daughter’. Martin’s occupation was listed as ‘Scholar’. Mary could not read, and Pat, Thomas, Martin, and Katie could read and write. Mary could speak Irish, while Pat and Thomas could speak Irish and English. Martin and Katie could speak English. Mary listed her marital status as ‘Widow’, and the rest of the house were listed as ‘not married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had six out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, fowl house, barn and a shed. 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. Mary Rourke 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 2 households inhabited in the townland of Carhoobaun West, hosting a total population of 7 individuals, 4 males and 3 females. 12 out offices were also recorded.
John Gillane (Aged 52) was the head of the house. He lived with his wife Maria Gillane (Aged 52) and his son John Gillane (Aged 17). All were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, while his son, John, was listed as ‘Farmer’s Son’. All could speak Irish and English and all could read and write. John and Maria listed their marital status as ‘married’, while their son, John, was listed as ‘not married’. Maria listed that she was married for 18 years and had one child born alive, with that child still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had six out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, fowl house, barn and a shed. 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 Gillane was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
Mary Rourke (Aged 59) was the head of the family. She lived with her daughter, Briged Rourke (Aged 28), and her two sons, Patrick Rourke (Aged 26) and Martin Rourke (Aged 24). All were born in Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ while Patrick and Martin listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’s Son’. Mary could not read, but Briged, Patrick and Martin could read and write. Mary could speak Irish and English and listed her marital status as ‘widow’. Briged, Patrick and Martin were listed as ‘single’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had six out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, fowl house, barn and a shed. 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. Mary Rourke was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.
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