Cloonanearla
Civil Parish of Kiltartan
Dylan Reilly | University of Galway | Galway County Heritage Office
Cloonanearla is a townland, situated in the East of the Barony of Kiltartan, Barony of Kiltartan and County Galway, East of Ballylea River and West of Castle River.
The standard name for this townland is Cloonanearla, with the Irish form of the name being Cluain an Iarla.
Other forms of the name with authority source:
Cluain an Iarla
Cluáin an Iarla
Cloon-Earl Boundary Surveyors Sketch Map
Cloonanerla Mr. Gregory’s Clerk, P. Burk
Cloon Earl Mr. John Bell, Barony Constable
Cloon Earl Rev. Patrick Fallon, P.P.
Griffiths Valuation recorded that there were 5 listed land and property owners; Thomas Fahy, Patrick Brennan, John Hynes, John Brennan Andrew Quinn. All land was leased from William H Gregory and Patrick Carrick.
The total annual valuation of relatable property of Ballyaneen North was £57.0s.0d. for a total of 137 acres, 3 rood and 27 perches of land, house and office.
Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners Street, Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund Lombard Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to 6 occupying tenants all at 30s. per acre yearly rent. 30s. per acre County Cess. 3s. 0d. er acre Tithes withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms from 8 to 12 acres. Soil rocky. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Hanlon and Browne. Part of Streamstown and Ballylee River on the boundary. Trout in both rivers. Ballylee River goes under ground and disappears at a hole called called Polaleene. Authority James Hanlon, townland Cloonearl.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Faronacrouny’ 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
Bridget Brennan (80) was the head of the family. She lived with her son, Thomas Brennan (42), and her daughter-in-law Margaret Brennan (37). She also lived with her two nephews, Martin Brennan (2) and Thomas Brennan (11 months). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Thomas listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. Bridget and her two nephews, Martin and Thomas, could not read. Thomas and Margaret could read and write. Bridget, Thomas and Margaret spoke Irish and English. Bridget listed her marital status as ‘Widow’. Thomas and Margaret were listed as ‘Married’. Thomas and Martin were listed as ‘Not Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had 5 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, barn and a shed. The walls were made from brick, stone or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable material. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 3 rooms occupied by the family. Bridget Brennan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Peter Hynes (75) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Ann Hynes (65), He also lived with his son John Hynes (42) and his daughter Mary Hynes (28). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Peter listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. John was listed as ‘Farmer’s Son’ and Mary was listed as ‘Farmer’s Daughter’. Peter, Ann and Mary could read and write while John could not read. All spoke Irish and English. Peter and Ann listed their marital status as ‘Married’. John and Mary were listed as ‘Not Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had 5 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, barn and a shed. The walls were made from brick, stone or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable material. The front of the house had one window. It was a 3rd class house. The house had 2 rooms occupied by the family. Peter Hynes was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Thomas Hynes (61) was the head of the family. He was Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. He listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. He could read and write and spoke Irish and English. Thomas listed his marital status as ‘Widower’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The walls were made from brick, stone or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable material. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 3 rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Hynes was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Martin Brennan (35) was the head of the family. He lived with his aunt, Honor Brennan (80). Both were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Martin listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. Martin could read and write, while Honor could not read. Martin spoke Irish and English while Honor spoke Irish. Both listed their marital status as ‘Not Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The walls were made from brick, stone or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable material. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 2 rooms occupied by the family. Martin Brennan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
1911
Thomas Brennan (53) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Margaret Brennan (51). He also lived with two sons, Martin Brennan (12) and Thomas Brennan (11) and two daughters, Mary Brennan (10) and Julia Brennan (6). All were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. Thomas listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ while his children were all listed as ‘Scholar’. All could read and write except for Julie who could read. Thomas, Margaret, Martin, Thomas and Mary spoke Irish and English. Thomas and Margaret listed their marital status as ‘Married’ and the rest of the house were listed as ‘Not Married’. Margaret listed that she had been married for 14 years with 4 children born alive, with all 4 still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had 4 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, and a barn. The walls were made from brick, stone or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable material. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 3 rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Brennan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
John Hynes (50) was the head of the house. He lived with his wife, Liza Hynes (35) and his mother, Annie Hynes (74). He also lived with his daughter, Mary Annie Hynes (10 months) and his sister, Mary Ann Hynes (40). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. John and Mary Annie could not read, while Liza, Annie and Mary Ann could read and write. John, Annie and Mary Ann could speak Irish and English. John and Liza listed their marital status as ‘Married’. Annie was listed as ‘Widow’, and Mary Annie and Mary Ann were listed as ‘Single’. Liza listed that she was married for 2 years, with 1 child born alive who was still alive.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had 3 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house and a barn. The walls were made from stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable material. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 3 rooms occupied by the family. John Hynes was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Thomas Hynes (73) was the head of the house. He was Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. He listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. He could read and write and spoke Irish and English. Thomas listed his marital status as ‘Widower’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The walls were made from brick, stone or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable material. The front of the house had one window. It was a 3rd class house. The house had one room occupied by the family. Thomas Hynes was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
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