Lissatunny
Civil Parish of Kiltartan
Dylan Reilly | University of Galway | Galway County Heritage Office
Lissatunny is a townland, situated in the North West extremity of the parish of Kiltartan, Barony of Kiltartan and County of Galway, North West of the Mail Coach Road from Galway to Gort.
The standard name for this townland is Lissatunny, with the Irish form of the name being Lios a t-sonaigh
Other forms of the name with authority source:
Lissatanny [crossed out]
Lios a t-sona
Lissatunny By. Surveyors Sketch Map
Lissatanny [crossed out] By. Surveyors Sketch Map [crossed out]
Lisatunna Engraved County Map
Listuna Inq. Temp. Gul. III
Lissetunna Inq. Temp. Gul. III
Lissitunna Inq. Temp. Jac. I
Lisatuna Mr. Gregory’s Clerk, P. Burke
Lissatunny Mr. John bell, Barony Constable
Lisatunna Rev. Patrick Fallon, P.P.
Griffiths Valuation recorded that there were 10 listed land and property owners; Charles Keane, Patrick O’Brien, Patrick Rourke, Judith Egan, Michael Connell, Patrick Cahill, James Rourke, John Rourke, Catherine Regan, Catherine Farrell. All land was leased from William H Gregory and Patrick Rourke.
The total annual valuation of relatable property of Lissatunny was £30.5s.0d. for a total of 151 acres, 3 rood and 2 perches of land, house and office.
Proprietor was Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners Street, Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund Lombard Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to 9 occupying tenants at will. Yearly rent 20s. per acre. County Cess was 3s. 0d. per acre. Tithes tax withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms ranged from 5 to 10 acres. Soil was sandy. Usual crops were wheat, oats and potatoes. Prevailing names Keane and Regan. No bog here. 4 forts in this townland. Authority John Farrell, townland Corker.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Lissitunny’ listed Burke, Ulick earl of Clanricard (Catholic) as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell) Lynch, Sir Henry (Catholic); Magner, Redmond (Catholic); browne, Francis (Protestant); Martin, Oliver (Catholic) in 1670 (post Cromwell).
1901 census
Patrick Callinan (50) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Mary Callinan (48). He lived with his three daughters, Maryanne Callinan (20), Bridget Callinan (18) and Sarah Callinan (7). He lived with his two sons, Patrick Callinan (16) and James Callinan (12). He also lived with his mother-in-law Bridget Rourke (90) and his sister-in-law Sarah Rourke (35). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Patrick listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ and Mary was listed as ‘Farmer’s Wife’. Maryanne and Bridget Callinan were listed as ‘Farmer’s Daughter’ and Patrick was listed as ‘Farmer’s Son’. James and Sarah Callinan were listed as ‘Scholar’, and Bridget Rourke was listed as ‘Retired – Farmer’. Patrick could not read, while the rest of the house could read and write. Patrick, Mary, Maryanne, Bridget, Patrick, James, Bridget and Sarah could speak Irish and English. Patrick and Mary listed their marital status as ‘Married’, and Bridget Rourke was listed as ‘Widow’. The rest of the house was listed as ‘Not Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 7 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, calf house, piggery, fowl house barn and a turf house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 2 rooms occupied by the family. Patrick Callinan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Patrick Connell (78) was the head of the house. He lived with his wife, Margaret Connell (60). He lived with his son, Patrick Connell (24) and his daughter Bridget Connell (28). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Patrick listed his occupation as ‘Pensioner and Farmer’. His son Patrick was listed as ‘Farmer and Pensioners Son’ and Bridget was listed as ‘Pensioner’s Daughter’. Margaret was listed as ‘Pensioner’s Wife’. Patrick could not read or write and Margaret could read. Their children could read and write. All spoke Irish and English. Patrick and Margaret listed their marital status as ‘Married’ while the rest of the house were listed as ‘Not Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 6 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house, cow house, piggery, fowl house and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 2 rooms occupied by the family. Patrick Connell was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
John Connell (40) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Kate Connell (28) and his three daughters, Delia Connell (7), Maryanne Connell (5) and Kate Connell (3). He also lived with his son Michael Connell (2). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John listed his occupation as ‘Tailor’. Kate was listed as ‘Tailor’s Wife’. Delia and Maryanne were listed as ‘Scholar’. John, Kate and Delia could read and write. Maryanne could read. Kate and Michael could not read. John and Kate spoke Irish and English. John and Kate listed their marital status as ‘Married’, while the rest of the house were listed as ‘Not Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 1 out-offices or farm steadings listed which was a stable. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 2 rooms occupied by the family. John Connell was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Martin Hawkins (65) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Mary Hawkins (65). Both were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Martin listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ and Mary was listed as ‘Farmer’s Wife’. Martin could not read and Mary could read. Both spoke Irish and English and both listed their marital status as ‘Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 1 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 from thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 2 rooms occupied by the family. Martin Hawkins was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Patrick Regan (42) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Kate Regan (27), his daughter Mary Kate Regan (2), his two sons, Patrick Regan (1) and John Regan (6 days) and his mother, Bridget Regan (68). He also lived with a servant, Edward Lynskey (20). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Patrick listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ and Kate was listed as ‘Farmer’s Wife’. Bridget was listed as ‘Farmer’s Mother’ and Edward was listed as ‘Farm Servant’. Patrick, Kate and Edward could read and write. Bridget could read. The children could not read. Patrick and Bridget spoke English and Irish. Patrick and Kate listed their marital status as ‘Married’. Bridget was listed as ‘Widow’. The rest of the house were listed as ‘Not Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 8 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house, cow house, calf house, piggery, fowl house, barn and a shed. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 2 rooms occupied by the family. Patrick Regan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
There was also one uninhabited house listed in the 1901 census. It was a built private dwelling with 2 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable and a cow house. The landowner was listed as Patrick Regan.
1911 census
Mary Callanan (60) was the head of the family. She lived with her three daughters, Mary Ann Callanan (26), Bridget Callanan (24) and Sarah Callanan (18). She also lived with her two sons, Patrick Callanan (22) and James Callanan (20), and her aunt, Sally ORourke (54). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Mary listed her occupation as Farmer, and Patrick and James were listed as ‘Farmer’s Son’. All could read and write. Mary and Sally could speak Irish and English. Mary listed her marital status as ‘Widow’ while the rest of the house were listed as ‘Single’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 5 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, barn and a shed. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 3 rooms occupied by the family. Mary Callanan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
John Connell (58) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Kate Connell (40). He also lived with his son, Michael Connell (13) and four daughters, Retia Connell (11), Margaret Connell (8), Christenia Connell (5) and Hanoria Connell (3 months). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John listed his occupation as ‘Tailor Farmer’. Michael and Retia were listed as ‘Scholar’. John, Kate and Michael could read and write. Retia could read. John and Michael could speak Irish and English. John and Kate listed their marital status as ‘Married’ and Michael was listed as ‘Single’. Kate listed that she had been married for 19 years with 8 children born alive, with all 8 still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 1 out-offices or farm steadings listed which was a stable. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The front of the house had 3 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 3 rooms occupied by the family. John Connell was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
John Cooney (42) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Bridget Cooney (39) and his son, Michael Cooney (1). He also lived with four daughters, Mary Cooney (6), Elizabeth Cooney (5), Margaret Cooney (2) and Catherine Cooney (6 months). He also lived with his mother-in-law Margaret Connell (76). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ and Mary was listed as ‘Scholar’. John, Bridget and Margaret Connell could read and write, and Mary could read. John, Bridget, Margaret Connell and Mary could speak Irish and English. John and Bridget listed their marital status as ‘Married’ and Margaret Connell was listed as ‘Widow’. Bridget listed that she had been married for 8 years with 5 children born alive, with all 5 still alive.
The house was a built private dwelling. It had 4 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery and a barn. The walls were made from stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood and other perishable material. The front of the house had 3 windows. The house was a 2nd class house. The house had 3 rooms occupied by the family. John Cooney was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Mary Hawkins (74) was the head of the family. She lived with a boarder, Bridget O Dea (8), and two lodgers, Bridget Finnigan (47) and Mary Nester (10). All in the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Mary listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’. Bridget O Dea and Mary Nester were listed as ‘Scholar’. Bridget Finnigan was listed as ‘General Servant Domestic. Mary Hawkins, Bridget Finnigan and Mary Nester could not read while Bridget O Dea could read and write. Mary Hawkins and Bridget Finnigan spoke Irish and English. Mary Hawkins listed her marital status as ‘Widow’ and the rest of the house were listed as ‘Single’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 2 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable and a barn. The walls were made from stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood and other perishable material. The front of the house had 3 windows. The house was a 2nd class house. The house had 3 rooms occupied by the family. Mary Hawkins was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Patrick Regan (54) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Kate Regan (44). He lived with four sons, Patrick Regan (12), John Regan (11), Denis Regan (8) and Joseph Regan (3). He also lived with four daughters, Mary Kate Regan (13), Delia Regan (10), Annie Regan (9) and Eilleen Regan (7). He also lived with a servant, Michael Huban (68). All were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. Patrick listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. Michael listed his occupation as ‘Farm Servant’. Patrick, John, Delia and Annie were listed as ‘Scholar’. Patrick, Kate, Mary Kate, Patrick and John could read and write. Delia and Annie could read. Michael Huban could not read. Michael Huban could speak English and Irish. Patrick, Kate and Michael listed their marital status as ‘Married’. Kate listed that she was married for 13 years, with 8 children born alive, with all 8 still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 6 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, calf house, piggery, barn and a shed. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The front of the house had 4 windows. It was a 2nd class house. The house had 4 rooms occupied by the family. Patrick Regan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Thomas O Rourke (78) was the head of the family. He was Roman Catholic and was 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. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made from slate, iron or tiles. It was a 3rd class house. The house had one room occupied by the family. Thomas O Rourke was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
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