Rinrush
Civil Parish of Kiltartan
Dylan Reilly | University of Galway | Galway County Heritage Office
Rinrush is a townland, situated in the centre of the parish of Kiltartan, Barony of Kiltartan and County Galway, East and West of a road.
The standard name for this townland is Rinrush with the Irish form of the name being Rín Rois
Other forms of the name with authority source:
Ryanrush By. Surveyors Sketch Maps
Rinerash Inq. Temp. Gul. III
Rinrushe Inq. Temp. Gul. III
Roynrush Inq. Temp. Gul. III
Ryanrush Mr. Gregory’s Clerk, P. Burk
Ryanrush Mr. John Bell, Barony Constable
Rinerush Rev. Patrick Fallon, P.P.
Griffiths Valuation recorded that there were 7 listed land and property owners; Michl[sic
Shaughnessy, Patk[sic] Shaughnessy, John Gillane, James Donohoe, Peter Glynn, Patrick Ford, William H Gregory. All land was leased from William H Gregory.
The total annual valuation of relatable property of Rinrush was £66.15s.0d. for a total of 134 acres, 2 rood and 18 perches of land, house and office.
The proprietor was Richard Gregory, Esq., Berners St., Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund Lombard Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to 11 occupying tenants at will at 27/s per acre. County cess was 3/s per acre. Tithe taz was witheld by the tenantry. Size of farms ranged from 14 to 27 acres. Soil was sandy, usual crops were wheat, oats and potatoes. Bog plenty. Tenantry all Roman Catholics. prevailing names Donohoe and Larkin. One fort in this townland and there was graveyard for burying children. Authority Timothy Donohoe, townland Ryanrush.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Runrush’ listed Burke, Ulick earl of Clanricard (Catholic); Clanrickard, Earl of (Protestant) as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell) Burke, Ulick earl of Clanricard (Catholic); Clanrickard, Earl of (Protestant) in 1670 (post Cromwell).
1901 census
John Donohue (54) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Bridget Donohue (46), his son James Donohue (24), and his two daughters, Mary Donohue (21) and Anne Donohue (19). All members of the house were Roman Catholic. Bridget was born in County Clare, while the rest of the house were born in County Galway. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. Bridget was listed as ‘Farmer’s Wife’. James was listed as ‘Farmer’s Son’ while Mary and Anne were listed as ‘Farmer’s Daughter’. All members of the house could read and write. John, Bridget and James spoke Irish and English, while Mary and Anne spoke English. John and Bridget listed their marital status as ‘Married’ and their children were listed as ‘Not Married’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had six 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 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 Donohue was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Patrick Gillane (40) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Mary Gillane (30) and his brother William Gillane (Aged 35). He also lived with his two daughters, Mary Gillane (1) and Ann Gillane (3 months). All members of the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Patrick listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ and his brother William was listed ‘Farmer’s Son’. His two daughters were listed as ‘Farmer’s Daughter’. Patrick, his wife Mary and William could read and write, while the two daughters could not read. Patrick and William could speak Irish and English. Patrick and Mary were listed 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 five 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 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. Patrick Gillane was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Martin Glynn (61) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Julia Glynn (50). He also lived with his son Peter Glynn (28) and his two daughters, Bridget Glynn (23) and Maggie Glynn (21). There was also a visitor the night the census was taken, who was Mary Glynn (Aged 18). All members of the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Martin listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, Peter was listed as ‘Farmer’s son’, while Bridget and Maggie were listed as ‘Farmer’s Daughter’. Bridget, Maggie and Mary could read and write, while the rest of the house could not read. All could speak English and Irish. Martin and Julia were listed 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 three out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, 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 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Martin Glynn was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Honoria Morris (45) was the head of the family. She was Roman Catholic and was born in County Galway. Her occupation was listed as ‘Farmer’. She could read and write and could speak Irish and English. Her marital status was listed as ‘widow’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had two out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a cow house, and a calf 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 three rooms occupied by the family. Honoria Morris was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
John Shaughnessy (48) was the head of the house. He lived with his wife Anna Shaughnessy (46). He also lived with his five sons, Thos Shaughnessy (18), Michael Shaughnessy (15), Joseph Shaughnessy (10), Bernard Shaughnessy (8) and John Shaughnessy (5). He also lived with his four daughters, Minnie Shaughnessy (16), Anne Shaughnessy (13), Margaret Shaughnessy (Aged 7) and Lane Shaughnessy (3). All members of the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John and Anna listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’. Michael was listed as ‘Farmer’s Son’ and Anne was listed as ‘Farmer’s Daughter’. Thos, Minnie, Joseph, Bernard and Margaret were listed as ‘Scholar’. All members of the house could read and write except for John (5) and Lane, who could not read. John and his wife Anna could speak Irish and English. John and Anna listed their marital status as ‘Married’ and 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 five 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 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 Shaughnessy was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Patrick Shaughnessy (42) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Margaret Shaughnessy (26) and his two sons, Patrick Shaughnessy (1) and Martin Shaughnessy (). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Patrick listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’ and his two sons were listed as ‘Farmer’s Son’. Patrick and Margaret could read and write, while their children could not read. Patrick could speak Irish and English. Patrick and Margaret 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. The house had five 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 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. Patrick Shaughnessy was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
1911 census
John Donohue (64) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Bridget Donohue (69) and their son, James Donohue (33). They also lived with their two daughters, Mary Donohue (29) and Anne Donohue (27) and a relative, Mary Larkin (74). All members of the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John and James listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’. All members of the house could read and write except for Mary Larkin, who could read. John, Bridget, James and Mary Larkin could speak Irish and English. John and Bridget listed their marital status as ‘Married’. Mary Larkin was listed as ‘Widow’. The rest of the house were listed as ‘Single’. Bridget listed that she was married for 35 years and had 4 children born alive, with all 4 still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had five out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, fowl 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 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. John Donohue was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Patrick Gillane (52) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Mary Gillane (40) and his brother William Gillane (45). He lived with his three daughters, Mary Gillane (12), Annie Gillane (10) and Bridget Gillane (1). He also lived with his three sons, John Gillane (9), Edward Gillane (8) and William Gillane (5). All members of the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Patrick and William listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’, while his children Mary, Annie, John and Edward were listed as ‘Scholar’. All members of the house could read and write except Patricks two children, William and Bridget, who could not read. Patrick, Mary and William could speak Irish and English. Patrick and Mary listed their marital status as ‘Married’, while the rest of the house were listed as ‘Single’. Mary listed that she had been married for 13 years, with 6 children born alive, all who were still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had five out-offices or 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. Patrick Gillane was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Peter Glynn (40) was listed as the head of the family. He lived with his wife Bridget Glynn (40). Both were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Peter listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. Peter could not read and Bridget could read and write. Both could speak Irish and English, and both listed their marital status as ‘Married’. Bridget listed that they had been married for four years.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had three out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, 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 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Peter Glynn was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Honor Morris (75) was listed as the head of the family. She was Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. She listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’. She could read and could speak Irish and English. She listed her marital status as ‘Widow’.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had one out-offices or farm steadings listed which was 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. Honoria Morris was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
John Shaughnessy (60) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Annie Shaughnessy (57). They lived with their three daughters, Annie Shaughnessy (23), Margaret Shaughnessy (18) and Lena Shaughnessy (14). They also lived with their two sons, Bernard Shaughnessy (19) and John Shaughnessy (16). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John and Bernard listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’. Margaret, John and Lena were listed as ‘Scholar’. All members of the house could read and write. John could speak Irish and English. John and Annie listed their marital status as ‘Married’. The rest of the house were listed as ‘Single’. Annie listed that she was married for 30 years, with 10 children born alive, with all 10 still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had five 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 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 Shaughnessy was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
Patrick Shaughnessy (51) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Margaret Shaughnessy (37). He also lived with his three sons, Patrick Shaughnessy (11), Matie Shaughnessy (10) and Coleman Shaughnessy (2), and his daughter, Mary Anne Shaughnessy (9). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Patrick listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, while his children were all listed as ‘Scholar’. All members of the house could read and write except for Coleman, who could not read. Patrick could speak English and Irish. Patrick and Margaret listed their marital status as ‘Married’, while the rest of the house were listed as ‘Single’. Margaret listed that she was married for 12 years, with 4 children born alive, all of whom were still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had five out-offices or 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 four rooms occupied by the family. Patrick Shaughnessy was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
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