Situation: the standard name for the townland was Killomoran with the Irish form being Cill O’Moráin. The townland was in the northwest of the parish.
Description:
O’Donavon Field Name Book: the proprietor was Cormy O’Brien. It was let to 7 occupying tenants some having a lease and others at will from 15 to 16 shillings per acre yearly rent. The soil was rocky and gravely with the usual crops being wheat, oats and potatoes.
Down Survey: The name of the townland on the down survey was Killamoran. The owner in 1641 was James Darcy and Oliver Martin in 1670 both of whom were catholic. There was 61 acres of unprofitable land and 159 of profitable land. There was 159 acres forfeited.
Map reference one was James Deviny and Patrick Fahy as well as Joseph Mullowney. This referred to the land and a house that Joseph lived on in the property. The land was 31 acres, 1 rood and 8 perches. These were overall worth 10 pounds and 35 shillings. The landlord was Patrick M. Lynch
Map reference two was Daniel Nolan. This was the house, office and land which was 11 acres, 3 roods and 10 perches. This was worth 4 pounds and 15 shillings.
Map reference three was Patrick Connolly and John Gill with a house, office and land. This was 44 acres, 3 roods and 31 perches. This was 26 pounds and 15 shillings. The landlord was James Killery
Map reference four was John Carr who owned three plots of land and a house and land. The first plot was 2 roods and 2 perches, the second plot was 1 rood and 1 perch, the third plot was 6 acres, 2 roods and 24 perches and the house and land was 1 acres, 2 roods and 27 perches. This overall was worth 4 pounds and 7 shillings with the landlord being John Bolton.
Map reference five was Michael Russell who had three plots of land and a house and land. The first plot was 2 acres and 7 perches, the second plot was 5 acres, 1 rood and 20 perches, the third plot was 1 acre, 1 rood and 4 perches. The house and land was 8 acres, 2 roods and 18 perches. This was worth 7 pounds and 5 shillings.
Map reference six was Bridget Carroll with three plots of land and a house, office and land. The first plot was 3 acres, 2 roods and 31 perches, the second plot 1 acre, 3 roods and 17 perches, the third plot was 8 acres and 10 perches. The house and land was 4 acres, 1 rood and 3 perches. This was worth 7 pounds and 15 shillings.
Map reference 7 was vacant and was 1 rood and 21 perches.
Map reference 8 was Patrick Dooley who had a house, office and land and 2 plots of land and a garden. The house was 7 acres and 15 perches, the plot was 2 acres, 2 roods and 8 perches, the second plot was 1 rood and 30 perches, and the garden was 1 rood. This was worth 4 pounds and 12 shillings.
Map reference 9 was James Deviny who had a house, office and land. This was 19 acres, 1 rood and 19 perches. This was worth 11 pounds and 10 shillings. The landlord was Patrick M. Lynch.
Map reference 10 was Patrick Fahy who had a house, office and land. This was 20 acres, 3 roods and 14 perches. This was worth 13 pounds.
Map reference 11 was Edmund Mealey with a house, office and land that was 8 acres, 2 roods and 6 perches. This was worth 5 pounds and 5 shillings.
Map reference 12 was Martin Cohen with a herd’s house and land that was 39 acres and 5 perches. This was worth 14 pounds and 5 shillings.
Map reference 13 was Fergus Hillibert who had a plot of land and body of water. The land was 14 acres, 2 roods and 23 perches and the water was 18 acres, 1 rood and 13 perches. This was worth 7 pounds and 10 shillings.
There were nine households in the townland in 1901 with 42 people living there and all being roman catholic. The houses all had stone or brick walls and thatch or wood roofs.
The head of family of house one was Michael Haverty (65) who was a farm worker and lived with his wife Catherine (60). They could not read and spoke Irish and English.
The head of family of house two was Mary Donohoe (50) who was a farmer and lived with her children. Patrick (33), John (31) and Ann (26). They could all read and or write and speak Irish and English. They had a stable, cow house, calf house, barn and a shed.
The head of family of house three was James Diviney (65) who was a farmer and lived with his son James (33), Brigid (27) and Catherine (17). The two youngest could read and write and all spoke Irish and English. They had a stable, cow house, piggery, barn and a shed.
The head of family of house four was Bridget Malley (61) who was a farmer and lived with his family. Edward (18), Bridget (21), Mary (24) and infant grandson Stephen. They could all read and write and speak Irish and English except Stephen. They had a barn.
The head of family of house five was Kate Kerrins (80) who was a farmer and lived with her son Thomas (35) and daughter Mary (32). They could all speak Irish and English and could all read and write except Kate. They had a stable, cow house, piggery, barn and a shed.
The head of family of house six was James Carr (70) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Winnifred (45) and his children. Mary (15), Patrick (13), John (10), Bridget (7), Margaret (5) and Michael (2). All the children except Michael could read and write and all spoke Irish and English. They had a stable, piggery.
The head of family of house seven was Patrick Connolly (76) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Mary (60) and children. Martin (26), Annie (20) and John (19). They could all read and write and spoke Irish and English. They had two stables, cow house, a piggery, barn and a shed.
The head of family of house eight was Thomas Gill (64) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Bridget (64) and children. Thomas F (24), Martin (22) and Bridget (19). They could all read and write and speak Irish and English. They had a stable, cow house, calf house, barn and a shed.
The head of family of house nine was John Nolan (60) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Bridget (40) and children. John (11), Martin (10), Patrick (9) and Joseph (5). They could all read and or write and spoke Irish and English. They had a stable and shed.
There were eight households in the region in 1911 with 42 people living there all of whom being roman catholic and born in county Galway. The houses had the same features as 1901.
The head of family of house one was John Donohue (44) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Ellen (29) and brother Patrick (46). They could read and write and speak Irish and English.
The head of family of house two was Edward Malley (75) who was a farmer and lived with his family. His son in law John Kelly (45), daughter Mary (37), Stephen (11), Mary (9), John (7), Edward (5), Annie (2) all who were niece and nephew and sister Bridget (73). They could all read and write and speak Irish and English except Edward and Annie.
The head of family of house three was Thomas Kearns (47) who was a farmer and lived with his sister Mary (45). They could read and write and speak Irish and English.
The head of family of house four was James Carr (76) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Winford (55) and their children. Patrick (23), Bridget (18), Margarete (15) and Michael (12). They could all read and write and speak Irish and English.
The head of family of house five was James Diviney (35) who was a farmer and lived with his sisters Kate (27) and Bridget Dunvellian (33) and infant niece Agnes. Kate and Bridget could read and write.
The head of family of house six was Martin Connolly (41) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Margret (33) and children. John (7), Mary (6), Annie (4), Bridget (3) servant Thomas Connors (66) and Mother Mary (71). All the family but Bridget and Mary could read and or write. Martin, Thomas and Mary spoke Irish and English.
The head of family of house seven was Thomas Gill (75) who was a farmer and widow and lived with his family. Martin (32), Thomas (34) daughter in law Mary (36) and Mary Brennan (7). They could all read and write and speak Irish and English.
The head of family of house eight was John Nolan (75) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Bridget (52) and children. Martin (22), Joseph (15) and Michael (9). They could all read and write except Bridget and spoke Irish and English.
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