Newcastle/ An Chaislean Nua
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O’Donovan’s Field Names Books 1838
According to O’Donovan’s Field Names Books 1838, describes the town land as being situated 2 miles Southeast of Monivea, bounded on the North and West by Leanamore and Carrantarramud, South by Tampulmweel and East by Shoodaun. The town land is described as being the property of Mr Burke and being two thirds under tillage with the remainder being a bog. A leading road bounds its East side and likewise its South. There is a pool or small lake near its Southern extremity.
The Ordinance Survey letters provide further information on this town land which can be found volume 1 page 256 The site of Newcastle, which gave name to a townland, is pointed out, near the new chapel
According to Griffith’s Valuation 1855, Henry Hall leased to John Quinn, James Mahon and Lambert Bourke. Henry Hall’s holding which consisted of 186 acres, 2 roods and 23 perches of land as well as a house was in fee and was valued at £32-0-0. John Quinn rented 2 acres, 0 roods and 5 perches which consisted of a house and land and was valued at £1-5-0. James Mahon rented 29 acres, 0 roods and 2 perches which consisted of a house, offices and land and was valued at £11-10-0. Lambert Bourke rented 0 acres, 3 roods and 20 perches which conisted of land and was valued at £0-5-0. The total amount of rateable property paid overall in Newcastle was £45-0-0 for 218 acres, 2 roods and 10 perches of rented holdings.
Newcastle in 1901 consisted of 4 households. The total population was 14, 9 males and 5 females. 1 household was uninhabited. 11 occupants were born in Co. Galway while 3 were born in America. All occupants were Roman Catholic. Houses were made of stone, brick or concrete while their roofs were made of thatch, wood and other perishable materials. The heads of the households were John Mahon, Mary Brennan and Kate Quinn.
John Mahon (37) was a farmer who lived with his wife Catherine (40) and his six unmarried children, Thomas (17) who was a farmer’s son, Mary (15) who was a farmer’s daughter, John (13) who was a scholar, James (9) who was also a scholar, Peter (6) who was also a scholar and Michael (3). John Sr., Catherine and Thomas spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. Michael could not read while the rest of the family could read and write. All occupants were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was listed as a private dwelling and was a 2nd class residence with 3 front facing windows and 4 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 5 out offices and farm steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed. John Mahon owned the land on which the house was situated.
Mary Brennan (57) was a widow who lived with her married daughter Hannah Higginbotham (25) and her three unmarried grandsons Herbert (4), Thomas (3) and Martin Higginbotham whose age is not listed. Mary and Hannah spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. Mary and Hannah could read and write while Herbert, Thomas and Martin could not read. Herbert, Thomas and Martin were born in America while Mary and Hannah were born in Co. Galway. All occupants were Roman Catholic. The house was a 4th class residence which had no front facing windows and 1 room.The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials There were no out-offices or farm-steadings on the property. Kate Quinn owned the land on which the house was situated.
The house listed as “Household 3” was uninhabited and there is information listed about it. Henery J. Hall (sic) owned the land on which the house was situated.
Kate Quinn (70) was a farmer and widow who lived alone. She spoke Irish and could not read or write. She was born in Co. Galway and was Roman Catholic. The house was a 4th class residence which wad no front facing windows and 1 room. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials There were no out-offices or farm-steadings on the property. Kate Quinn owned the land on which the house was situated.
Newcastle in 1911 consisted of 3 households. The total population was 17, 8 males and 9 females. 13 occupants were born in Co. Galway while 4 were born in America. All occupants were Roman Catholic. Houses were made of stone, brick or concrete while their roofs were made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. The heads of the households were Daniel Culkin, John Mahon and Mary Brennan.
Daniel Culkin (50) was a farmer who lived with his wife Bridget (41) and his eight unmarried children, Mary (15), Ellien (12), Norah (11), Margaret (9), Patrick (8), Thomas (6), John (3) and Kathleen (1). Mary, Ellien, Norah, Margaret, Patrick and Thomas were scholars. Daniel and Bridget were 16 years married of 1911. Their marriage produce 8 children with all 8 of them still living at the time. Daniel, Bridget, John and Kathleen could not read while the rest of the household could read and write. Daniel, Bridget, Mary, Ellien and Norah spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. Mary, Ellien, Norah and Margaret were born in America while the rest of the occupants were born in Co. Galway. All occupants were Roman Catholic. The house was listed as a private dwelling and was a 3rd class residence with 2 front facing windows and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 2 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Daniel Culkin owned the land on which the house was situated.
John Mahon (48) was a farmer who lived with his wife Catherine (50) and four of his children who were unmarried, Thomas (27), Peter (16), Michael (13) and Norah (9). Thomas, Peter and Michael were farmers sons while Norah was a scholar. John and Catherine were 28 years married as of 1911. Their marriage produced 7 children with 7 still living at the time. John, Catherine and Thomas spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. All occupants were born in Co. Galway, were Roman Catholic and could read and write. The house was a 2nd class residence with 3 front facing windows and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 6 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn. John Mahon owned the land on which the house was situated.
Mary Brennan (66) was a widow who lived alone. She could read and she spoke Irish and English. She was born in Co. Galway and identified as Roman Catholic. The house was a 3rd class residence with 1 front facing window and 1 room. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 2 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 piggery and 1 fowl house. Daniel Culkin owned the land on which the house was situated.
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