Stradbally, South/ an tSráidbhaile Theas
North of the townland, the quantity of uncultivated rocky ground is about 50 acres. Prop. Thos. Redington, Esq., Kilcornan. It is leased to Mathew St. George, Esq., Kilcolgan Castle, who has it sublet to tenants at will. Rent is £3. per acre. It is occupied by 14 farmers and 1 cotter. The soil is a light clay, part rocky. The general produce is oats, flax and potatoes. In the eastern part of the townland at Kilcolgan Bridge, there is a Post Office. This is on the road from Galway to Gort. South West of the townland is an old church in ruins with a burying ground attached, which gives the name to the Parish. At the River South of the townland is a Corn Mill in ruins, near which there is a cave.
No information was provided at the time of access (27/04/2025)
According to Griffith’s Valuation the area of the townland Stradbally, South is 287 acres, 0 roods and 18 perches. The valuation of the land was £150-18-0 and the valuation of the buildings was £10-8-0 giving a total valuation of £161-6-0. Sir Thomas N. Reddington owned land, herd’s house, a house and offices that were 156 acres, 3 roods, and 5 perches. He rented 61 acres, 3 roods, and 8 perches consisting of land and a herd’s house to Edward Archbold and Owen Mullins. They each paid £9-15-0. He rented 3 acres, 2 roods, and 34 perches consisting of a house, office, and land to Martin Linskey for £3-5-0. He rented 10 acres, 1 rood, and 14 perches of land and a office and 30 acres, 3 roods, and 29 perches of land to John Lane Senior and John Lane Junior. They paid £26-5-0 each. John Lane Senior and John Lane Junior owned a house worth £1-0-0, that was vacant. Sir Thomas N. Reddington owned a house, an office, garden, forge, and land that were 4 acres, 1 rood, and 38 perches. He rented a house, office and garden, that was 0 acres, 0 roods, and 10 perches to Bartholomew Connell for £0-17-0. He rented a forge to Timothy Slattery for £0-3-0. He rented land to Martin Conway that was 4 acres, 1 rood, and 28 perches for £2-5-0. Catherine Flatley owned office and land that was 3 acres, 1 rodd, and 34 perches. She rented it to Charles Bianconi for £3-15-0. Sir Thomas N Reddington owned offices, that he rented to Charles Bianconi for £0-15-0. He also owned a house and land that was 5 acres, 1 rood, and 30 perches that he rented to Mary Burke for £4-5-0. Sir Thomas N Reddington owned land, houses, offices, gardens and a garden across 111 acres, 0 roods, and 22 perches. He had a piece of land that was 3 acres, 3 roods, and 36 perches, worth £1-0-0. He rented a house and garden that was 0 acres, 1 rood, and 0 perches to Martin Conway for £1-4-0. He rented a house, office, and land that was 0 acres, 2 roods, and 20 perches to John Edwards for £4-10-0. He rented land, a house and an office that was 15 acres, 3 roods and 2 perches to Patrick Killilea for £10-0-0. He rented a house and a small garden to Martin Donohoe for £0-15-0. He also rented land to Martin Donohoe, that was 23 acres, 0 rood, and 27 perches for £14-10-0. He rented a house, office and land that was 7 acres, 1 rood, and 20 perches to Hugh Creaghan for £5-0-0. He rented land that was 30 acres, 2 roods, and 6 perches to John Niland for £19-0-0. John Niland also rented an additional 25 acres, 1 rood, and 23 perches of land for £14-0-0. He also rented a house and land that was 3 acres, 1 rood, 18 perches to James Gill for £2-15-0. He also owned a graveyard that was 0 acres, 1 rood, and 30 perches, which was worth £0-2-0. John Niland owned a house that was £0-5-0, which was vacant.
In 1911, the townland of Stradbally, South consisted of 6 households. The total population was 27 inhabitants: 15 males and 12 females. Houses were made of stone, brick, or concrete. The houses’ roofs were made of thatch, wood, or other perishable materials except 2 which were made of slate, iron or tiles. All the houses were 2nd class except 2 and were built as private dwellings. The heads of the households were Norah Gill, Lawrence Donohoe, John Crohan, John Kennedy, James Lynskey, and Patrick Connell.
Norah Gill (73) was a farmer. She was a widow. She could speak Irish and English. She could not read or write. She identified as Roman Catholic and was born in Galway. Norah Gill lived in a 2nd class house with 2 rooms and 2 front facing windows. The land was situated on Honora Gill’s land. The property consisted of 1 piggery and 1 turf house.
Lawrence Donohoe (54) was a farmer married to Kate Donohoe. They were married for 16 years, and had 8 children. Mary Donohoe (14), Katie Donohoe (13), Margaret Donohoe (11), Honor Donohoe (10), Martin Donohoe (9), Ellie Donohoe (7), Lawrence Donohoe (5), and Teresa Donohoe (3). He also lived with his brother, Bartly Donohoe (52), and sister, Norah Donohoe (47). Martin and Lawrence (5) were farmer’s sons, and Bartly was a farmer. All the household except for Lawrence and Teresa could speak Irish and English and read and write. The household all identified as Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The household lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on Lawrence Donohoe’s land. The property consisted of 1 cow house, 1 stable, 1 piggery, and 1 turf house.
John Crohan (70) was a farmer. He was a widower. He lived with his son Patrick Crohan (41). Patrick was a farmer’s son. The household could speak Irish and English. John could not read and Patrick could read and write. They identified as Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The household lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms and 2 front facing windows. The land was situated on John Crohan’s land. The property consisted of 1 piggery.
John Kennedy (47) was a farmer. He lived with his brother Thomas Kennedy (45). Thomas was a labourer. The household could speak Irish and English. John could read and Thomas could not read. The household identified as Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The household lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on John Kennedy’s land. The property consisted of 1 cow house.
James Lynskey (69) was a labourer married to Margaret Lynskey (72). They were married for 32 years and had 2 children. Martin Lynskey (28) and Thomas Lynskey (24). Martin and Thomas were labourers. James and Margaret could speak Irish and English. There was no information on the languages Martin and Thomas spoke. Martin and Thomas could read and write. The household identified as Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The household lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms and 2 front facing windows. The land was situated on James Lynskey’s land. The property consisted of 1 piggery and 1 barn.
Patrick Connell (39) was a carpenter married to Bridget Connell (30). They were married for 8 years and had 4 children. Denis Connell (7), John Connell (6), Patrick Connell (4), and Mary Connell (2). Denis and John were scholars. Patrick (4) was a carpenter’s son. Patrick (39) could speak Irish and English. There was no information on the languages the rest of the family could speak. Patrick, Bridget, Denis, and John could read and write. Patrick (4) and Mary could not read. The family identified as Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The household lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on Patrick Connell’s land. The property consisted of 1 cow house, 1 piggery, and 1 work shop.
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