James Jameson, Esq. was the proprietor of this townland, which covered 427½ acres in total. Of this, 209 acres were cultivated, 4½ acres were uncultivated, and 214 acres consisted of bogland. The land was held under a lease for one life, with a rent of £1 per acre. A county cess of 2 shillings and 7 pence per acre was charged on 30 acres.
The underlying rock was limestone, and the soil was light, supporting the growth of potatoes, corn, and flax. There was nothing particularly remarkable noted about the townland.
Geographically, it is located along the southern boundary of the parish, approximately 3 miles northeast of the parish’s southernmost point. It is bounded to the north by Derryglassaun, to the east by part of that townland and the parish of Cloonkeen, to the south by Poulacrassaun, and to the west by Esker and Skaghaan. The road from Monivea to Menlough passes through the townland.
In total, Ballynamona was measured at 427 acres, 1 rood, and 16 perches. Its valuation was divided into £28-5-0 for land and £5-2-0 for property, amounting to a total of £103-7-0 in rateable property for the area.
Denis Costello and John Laheen rented the same plot of land from Robert French, totaling 11 acres, 3 roods, and 37 perches. Denis paid £3-0-0, while John paid £1-0-0 for their portions.
John Glynn also rented land from Robert French, spanning 5 acres, 3 roods, and 16 perches, which cost him £2-0-0.
John Hansberry rented two plots of land from Robert French. One measured 16 perches, and the other included a house, offices, and land covering 3 roods. He paid £2-15-0 in total.
John Glynn rented a separate house and garden from Robert French that spanned 35 perches and cost him £0-10-0.
Thomas Carty rented two plots from Robert French: one comprising 5 acres, 2 roods, and 34 perches of land, and another consisting of a house and 3 roods of land, totaling £2-10-0.
Thaddeus Carty also rented two plots from Robert French. One included 18 acres, 3 roods, and 3 perches of land, and the other consisted of a house, offices, and land spanning 1 acre, 2 roods, and 1 perch. His total rent was £7-0-0.
Mary Glynn rented a 1-acre plot from the same landlord, which included a house and land, for £0-15-0.
Anne Keefe rented a house, offices, and land from Robert French, spanning 3 acres and 7 perches, for £1-10-0.
John Keefe rented a house and land covering 5 acres, 2 roods, and 23 perches from Robert French, paying £2-0-0.
John and Anne Keefe also shared 13 acres and 2 roods of land rented from Robert French, which cost them £2-0-0 each.
Patrick Carty rented a house, offices, and land from Robert French, spanning 28 acres, 3 roods, and 13 perches, at a cost of £9-10-0.
James Fleming rented a house from Patrick Carty for £0-5-0.
Martin Ryan rented a house, offices, and land from Robert French, covering 12 acres, 2 roods, and 31 perches, which cost him £4-15-0.
William Mohan also rented a house, offices, and land from Robert French, spanning 10 acres, 3 roods, and 6 perches, for £5-15-0.
Michael Tennion and John Byrne rented a herd’s house, offices, and land from Robert French, spanning 156 acres and 36 perches. Michael paid £18-12-0, while John paid £36-18-0.
Robert French also owned a bog measuring 137 acres, 3 roods, and 32 perches, which was valued at £0-12-0.
Ballynamona had a population of 67 individuals living across 13 households at the time of the 1901 census. There were 36 males and 31 females recorded. The majority of residents were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. A mix of literacy levels was observed: while many children and younger adults could read and write, several of the older residents were illiterate. Irish and English were commonly spoken, though a small number of children were listed as speaking English only. All dwellings were built of stone or brick with thatched roofs. Most were second-class houses, typically with two or three rooms and one to three front windows. One house, occupied by a single individual, was classified as third class. The households had a total of 34 out-offices and farm buildings, which included cow houses, piggeries, barns, stables, and sheds.
Denis Costello (55) was a farmer who lived with his wife Bridget (50), their daughters Bridget (21), Mary (17), Catherine (14), and Honor (9), and their sons Michael (19) and James (12). All family members could read and write and spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with three front windows and two rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had four out-offices: a stable, a cow house, a piggery, and a barn.
Martin Carty (62) was a farmer who lived with his wife Mary (55) and their children Ellen (21), John (18), Margaret (14), Timothy (13), Patrick (11), and Ellen (9). Martin and Mary were illiterate, while all the children could read and write. The family spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with three front windows and two rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had two out-offices: a barn and a cow house.
John Glynn (80) was a widowed farmer who lived with his son Patrick (40), a labourer, and his daughter Julia (30), a housekeeper. John and Patrick could not read or write, while Julia could. All three spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and two rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had two out-offices: a cow house and a piggery.
William Hansberry (62) was a farmer who lived with his wife Mary (60), their daughter Ellen (25), and sons John (23) and Michael (16). Ellen worked as a housekeeper, and the sons were agricultural labourers. Literacy was not recorded, but all spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and two rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had two out-offices: a cow house and a piggery.
Patrick O’Keeffe (62) was a farmer who lived with his wife Catherine (48), their son Patrick (17), and daughter Anne (15). Patrick and the children could read and write, while Catherine could not. All spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and two rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had two out-offices: a cow house and a shed.
Patrick O’Keeffe (53) was a farmer who lived with his wife Catherine (46), daughters Celia (17), Honor (10), and Kate (7), and son Malachy (14). Patrick, Catherine, Celia, and Malachy could read and write. Honor and Kate were illiterate and listed as speaking English only; the others spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and three rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had three out-offices: a stable, a cow house, and a shed.
Michael Carty (33) was a farmer who lived with his wife Mary (28) and their daughters Bridget (2) and Mary (1). None of the family could read. All spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and two rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had one out-office: a piggery.
Lawrence Ryan (40) was a farmer who lived with his wife Bridget (40), sons Martin (16), Edward (15), Patrick (13), Lawrence (11), John (3), and Michael (infant), and daughters Mary (9) and Bridget (5). Lawrence and his wife could not write. Their sons and Mary could read and write; the youngest children were not yet literate. All spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with three front windows and three rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had four out-offices: a cow house, a piggery, a barn, and a shed.
Patrick Connelly (62) was a farmer who lived with his wife Mary (50), daughters Anne (22) and Catherine (21), and sons John (20), Edward (19), Thadeus (17), Patrick (15), Thomas (9), and Martin (8). Patrick and Mary could not read; the other children could, except Martin who was illiterate. All spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and three rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had four out-offices: a stable, a cow house, a piggery, and a barn.
Honor Connelly (55) was a widowed farmer who lived with her son Michael (32), daughter-in-law Bridget (26), grandchildren John (3), Honor (2), and Mary (1), and cousin Michael Mannion (70), a musician. Honor and her son were illiterate; Bridget could read and write. The children and Michael Mannion were also illiterate. All spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and three rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had four out-offices: a stable, a cow house, a piggery, and a shed.
Catherine Morrow (68) was a widowed farmer who lived with her sons Robert (32) and John (30), both general labourers. Catherine could not read, but her sons could read and write. All spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and two rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had two out-offices: a cow house and a barn.
Patrick Dooley (65) was a widowed landholder who lived with his son John (25), a general labourer, and daughter Bridget (17), a housekeeper. Patrick was illiterate, while his children could read and write. All spoke both Irish and English. They lived in a second-grade house with two front windows and two rooms. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. They had two out-offices: a cow house and a piggery.
Darley Glynn (70) was a farmer who lived alone. He could not read and spoke both Irish and English. He lived in a third-grade house with one front window and one room. The house had stone or brick walls and a thatched roof. He had no out-offices.
Ballynamona had a population of 56 individuals living across 12 households at the time of the 1911 census. There were 29 males and 27 females recorded. The average age was 30 years. A total of 37 individuals were listed as Irish speakers, while 19 were not. Five individuals were unable to read. The heads of household were Joseph Morrow, Laurence Ryan, Michael Carty, Patrick Keefe, Patrick A. Keefe, William Hanberry, Patrick Glynn, Martin Carty, Denis Costello, Patrick Connelly, Michael Connelly, and Patrick Dooley. These households collectively had 56 out-offices and farm buildings, including 11 stables, 11 cow houses, 10 piggeries, 5 barns, 9 fowl houses, and 10 other buildings.
Joseph Morrow (53) was a Roman Catholic farmer who lived with his brother, John Morrow (42), his sister-in-law, Mary Morrow (43), and his niece, Mary Kate Morrow (4). All members of the household were born in County Galway. Joseph, John, and Mary could read and write and were listed as speakers of both Irish and English. Mary Kate, the youngest, could not read and spoke English only.
Laurence Ryan (50), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his wife, Bridget Ryan (49), their four sons—Edward (25), Laurence (19), John (13), and Michael (10)—and three daughters—Mary (17), Bridget (15), and Honor (7). All members of the household were born in County Galway. Laurence and Bridget spoke both Irish and English, while the children were listed as English speakers only. Laurence could read but not write, while the rest of the household could read and write.
Michael Carty (45), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his wife, Mary Carty (41), their five daughters—Bridget (13), Mary (12), Kate (10), Julia (9), and Ellen (5)—and two sons—Patrick (10) and John (2). The entire family was born in County Galway. Michael and Mary spoke both Irish and English, while the children spoke English only. Michael and two of the younger children, Ellen and John, were unable to read, while the rest of the household could read and write.
Patrick J. Keefe (63), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his wife, Cathrine Keefe (66), and their daughter, Katie Keefe (19). All were born in County Galway. Patrick and Cathrine were listed as speakers of both Irish and English, while Katie spoke English only. Patrick and Katie could read and write, but Cathrine was unable to read.
Patrick Keefe (73), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his wife, Catherine Keefe (69), and their daughter, Anne Keefe (20). All were born in County Galway and were listed as speakers of both Irish and English. Patrick and Anne could read and write, while Catherine was unable to read.
William Hanberry (73), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his son, John Hanberry (35), his daughter-in-law, Mary Hanberry (32), and four grandchildren—William (7), Annie (4), Ellen (3), and John Bernard (1). All members of the household were born in County Galway. William, John, and William (age 7) were listed as Irish and English speakers, while the others spoke English only. William (73) could read, while John and Mary could read and write. The three youngest children were unable to read.
Patrick Glynn (65), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his sister, Julia Glynn (45). Both were born in County Galway and spoke both Irish and English. Julia could read and write, while Patrick was unable to read.
Martin Carty (73), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his three children—John (30), Thady (26), and Margaret (25)—as well as another daughter, Ellie Carty (16). All were born in County Galway. Martin spoke both Irish and English, while the children were listed as English speakers only. Martin was unable to read, while all four children could read and write.
Denis Costello (69), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his wife, Bridget Costello (69), their son Micheal Costello (28), and their daughter, Honour Costello (18). Also present in the house were Ellen Hare (34), listed as a visitor, and her three children: Thomas (6), Denis Francis (3), and Michael Hare (under 1 year old), along with a farm servant named Patrick McDonagh (17). All were born in County Galway except Thomas and Denis Francis, who were born in America. Denis, Bridget, and Patrick McDonagh were unable to read, while the others could read and write. Denis, Bridget, Micheal, Ellen, and Patrick McDonagh spoke both Irish and English, while the rest spoke English only.
Patrick Connelly (74), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his wife, Mary Connelly (69), their four sons—John (35), Edward (30), Thomas (21), and Martin (19)—and their daughter, Kate Connelly (17). All were born in County Galway. Patrick, Mary, and John were unable to read, while the rest of the household could read and write. Patrick, Mary, and John were also listed as speakers of both Irish and English, while the other children spoke English only.
Michael Connelly (45), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his wife, Bridget Connelly (37), their eight children—John (13), Norah (12), Mary (11), Catherine (9), Patrick (7), Julia (6), Martin (4), Michael (2), and James (1)—along with his brother, Martin Connelly (38), and their mother, Honor Connelly (74). All were born in County Galway. Michael, Honor, and several of the younger children were unable to read, while Bridget, John, Norah, Mary, Catherine, and Martin (38) could read and write. Michael, Bridget, Honor, and Martin (38) spoke both Irish and English; the children were listed as English speakers only.
Patrick Dooley (77), a Roman Catholic farmer, lived with his two sons, John Dooley (37) and Patrick Dooley (33). All were born in County Galway and were listed as speakers of both Irish and English. John and Patrick could read and write, while their father, Patrick (77), was unable to read.
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