Cloghalahard / Cloch an Leathaird
Rent was 9 shillings per acre. It was occupied by 10 farmers and 2 cottiers, all Roman Catholics. The soil is of a light clay–rocky. Oats and potatoes are the general produce. The houses are made of stone, the inhabitants are poor. About 90% of this townland is uncultivated.
According to Griffith’s Valuation, the area of the townland Cloghalahard is 300 acres, 1 rood and 36 perches. The valuation of the land was £67-19-0 and the valuation of the buildings was £9-6-0, giving a total valuation of £77-5-0. Sir Thomas N. Redington owned 105 acres, 3 roods, and 12 perches of land (part plantation). It was worth £12-0-0. Rev. Martin Prendergast owned a house, offices, and land that was, 32 acres, 3 roods, and 34 perches. It was worth £0-10-0 and he rented it to Edward Archbold. Sir Thomas n. Reddington owned the other 161 acres, 2 roods, and 30 perches. He rented a house and land that was 51 acres, 3 roods, and 1 perch to Patrick Cormickan for £15-10-0. He rented a house and garden that was 0 acres, 1 rood, and 0 perches to Mary Grealish for £0-10-0. He rented a house, offices and land that was 17 acres, 1 rood, and 19 perches to John Lennon for £6-15-0. He rented a house, office and land that was 36 acres, 3 roods, and 35 perches to John O’Hara for £11-15-0. He rented a house and garden house and garden which was 0 acres, 1 rood, and 0 perches to Anne Long for £1-5-0. He rented a house and garden house and garden which was 0 acres, 1 rood, and 0 perches to Catherine Quin for £1-5-0. He rented a house and land that was 17 acres, 1 rood, and 28 perches to John Murray for £6-0-0. He rented a house, office and land which was 16 acres, 3 roods, and 17 perches to Patrick Bermingham for £5-15-0. He rented a house, office and land which was 15 acres, 2 roods, and 22 perches to Patrick Silk for £5-0-0. He rented land that was 4 acres, 3 roods, and 28 perches to James Higgins For £2-0-0.
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In 1901, the townland of Cloghalahard consisted of 7 households. The total population was 37 inhabitants, 19 males and 18 females. All occupants were born in County Galway. Houses were made of stone, brick, or concrete. 6 of the roofs were made of thatch, wood, or other perishable materials except for 2 which were made out of slate, iron or tiles. The heads of the households were David Cormican, William Linnane, Micahel Fahy, Edward O’Hara, Thomas Corless, John Murray, and Thomas Cormican.
David Cormican (41) was a farmer married to Mary Cormican (25). They had one child Patrick Cormican (11 months). They also lived with David’s brother Patrick Cormican (32), sister Mary Cormican (21) and a servant Michael Fahy (20). Patrick (32) was a farmer and Mary was a farmer’s daughter. Michael was a farm servant. There was no information about the languages they spoke. All the household were Roman Catholic and born in Galway. Mary, Patrick (32), Mary (21), and Michael could read and write and David could read only. The Cormican family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on David Cormican’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and, 1 barn.
William Linnane (65) was a farmer married to Honoria Linnane (59). They lived with 5 of their children Mary Linnane (27), Delia Linnane (22), Honoria Linnane (20), Winifred Linnane (18) and Margaret Linnane (16). Mary, Delia, and Winifred were farmer’s daughters, Honoria was a monitress and Margaret was a scholar. The whole family could speak Irish and English and could all read and write. The family identified as Roman Catholic and were all born in Galway. The Linnane family lived in a 2nd class house with 5 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on William Linnane’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, and 1 barn.
Michael Fahy (57) was a farmer married to Annie Fahy (50). They had 6 children Patrick Fahy (20), Dan Fahy (17), Stephen Fahy (15), James Fahy (13), John Fahy (11), and Teresa Fahy (9). Patrick, Dan and Stephen were farmer’s sons and James, John and Teresa were scholars. All the family could read and write except for Stephen. Michael, Annie, Patrick, and Dan could speak Irish and English there was no information on the rest of the family. They were all members of the Catholic Church and were born in Galway. The Fahy Family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on Michael Fahy’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.
Edward O’Hara (40) was a farmer married to Bridget O’Hara (25). They had 2 children Mary O’Hara (3) and John Joe O’Hara (2). They also lived with Edward’s sister Kate O’Hara (30). Edward could speak Irish and English. Bridget and Kate could read and write. They household identified as Roman Catholic and were all born in Galway. The O’Hara family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 2 front facing windows. The land was situated on Edward O’Hara’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.
Thomas Corless (60) was a labourer. He was a widower and had 2 children Bridget Corless (29) and James Corless (28) and 1 grand daughter Mary Commins (9). James was a labourer, Bridget was a housekeeper and Mary was a scholar. Thomas and James could speak Irish and English. Thomas, Bridget and James could read and write and Mary could read. The family were Roman Catholic and all born in Galway. The Corless family lived in a 2nd class house with 5 rooms and 5 front facing windows. The land was situated Anne Reddington’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable.
John Murray (66) was a farmer. He was a widower and had 2 children Bridget Murray (28) and John Murray (24). They also lived with John’s brother Martin Murray (63). Martin was a farmer, Bridget was a farmer’s daughter and John (24) was a farmer’s son. All the family could speak Irish and English. John, Bridget, and John could read and write. The whole family were Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The Murray family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on John Murray’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house and 1 barn.
Thomas Cormican (34) was a farmer married to Margaret Cormican (26). They had one child Kate Cormican (1). Thomas and Margaret could speak Irish and English and could also read and write. The family were Roman Catholic and born in Galway. The Cormican family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on Thomas Cormican’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house and 1 piggery.
In 1911, the townland of Cloghalahard consisted of 8 households. The total population was 48 inhabitants, 22 males and 26 females. Houses were made of stone, brick, or concrete. The roof of the houses was made of thatch, wood, or other perishable materials except 2 which were made of slate, iron or tiles. All the houses were 2nd class and built as private dwellings. The heads of the households were Bridget Cormican, Mary Cormican, Micheal Fahey, William Linnane, Edward O’Hara, James Corless, John Murray, and Thomas Cormican.
Bridget Cormican (34) was a farmer. She was a widow and had 4 children. Patrick Cormican (7), Edward Cormican (5), Mary Cormican (3) and Kate Cormican (1). There was also 2 servants in the house, Matt Finn (23) and Bridget Burke (17). Patrick’s occupation was recorded as farmer’s son and Edward was a scholar. There was no occupation recorded for Mary and Kate. All the household were born in Galway and listed their religion as Roman Catholic. Bridget, Patrick, Edward, Matt, and Bridget could read and write while Mary and Kate could not. Bridget, Matt, and Bridget could speak Irish and English. There were no language specifications for the children. The Cormican family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on Bridget Cormican’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and, 1 fowl house.
Mary Cormican (35) was a farmer. She was a widow and had 4 children. Patrick Cormican (11), Thomas Cormican (10), Winnie Cormican (7) and David Cormican (6). There was also a servant Patrick Hymes (16). Patrick, Thomas and Winnie were scholars and David was listed as a farmer’s son. All the household were born in Galway and listed their religion as Roman Catholic. Mary, Patrick, Thomas and Patrick were able to read and write while David could not. Mary Cormican and Patrick Hymes could speak Irish and English while there were no specifications for the children. The Cormican family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on Mary Cormican’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn, and 1 potato house.
Micheal Fahey (70) was a farmer married to Annie Fahey (65). As of 1911, they were married 37 years and had 8 children, 7 were still alive. The couple lived with 4 of their unmarried children, Dan Fahey (27), Stephen Fahey (25), John Fahey (21), and Teresa Fahey (19). All the sons were listed as farmer’s sons. Micheal and Annie could speak Irish and English. There were no language specifications for the children. The entire family, except for Stephen could read and write. All the family members except for Annie were born in Galway, Annie was born in Cork. The family identified as Catholic. The Fahey family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on Micheal Fahey’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn, and 1 turf house.
William Linnane (72) was a farmer. He was a widow and had 4 children and 1 granddaughter. Mary Linnane (37), Nora Linnane (29), Winifred Linnane (28), Margaret Winifred (26) and Mary Anne Costelloe (8). Nora was a schoolteacher and Mary Anne was a scholar. There were no occupations listed for the rest of the family. William, Nora, and Margaret could speak Irish and English. There were no language specifications for the rest of the family. The whole family could read and write and were born in Galway. The family listed their religion as Roman Catholic. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on William Linnane’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn, 1 turf house and 1 potato house.
Edward O’Hara (56) was a farmer. He was a widower and had 5 children and also lived with his sister. Mary O’Hara (13), John O’Hara (11), Katie O’Hara (8), Nora O’Hara (6), Delia O’Hara (4), and Winnie O’Hara (52). All the children except for Delia were scholars. Edward and Winnie could speak Irish and English. There were no specifications for the children. The whole family except for Delia could read and write. The whole family were born in Galway and were Roman Catholic. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 2 front facing windows. The house was situated on Edward O’Hara’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, and 1 barn.
James Corless (40) was a labourer married to Kate Corless (35). As of 1911 they were married for 7 years and had 2 children Thomas Corless (6) and Mary Corless (4). There were no occupation specifications for the rest of the family. James could speak Irish and English, There were no specifications for the rest of the family. James and Kate could read and write. The whole family were born in Galway and were Roman Catholic. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 2 front facing windows. The house was situated on Miss Reddington of . The property consisted of 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, and 1 turf house.
John Murray (76) was a farmer. He was a widower and had 2 children. Bridget Murray (39) and John Murray (33). John (33) was a farmer’s son. All the family members could speak Irish and English and could read and write. They were all Roman Catholics and born in Galway. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on John Murray’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and, 1 fowl house.
Thomas Cormican (44) was a farmer married to Margaret Cormican (37). As of 1911 they were married for 12 years and had 7 children Katie Cormican(11), Delia Cormican (9), Anthony Cormican (6), Thomas Cormican (4), William Cormican (3), Rita Cormican (1), and Mary Cormican (7 months). Katie, Delia and Anthony were scholars. Thomas, Margaret, Katie and Delia could speak Irish and English and read and write. Anthony could read. The family were Roman Catholic and all born in Galway. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 5 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on Thomas Cormican’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn, and 1 turf house.
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