Beagh, Templetogher

Beagh, Templetogher, March 3, 2026
Gavin O'Toole
Beagh, Templetogher, March 3, 2026
Gavin O'Toole
Beagh, Templetogher ED, Ballinasloe Municipal District, County Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Logainm

The townland of Beagh is located within the parish of Templetogher, barony of Ballymoe, county Galway. Its name, when translated from Irish mean the Birch Quarterland. It was first recorded as Beaghe in 1543. Additionally, O’Donnovan’s Field Name Documents states “The S. E. portion of this townland is bog. The greater part of Curragh Lough belongs to this townland. There are 5 small portions of bog situated along the W. and N. boundaries and a small portion of plantation in the N. portion. There are 6 Danish Forts and a Turlough at the N. W. boundary. The remainder of the land is arable. Beahaugh is situated at the West boundary of this parish joining the parish of Dunmore, Barony of Ballymoe, County of Galway”. Its centrepoint is 53.6597, -8.6576.

1856 Griffith’s Valuation

There are 23 entries for Beagh. William Roe is listed as the Immediate Lessor for every entry, except entries 21 and 22, where the Immediate Lessor is listed as Captain Ball [sic]. View the original document here.

Entry 1 was occupied by James Ronan. He rented herd house and land. The property measured exactly 82 acres. The land was valued at £35 and 15s. The buildings were valued at 15s shillings, equating to £36 and 10s.

Entry 2 had John Glennan listed as the occupier. He rented land 5 acres and 20 perches in size. It was valued at £1 15s.

Entry 3 lists Mary Glennan as the occupier. She rented land measuring 5 acres and 1 rood, valued at £1 15s.

Entry 4 states the occupier to be Thomas Mullin held a house, office, and land. The land measured 10 acres, 3 roods, and 28 perches and was valued at £3. The buildings were valued at an additional 10s, totalling to £3 10s.

Entry 5 lists Michael Sweeny as the occupier held a house, office, and land measuring 20 acres, 3 roods, and 8 perches. Land was valued at £4 15s and the buildings at 15s, for a total of £5 10s.

Entry 6 lists the occupier as John Lyons. He rented a house and land, measuring 6 acres, 2 roods, and 20 perches. Land was valued at £1 5s and buildings at 10s, totalling £1 15s .

Entry 7 lists the occupier as Thomas Mullowny [sic]. He rented a house, office, and land, measuring 9 acres, 3 roods, and 32 perches. The land was valued at £2 and buildings at 15s, for a total of £2 15s.

The occupier for entry 8 is listed as Patrick Millett [sic], renting 3 sections. Section A was land of size 1 acre, 3 roods and 20 perches, valued at 15s. Section B was 2 acres and 25 perches and valued at 5s. Section C was a house, office and land. Land was 3 acres ,3 roods and 20 perches in size and valued at £1 and 5s. The buildings were valued at 8s, leading to a total of £3 and 10s.

Entry 9 lists the occupier as Patrick Walsh, renting a house, office and garden, and an additional section of land. Section A was 3 acres, 3 roods and 29 perches in size and valued at £1 and 5s. Section B was land of size 2 acres and 28 perches and valued at 6s. The buildings on the property were valued at 14s, equating to a total value of £2 and 5s.

Entry 10 lists the occupier as James Millett. He leased a house and land, measuring 18 acres, 2 roods, and 33 perches. Land was valued at £4 15s and buildings at 10s, for a total of £5 5s.

Entry 11 states that Patrick Lyons (A) and Patrick Glennon (B) were the occupiers. Both men shared the land of size 20 acres, 2 roods and 28 perches. Section A was comprised of a house, office and land. The land was valued at £6 and 10s, and buildings at £1. Section B was a house and land. The land was valued at £3 5s and buildings at 5 shillings. Section A was valued at £7 10s in total and Section B at £3 and 10s.

Entry 12A & 12B lists the occupier as John Noonan. He rented a house and land. Plot A measured 2 acres, 3 roods, 4 perches. The land was valued at £1 7s and its buildings at 3s. Plot B was 22 acres, 1 rood, 18 perches in size and valued at £8 15s. The buildings were valued at an additional 15s. In total, this entry was valued at £11.

Entry 13 had 2 sections, A and B. Both of which were occupied by Patrick Glennan. Section A was comprised of a house, offices and land. It was 10 acres, 2 roods and 20 perches in size, valued at £5. The buildings were valued at 15s. Section B was a cottier’s house valued at 5s. In total, the property was worth £6.

Entry 14 was occupied by Thomas Mullarky [sic]. He rented a house and land measuring 13 acres, 3 roods, and 16 perches in size. The land valued was valued at £4 15s and buildings at 10s, totalling to £5 5s.

Entries 15A, 15B and 15C were occupied by James Walsh. 15A was listed as a house and land of size 4 acres, 2 roods and 20 perches. Land was valued at £2 10s and buildings at 10s. Entries B and C were land, B was 3 acres and 26 perches in size, valued at £1 5s and section C was 3 roods and 34 perches, valued at 5s. The total value of this property was £4 10s.

Entry 16 was occupied by John Millett and Patrick Glennane. John Millet (A) held a house, office and land, valued at as £5. Patrick Glennane (B) held a house and land, valued at £6. The holding measured 34 acres, 2 roods, 5 perches, in size, with a combined value of £11.

Entry 17 was occupied by Patrick Hobin. He rented a house, office and land. The land in Section A was 4 acres and 14 perches and valued at £1. Section B was 3 acres and 3 roods and valued at 15s. The buildings were valued at 10s, leading to a total of £2 5s.

Entry 18 lists John Power as listed the occupier, renting land measured at 6 acres and 3 roods in size. It was valued at £1 10s.

Entry 19 lists the occupier and immediate lessor as William Roe. He is listed as having 3 plantations, a house, office and land, bog and cottier’s house and gardens. The land was size 321 acres, 8 roods and 12 perches. The buildings were valued at £16 and 5s, while the land was valued at £49 and 5s, equalling £65 and 10s.

Entry 20 lists John Kelly as the occupier. He rented land 3 acres and 3 roods in size. It was valued at 15s.

Entry 21 was occupied by Patrick Caulfield. He rented a house, office, and land. The land measured 21 acres and 10 perches in size and was valued at £7 15s. The buildings were valued at 15s. The combined value was £8 10s.

Entry 22 lists Catherine Mullarky [sic] as the occupier. She rented a house, offices and land, measuring 20 acres, 1 rood, 15 perches. The land was valued at £7 10s and buildings at an additional £1, amounting to £8 10s.

Entry 23 is listed as water, sized at 10 acres, 3 roods and 23 perches. There is no value given.

1901 Census

There were 20 households recorded in the 1901 Census. According to the Enumerator’s Abstract, there were 29 males and 22 females recorded in the townland. There were 4 members of the Church of Ireland, while the remaining 47 individuals were listed as Roman Catholic. Please note that Form B2 page 2 containing households 16-20 could not be located as of March 31, 2026.

Household 1

Stephen Taylor (32) was head of household. He was listed as a married caretaker [illegible] and could read and write. His wife Annie (22) was listed as a dress maker. They had 2 children, Maggie May [illegible] (1) and Delia Frances [sic] (3 months). Form B2 states that the property had a stable, coach house, harness room, cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 6 outhouses.

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 6 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 4 rooms, 6 windows, and 12 persons. It was classed as a 1st class house. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, coach house, harness room, cowhouse, piggery and barn.

Household 2

Thomas Gleeson (50) was head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could not read or write. He was born in Co. Galway and could speak both Irish and English. His wife Bridget (50) could speak both Irish and English, though she also could not read or write. They had three sons listed in the household: William Caulfield (30), who was listed as a Farmer’s Son, and was unmarried. He could read and write and speak both Irish and English. Martin Gleeson (25), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, and could read and write. Peter Gleeson (20) was also listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, who could read and write. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and born in Galway.

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a cowhouse, piggery and barn.

Household 3

James Noonan (62) was head of household. He was listed as a widowed farmer and could read and write. He had three children listed in the household. Thomas (27) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son. Catherine (24) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter. As was Maggie (20). All members of the household were Catholic, born in Galway and could read and write and speak Irish and English. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 4 out-offices.

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cowhouse, piggery and barn.

Household 4

Bernard Mullarkey (63) was head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could not read or write. He could speak both Irish and English. His wife Catherine (55) was listed as a Farmer’s Wife, was married, and could not read or write. She could also speak both Irish and English. They had five children listed in the household: Michael Mullarkey (22), who was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son and could read and write. John Mullarkey (21), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, could read and write. Thomas Mullarkey (19), listed as a Farmer’s Son, could read and write. Catherine Mullarkey (18) was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter and could read and write. Patrick Mullarkey (16), listed only as a ‘Son’, could read and write. All members of the household were Roman Catholic, and all were born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cowhouse, piggery and barn.

Household 5

Thomas Davis (70) was the head of household, a farmer. His wife was Mary (66). They lived with their son Bartholomew, an unmarried Farmer’s Son (23) and their niece, Maggie (12) who was listed as a scholar. All could read and write in Irish and English, except for Mary, who could not write, but could read and speak Irish and English.

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 4 out-offices.

Household 6

John Harte (67) was head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read and write. He could speak both Irish and English and was born in Co. Galway. His wife Catherine (65) was listed as married, could read only, and could speak both Irish and English.

They lived with their 3 children Patrick Harte (29), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, Margaret Harte (27), as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, and Mary Anne Harte (25), also listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and could read and write. All but Catherine were born in Galway. She was from Roscommon.

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 7

Pat Delaney (60) a widow, a farmer and the head of household. He lived with his 3 sons, James (31), Thomas (22) and Robert (18) All sons were unmarried Farmer’s Sons. Only Robert could read and write. Only the head of household could speak Irish. All were from Galway and listed as Catholic

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 2 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 2 windows, and 5 persons. It was classed as a 3rd class house. Form B2 states that the property had 3 outhouses, a cowhouse, piggery barn.

Household 8

Michael Cunningham (50) was listed as the head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read and write. He could speak both Irish and English. His wife Ellen (48) was listed as a Farmer’s Wife and could read and write. They lived with their children. Bridget Cunningham (24), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, could read and write and Michael Cunningham (18), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, could read and write, and was born in Co. Galway.

Also listed in the household was their son William Cunningham (22), a married Farmer, along with his wife Bridget (24), who was listed as a Farmer’s Wife and was married. Both could read and write. William could only speak English. There were 2 additional sons, presumably William and Bridget’s. They were James (2), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, who could not read or write, and John Patrick (6 months), listed as Farmer’s Sons, who could not read or write. Both were born in Co. Galway.

The 9th resident in the household was William Burke (45). A Brother-in-Law, he was listed as an unmarried shoemaker [illegible], that could read and write and could speak both Irish and English. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and born in Galway.

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 2 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had 3 outhouses, a Cowhouse, piggery and barn.

Household 9

Mary Walsh (52) was listed as the head of household. She was a widow and a Farmer’s Wife originally from Roscommon. She could not write but could speak Irish and English. She lived with her son James (21) and daughter Sarah J. (17), which were listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son and Daughter respectively. Both could read and write in Irish and English and were from Galway. All were Catholic.

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 10

Patrick Walsh (52) was listed as a farmer and head of household. His wife Catherin [sic] (53) could read but not write. All were listed as Roman Catholic, from Galway and could speak Irish and English. Their daughter Mary (31) was an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter. Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 11

John Mullarky (60) was head of household. He was listed as a widowed farmer and could not read. He could speak both Irish and English. He had two daughters listed in the household. Mary Mullarky (19) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, as was her sister Maggie (17). Both could read and write. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and from Galway. Form B1states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 12

Margaret Glennon [sic] (35) was listed as the head of household. She was a widow and Farmer’s Wife. She could read and write in Irish and English.  She lived with her son Patrick (6), who was listed as a scholar. Bridget Jennings (70) was listed as a lodger that could not read, her occupation was a door [illegible] woman. The head of household was from Roscommon, and the other occupants were from Galway.  Form B1states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 2 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 2 windows, and 5 persons. It was classed as a 3rd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house and piggery, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household 13

Thomas Mullen (40) was the head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could not read or write. He could speak both Irish and English. His wife Catherine (38) was also married, could not read or write, and could speak both Irish and English. They had five children listed in the household. Catherine Mullen (17) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, could read and write. Bridget Mullen (15) was also listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, could read and write. Anne Mullen (12) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, could read and write. Sarah Mullen (8), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, could read and write. Michael Mullen (20), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, could read and write. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway

Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 2 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 3rd class house. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house and piggery, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household 14

Ellen Myllote [sic] (38) was the head of household. She was an unmarried farmer that could read. She lived with 2 visitors, Margaret Griffin (60), a widow and housekeeper who could not read and Ellen Boyle (20), listed as an unmarried tenant that could read and write. Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 1 out-office. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 2 windows, and 5 persons. It was classed as a 3rd class house. Form B2 states that the property had one outhouse building, a piggery.

Household 15

John Shally (45) was listed as head of household. He was listed as a married farm labourer and could not read or write. He could speak both Irish and English. His wife Mary (36) was listed as a married housekeeper, could read only, and could speak both Irish and English. They had five children listed in the household: Bridget (7), listed as an unmarried farm labourer, could read only, but could speak both Irish and English. James (6), listed as a Scholar, could not read or write. Thomas Shally (5), listed as a Scholar, could not read or write. Catherine (3) could not read or write. John (6 months) could not read or write. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 1 out-office. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 2 windows, and 5 persons. It was classed as a 3rd class house. Form B2 states that the property had one outhouse building, a piggery.

Household 16

Household records could not be located for the household. Form B1 states that the house was built and was a private dwelling with 1 out-office. It was not inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, a thatched roof, 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. It was classed as a 2nd class house. It lists the landowner as W. [illegible] Burke.

Household 17

Michael Webb (40) was the head of household, a married farmer. His wife Mary (39) had no listed occupation. They lived with Sarah Fahy (80), a widow and housekeeper. Only Mary could read. All were from Galway, were Roman Catholic and could speak Irish and English.

According to Form B1 they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling. The walls were made out of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made out of thatch, wood or another perishable material. There were 2-4 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front of the property

Household 18

Patrick Farragher [sic] (68) was the head of household. He was a widower and carpenter. He lived with his two sons, John (32) and Thomas (30). They were both unmarried carpenters. All could read and write in Irish and English, from Galway and were Catholic. According to Form B1 they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling. The walls were made out of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made out of thatch, wood or another perishable material. There was 1 room in the house. There was 1 window at the front of the property.

Household 19

Thomas Sheils [sic] (60) was listed as the head of household, a widower and. His occupation was listed as Herd. He could speak both Irish and English. He had one son also in the household, Patrick (28), listed also as a Herd, was not married, could not read but could speak both Irish and English. Thomas’ daughter, Honora Lyden (26) also lived in the household. She was listed as a married General House Worker, could read and write, and could speak both Irish and English. Also in the household was niece, Mary Lyden (4). She was listed as a Scholar, could not read or write, and could speak English only. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and were born in Galway.

According to Form B1 they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling. The walls were made out of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made out of thatch, wood or another perishable material. There were 24 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front of the property.

Household 20

Martin Higgins (65) was listed as a married caretaker and head of household. His wife, Anne (60) was listed as. Mary (35) and Margaret (36) were both unmarried Farmer’s Daughters. Martin, Anne and Margaret could not read. All were listed as Catholic, from Galway and could speak Irish and English. According to Form B1 they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling. The walls were made out of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made out of thatch, wood or another perishable material. There were 24 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front of the property.

1911 Census

There are 20 households recorded in the 1911 Census of Beagh. According to the Enumerator’s Abstract, there were 48 males and 53 females recorded as living in the townland.

Household 1

John Shalley (47) was head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read. His wife Mary (49) was listed as married and could read. They had been married 19 years, and had 7 children, of whom 6 were still living. They had five children listed in the household. All were unmarried and could read. James (17) and Thomas (15) had no occupation but could read. Katie (13), John (11) and Maggie (5) were listed as a Scholars and could read. All members of the household were Roman Catholic. All were Catholic, from Galway and could speak Irish and English

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 7 persons. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, and piggery, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 2

Michael Webb (56) was the head of household, a married land holder that could not read. He was born in Roscommon. His wife Mary (55) could read and was born in Galway. Both could speak Irish and English and were Catholic.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 2 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 2 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house and piggery, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household 3

John Mullarky (73) was head of household. He was a widower and farmer. He lived with his son in law, Thomas (48) who was a labourer, his daughter Maggie (35), married to Thomas, his 2nd daughter Mary (32), as well as his grandson John M (16 months. All were listed as Catholic, from Galway and could read and write in Irish and English.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, and piggery, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 4

Thomas Mullins (67) was head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could not write. His wife Catherine (63) was listed as a married wool weaver and could not write. They had been married 35 years, had 8 children born alive, of whom 5 were still living. There were 4 additional individuals in the household. Michael Mullins (32), listed as a married farmer, could read and write, and could speak both Irish and English. Bridget (29), listed as a married Knitter and daughter-in-law. Sarah (29) was listed as an unmarried daughter. Mary (8 months) was listed as a grand-daughter, age given in months, could not write. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway. All adults could speak Irish and English, though Thomas and Catherine could not write.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house and piggery, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 5

Patrick Walsh (73) was head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read and write. He could speak both Irish and English and was born in Co. Galway. His wife Catherine (73) was listed as married and could speak both Irish and English. She was born in Co. Galway. They had been married 53 years, had 9 children born alive, of whom 6 were still living. There were 5 additional individuals in the household. Michael Walsh (35), listed as a single Farmer’s Son, and was born in Co. Galway. Simon Divilly (30), listed as a married Son-in-Law, born in Galway. Catherine Divilly (31), listed as a single daughter, was born in Galway. Harriet Maher (7), listed as a grand-daughter and Scholar, and was born in Cleveland, England. Maggie Mylott [sic] (15) was listed as an unmarried servant and was born in Galway. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and could read and write. Only the adults could speak Irish and English.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 4 out-offices.

Household 6

William Burke (71) was head of household. He was listed as a widowed farmer and could read and write. Ellen Cunningham (74) was listed as a widow and sister. John (24) was listed as a married nephew and farmer. Kate (26) was listed as a married daughter-in-law. Michael [illegible] (24), listed as a single nephew and Farmer’s Son, could read and write, and was born in Co. Galway. James Cunningham (12), listed as a cousin and Scholar. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and born in Galway. All could read except for Eileen.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 4 out-offices.

Household 7

Patt Delaney [sic] (73) was head of household. He was listed as a widowed farmer and could not read. His son Michael (37), a married labourer, could read and write. Katie Delaney (36), listed as a married daughter-in-law, could read and write. Patrick Delaney (4), listed as a son, could not read. Michael (2), listed as a son, could not read. Robert (8 months) listed as a son. Also listed in the household was Kate Parsons (4), listed as a servant [sic]. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway. All were Catholic, born in Galway and could speak Irish and English.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 4 out-offices.

Household 8

Maggie Glennon [sic] (45) was the head of household, a married widow and farmer that could not read. Neither could her son that she lived with, Pat (10) [illegible]. Both were Catholic, Pat was from Galway and Maggie was from Roscommon.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows. : Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, a piggery and barn for a total of 4 out-offices.

Household 9

James Noonan (73) was head of household. He was listed as a widowed farmer and could speak Irish and English. Thomas (38), listed as a married labourer and son. Maggie (30), listed as a married daughter-in-law, could read and write, and could speak both Irish and English. Catherine (36) was listed as a single daughter, could read and write, and was born in Beagh. Maggie (31), listed as a single daughter, could read and write. Delia (1), listed as a granddaughter, could not read, and was born in Beagh. James (4 months), listed as a grandson. All members of the household were Roman Catholic and born in Beagh, Galway.  All adults could read and write in Irish and English.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows, and 6 persons. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, and piggery, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 10

Mary Davis (77) was the head of household, a widow and farmer that could not read. She lived with her son Bartley [sic] (35), who could read and write. He had no listed occupation but was married. Both were from Galway and could speak Irish and English.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 3 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 11

Bryan Mullarky  (77) was head of household. He lived with his wife Catherine (68). They had 8 children, only 3 of which were alive. They lived with their 3 unmarried Farmer’s Sons, Michael (31), Thomas (29) and Patrick (27). All 3 could read and write. All household members were Catholic, from Galway and spoke Irish and English.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 2 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 4 out-offices.

Household 12

John Harte (75) was head of household. He lived with his wife [illegible] Catherine (76), who was listed as a housekeeper. All were Catholic, could read and write in Irish and English and were born in Galway. Patrick (41) was listed as a son and married labourer. Sarah (30) was listed as a daughter in law and housekeeper. Mary Anne (37) was listed as a daughter and housekeeper.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms and 3 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 3 out-offices

Household 13

Ellen Mylott (50) was head of household. She was listed as a single farmer and could not read or write. She had six relatives listed in the household: John McGee (44), listed as a brother-in-law, could not read or write. Honor McGee (48), listed as a married sister, could not read or write. Michael McGee (13), listed as a nephew, could not read or write. Bridget McGee (13), listed as a niece and Scholar, could read and write. Kate McGee (11), listed as a niece and Scholar, could read and write. John McGee (9), listed as a nephew and Scholar, could read and write. All were Catholic, born in Galway and could speak Irish and English.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 2 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, and piggery, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 14

 Patrick Farragher (79) was the head of household. A widower, he lived with his unmarried son (47). Both were listed as general carpenters that could read and write, were Catholic, from Galway and could speak Irish and English. Form B1 states that they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 2 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, and 2 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a cow house and barn, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household 15

Mary Walsh (73) was head of household. She was a housekeeper and was from Roscommon. She lived with her son-in-law Luke Kelly (40), a farmer also from Roscommon and daughter Sarah Kelly (35), a housekeeper from Galway. Both could read and write in English. All were Catholic.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 2 windows. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, cow house, and piggery, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 16

Celia Donnellan (69) was head of household, a farmer and widow. She lived with her son John (38), also listed as a farmer and her daughter-in-law Mary (26), who was born in Yorkshire, England. Both could read and write. In addition, Mary Comer (75) was listed as a boarder, spoke only Irish and could not read or write. All were Roman Catholic and all, but Mary was from Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms and 3 windows. Form B2 (pg2) states that the property had a stable, cow house, and piggery, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 17

Thomas Shields (86) was head of household, a widower and farmer. He lived with three others. His son Patrick (45) was a single farmer. His daughter Hanoria [sic] Lydon (43) was also present. As was Thomas’ granddaughter Mary (14). All were Catholic, from Galway and could speak Irish and English. Only granddaughter Mary could read and write. Form B1 (pg2) states that they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 2-4 rooms, 2 windows. Form B2 (pg2) states that the property had a stable, cow house, and piggery, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 18

Patrick Gunning (55) was head of household. He was listed as a Police Pensioner and Farmer. His wife Noragh (51) had no Occupation listed, could only speak English. They had been married for 22 years and had 15 children, 13 of them were alive at the time of the Census. 11 of them lived in the house and were documented on the census.

Mary Christina (19), listed as a single daughter, could read and write, and was born in County Galway and could speak both Irish and English. Bridget Frances (18), listed as a single daughter, could read and write, and was born in County Kilkenny and could speak both Irish and English. Noragh Bridget (14), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, and was born in County Kilkenny and could speak both Irish and English. Patrick Ambrose (13), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, and was born in County Kilkenny and could speak English only. Kathleen Magdalen (12), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, and was born in County Kilkenny and could speak both Irish and English. Josephine (11), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, was born in County Kilkenny and could speak English only. Roy [sic] [illegible] Agnes (10), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, and was born in County Kilkenny and could speak English only. Angela Gunning (9), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, and was born in the City of Dublin and could speak English only. Adena (8), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, and was born in County Galway and could speak English only. Georgina Eileen (7), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, and was born in County Galway and could speak English only. Ita Maud [sic] (6), listed as a single Scholar, could read and write, and was born in County Galway and could speak English only.  All could read and write and were listed as Catholic. All but head of household Patrick and his wife Noragh were unmarried.

Form B1 (pg2) states that they lived in a 1st class private dwelling with 7 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 10-12 rooms and 8 windows. Form B2 (pg2) states that the property had a stable, coach house, cow house, piggery, fowl house, turf house, and potato house, for a total of 7 out-offices.

Household 19

Bridget Fleming (71) was the head of household. She was a widow and farmer and could not read. She lived with her son William (40) and daughter Norah (30), both were listed as single and could read and write, though Norah that could not speak Irish. They were all Catholic and from Galway. Form B1 (pg2) states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 5 or 6 rooms, 5 windows, and 10 persons. Form B2 (pg2) states that the property had a cow house, piggery, and fowl house, for a total of 3 out-offices.

Household 20

Thomas Gleeson (74) was head of household. He was a married Farmer that could not read or write. His wife Bridget (73) could not write. They lived with their two unmarried sons, Martin (35) and Peter (20). Both of which could read and write. All were Catholic, from Galway and could speak Iirsh and English. Form B1 (pg2) states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had concrete, stone or brick walls, and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 5 or 6 rooms, 3 windows. Form B2 (pg2) states that the property had a cow house, piggery, and barn, for a total of 3 out-offices.

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