Brierfort, Templetogher

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The townland of Brierfort is located in the civil parish of Templetogher, barony of Ballymoe, county Galway. Its name in Irish is “Lios Driseacháin”, meaning the ringfort surrounded by briars. The oldest reference to this townland is in 1586, “Lissdrissaghane”.

O’Donovan’s Field Name Documents provides the description and situation, stating “There is a portion of bog and Lough at the north boundary. There are also two forts about 4 1/2 chains E. of the West boundary and the other 3 chains N. of the South boundary. Brierfort Trigl. Station is on the West boundary. There is also a portion of bog at the S.W. boundary. The remainder of this townland is tillage and pasture. Brierfort is situated 11/4 miles N. by West of Lough a Rhoil bue in the townland of Cloonmaghlaura in this parish”. Its geographic centrepoint is 53.6885, -8.62554.

1856 Griffith’s Valuation

The townland of Brierfort contained 358 acres, 2 roods and 14 perches of land, spread out across 14 separate entries. The total value of the land was £ 171 and 17s. The buildings were valued at a further £7 and 13s. James Lynch was listed as the Immediate Lessor for every entry, with the exception of entry 10, where the Immediate Lessor was listed as Thomas Bodkin. View the original documentation here.

Entry 1 states that the occupier was John Mee, with the landlord being James Lynch. Section A was land that was 1 acre, 2 roods and 27 perches in size and valued at a total of 10s.

Entry 2 states that the occupier was Patrick Kearns. Section A was. Section B was land listed as 1 acre, 1 rood and 16 perches in size and valued at 6s. The house located on section B was valued at 10s. Section C land sized at 7 acres and 12 perches. The land was valued at £2 . Section C was land 5 acres and 8 perches in size and valued at £1 14s. The total value for this entry was £6s.

Entry 3 states that the occupier was Michael Dowd, with the landlord being James Lynch. Section A was land 5 acres and 13 perches in size, valued at £1 and 5s. Section B was a house and land sized at 3 acre, 3 roods and 13 perches. The land was valued at £1 and 5s. Section C was land sized at 1 acre and valued at 5s. The house on section C was valued at 10s. Section D was land listed as 3 acres and 30 perches in size and valued at 10s. Section E was land 1 acre and 2 roods in size and valued at 10s. The total value for this entry was £3 and 15s.

Entry 4 states that the occupier was John Mee. Section A was land 3 acres, 1 rood and 4 perches in size and valued at £1 3s. Section B was land 3 acres, 1 rood and 17 perches in size and valued at £1 and 10s. Section C was land 4 acres and 5 perches in size and valued at £1 and 2. Section D was land 2 roods and 33 perches in size and valued at 1s. Section E was land of size 1acre, 3 roods, 20 perches and was valued at 4s. The total value for this entry was £4.

Entry 5 states that the occupier was Michael Connealy. He rented land (5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E) and a house, office and garden (8b). Section A was land 1 acre, 3 roods and 20 perches in size and valued at 15s. Section B was land 1 acre, 2 roods and 8 perches in size and valued at 6s. Section C was land 1 acre, 3 roods and 18 perches in size and valued at 17s. Section D was land 3 acres, 3 roods and 25 perches in size and valued at £1 1s. Section E was land 2 roods and 23 perches in size and valued at 1s. Section 8b was also included in this entry. It was listed as a house, office and garden. The land was 1 rood and 32 perches in size and valued at 5s. The buildings were valued at an additional 10s, bringing the total value of the property to £3 and 15s.

Entry 6 states that the occupier was Sarah Tirnan [sic]. Section A was land 1 acre and 26 perches in size and valued at 7s. Section B was land 2 acres, 2 roods and 14 perches in size and valued at £1 and 2s. Section C was land 3 acre, 1 rood and 31 perches in size and valued at 8s. Section D was listed as a house and garden of size 1 rood. The land was valued at 3s and the buildings were valued at 5s. The total value for this entry was £2 and 13s.

Entry 7 states that the occupier was Luke Tully. Section A is land 1 acre, 1 rood and 25 perches in size and valued at 11s. Section B was 2 roods and 22 perches in size and valued at 6s.Section C was land sized at 1 acre, 2 roods and 20 perches in size and valued at 11s. Section D was land of size 1 acre, 3 roods and 21 perches and valued at 8s. Section E was land of size 1 acre, 2 roods and 25 perches and valued at 1s. Section F was listed as a house, office and land. The land was valued at 7s and was sized at 2 roods 16 perches. The buildings were valued at 10s. The total value for this entry was £2 and 10s.

Entry 8 states the occupier to be John Mee. He rented a house, office and land. The land measured 2 roods and 16 perches in size. It was valued at 7s. The buildings were valued at an additional 15s. There was also a plot sized at 1 rood and 9 perches that was labelled as Waste and was not given a value. The total value for this entry was £1 and 2s.

Entry 9A and B states James Lynch was the occupier, holding this property in fee. His holdings included a bog (A) of 4 acres and 12 perches, valued at 1s, another bog of 6 acres, 3 roods and 16 perches that was valued at 1s and a cottier’s house and garden (B) of size 32 perches. The land for this section was valued at 2s and the buildings at 3s for a combined total of 7s.

Entries 10a & 10b lists the occupiers as James Delany [sic] and Bartholomew Davis. They rented a house, offices and land. The Immediate Lessor was listed as Thomas Bodkin. James Delany’s holding consisted of a house, office and land which measured 19 acres, 1 rood, 18 perches. It was valued at £2 and 15s for land and an additional 15s for buildings. Bartholomew Davis’s land was valued at £2 and 15s for land and an additional 10s for buildings. Their totals were £3 10s and £3 5s respectively.

Entry 11 lists the occupier as Patrick Mullowney. He rented a house, office and land and a separate holding of land. The house, office and land measured 12 acres, 3 roods, 27 perches and was valued at £5 and 17s for land and £1 for buildings. The second plot of land measured 5 acres, 1 rood and 17 perches. It was valued at £2 and 8s, totalling to £9 and 5s.

Entry 12a & 12b state that John Mullowney [sic] rented a house, office and land and a labourer’s house. The house, office and land (A) measured 56 acres, 2 roods and 32 perches. It was valued £24 for land and 15s for buildings. The labourer’s house (B) was valued at 10s for a total value of £25 and 10s.

Entry 13 states that John Mullowney and Patrick Mullowney held a bog in commonage, measuring 6 acres, 3 roods and 35 perches. John Mullowney’s portion was valued at 6s and Patrick Mullowney’s at 2s.

Entries 14 A, 14B & 14C were occupied by Thomas Bodkin. His holdings included a herd’s house, offices and land measuring (A). It measured 94 acres and 28 perches in size and was valued at £33 5s for land and 10s for the buildings. A separate herd house and land (B) of size 79 acres, 2 roods and 32 perches was valued at £38 and 15s for land and an additional 6s for buildings. A cottier’s house of unknown size was valued at 4s (C). The property had a total listed value of £73.

1901 Census

The Enumerator’s Abstract states that there are 23 males and 23 females across the townland, all of listed as being Catholic.

Household One

Hubert Byrne (37) was the head of household. He was listed as a married farmer from Dublin. He lived with his wife, Fanny Byrne (47) had no listed occupation, but was born in county Galway. Both could read and write, both could speak Irish and English and both were listed as Catholic.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2^nd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had 8 out-offices. There were between 7 and 9 rooms in the house with 5 windows at the front. Form B2 states that the property had a stable, coach house, cow house, calf house, piggery, fowl house, barn and shed, for a total of 8 out-offices.

Household Two

Mary Mulloney (50) was the head of household, a widow and farmer from Galway. She could speak both Irish and English. She lived with her 4 children. John (22) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, could read and write. James (20) was an unmarried Farmer’s Son that could read and write. Jane (18) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter and she could read and write. Ellen (14) was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter, could read and write. All were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2^nd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were 3 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had a cow house and piggery, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household Three

Pat Mulloney [sic] (60) was the head of household, a married farmer from Galway. He lived with his wife Catherine (48). She had no listed occupation. Both could read and write, could speak Irish and English and were listed as Catholic.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3^rd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front.  Form B2 states the property had a piggery and one shed, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household Four

Mary Conneely [sic] (56) was the head of household, a widow and farmer from Galway. She could not read but could speak Irish and English. She lived with her daughter, Mary (21), who was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter. She could read and write and spoke Irish and English. Both were listed as Catholic.

Form B1states that they lived in a 3^rd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had a piggery and shed, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household Five

William Tully (55) was head of household. He was a married farmer that could read and write. He could speak both Irish and English. His wife Mary (50) had no listed occupation. She could speak both Irish and English. They had three children listed in the household. John (17), listed as a Farmer’s Son. Mary (15), listed as a Farmer’s Daughter and Bridget (14) was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2^nd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house.  There were 3 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property also contained a piggery and shed, for a total of 2 out offices.

Household Six

Thomas Tevenan (72) was head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could not read. He could speak both Irish and English. His wife Mary (58) was listed as married and could speak both Irish and English. They had three children listed in the household: Michael (34), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son. Margaret (20), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, could read and write. Thomas (17), listed as a Farmer’s Son. All were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3^rd class private dwelling It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had a cow house, piggery and barn 3 out-offices.

Household Seven

Michael Connelly (64) was head of household. He was a married farmer and could not read. He could speak both Irish and English. His wife Catherine (60) had no listed occupation and could not read. She could speak both Irish and English. They lived with their two sons. Thomas (20) was an unmarried Farmer’s Son. He could not read. Michael (18), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son and also could not read. All were listed as Catholic and born in Galway.

Form B1states that they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house.  There were 2 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had a piggery and barn, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household Eight

Peter Mulloney (50) was the head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read and write and could speak both Irish and English. His wife Ellen (48) had no listed occupation and could speak both Irish and English. They lived with their four children. Catherine (16) was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Pat (14) was a Scholar. Mary (12) was also listed as a Scholar. As was John (11). All could read and write, were listed as Catholic and born in Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3^rd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had a cow house and barn, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household Nine

Pat Kearns (42) was 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 Mary (35) had no listed occupation but could read and write. She could speak both Irish and English and was born in Roscommon. They lived with their six children, all of whom were listed as scholars. Mary (10) could read and write. Michael (9) could read and write. Thomas (7) could not read. Bridget (4) could not read. John (2) could not read. Martin (1) could not read. All were listed as Catholic and all were born in Co. Galway, with the exception of Mary who was a Roscommon native

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2^nd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were 3 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had one barn.

Household Ten

Bridget Tully (80) was the head of household. She was listed as a widow and farmer. She could not read but could speak both Irish and English. She lived with three family members. Her daughter, Mary (40), was listed as a married Farmer’s Wife. Mary could not read but could speak Irish and English. Bridget Mulloney (19) was listed as an unmarried granddaughter and Farmer’s Daughter. She could not read. The head of household’s son, Darby [sic] (40), was listed as an unmarried farmer and also could not read. All were Roman Catholic and natives of Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3^rd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had a cow house and barn, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household Eleven

Bartly Davis (71) was the head of household, a widower and a farmer. He lived with his two unmarried children. Mary (30) was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter and Martin (21) was listed as a Farmer’s Son All could read and write, could speak Irish and English, were from Galway and were listed as Catholic.

Form B1states that they lived in a 3^rd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. There were 2 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property also contained one out office, a fowl house.

Household Twelve

James Delaney (55) was the head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read and write. His wife Bridget (52) was listed as married and could read and write. They had four children listed in the household: James (17), listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son, could read and write. Bridget (15) was listed as a Scholar and could read and write. John (10) was listed as a Scholar that could read and write. Anne (8) was also listed as a Scholar that could read and write. All were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2^nd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house and 3 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had a piggery and barn for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household Thirteen

Celia Tevenan (60) was the head of household. She was listed as a widowed farmer and could read only. She could speak both Irish and English. Honoria (25) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter, could read and write. Sarah (20) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Daughter and could read and write. Selenia [sic] (18) was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2^nd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house and 3 windows at the front. Form B2 states the property had a piggery and barn, for a total of 2 out-offices.

Household Fourteen

Kelly Wineford [sic] (65) was head of household. She was listed as a widow and Farmer and could not read. She lived with four others. Martin Knight (31) was listed as a married son-in-law and tailor, could read and write. Mary Knight (35) was listed as a married Farmer’s Daughter. Ellen Knight (3) was listed as a granddaughter and Scholar. Anne Knight (1) was also listed as a granddaughter and Scholar. All adults could speak Irish and English. All were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3^rd class private dwelling. It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. and 2 windows at the front of the house. There were no outhouses as the property is not listed on Form B2.

Household Fifteen

Bridget Brennan (55) was head of household. She was listed as a widow and housekeeper and could not read. She could speak both Irish and English. She had two sons and one granddaughter listed in the household. Thomas (35), listed as a widower and Herd [sic], could not read but could speak both Irish and English. Michael (30), listed as an unmarried Herd, also could not read but could speak both Irish and English. Mary (11), listed as a grand-daughter and Scholar, could not read. All were listed as Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3^rd class private dwelling It had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. There were between 2 and 4 rooms in the house. and 2 windows at the front of the house. There were no outhouses, as this household is not listed on Form B2.

1911 Census

The Enumerator’s Abstract (page 2) states that there are 34 males and 40 females across the 15 households within the townland, all of which are listed as Catholic.

Household One

James Acton (50) was 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 Bridget (44) had no listed occupation and could read and write. They lived with Mary Delia [sic](15), she had no listed occupation. Kathleen Agnes (13), listed as a Scholar. Julia Loretta (9), listed as a Scholar. Hanoria (6), listed as a Scholar. John Martin (3). Elizabeth Christina (16 months). Also listed in the household were two relatives: Mary Malloney (68), listed as a widowed mother-in-law, she could read and write, speaking both Irish and English. Catherine Silk (71), listed as a single servant and could both Irish and English. All were listed as Catholic and from Galway.

According to Form B1, they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows located at the front of the house. Form B2 states there was a stable, cow house, piggery and a barn, totalling 4 outhouses.

Household Two

Martin Flynn (28) was head of household. He was listed as a married ‘Herd’ and could not read. His wife Kate (35) had no listed occupation. They lived with their 4 children, all of which were listed as Scholars. Martin Joseph (5), Richard (3), Mary (2) and James (6 months). All were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway. None of the occupants could read. All were listed as being able to speak both Irish and English, were Catholic and were born in Galway.

According to Form B1, they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to Form B2, there were 3 outhouses which were a stable, cow house and piggery.

Household Three

Martin Davis (40) was the head of household. He was listed as a Farmer. He lived with his sister Mary (43). She was listed as a General Servant. Both could read and write, could speak Irish and English, were from Galway and listed as Catholic.

According to Form B1, they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling. The house had concrete, stone or brick walls. The roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows at the front. According to Form B2, there were 3 outhouses which were a stable, cow house and piggery.

Household Four

William Tully (63) was the head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read and write. Out of everybody in the household, only he had a listed occupation. His wife Mary (68) was listed as married. They lived with their 3 children. John (28) was listed as a single son. Mary (24) was listed as a single daughter. Bridget (22) was listed as a single daughter. All could read and write and were listed as Catholic and were born in Galway.

According to Form B1, they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. Form B2 states that there was a stable, cowhouse, piggery and barn located on the property for a total of 4 outhouses.

Household Five

Mary Mulloney (67) was the head of household. She was listed as a widow and a farmer that could not read. She could speak both Irish and English. James (30) was listed as a single son, could read and write. Jane (26) was listed as a single daughter. John (6) was listed as a grand-son and Scholar. He could not read. All were Roman Catholic and originally from Galway.

Form B1 states they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to Form B2 there were 3 outhouses, which were a stable, cow house and piggery.

Household Six

Thomas Coyne (33) was the head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read and write. His wife Mary (32) had no listed occupation. They lived withtheir 4 children. Delisa (7) was listed as a Scholar. Mary (6) was also listed as a Scholar. John (4) and James (1) were not listed as Scholars. All were listed as being able to read and write, were Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway. Only the adults were listed as being able to speak Irish and English.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows.

Household Seven

James Delaney (68) was the head of household. His wife Bridget (66) had no listed occupation. John (21) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son. Annie (18) had no listed occupation and was unmarried. All could read and write and speak English and Irish. All were listed as Catholic. Only Bridget was from Roscommon. All others were from Galway.

Form B1 states they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to Form B2, there was a cow house, piggery and barn, for a total of 3 outhouses.

Household Eight

Pat Kearns (66) was head of household. He was listed as a married farmer and could read and write. He could speak both Irish and English. His wife Mary (50) had no listed occupation. She could speak both Irish and English. They lived with their nine children. Michael (20) was listed as an unmarried Farmer’s Son. Thomas (17) was also listed as a single Farmer’s Son. Bridget (15) was listed as a Scholar. John (13) was listed as a Scholar. Martin (11) was listed as a Scholar. Katie (9) was listed as a Scholar. Nora (7) was listed as a Scholar. James (5) was listed as a Scholar. Ellen (3) could not read and had no listed occupation. All could speak Irish and English, were listed as Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to Form B2, there were 3 outhouses, which were a cow house, a piggery and barn.

Household Nine

Darby Tully [sic] (70) was the head of household. He was a single farmer and could speak Irish and English. He lived with his sister, Mary Malloney (52), listed as a widow and had no listed occupation. He also lived with his niece Bridget Malloney (30). She was unmarried and also had no listed occupation. All members of the household could read and write, were listed as Catholic and originally from Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 2 windows. According to Form B2, there was a cow house, a piggery and barn equating to 3 outhouses located on the property.

Household Ten

Peter Maloney [sic] (67) was the head of household. He was a married farmer and could read and write. His wife Ellen (68) had no listed occupation and could read only. They lived with their son, John (22). He was unmarried and could read and write. He had no listed occupation. All could speak Irish and English, were listed as Catholic and from Galway.

Form B1 states that they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to Form B2, there was a stable, cow house and piggery, for a total of three out offices.

Household Eleven

Michael Tiernan (41) was head of household. He was listed as a single farmer and could read and write. He could speak both Irish and English. He was the only person with a listed occupation in the household. He lived with his 3 siblings. Mary (35) was listed as an unmarried sister. As was Bridget (33). Thomas (31) was listed as an unmarried brother. All could read and write and could speak both Irish and English. All were listed as Catholic and born in Co. Galway.

According to Form B1, they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to Form B2, there was a stable, a cow house, a piggery, and one additional out-office entered in the miscellaneous section, making a total of 3 out offices.

Household Twelve

Michael Coneally (71) was the head of household. He was listed as a. His wife Catherine (73) had no listed occupation. They lived with their two sons. Thomas (35) was listed as a single farmer. Michael (29) was also listed as a single Farmer. All could read and write and speak both Irish and English. All were listed as Catholic and born in Galway.

 According to Form B1, they in a 2nd class private dwelling with 4 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. Form B2 states that there were 2 outhouses, a cow house and barn.

Household Thirteen

Martin Knight (55) was the head of household, a married Tailor from Roscommon. He could read and write and could speak Irish and English. His wife Mary (48) had no occupation. She could not read but could speak Irish and English. They had four children listed in the household. Ellen (13), listed as a single daughter, could read and write. Annie (12) was listed as a Scholar. Michael (9), listed as a single Scholar. James (7) was listed as a Scholar. All were Catholic and all were born in Co. Galway with the exception of the head of household.

According to Form B1, they lived in a 3rd class private dwelling with 2 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to Form B2, there was a cow house, piggery and barn, making up a total of three out-offices.

Household Fourteen

Celia Tevnan (70) was the head of household, a widow and farmer that could read and speak Irish and English. She lived with her two unmarried daughters, Sarah (28) and Celina (26). Neither of them had a listed occupation but could read and speak Irish and English. All were listed as Catholic and from Galway.

According to Form B1, they lived in a 2nd class private dwelling with 3 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was slate, iron or tile. It had between 2 and 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to Form B2, there was a stable, cow house,  piggery and barn, together with one further structure, making a total of five out-offices and farm-steadings.

Household Fifteen

Hubert Byrne (50) was the head of household. He was a married farmer from Kilkenny. His wife, Fanny Byrne (57), had no listed occupation and could not read. She was born in Galway. They lived with an unmarried Servant, Mary Flaherty (43). She could not read and was born in Galway.

According to Form B1, they in a 2nd class private dwelling with 5 out-offices. It was inhabited, had stone or brick walls and the roof was made of thatch, wood or another perishable material. It had between 7 and 9 rooms and 5 windows at the front of the house. According to Form B2, there was a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a fowl house and a barn, for a total of five out-offices.