Beaghmore (An Bheitheach Mhór)
The name Beagh More comes from the Irish An Bheitheach Mhór, meaning the big place of the birch-trees. It is situated in the civil parish of Donaghpatrick, Barony of Clare. It is located in the north side of the parish and is bounded on the east by Ardrumkilla, Boadaun, Cloonaglasha and Gortnascullogue on the west by Bellanagarraun, Bunnasillagh and Killamanagh, on the west by Beagh Beg, Bellanagarraun, Corillaun, Derrymore and Shancloon, on the south by Caherakeeny and Carheenard and on the north by Cloonbar. (Source: Webworld.org)
Irish name: An Bheitheach Mhór
English name: Beagh More
Meaning: The big place of the birch-trees/ the big birch wood
Beagh: Place of the birch trees/ the birch wood
Beg: Great or Big
Area: 2,316 Acres, 2 roods, 11 perches
Field names:
Civil Parish: Donaghpatrick
Barony: Clare
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books
As part of the Ordnance Survey of Ireland, from 1830 to 1842, John O’Donovan helped to collect and record the Irish form of townland names throughout the country. Information for each townland was collected and written into the Name Book along with information relating to land quality, crops and housing. (Source: Timeline Genealogy)
Other names: Beaghmore, Beiteach Mór Beaghmore (By. Surveyors Sketch Map), Beaughmore (County Cess Collector), Beaghmore (County Map), Beheghmore (Local), Beheghmore (Mearsman), Beaghmore (Rev. John Molloy, P.P.), Baughmore (Tithe Ledger).
Description: Proprietor Arthur French St. George. Esq., Tyrone, Co. Galway. Agent William D. Griffith, South Frederick Street, Dublin. Rent from 13 to 28 shillings per acre all mostly held under lease. There are several subdenominations included in this townland. Soil pretty good. Farms from 3 to 100 acres. Produces middling crops of wheat, oats and potatoes. Co. Cess 14d. per acre half yearly. Antiquities 1 fort, Ballynew Fort.
Situation: On the North East corner of the parish, bounded on the North by the parish of Kilconly, West by townland Shancloon, Lough – and Ballygarraun, South by Beaghbeg, Currynard, Carrowkeevy and Gurtnashillogue and on the East by the parish of Killower and Kilconly – In the Barony of Clare and Co. Galway.
Information from the Ordnance Survey Letters: The Ordnance Survey Letters are letters between John O’Donovan and his supervisor, Thomas Larcom, regarding the work of compiling the Field Books. These letters provide further discussion on many of the places listed in the Field Books.
References to this place can be found in the following letter.
“the O’Dubhans of Cluain ai,(m) the O’Meallys of Cill na manach(n) (and of Cill na gCaelán), the attendants on O’Flaherty to his public house {i.e. house of public assembly}. The following are the (hereditary) chiefs of Bogogi with their branches, viz (the) O’Doirigeans, (the) O’Caseys of Beitheach(o) with their correlatives O’Haingli of Derryhangli(p) with his bally. Mac Beolain of Kill-leabbair,(q) the herenach of the Clog dubh of St. Patrick, with his bally; the O’Doigreins and O’Dubhans herenachs of Kill-Ursa(r) with their bally. Fursa cursed the O’Dooauns {now Divines}”
*Beitheach is now Beagh Beg/More
Other placenames in this townland:
The Ordnance Survey map of 1840 shows the sub–townlands of Ummoon, Cloonaskeeragh, Ballynew and Carragh, as well as Lough Dooaun.
Ballanew A village intervening in a straight line from Carragh Village to Cloonasoragh Village. Also known as Ballanew Local.
Carragh A village situated in the S.E. part of the townlands of Beaghmore, in the S.E. corner of the townland near Ballintlava village on Ardrumkella, an adjacent townland. Translating to ‘rocky’, other name forms include Carrach, Carraghes Inq.Temp.Jac.I, and Carragh Local.
Cloonaskragh A village situated in Beaghmore townland in the N.E. corner of townland having Ballynew S. of it. Translating to ‘lawn of the esker or ridge or land hills’, other names include Cluain Eascrach (Irish Form) and Cloonaskragh Local.
Drumoon A village in Beaghmore, most likely referring to the village of Ummoon or Emone.
New Village A village of a few scattered houses along the public road, situated in the central part of the townland of Beaghmore a little N.W. of the above village. Other forms of the name include Carragh Inq. Temp. Gul. III and New Village Local
Ballynew Fort A fort situated in the townland of Beaghmore, a little N.E. of Ballanew Village between it and Cloonascragh village, described as [4 forts – crossed out] of which latter is a burying place. Translating to Newtown, its other names include Baile Nua (Irish Name) and Ballynew Fort Local.
Beaghmore Station A children’s graveyard, also known as Beaghmore Station Local, with the Irish name of Beiteach Mór.
The Down Survey
The first national-scale survey of its kind in the world, the Down Survey, taken in the years 1656 -1658, sought to acurately map the land in Ireland in order to facilitate its transfer from Irish Catholics to English Protestants after the Cromwellian conquest. (Source: Trinity College Dublin)
Situated in the Parish of Kilnamannagh and Donaghpatrick in the county of Galway, Barony of Clare. 1641 (pre-Cromwell) states that the owner(s) of the townland of Beagh More was the Earl of Clanrickard (Protestant). The Down Survey map of 1670 (post-Cromwell) shows that the owner was still the Earl of Clanrickard (Protestant).
There was 1397 plantation acres of unprofitable land
662 plantation acres of profitable land.
Tithe Applotment Book 1826
The Tithe Applotment Books were compiled between 1823 and 1837 in order to determine the amount which occupiers of agricultural holdings over one acre should pay in tithes to the Church of Ireland. The land was measured in Irish acres, or plantation acres at the time. This equated to 1.698 English acres.
The Tithe Applotment Books show A.F. St. George as the land owner, with Robert French, (Cate?) McDonough and Carrinard as tenants paying quarter tithes.
Robert French occupied land totalling 136 acres which had a valuation of £3 and 13 shillings. Cate McDonough occupied a land parcel totalling 15 acres which had a valuation of 8 shillings and 1 and a half pence, in addition, Cate McDonagh occupied a land parcel totalling 80 acres which had a valuation of £1 and 1 shilling. Carrinard occupied land totalling 199 acres and 24 perches which had a valuation of £3 and 6 shillings and 4 and a half pence. There was also 60 acres of bog in the three farms which had a valuation of 7 shillings and 6 pence. The total occupied lands in Beagh More (village) in the Tithe Applotment Books in 1826 was 490 acres and 24 perches with a total valuation of £8 and 17 shillings and 4 pence. (Source: National Archives)
There are a number of villages within the present-day townland of Beagh More that have Tithe Applotment returns. These are Carragh, Cloonascragh and Ummone (Emone).
The Tithe Applotment Books record John Magan, James Roche, Patk Roche, Bart Hanly, Patk Hanly, Patk Clenan, Micl Clenan, John Clenan, Francis Haire, Mark Grany, Richard Coghlan, John Tinian, James Crowe, Micl Ryly and Edd Ryly.
John Magan occupied land totalling 23 acres and 2 roods which had a valuation of 6 shillings and 4 and a quarter penny. James Roche occupied land totalling 23 acres which had a valuation of 3 shillings and 6 and a quarter penny. Patk Roche occupied land totalling 2 acres which had a valuation of 6 and a half pence. Bart Hanly occupied land totalling 7 acres and 2 roods which had a valuation of 2 shillings and a quarter penny. Patk Hanly occupied land totalling 7 acres and 2 roods which had a valuation of 2 shillings and a quarter penny. Patk & Micl Clenan occupied land totalling 10 acres which had a valuation of 2 shillings and a 8 and a quarter penny. John Clenan occupied land totalling 5 acres which had a valuation of 1 shilling and a 4 and a quarter penny. Francis Haire occupied land totalling 10 acres which had a valuation of 2 shillings and a 8 and a quarter penny. Mark Grany occupied land totalling 5 acres which had a valuation of 1 shilling and a 4 and a quarter penny. Richard Coghlan occupied land totalling 6 acres and 2 roods which had a valuation of 1 shilling and 9 pence. John Tinian occupied land totalling 10 acres which had a valuation of 2 shillings and a 8 and a quarter penny. James Crowe occupied land totalling 5 acres which had a valuation of 1 shilling and a 4 and a quarter penny. Micl Ryly occupied land totalling 7 acres and 2 roods which had a valuation of 2 shillings and a quarter penny. Edd Ryly occupied land totalling 7 acres and 2 roods which had a valuation of 2 shillings and a quarter penny.
There was also 200 acres of “Bog in common total village” which had a valuation of £1 and 5 shillings.
The total occupied lands in Carragh (village) in the Tithe Applotment Books in 1826 was 320 acres and with a total valuation of £2 and 17 shillings and 5 and a quarter penny.
The Tithe Applotment Books record Patk Burke, Wm Ryly and Thomas Corlass.
Patk Burke and Wm Ryly co-occupied 35 acres of land which had a valuation of 9 shillings and 5 and a quarter penny. In addition, Patk Burke and Wm Ryly co-occupied 60 acres of bog which had a valuation of 7 shillings and 6 pence. Thomas Corlass occupied 21 acres of land which had a valuation of 5 shillings and 8 and a quarter penny. There was also 80 acres of Bottom Land and Bog which had a valuation of 10 shillings.
The total occupied lands in Cloonascragh (village) in the Tithe Applotment Books in 1826 was 196 acres and with a total valuation of £1 and 12 shillings and 7- and one-half penny.
Ummone (Emone)
The Tithe Applotment Books record Wat Roche and Patk Roche, Micl Roche and Rickd Roche, Widow Kennedy and Micl and Patk Levin, John Lynes and Patk Walsh.
Wat Roche and Patk Roche occupied land totalling 23 acres, 1 rood and 36 perches which had a valuation of 7 shillings and 10 pence. Micl Roche and Rickd Roche occupied land totalling 15 acres, 3 roods and 4 perches which had a valuation of 5 shillings and 3 pence. Widow Kennedy and Micl and Patk Levin occupied land totalling 11 acres, 1 rood and 2 perches which had a valuation of 3 shillings and 3 pence. John Lynes and Co occupied land totalling 49 acres, 2 roods and 29 perches which had a valuation of 16 shillings and 5 and one quarter penny. Patk Walsh occupied land totalling 7 acres which had a valuation of 2 shillings and 4 perches.
“Bog in common to this division” totalled 80 acres which had a valuation of 10 shillings. “Bottom Land and Bog in common to this division” totalled 40 acres which had a valuation of 5 shillings.
The total occupied lands in Ummone/Emone (village) in the Tithe Applotment Books in 1826 was 227 acres and 31 perches with a total valuation of £2 and 10 shillings and 1- and one-half penny.
1841 and 1851 Old Age Pension Census Search Forms
The name appearing from Beagh More on the 1841 Old Age Pension Census Search Forms is Margaret Holmes, daughter of Thomas and Julia Holmes, Beagh More or Beagh Beg.
The names appearing from Beagh More on the 1851 Old Age Pension Census Search Forms are Catherine Brady daughter of George and Catherine Brady, Elizabeth Brady daughter of George and Catherine Brady. James Nalty son of Michl and Mary Nalty (nee Garry). Katie Roche, daughter of James and Mary (nee Diviney) who made the application as Mrs Katie Corbett, Cloonsheen, Kilconly P.O., Tuam Co Gaway on 7 November 1916, the search found no return for a Katie Roche in Beagh More in 1851 Census. Mrs Corbett made another application under the name Catherine Roche, again daughter of James and Mary Roche (nee Diviney) dated 13 March 1917. On this occasion four townlands were provided for Catherine Roche, these being Beagh More/Beagh Beg/Raheen/Carrowmore, again no return was found. (Source: National Archives)
Valuation Office Books 1824-1856: House & Field Books
The valuation of Ireland was a cadastral survey made for the purpose of levying tax on property. A valuation price was put on every piece of property in the country and this became the basis on which local tax was charged, at a rate per pound of valuation. (Source: National Archives)
The 1843 Field Books show the following as land occupiers in Beagh More: Robert French, Mark French and John Mangan Jr. (22 July 1843)
Robert French occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £16 and 13 shillings. Mark French occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £7 and 10 shillings. John Mangan Jr. occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £6 and 3 shillings.
The total lands recorded in Beagh More was 2,316 acres, 2 roods and 11 perches of land which had a valuation of £677 and 5 shillings. The valuator was David Williamson. (Source: National Archives)
The 1845 House Books show the following as a house occupier in Beagh More: Mark Ffrench, John Mangan Jr, Robert Ffrench, (all 11 June 1845) Patrick Blake, Malachy Glynn, Timothy Mangan Sr, Patrick Langan and Patk Kean (all 12 June 1845).
Robert French occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £16 and 13 shillings. Mark French occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £7 and 10 shillings. John Mangan Jr. occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £6 and 3 shillings. (Source: National Archives)
Patrick Blake occupied a house that included stables, barn, car house and car shed which had an initial valuation of £11 and 7 shillings and 2 pence. A deduction of one-eighth was made to the original valuation leaving a final valuation of £9 and 19 shillings. Malachy Glynn occupied a house that included stables, barn, cow stables and store which had an initial valuation of £6 and 3 shillings and 8 pence which was reduced to £4 and 13 shillings. Timothy Mangan Sr. occupied a house that included stables, barn, car house and cow house which had an initial valuation of £3 and 15 shillings and 1 penny which was reduced to £3 and 6 shillings and 11 pence. Patrick Langan occupied a house that included a barn and car house which had an initial valuation of £3 and 17 shillings and 1 penny which was reduced to £3 and 10 shillings. Patk Kean occupied a house that included stables, barn and piggery which was valued at £3 and 13 shillings and 8 pence. (Source: National Archives)
The total lands recorded in Beagh More was 2,316 acres, 2 roods and 11 perches of land which had a valuation of £770 and 10 shillings and 10 pence. The valuator was David Williamson.
1855 Griffith’s Valuation
Between 1847 and 1864, Richard Griffith was responsible for carrying out the Primary Valuation of Tenements (generally referred to as Griffith’s Valuation because of his role in the project). The aim of the valuation was to produce a uniform guide to the relative value of land throughout the whole of Ireland in order to decide liability to pay the Poor rate (for support of the poor and destitute within each Poor Law Union). The project required Griffith and a team of valuers to determine the value of every piece of land and property in the country enabling every occupiers’ tax due to be assessed. The information they collated covering all 32 counties was compiled into over 300 volumes and published over a period of 17 years. (Source: Find My Past)
Griffith’s Valuation records the following occupiers in Beagh More as Patrick Black, John Bowen, Luke Brien, Malachy Coen, John Conern, John Connell, John Curran, Anne Devally, Martin Farrington, Michael Keane Jr, Michael Keane Sr, Patrick Keane, Michael Kennedy, John Kilkelly, John McDermott, Daniel Monahan, James Mullowney, Mary Mullowney, Michael Nalty, Michael Naughten, Patrick Naughten, Thomas Naughten, Thos Naughten, Bridget Roche, James Roche, Michael Roche, Richard Roche, Thomas Roche, Walter Roche, Christopher St. George, James Walsh, John Walsh, Richard Burke (Myles), Richard Burke, Michael Gibbons, Michael Loughlin, James Corles, Elanor Maher, John Naughten, Winifred Gibbons, Elanor Corles, Michael Keane, Michael Higgins, Malachy Glynn, Matthew Keane, Timothy Mangan, Patrick Tanyan, Michael Newell, Mary Roche, Michael Hanly, Hobart Creavan, Michael Walsh, Thomas Greany, Simon Hare, John Hare, Mary Reilly and Mary Crowe. (Source: Ask About Ireland)
Ummoon/Emone Village
Walter Roche occupied land totalling 21 acres, 1 rood and 14 perched which had a valuation of £6. Walter Roche, James Roche and Thomas Roche were co-tenants of land totalling 86 acres, 2 roods and 36 perches with each occupying a house and offices as part of the co-tenancy. The valuation of the lands for each co-tenant was £3 and 10 shillings, while the valuation of the lands was 15 shillings each for Walter Roche and James Roche, and 10 shillings for Thomas Roche. Michael Kennedy occupied a house and offices with land totalling 12 acres, 1 rood and 7 perches which had a valuation of £5 and 10 shillings while the buildings had a valuation of 10 shillings. Michael Roche (Pat.) occupied land totalling 4 acres, 3 roods and 17 perches which had a valuation of £2 and 5 shillings, in addition Michael Roche (Pat.) occupied a house with land totalling 11 acres, 3 roods and 4 perches which had a valuation of £5 and 15 shillings, the house had a valuation of 10 shillings.
Michael Kennedy and Michael Roche were co-tenants in land totalling 32 acres, 1 rood and 22 perches, Michael Kennedy’s valuation was 4 shillings, while Michael Roche’s valuation was 8 shillings. John Walsh occupied a house with land totalling 13 acres, 2 roods and 16 perches which had a valuation of £6, while the house had a valuation of 5 shillings. Malachy Coen occupied a house with land totalling 6 acres and 5 perches which had a valuation of £2 and 10 shillings, while the house had a valuation of 5 shillings. James Mullowney occupied land totalling 8 acres, 1 rood and 10 perches which had a valuation of £2 and 10 shillings. Mary Mullowney occupied a house with land totalling 3 roods and 22 perches which had a valuation of 7 shillings, while the house had a valuation of 5 shillings. Bridget Roche occupied a parcel of land totalling 9 acres, 3 roods and 37 perches which had a valuation of £4 and 10 shillings. In addition, Bridget Roche occupied a parcel of land totalling 9 acres and 35 perches which had a valuation of £4 and 5 shillings. Bridget Roche also occupied a house and offices with land totalling 7 acres which had a valuation of £3 and 5 shillings while the buildings had a valuation of £1.
Bridget Roche and Richard Roche were co-tenants of Bog land totalling 53 acres and 2 roods with Bridget’s valuation at £1 and Richard’s valuation at 10 shillings. Richard Roche occupied a parcel of land totalling 18 acres, 3 roods and 37 perches which had a valuation of £9. In addition, Richard Roche occupied a parcel of land totalling 4 acres, 3 roods and 17 perches which had a valuation of £2. Richard Roche also occupied a house and offices with land totalling 4 acres, 3 roods and 16 perches which had a valuation of £2 and 5 shillings while the buildings had a valuation of £1. Anne Devally occupied a house, offices, labourers house with land totalling 22 acres, 1 rood and 27 perches which had a valuation of £9 and 5 shillings, the buildings had a valuation of £1 and 5 shillings. James Walsh occupied a house with land totalling 7 acres, 2 roods and 17 perches which had a valuation of 33 and 5 shillings, while the house had a valuation of 5 shillings. John Connell occupied a house and offices with land totalling 6 acres and 25 perches which had a valuation of £3 and 5 shillings, while the buildings had a valuation of 10 shillings.
Christopher St. George held Bog land “In Fee” totalling 60 acres and 15 perches which had a valuation of £1. *
* Lands held ‘in fee’ were freehold tenures, derived from a grant from the Crown.
The immediate lessor for all the properties recorded in the Griffith’s Valuation for Ummoon/Emone Village was Christopher St. George.
Beagh More Village
Michael Roche occupied a herd’s house and offices with land totalling 341 acres, 2 roods and 25 perches which had a valuation of £158 and 10 shillings, while the buildings had a valuation of £1 and 10 shillings. In addition, Michael Roche occupied two further parcels of land. The first parcel totalled 24 acres, 3 roods and 2 perches which had a valuation of £11. The second parcel totalled 37 acres and 30 perches which had a valuation of £17. The immediate lessor was Christopher St. George. John Kilkelly occupied land totalling 166 acres, 1 rood and 25 perches which had a valuation of £96. The immediate lessor was Christopher St. George. Martin Farrington (of Beagh Beg) occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1. The immediate lessor was Denis Kirwan. John Conern occupied a house with land totalling 5 acres and 15 perches which had a valuation of £3 and 10 shillings, the house had a valuation of 10 shillings. The immediate lessor was John Kilkelly. John Bowen occupied land totalling 4 acres and 37 perches which had a valuation of £2 and 15 shillings, in addition John Bowen occupied a house with a valuation of 10 shillings.
The immediate lessor was John Kilkelly. Daniel Monahan occupied land totalling 1 acre and 28 perches which had a valuation of 15 shillings. The immediate lessor was John Kilkelly. Luke Brien occupied a forge with land totalling 11 acres and 21 perches which had a valuation of £5 and 10 shillings, the forge had a valuation of 5 shillings. The immediate lessor was John Kilkelly. John Curran occupied a house and offices with land totalling 20 acres, 1 rood and 36 perches which had a valuation of £9, the buildings had a valuation of 15 shillings. The immediate lessor was Christopher St. George. Patrick Black occupied a house and offices with land totalling 169 acres, 3 roods and 21 perches which had a valuation of £76, the buildings had a valuation of £4. The immediate lessor was Christopher St. George.
Ballynew Village
Patrick Naughten, Patrick Keane, Michael Keane Jr., Michael Keane Sr., Thomas Naughten (ML), Michael Naughten, Thos Naughten, Michael Nalty and John McDermott were all co-tenants of land totalling 165 acres, 3 roods and 37 perches. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Naughten was £1 and 15 shillings, in addition, Patrick Naughten occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Keane was £15, in addition, Patrick Keane occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1 and 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Keane Jr. was £7 and 10 shillings, in addition, Michael Keane Jr. occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Keane Sr. was £5, in addition, Michael Keane Sr. occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1.
The valuation of the land occupied by Thomas Naughten (ML) was £8 and 15 shillings, in addition, Thomas Naughten (ML) occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Naughten was £5, in addition, Michael Naughten occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Thos Naughten was £7 and 15 shillings, in addition, Thos Naughten occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Nalty was £8 and 15 shillings, in addition, Michael Nalty occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1. The valuation of the land occupied by John McDermott was £2 and 10 shillings, in addition, John McDermott occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings.
The immediate lessor for all the properties recorded in the Griffith’s Valuation for Ballynew Village was Christopher St. George.
Cloonaskerragh/ Cloonascragh Village
Richard Burke (Myles), Richard Burke, Michael Gibbons, Michael Loughlin, James Corles, Elanor Maher, John Naughten, Winifred Gibbons, Elanor Corles and Michael Keane were all co-tenants of land totalling 235 acres, 1 rood and 9 perches. The valuation of the land occupied by Richard Burke (Myles) was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Richard Burke (Myles) occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Richard Burke was £8, in addition, Richard Burke occupied a house with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Gibbons was £1 and 10 shillings, in addition, Michael Gibbons occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Loughlin was £1 and 10 shillings, in addition, Michael Loughlin occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings.
The valuation of the land occupied by James Corles was £6 and 5 shillings, in addition, James Corles occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Elanor Maher was £3, in addition, Elanor Maher occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by John Naughten was £2 and 5 shillings, in addition, John Naughten occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Winifred Gibbons was 5 shillings, in addition, Winifred Gibbons occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Elanor Corles was 5 shillings, in addition, Elanor Corles occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Keane was £2 and 5 shillings.
Michael Higgins, Malachy Glynn, Matthew Keane, Timothy Mangan, Patrick Tanyan, John Tanyan, Michael Newell, Mary Roche, Timothy Mangan, Malachy Glynn, Michael Hanly, Hobart Creavan, Michael Walsh, Thomas Greany, Simon Hare, John Hare, Mary Reilly and Mary Crowe were all co-tenants of land totalling 680 acres and 15 perches. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Higgins was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Michael Higgins occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Malachy Glynn was £17 and 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Matthew Keane was £7. The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy Mangan was £6 and 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Tanyan was £9, in addition, Patrick Tanyan occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1. The valuation of the land occupied by John Tanyan was £5 and 5 shillings, in addition, John Tanyan occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Newell was £7 and 15 shillings, in addition, Michael Newell occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Mary Roche was £1 and 5 shillings, in addition, Mary Roche occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings.
The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy Mangan was £7 and 15 shillings, in addition, Timothy Mangan occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1. The valuation of the land occupied by Malachy Glynn was £11 and 5 shillings, in addition, Malachy Glynn occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1 and 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Hanly was £4 and 10 shillings, in addition, Michael Hanly occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Hobart Creavan was £2 and 5 shillings, in addition, Hobart Creavan occupied a house with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Walsh was £2 and 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Thomas Greany was £5 and 10 shillings, in addition, Thomas Greany occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Simon Hare was £5 and 10 shillings, in addition, Simon Hare occupied a house and offices with a valuation of £1. The valuation of the land occupied by John Hare was £5 and 10 shillings, in addition, John Hare occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Mary Reilly was £4 and 5 shillings, in addition, Mary Reilly occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Mary Crowe was £3 and 3 shillings, in addition, Mary Crowe occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 12 shillings.
There was also 49 acres, 1 rood and 18 perches of water which was given no valuation.
The immediate lessor for all the properties recorded in the Griffith’s Valuation for Cloonaskerragh/ Cloonascragh Village was Christopher St. George.
Population Statistics
The following statistics are from the census return records from 1842 to 1891 and the National Archives census returns for 1901 and 1911. (Source: Histpop)
1841: 136 houses (incl. 2 unoccupied), 753 people (352 males and 401 females)
1851: 68 houses (incl. 1 Building), 399 people (179 males and 220 females)
1861: 52 houses, 299 people (138 males and 161 females)
1871: 47 houses (incl. 1 unoccupied), 257 people (131 males and 126 females)
1881: 45 houses (incl. 1 unoccupied), 273 people (140 males and 133 females)
1891: 43 houses (incl. 1 unoccupied), 238 people (118 males and 120 females)
1901: 41 houses, 211 people (101 males and 110 females)
1911: 44 houses (incl. 4 unoccupied), 200 people (107 males and 93 females)
1901 Census
The 1901 Census of Ireland records the following 44 individuals living in 8 households in Beaghmore. (Source: National Archives)
1. Patrick Curran (50) lived with his wife Bridget (50), son Willie (21), daughters Maggie (20), Mary (17) and Annie (16). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Willie’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary and Maggie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Annie was listed as a Scholar. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
2. James McDonnell (41) lived with his wife Winniefred (50), daughter Mary (16) and servant John Bane (55). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. James’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Winnifred’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Mary’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. John Bane’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Servant. All householders could read and write with the exception of James. All householders could speak Irish and English.
3. William Connor (55) lived with his wife Mary (50), daughters Kate (19), Maggie (17) and Annie (16) and son Rodger (14). William was born in Co Mayo; the remaining householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. William’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Katie, Maggie and Annie’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. Rodger’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Son. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
4. Patrick Hare (96) lived with his wife Mary (83). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Neither householder could read or write. Both householders could speak Irish and English.
5. Bridget Crowe (72) a widow, lived with her son William (31). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. William’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. William could read and write. William spoke both Irish and English while Bridget spoke Irish only.
6. James Walsh (50) a widower, lived with his daughters Kate (18) and Mary (16) and son Martin (15). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. James’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Kate and Mary’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. Martin’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Son. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
7. Michael Walsh (60) lived with his wife Margaret (55), daughter Kate (21) and son Michael Jr. (19). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Kate’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter, Michael Jr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Son. Kate and Michael Jr. could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
8. John Deveney (75) lived with his wife Mary (70), son Michael (28), daughter Bridget (23) and granddaughter Mary Farrington (3)’. All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Michael’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Mary Farrington was listed as a Scholar. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary Deveney and Mary Farrington. All householders could speak Irish and English.
9. Margaret Rielly (45) a widow, lived with her sons James (25) and Thomas (23). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. James and Thomas’ occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. None of the householders could read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
10. Thomas Greany (70) lived with his wife Bridget (61), son in law Patrick Farrigher (28), daughter Bridget Farrigher (30), granddaughter Ellen Farrigher (3) and grandson Patrick Farrigher Jr. (2 months). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Bridget and Ellen Farrigher’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Patrick and Bridget Farrigher could read and write. Patrick and Bridget Farrigher could speak Irish and English, while Bridget and Thomas Greany spoke Irish only.
11. Margaret Comer (87) a widow, lived with her son Edward (28), daughter in law Kate (26), grandsons Michael (7), Pat (4) and Martin (2 months). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Margaret and Edward’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Kate’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. Michael, Pat and Martin were listed as a Farmer’s Son. Margaret and Edward could read and write. Margaret, Edward, Michael and Pat could speak Irish and English while Kate spoke Irish only
12. Michael Moran (70) lived with his wife Mary (60), sons James (26), John (23) and Stephen (19), daughters Winnie (17) and Delia (14). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. James, John and Stephen’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Winnie and Delia’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
13. John Keane (70) lived with his wife Nora (58), son Mattie (23) and daughter Sarah (25). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Nora’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Mattie’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Sarah’s occupation listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write with the exception of John. All householders could speak Irish and English.
14. Michael Newell (69) lived with his wife Kate (50), son Michael Jr. (30), daughters Maggie (18), Annie (15), Julia (13) and Sarah (8). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Kate’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Michael Jr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Maggie and Annie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Julia and Sarah were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Michael Sr. and Kate. All householders could speak Irish and English.
15. Thomas Keane (76) lived with his wife Margaret (61) and daughter Sarah (16). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Sarah’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. Only Sarah could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
16. Matthew Keane (66) lived with his wife Sarah (58), sons Patrick (29) and John (23), and daughter Mary (24). Sarah was born in Co Mayo; the remaining householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Matthew’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Sarah’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Patrick and John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. John and Mary could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Matthew and Sarah who spoke Irish only.
17. Mary Keane (64) a widow, lived with her son Michl (32), daughters Mary Jr. (26) and Winnie (22), and nephew John Greaney (5). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michl’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary Jr. and Winnie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. John Greaney was listed as a Scholar. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary Sr. who could read only, and John Greaney who could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of John Greaney.
18. Patrick Naughton (80) lived with his wife Honor (65), sons John (30) and Peter (25), and daughter Maggie (27). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Honor’s occupation was listed as a House Keeper. John and Peter’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Maggie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write with the exception of Patrick and Honor. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Patrick.
19. John Naughton (60) lived with his wife Bridget (50), son Michael (25) and daughter Mary (18). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a House Keeper. Michael’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Bridget and Mary could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
20. Patrick Naughton (51) lived with his wife Bridget Sr. (30), daughters Bridget Jr. (6), Mary (6), Maggie (5) and Winnie (5 months) and son Thomas (4). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Housekeeper. Winnie’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. Bridget, Mary Jr., Maggie and Thomas were listed as scholars. None of the householders could read and write. Patrick and Bridget Sr. could speak Irish and English.
21. Peter Nalty (62) lived with his brother James (51), sisters Julia (60) and Mary (33). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Peter and James’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Julia’s occupation was listed as a Housekeeper. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Seamstress. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
22. Mary Hynes (66) a widow, lived with her son John (40) and daughter Margaret (20). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary and Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Housekeeper. John’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English.
23. John McDonnell (47) lived with his wife Margaret (46), sons Myles (19), Patt (14) and Ulick (13), daughters Mary (17), Bridget (11), Julia (10), Katie (9) and Maggie (3). All householders were born in Co Mayo with the exception of Katie and Maggie who were born in Co Galway; all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Myles and Patt’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. The remaining householders were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of John who read only and Maggie who could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Bridget, Julia, Katie and Maggie.
24. Patrick Burke (61) lived with his wife Julia (59) and daughter Mary (22). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Julia’s occupation was listed as a Housekeeper. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
25. Michael Loughlin (78) lived with his son in law Thomas Moran (23), daughters Mary Moran (34) and Honor Hynes (36). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael Loughlin’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Thomas Moran’s occupation was listed as Farm Servant. Mary Moran’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Honor Hynes’ occupation was listed as a Housekeeper. All householders could read and write with the exception of Michael Loughlin. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Michael Loughlin who spoke Irish only.
26. Mary Gibbins (60) a widow, lived with her sons John (31) and Thomas (20). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John and Thomas’ occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Thomas could read and write. John could read only while Mary could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Mary who spoke Irish only.
27. Winifred Maher (70) a widow, lived with her sons Michl (35) and Thomas (25). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Winifred’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michl and Thomas’ occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. All householders could read and write with the exception of Winifred. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Winifred who spoke Irish only.
28. Patrick Corless (61) lived with his wife Catherine (55) and sons Edward (27) and Patrick Jr. (17). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Catherine’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Edward and Patrick Jr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Edward and Patrick Jr. could read and write. Edward and Patrick Jr. could speak both Irish and English while Patrick Sr. and Catherine spoke Irish only.
29. John Naughton (55) lived with his wife Mary (59), sons Patrick (31), Richard (25) and William (10) and daughter Winnifred (15). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Housekeeper. Patrick, Richard and William’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Winnifred’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. John could read and write, Patrick, Richard, Winnifred and William could read only while Mary could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
30. John Shaughnessy (45) lived with his wife Mary Sr. (30) son Michael (5) and daughter Mary Jr. (1). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Mary Jr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Michael was listed as a Scholar. Mary Sr. could read and write, John could read only. John and Mary Sr. could speak Irish and English.
31. John Higgins (60) a widower, lived with his son Bartley (35) and Margaret (33). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bartley’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. None of the householders could read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of John who spoke Irish only. Under the Specified Illnesses column, Margaret id recorded as an ‘Imbecile’.
32. Richard Burke (80) lived with his wife Bridget Sr. (74), son Myles (43), daughter in law Sarah (33), grandsons Richard (7) and Patrick (4), granddaughters Mary (5), Kate (2) and Bridget Jr. (8 months). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Richard and Myles’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget Sr’s and Sarah’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Bridget Jr. was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Richard, Mary, Patrick and Kate were listed as scholars. Myles and Sarah could read and write, while Richard could read only. Myles and Sarah could speak both Irish and English while Richard and Bridget Sr. spoke Irish only.
33. Michael Burke (51) lived with his wife Mary Sr. (54), son Patk (23), daughters Maggie (20) and Mary Jr. (19). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Herd. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as a Herd’s Wife. Patk’s occupation was listed as Herd’s Son. Mary Jr. and Maggie’s occupation listed as a Herd’s Daughter. Patk, Maggie and Mary Jr. could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
34. Thomas Roche (52) lived with his wife Mary (50), sons John (25), Tom (16) and Pat (14), daughters Delia (18) and Katie (11). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. John and Tom’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Delia’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Pat and Katie were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Thomas and Mary. All householders could speak Irish and English.
35. Thomas Roche (76) lived with his wife Mary Sr. (60), daughters Mary Jr. (22), Annie (18) and Maggie (12), and sons Thos (16) and Michael (10). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Thomas and Michael’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary, Annie and Maggie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
36. Mary Roche (37) a widow, lived with her sister-in-law Maggie (33), daughters Mary (11) and Nonnie (8), and sons Thomas (9), Pat (5) and Michael (4). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Maggie’s occupation was listed as a Seamstress. The remaining householders were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Pat and Michael. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Michael.
37. Patrick Roche (65) lived with his wife Bridget Sr. (50), sons Thomas (30), Michael (25) and Walter (18), daughters Honor (27), Bridget Jr. (20) and Winnie (9). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Thomas, Michael and Walter’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Honor, Bridget Jr. and Winnie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
38. Walter Roache (40) lived with his wife Honor (35). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Walter’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Honor’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Neither householder could read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
39. Patrick Lee (55) lived with his wife Margaret (50), sons Peter (20) and James (14), daughters Mary (18) and Julia (16). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick and Peter’s occupation was listed as Agricultural Labourer. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Housekeeper. Mary and Julia’s occupation was listed as a Seamstress. James was listed as a scholar. All householders could read and write. Patrick, Margaret and Peter could speak both Irish and English.
40. John Fahey (50) lived with his wife Margaret Sr. (48), sons Edward (30), Patrick (26), Tom (20), Timothy (18) and Michael (12), daughters Katherine (24), Margaret Jr. (17) and Anne (16). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Herd. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Herd’s Wife. Edward, Patrick, Tom and Timothy’s occupation was listed as Herd’s Son. Katherine and Margaret Jr’s occupation was listed as a Herd’s Daughter. Anne and Michael were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Edward who could read only and Margaret Sr. who could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
41. Patrick Walsh (34) lived with his wife Bridget (27), daughters Mary (10), Kate (8), Delia (6), Anne (4) and Nora (3), and son Michael (7). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Herd. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Herd’s Wife. The remaining householders were listed as scholars. Mary and Kate could read and write, Bridget, Delia and Michael could read only while Patrick, Anne and Nora could not read or write. Patrick and Bridget could speak Irish and English.
There were 27 second class houses and 14 third class houses. All houses had either a roof of thatched, wood or other perishable material. All houses had walls constructed of either brick, stone or concrete. One second class house had six front windows, three with four front windows and 23 with three front windows. One third class house had no front windows, three with one front window and 10 with two front windows. There were 32 stables, 37 cow houses, 11 calf houses, 37 piggeries, 15 fowl houses, 31 barns and 7 sheds.
1911 Census
There were 8 houses in Beaghmore with a total of 48 individuals recorded in the 1911 Census of Ireland. (Source: National Archives)
1. Patrick Curran (70) a widower, lived with his son William (40), daughters Maggie (25) and Mary (28) and Anna Ní Chuirrín (26) who’s relationship to the head of the household Patrick Curran could not be deciphered. All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. William’s occupation was listed as a Labourer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
2. Miceál A Búrca (73) lived with his wife of 47 years Máire Sr. (71), son Pádraig (30) and daughter Máire Jr. (25). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Miceál and Pádraig’s occupation was listed as a Herdsman. No occupation was listed for Máire Sr. or Máire Jr. Pádraig and Máire Jr. could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English. Miceál and Máire Sr had 8 children, 6 of whom were still living in 1911.
3. Patrick Walsh (50) lived with his wife of 21 years Bridget (40), son Michael (10), daughters Annie (14) and Ida (6). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Labourer. Michael and Annie were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Bridget and Ida. All householders could read and write with the exception of Ida who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Ida. Patrick and Bridget had 7 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.
4. William Monahan (30) was unmarried and was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. William’s occupation was listed as a Smith. William could read and write and spoke both Irish and English.
5. James McDonnell (50) lived with his wife of 24 years Winnifred (60), grandson James O’Connor (4) and granddaughter Winnifred O’Connor (3). James McDonnell was born in Co Mayo; the remaining householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. James McDonnell’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Only Winnifred McDonnell could read and write. James and Winnifred McDonnell could speak Irish and English. James and Winnifred had 1 child who was still living in 1911.
6. Thomas Roche (73) lived with his wife of 45 years Mary (71), sons John (35), Thomas Jr. (28) and Patrick (26), and daughter Delia (30). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Thomas Jr’s occupation was listed as a Carpenter. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. All householders could read and write with the exception of Thomas Sr. and Mary. All householders could speak Irish and English. Thomas Sr. and Mary had 9 children 8 of whom were still living in 1911.
7. Mary Roche (48) a widow, lived with her sons Thomas (19), Patrick (16) and Michael (14), and daughter Norah (17). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Thomas’ occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Norah’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Michael was listed as a Scholar. No occupation was listed for Patrick. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
8. Thomas J. Roche (26) lived with his sisters Annie (27) and Maggie (24) and brother Michael (21). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas J’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Carpenter. No occupation was listed for Annie or Maggie. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English. *
9. Michael Rielly (35) lived with his wife of 7 years Anne (40), sons Michael Jr. (6), Walter (5), Patrick (4), John (3), Thomas (2) and James (9 months) and uncle Walter Roche (75). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Walter Roche’s occupation was listed as Farmer Retired. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Anne, Michael Jr. and Walter Roche could read and write, Michael Sr. could read only. The remaining householders could not read or write. Michael Sr., Anne and Michael Jr. could speak Irish and English could speak both Irish and English. Michael Sr. and Anne had 7 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.
10. Bridget Roache (64) a widow, lived with his sons Thomas (40) and Walter (27), and daughter Winnie (20). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’ Wife. Thomas and Walter’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Winnie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write with the exception of Bridget who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English.
11. James O’Connor (31) lived with his wife of 5 years Mary Sr. (27), daughters Mary Jr. (1) and Kate (4 months), and General domestic Servant Bridget Hogan (17). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. James’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. James, Mary Sr. and Bridget Hogan could read and write. James and Mary Sr. could speak Irish and English. James and Mary Sr. had 4 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.
12. James Nalty (64) lived with his wife of 12 years Mary Sr. (43), daughters Mary Jr. (10), Delia (6) and Julia (3), sons Michael (7) and Peter (10 months) and servant Stephen Hughes (18). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. James’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary, Michael and Delia were listed as scholars. Stephen Hughes’ occupation was listed as a Farm Servant. No occupation was listed for Mary Sr., Julia and Peter. James, Mary Sr., Mary Jr. and Michael could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Julia, Peter and Stephen. James and Mary Sr. had 7 children, 5 of whom were still living in 1911.
13. Michael Madden (72) a widower, lived with his granddaughters Bridget Naughton (16), Mary Naughton (16), Maggie Naughton (13) and Winnie Naughton (10) and grandson Thomas Naughton (12). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michaels’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget, Mary, Maggie and Winnie’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Son. All householders could read and write with the exception of Michael and Maggie. All householders could speak Irish and English.
14. John Naughton (75) lived with his wife of 50 years Bridget (73), son Michael (32) and daughter Mary (28). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Michael’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Only Mary could read and write. All householders could spoke Irish only with the exception of Mary who spoke both Irish and English. John and Bridget had 2 children, both of whom were still living in 1911.
15. Patrick Naughton (90) lived with his wife of 51 years Honor (75), son John (39), wife Maggie Moggan (38) and daughter Maggie Naughton (38). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Honor and Maggie Moggan’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Maggie Naughton’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write with the exception of Patrick and Honor. John and Maggie Naughton and Maggie Moggan could speak both Irish and English while Patrick and Honor Naughton spoke Irish only. Patrick and Honor had 9 children, 8 of whom were still living in 1911. **
16. Mary Keane (73) a widow, lived with her son Michael (45), daughters Mary Jr. (40) and Winnie (35) and nephew Philip Keane (60). Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Philip was listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Mary Sr., Mary Jr. and Winnie. All householders could read and write with the exception of Philip. All householders could speak Irish and English.
17. John McDonnell (67) lived with his wife of 33 years Margaret Sr. (66), sons Patrick (25) and Ulick (22), daughters Kate (20) and Margaret Jr. (14). All householders were born in Co Mayo with the exception of Kate and Margaret Jr. All householders were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick and Ulick’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Kate’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Margaret Jr. was listed as a Scholar. No occupation was listed for Margaret Sr. All householders could read and write with the exception of John. All householders could speak Irish and English. John and Margaret Sr. had 8 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.
18. John Keane (40) lived with his wife of 6 years Bridget (33), sons Patrick Jos (5) and Matty (2), daughter Mady (3), brother Pat (50) and boarder Pat Keane (73). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer, Partick Jos and Mady were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for the other householders. All householders could read and write with the exception of Partick Jos who could read only and Mady and Matty who could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English. John and Bridget had 3 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.
19. Myles McDonnell (36) lived with his wife of 2 years Sarah (20), daughter Mary (2 months) and lodger Catherine Newell (59). All householders were born in Co Galway with the exception of Myles who was born in Co Mayo. All were Roman Catholic. Myles’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the other householders. Myles and Sarah could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Mary. Myles and Sarah had 1 child, who was still living in 1911.
20. Edward Comer (49) lived with his wife of 20 years Kate (39), sons Michael (16), Patrick (14), Martin (10), John (7) and Peter (1) and daughter Margaret (6). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Edward’s occupation was listed as a Farmer, Michael, Patrick, Martin, Margaret and John were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Kate and Peter. All householders could read and write with the exception of Margaret and Peter. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Peter.
21. Mary Moran (70) a widow, lived with her daughters Winnie (29) and Bridget (26), sons John (40), Michael (38) and Stephen (35). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John, Michael and Stephen’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. No occupation was listed for Winnie and Bridget. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Mary who spoke Irish only.
22. Patrick Farragher (56) lived with his wife of 13 years Bridget (42), his daughters Ellen (12), Delia (8) and Mary (2), son Patrick (10) and his father-in-law Thomas Greaney (90) a widower. All householders were born in Co Galway of Patrick Farragher who was born in Co Mayo. All were Roman Catholic. Patrick Sr’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. Ellen, Patrick Jr. and Delia were listed as scholars. Thomas Greaney’s occupation was listed as House Holder. No occupation was listed for Bridget or Mary. Patrick Sr., Ellen and Patrick Jr. could read and write, Delia could read only while Bridget, Mary and Thomas Greaney. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Thomas Greaney who spoke Irish only. Patrick Sr. and Bridget had 4 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.
23. Margret Rielly (74) a widow, lived with her son James (36), daughter in law Kate (35), son Tom (34) and grandson Martin (1). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Tom’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. No occupation was listed for James, Kate and Martin. None of the householders could read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Martin. James and Kate had been married for 24 years and had 1 child, who was still living in 1911.
24. Mary Devaney (81) lived with her son Michael (42), his wife Maggie (32), granddaughter Mary (3), grandsons John Devaney (2) and Thomas Devaney (6 months). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary Sr. and Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the other householders. Mary Sr., Michael and Maggie could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of 6-month-old Thomas and Mary who spoke Irish only. Michael and Maggie had been married for 4 years and had 3 children, all of whom were still living in 1911. ***
25. Michael Walsh (83) a widower, lived with his son in law John Creavan (40) and his wife of 3 years Catherine Creaven (39). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael Walsh’s occupation was listed as a House Holder. John Creaven’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. No occupation was listed for Catherine Creaven. None of the householders could read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Michael Walsh who spoke Irish only.
26. James Walsh (55) a widower, lived with his son Michael (38), daughter in law Kate (39) and grandson John (2). All householders were born in Co Galway with the exception of Kate who was born in Co Mayo. All were Roman Catholic. James and Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Kate and John. All householders could read and write with the exception of John. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of John. Michael and Kate had been married for 6 years and had 3 children, 1 of whom was still living in 1911.
27. William Crowe (52) lived with his wife of 9 years Kate (46), sons Michael (8), James (7), John (6), Willie (4) and Thomas (2). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. William’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Kate’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’ Wife. Michael, John, James, Willie and Thomas’ occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. William, Kate, Michael and James could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English. William and Kate had 5 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.
28. Barthly Higgins (66) lived with his sister Margret (63). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Barthly’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Margaret. Neither householders could read or write. Both householders could speak Irish and English. Under the Specified Illnesses column, Margaret was recorded as a ‘Lunatic’.
29. Myles Burke (60) lived with his wife of 20 years Sarah Sr. (42), sons Richard (18), Patrick (14) and Michael (9), daughters Mary (15), Kate (12), Bridget (11) and Sarah Jr. (7). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Myles’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Richard’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Patrick, Kate, Bridget, Michael and Sarah Jr. were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Sarah Sr. All householders could read and write with the exception of Myles and Sarah Sr. All householders could speak Irish and English. Myles and Sarah Sr. had 8 children, 7 of whom were still living in 1911.
30. Julia Burke (77) a widow, lived with her son in law William Connelly (27) and daughter Mary Connelly (32). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. William Connelly’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Mary Connelly or Julia Burke. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English. William and Mary had been married for 9 years.
31. Thomas Maran (34) lived with his wife Mary (47) and his sister-in-law Norah Hynes (51). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Mary or Norah. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English. Thomas and Mary had been married for 11 years. Norah Hynes is recorded as being married for 12 years. ****
32. John Gibbons (45) lived with his wife Mary (29) and brother Thomas (59). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Thomas’ occupation was listed as an Ag Labourer. No occupation was listed for Mary. Only Mary could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of John who spoke Irish only.
33. Winniefred Maher (80) a widow, lived with her son Michael (52), daughter in law Ellen (38), son Thomas (37) and granddaughter Mary (6 months). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Ellen’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. Thomas’ occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. No occupation was listed for Winniefred or Mary. Thomas could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of 6-month-old Mary and Winniefred who spoke Irish only. Michael and Ellen had been married for 3 years and had 1 child who was still living in 1911.
34. Catherine Corless (74) a widow, lived with her son Edward (40), daughter in law Maggie Sr. (39), son Patrick (30), granddaughters Mary (7), Anne (6) and Maggie Jr. (9 months), grandsons Patrick (4) and John (2). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Catherine and Edward’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary and Anne were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Catherine, Edward, Maggie Sr. and Patrick could read and write. Catherine, Edward, Maggie Sr., Patrick and Mary could speak Irish and English. Edward and Maggie Sr. had been married for 9 years and had 5 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.
35. John Naughton (71) lived with his wife of 43 years Mary (72), son Richard (40) and Winnie (30). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Richard’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Winnie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. No occupation was listed for Mary. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary. All householders could speak Irish and English. John and Mary had 11 children, 4 of whom were still living in 1911.
36. John Shaughnessy (50) a widower, lived with his sons Michael (15) and Martin (4) and daughters Mary (9) and Honor (7). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michael, Mary and Honor were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Martin. Only Michael could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.
37. Michael Hughes (28) was unmarried and was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. Michael could read and write and could speak both Irish and English.
38. William O’Connor (71) lived with his wife of 40 years Mary (68) and daughter Catherine (26). William was born in Co Mayo, Mary and Catherine were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. William’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Catherine’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. No occupation was listed for Mary. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English. William and Mary had 9 children, 8 of whom were still living in 1911.
39. John Keane (83) lived with his wife of 37 years Norah (72) and son Matthew (35). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John and Matthew’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Norah. All householders could read and write with the exception of John. All householders could speak Irish and English. John and Norah had 2 children, both of whom were still living in 1911.
40. John Fahy (70) lived with his wife of 43 years Margaret (64), sons Edward (41), Thos (34), Tim (32) and Michael (22) and daughter Catherine (36). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer, Edward, Thos and Tim’s occupation was listed as Agricultural Labourers. No occupation was listed for Margaret, Catherine and Michael. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English. John and Margaret had 10 children, 7 of whom were still living in 1911.
There were 33 second class houses and 7 third class houses. Four houses had a roof of either slate, iron or tiles, the remaining 36 houses had either a roof of thatched, wood or other perishable material. All houses had walls constructed of either brick, stone or concrete. One second class house had six front windows, four with four front windows, 25 with three front windows and 2 with two front windows. Two third class houses had one front window while 5 had two front windows. There were 30 stables, 32 cow houses, 1 calf house, 35 piggeries, 4 fowl houses, 24 barns, 3 turf houses, 1 potato house, 1 work shop and 7 sheds.
Notes
* Thomas J. Roche (26) lived with his sisters Annie (27) and Maggie (24) and brother Michael (21). Thomas J. is stated under Relation to head of the family as son, as is Michael. Annie and Maggie are stated as daughters. However, no Head of family has been entered on the original census form by the enumerator.
**Maggie Moggan (38) is stated by the enumerator as Patrick Naughton’s (90) wife (Relation to head of the family) having stated in the same census form that Honor Naughton (75) was also his wife. Rather than being a bigamist, it is likely that Maggie Moggan was John Naughton’s (39) wife and the enumerator may have used her maiden name to differentiate her from Patrick’s daughter Maggie Naughton (38).
***The enumerator noted that John Devaney (2) and Thomas Devaney (6 months) were grandsons of the head of the household Mary Dwaney. However, he has given their sex as female. Additionally, I believe that during the transcription of the census record the name Devaney has been mistaken as Dwaney for Mary Dwaney , her son John, daughter in law Maggie and granddaughter Mary. A Mary Devaney (70) and Michael Devaney (28) appear on the 1901 census for Beaghmore. There are only two other examples of the name Dwaney in the 1911 census in Ireland in Dublin and Leitrim.
****The name Maran has most likely been a mistake in the transcription and that Michael Moran and his wife Mary are likely the same Michael and Mary Moran from household 25 in 1901 with Michael Loughlin as head of the family.
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