Bellanagarraun (Béal Átha na nGarrán)

The name Bellanagarraun comes from the Irish Béal Átha na nGarrán, meaning the approach to the ford of the groves. 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 Beagh Beg, Beagh More, Derrymore and Shancloon, on the west by Ballinvoher, Ralusk and Tonacooleen, on the south by Kilamanagh and on the north by Corillaun. (Source: Webworld.org)

Irish name: Béal Átha na nGarrán

English name: Bellanagarraun 

Meaning: The approach to the ford of the groves or the mouth of the ford of the copse

Area: 531 Acres, 1 rood, 4 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: Bellanagarraun, Béal Áith na nGarrán (Lisheen Village), Toneacooleen, Ballygurraun (B. Surveyors Sketch Map), Ballygurraun (County Cess Collector), Ballingarran (Inq. Temp. Car. 1), Beallanagurraun (Local), Beallanagurrawn (Mearsman), Bealanagurrán (Rev. John Molloy, P.P.).

Description: Proprietor Patrick Kirwan, Esq., Dalligin Park, Co. Mayo. Agent Charles Cromie, Esq., Annefield, Co. Mayo. Rent from 25s. to 30s. per acre. Soil some strong clay, some flinty and a great part swampy and moory. All held under a lease of lives. Farms from 2 to 9 acres. Produces tolerably good crops of wheat, oats and potatoes. Co. Cess 14d. paid per acre half yearly. Antiquities one fort. Lissheen, a burying ground for children.

Other placenames in this townland:

Ranahoon A fort situated in the townland of Ballygurraun in Eastern part of the townland. Translating to ‘Fort of the Cave’ its Irish name is given as Rath na huamhan.

 

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)

1641 (pre-Cromwell) states that the owner(s) of the townland of Bellanagarraun (Referred to as Beagh in the Down Survey of Ireland, in the Parish of Kilnamannagh and Donapatrick in the county of Galway, Barony of Clare) was the Earl of Clanrickard (Protestant). The Down Survey map of 1670 (post-Cromwell) shows that the owner(s) was still the Earl of Clanrickard (Protestant).

There is no information related to land area and quality.

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.

There were no records found for Bellanagarraun.

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 1854 House Books show the following as house occupier in Bellanagarraun as Timothy Reilly, Patrick Neill, John Neill, Michael Thornton, Timothy Higgins, Luke Higgins, Mary Higgins, Michael Keady, Patrick Rielly, Michael Walsh, Honor Hessian, Thomas Hessian, Michael Higgins, Timothy Hessian, Roger Lawliss, John Hessian, Martin Curry, Anne Gallgher, Honor Hessian, Patrick Corbett, Thomas Hessian, Mary Nohilly, Mary Hughes, Honor Doordan, Timothy McDermott, Partick McDermott, Michael McDermott, Mary McDermott, Catherine Carr, James McDermott, Thomas McDermott, John Rielly, Ellen Lawliss, Martin Egan, John Moynahan, James Moynahan, Patrick Moynahan, Patrick Gilmour, John Noone, Timothy Rielly, John Rielly, Michael Rielly, Patrick Carr, Thomas Carr, Thomas Kyne, John Kyne, Martin Rielly, Michael Rielly, Honor Loughlin, Ellen Lawliss, John Hughes, Mary Hughes and Timothy McDermott (24 February 1854).

Timothy Reilly occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 18 shillings which was reduced to £1.  Patrick Neill occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 16 shillings which was reduced to 18 shillings.  John Neill occupied a house with an initial valuation of 13 shillings which was reduced to 6 shillings.  Michael Thornton occupied a house with an initial valuation of 11 shillings which was reduced to 3 shillings.  Timothy Higgins occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 18 shillings which was reduced to £1.  Luke Higgins occupied a house with an initial valuation of 13 shillings which was reduced to 6 shillings.  Mary Higgins occupied a house with an initial valuation of 18 shillings which was reduced to 10 shillings.  Michael Keady occupied a house with an initial valuation of 18 shillings which was reduced to 10 shillings.  Patrick Rielly occupied a house with an initial valuation of 13 shillings which was reduced to 6 shillings.  Michael Walsh occupied a house with an initial valuation of 18 shillings which was reduced to 10 shillings.  Honor Hessian occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of 18 shillings which was reduced to 10 shillings.  (Source: National Archives)

Thomas Hessian occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 18 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Michael Higgins occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £2 and 2 shillings which was reduced to £1. Timothy Hessian occupied a house with an initial valuation of £1 and 8 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Roger Lawliss occupied a house with an initial valuation of 13 shillings which was reduced to 6 shillings. John Hessian occupied a house with an initial valuation of 13 shillings which was reduced to 6 shillings. Martin Curry occupied a house with an initial valuation of 13 shillings which was reduced to 6 shillings. Anne Gallgher occupied a house but no valuation was provided. Honor Hessian occupied a house with an initial valuation of 13 shillings which was reduced to 6 shillings. Patrick Corbett occupied a house with an initial valuation of 18 shillings which was reduced to 10 shillings. Thomas Hessian occupied an office with an initial valuation of 6 shillings which was reduced to 3 shillings.  (Source: National Archives)

John Rielly occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 8 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Ellen Lawliss occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 6 shillings which was reduced to 13 shillings. Martin Egan occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £2 and 2 shillings which was reduced to £1. John Moynahan occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 8 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. James Moynahan occupied a house with an initial valuation of £1 and 19 shillings which was reduced to £1. Patrick Moynahan occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 16 shillings which was reduced to 18 shillings. Patrick Gilmour occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 9 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. John Noone occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 11 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Timothy Rielly occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 11 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. John Rielly occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 11 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Michael Rielly occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 10 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Patrick Carr occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 9 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. (Source: National Archives)

Thomas Carr occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 9 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Thomas Kyne occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 10 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. John Kyne occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 8 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Martin Rielly occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 10 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Michael Rielly occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 10 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. Honor Loughlin occupied a house with an initial valuation of 9 shillings which was reduced to 5 shillings. Ellen Lawliss occupied a house with an initial valuation of 10 shillings which was reduced to 5 shillings. John Hughes occupied a house with an initial valuation of 3 shillings which was reduced to 2 shillings. Mary Hughes occupied a house but no valuation was provided. Timothy McDermott occupied a house and offices with an initial valuation of £1 and 11 shillings which was reduced to 15 shillings. (Source: National Archives)

 

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 Bellanagarraun as Timothy Reilly, Patrick Neill, John Neill, Michael Drinan, Timothy Higgins, Luke Higgins, Mary Higgins, Michael Keady, Patrick Reilly, Michael Walsh, Honoria Hessian, Thomas Hessian, Michael Higgins, Timothy Hessian, Honoria Hessian Jr., Patrick Corbett, Thomas Hessian, Martin Egan, Timothy McDermott, Timothy McDermott, Patrick McDermott, Michael McDermott, Mary McDermott, Catherine Carr, James McDermott, Thomas McDermott, Eleanor Lawless, Martin Egan, John Monahan, James Monahan, Patrick Monahan, Patrick Gilmour, John Noone, Timothy Reilly (Pat), John Reilly (Tim), Mhl. Reilly (Gilmour), Patrick Carr, Thomas Carr, Thomas Kyne, John Kyne, Martin Reilly, Michael Reilly and Timothy McDermott.  (Source: Ask About Ireland)

Timothy Reilly, Patrick Neill, John Neill, Michael Drinan, Timothy Higgins, Luke Higgins, Mary Higgins, Michael Keady, Patrick Reilly, Michael Walsh, Honoria Hessian, Thomas Hessian, Michael Higgins and Timothy Hessian were co-tenants in 142 acres, 1 rood and 7 perches.

The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy Reilly was £6 and 10 shillings, in addition, Timothy Reilly occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Neill was £6 and 10 shillings, in addition, Patrick Neill occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by John Neill was £3 and 5 shillings, in addition, John Neill occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Drinan was £3 and 5 shillings, in addition, Michael Drinan occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy Higgins was £7, in addition, Timothy Higgins occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Luke Higgins was £7, in addition, Luke Higgins occupied a house with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Mary Higgins was £6 and 15 shillings, in addition, Mary Higgins occupied a house with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Keady was £5 and 15 shillings, in addition, Michael Keady occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Reilly was £1 and 15 shillings, in addition, Patrick Reilly occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Walsh was £1 and 15 shillings, in addition, Michael Walsh occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Honoria Hessian was £3 and 5 shillings, in addition, Honoria Hessian occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Thomas Hessian was £4 and 10 shillings, in addition, Thomas Hessian occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Higgins was £5 and 15 shillings, in addition, Michael Higgins occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy Hessian was £4 and 7 shillings, in addition, Timothy Hessian occupied a house with a valuation of 8 shillings. Honoria Hessian Jr. occupied a house with land totalling 4 acres, 1 rood and 33 perches which had a valuation of 10 shillings, the house was valued at 5 shillings.

Thomas Hessian, Patrick Corbett and Martin Egan were co-tenants in 7 acres, 2 roods and 30 perches. The valuation of the land occupied by Thomas Hessian was £1, in addition, Thomas Hessian occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Corbett was £2, in addition, Patrick Corbett occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Martin Egan was £1.

Timothy McDermott, Timothy McDermott, Patrick McDermott, Michael McDermott, Mary McDermott, Catherine Carr, James McDermott, Thomas McDermott, Eleanor Lawless, Martin Egan, John Monahan, James Monahan, Patrick Monahan, Patrick Gilmour, John Noone, Timothy Reilly (Pat), John Reilly (Tim), Mhl. Reilly (Gilmour), Patrick Carr, Thomas Carr, Thomas Kyne, John Kyne, Martin Reilly and Michael Reilly were co-tenants in land measuring 361 acres, 2 roods and 21 perches.

The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy McDermott was £1 and 10 shillings, in addition, Timothy McDermott occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy McDermott was £9 and 15 shillings, in addition, Timothy McDermott occupied a house with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick McDermott was £4 and 10 shillings, in addition, Patrick McDermott occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael McDermott was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Michael McDermott occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Mary McDermott was 10 shillings, in addition, Mary McDermott occupied a house with a valuation of 5 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Catherine Carr was £2 and 10 shillings, in addition, Catherine Carr occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by James McDermott was £3, in addition, James McDermott occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Thomas McDermott was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Thomas McDermott occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings.

The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy Reilly was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Timothy Reilly occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Eleanor Lawless was £2, in addition, Eleanor Lawless occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Martin Egan was £4 and 5 shillings, in addition, Martin Egan occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by John Monahan was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, John Monahan occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by James Monahan was £4, in addition, James Monahan occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Monahan was £7 and 15 shillings, in addition, Patrick Monahan occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 15 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Gilmour was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Patrick Gilmour occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by John Noone was £5 and 15 shillings, in addition, John Noone occupied a house with a valuation of 10 shillings.

The valuation of the land occupied by Timothy Reilly (Pat) was £7 and 5 shillings, in addition, Timothy Reilly (Pat) occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by John Reilly (Tim) was £7 and 5 shillings, in addition, John Reilly (Tim) occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Mhl. Reilly (Gilmour) was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Mhl. Reilly (Gilmour) occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Patrick Carr was £7 and 5 shillings, in addition, Patrick Carr occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Thomas Carr was £5 and 15 shillings, in addition, Thomas Carr occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Thomas Kyne was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Thomas Kyne occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by John Kyne was £7 and 5 shillings, in addition, John Kyne occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Martin Reilly was £3 and 10 shillings, in addition, Martin Reilly occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. The valuation of the land occupied by Michael Reilly was £7 and 5 shillings, in addition, Michael Reilly occupied a house and offices with a valuation of 10 shillings. Timothy McDermott occupied a house had office with a valuation of 15 shillings.

The immediate lessor for all the properties recorded for Bellanagarraun in the Griffith’s Valuation was the Duke of Bedford.

 

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: 80 houses, 467 people (229 males and 238 females)

1851: 39 houses, 205 people (98 males and 107 females)

1861: 36 houses (incl. 1 unoccupied), 174 people (84 males and 90 females)

1871: 51 houses, 272 people (140 males and 132 females)

1881: 50 houses, 258 people (126 males and 132 females)

1891: 47 houses, 208 people (102 males and 106 females)

1901: 46 houses, 192 people (101 males and 91 females)

1911: 45 houses (incl. 3 unoccupied), 190 people (96 males and 94 females)

 

1901 Census

The 1901 Census of Ireland records the following 192 individuals living in 46 households in Bellanagarraun. (Source: National Archives)

1. John Costello (80) lived with his wife Bridget (62) and son Patrick (30). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John and Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. All householders could read and write with the exception of Bridget. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Bridget who spoke Irish only.

2. Thomas Kyne (35) lived with his wife Mary (30), son Patrick (3), daughter Julia (2) and niece Julia (15). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Julia (2) was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter, Patrick and Julia (15) were listed as scholars. Thomas and Mary could read and write and speak Irish and English.

3. Margaret McDermot (40), who was married and was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret could not read or write but could speak Irish and English.

4. Patrick Rielly (71) lived with his wife Mary (70) and son John (24). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Only John could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.

5. Patrick Kyne (60) lived with his wife Margaret (41), sons Thomas (16), Willie (14), Michael (11) and Patrick Jr. (2), and daughters Delia (9) and Katie (5). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Patrick Jr. was listed as Farmer’s Son. Thomas, Willie, Michael, Delia and Katie were listed as scholars. Thomas, Willie, Michael and Delia could read and write, while Katie could read only. Patrick Sr., Margaret, Thomas, Willie and Michael could speak Irish and English.

6. Thomas Reilly (64) lived with his wife Honor (60) and son John (30). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Honor’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Only John could read and write. All householders spoke Irish only.

7. Patrick Carr (81) lived with his sister Sarah (72) and cousin Honor O’Brien (34). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Sarah’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Sister. James Honor’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Cousin. None of the householders could read and write. All householders spoke Irish only.

8. Mary Reily (60) a widow, lived with her sons Pat (26) and Michael (13), and daughters Mary Jr. (18) and Annie (15). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Pat’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary Jr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Annie and Michael were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary Sr. All householders could speak Irish and English.

9. Patrick Reilly (56) lived with his wife Bridget (43), daughter Julia (21), nephew Brine Gilmore (24), and grandsons Martin Lawless (10) and James Lawless (8). 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. Julia’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter, Edward. Martin and James Lawless were listed as scholars. Brine Gilmore’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. All householders could read and write with the exception of Patrick and Bridget. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Patrick who spoke Irish only.

10. Sibina Reilly (50) a widow, lived with her sons Patrick (27) and Martin (24), and daughter Mary (18). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Sibina’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick and Martin’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.

11. John Noone (82) lived with his son Pat (58), daughter in law Norah (47), grandsons Martin (16), Patrick (8) and John (7), and granddaughters Mary A. (14), Delia (13) and Katie (10). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John Sr. and Pat’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Norah’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. The remaining householders were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of John Sr. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception Patrick and John Jr. (no information provided on languages spoken) and John Sr. who spoke Irish only.

12. Patrick Meenaghan (40) lived with his wife Margaret (38), sons Patrick Jr. (9), John (7), Michael (5) and Thomas (1), and daughter Delia (8), and sisters Mary (40) and Kate (35). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Thomas was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary and Kate were listed as a Farmer’s Sister. Patrick Jr, Delia, John and Michael were listed as scholars. Patrick Sr., Patrick Jr. and Delia could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Michael and Thomas.

13. John McDermot (82) lied with his sister Margaret (49). Both householders were unmarried and both were born in Co Galway and were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Sister. Neither householder could read and write. Both householders could speak Irish and English.

14. James McDermot (75) lived with his wife Mary (73) and son James Jr. (24). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. James Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. James Jr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Only James Jr. could read and write. James Sr. and Mary spoke Irish only, while James Jr. spoke both Irish and English.

15. Margaret McDermott (57) a widow, lived with her son Michael (26), and daughters Mary (19) and Margaret Jr. (17). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Margaret Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michael’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary and Margaret Jr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write with the exception of Margaret Sr. who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English.

16. Bridget McDermot (80) a widow, lived with her sons Thomas (41) and John (38), and granddaughter Mary Herward (15). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Thomas and John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary Herward was listed as scholars.  All householders could read and write with the exception of Bridget. All householders could speak Irish and English.

17. John Neal (55), who was unmarried was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John could not read or write but could speak Irish and English.

18. Richard Lawless (50) lived with his wife Mary Sr. (41), sons Martin (16), James (12), Willie (7) and Michael (1), and daughter Mary Jr. (10). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Richard’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Michael was listed as a Farmer’s Son. Martin, Jamer, Mary Jr. and Willie were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary Sr. and Michael. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Willie and Michael.

19. John Hession (70) lived with his wife Margaret (68), son Patrick (26) and daughter Maggie (20). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’ Wife. Patrick’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 John who could read only and Margaret who could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English.

20. Mary Higgins (61) a widow, lived with her sons Pat (36) and John (30), and daughters Margaret (28) and Mary Jr. (24). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Pat and John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary Jr. and Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary Sr. who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Mary Jr. and Margaret.

21. Mary Hession (86) lived with her son Patrick (40), daughter Margaret (36), and granddaughters Mary Jr. (9), Bridget (8) and Winnie (5). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter, the remaining householders were listed as scholars. Margaret, Mary Jr. and Bridget could read and write, while Patrick could read only. Patrick and Margaret could speak Irish and English while Mary Sr. spoke Irish only.

22. Mary Reany (72) a widow, lived with her sons Patrick (40) and Michael (37), and cousin Michael Thornton (60). All householders were born in Co Galway with the exception of Michael Thornton who was born in Co Mayo, all householders were Roman Catholic. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Michael Reany and Michael Thornton’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. None of the householders could read and write. Patrick could speak both Irish and English while the other householders spoke Irish only.

23. Bridget Walsh (82) a widow, lived with her sons John (40) and James (33). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. James and John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. All householders could read and write with the exception of Bridget. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Bridget who spoke Irish only.

24. Patrick Jennings (40) lived with his wife Kate (36), daughters Mary (7) and Delia (6), and son John (4). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Kate’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Mary, Delia and John were listed as scholars. Mary could read and write while Patrick could read only. Patrick and Kate could speak Irish and English.

25. Ellen Higgins (95) a widow, lived with her son John (60), daughter in law Bridget (42), grandson Pat (7) and granddaughter Winnie (6). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Ellen’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Pat and Winnie were listed as scholars. Only Bridget could read and write. John could speak both Irish and English while Ellen spoke Irish only. No information regarding language ability is recorded for the remaining householders.

26. John Keady (55) a widower, lived with his sons Michael (16) and Patrick (13), and daughter Mary (10). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michael’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Patrick and Mary were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of John who could read only. Michael could speak both Irish and English while John spoke Irish only. No information regarding language ability is recorded for the remaining householders.

27. Luke Higgins (92) who was married, lived with his son Patrick (50), daughter in law Mary (35) and granddaughter Maggie (16). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Luke’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Maggie was listed as a Scholar. All householders could read and write with the exception of Patrick who could read only and Luke who could neither read or write. Mary and Maggie could speak both Irish and English while Luke and Patrick spoke Irish only.

28.  Bridget Ferick (81) a widow, lived with his son John (45), daughter in law Margaret (34), and granddaughters Mary (9) and Kate (7). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Mary and Kate were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Margaret who could read only and Bridget who could neither read or write. John could speak Irish and English while Bridget and Margaret spoke Irish only. No information regarding language ability is recorded for the remaining householders.

29. Patrick Neill (45) lived with his wife Mary Jr. (36), sons John (16), Mike (15), Patrick Sr. (14), Thomas (9) and Stephen (4), and daughter Mary Jr. (6). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary Sr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. All householders could read and write with the exception of Patrick Sr. who could read only and Stephen who could neither read or write. Patrick Sr. and Mary Sr. could speak Irish and English. No information regarding language ability id recorded for the remaining householders.

30. John Neill (56) lived with his wife Mary (48), daughters Bridget (20), Mary Anne (18) and Maggie (16), and sons Patrick (13) and John Jr. (10). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Bridget, Mary Anne and Maggie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Patrick and John Jr. were listed as Farmer’s Son. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English.

31. John Reilly (65) who lived with his wife Mary (60), son Thady (23), daughters Bridget (21) and Nonie (18), and grandson John Monghan (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. Thady’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Bridget and Nonie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. John Monghan’s occupation was listed as a Farmers Grand Son. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary who could read only while John Reilly and John Monghan could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of John Monghan.

32. Michael Thornton (76) a widower, was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michael could neither read or write but spoke both Irish and English.

33. Thomas Hession (72) lived with his wife Mary (64) and son Patrick (20). 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 Farmer’s Wife. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Only Patrick could read and write. Patrick could speak both Irish and English while Thomas and Mary spoke Irish only.

34. Michael Corrigan (60) a widower, lived with his daughter Mary (22). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Daughter. Only Mary could read and write. Both householders could speak Irish and English.

35. John Hughes (47) lived with his wife Mary (45), sons Martin (17), Michael (15) and John (6). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John Sr’s occupation was listed as a Wool Weaver. Mary’s occupation was listed as Weaver’s Wife. Martin, Michael and John Jr. were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Michael and John Jr.

36. Thomas McDermott (68) a widower, lived with his daughters Mary (24) and Catherinea (18). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary and Catherina’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary. All householders could speak Irish and English.

37. John McDermott (40) lived with his wife Julia (34) and son Patrick (8). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Julia’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Patrick was listed as a Scholar. All householders could read and write with the exception of Julia who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Patrick.

38. Ellen Jennings (60) a widow, lived with her son Martin (30). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Ellen’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Martin’s occupation was listed as an Agricultural Labourer. Martin could read and write and spoke both Irish and English while Ellen spoke Irish only.

39. Thady Reilly (81) lived with his wife Margaret (76) and daughter Julia (40). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thady’s occupation was listed as a Farmer Margaret’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Julia’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. None of the householders could read and write. Julia spoke both Irish and English while Thady and Margaret spoke Irish only.

40. Margaret Loughlin (60) a widow, lived with her sons Patrick (24) and Bridget (18). * All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farm Servant. Patrick and Bridget’s occupation was listed as Agricultural Labourers. None of the householders could read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Margaret who spoke Irish only.

41. Thomas Burke (60) lived with his wife Kate (50), son Patrick (13) and daughter Ellen (11). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Kate’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Ellen’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. None of the householders could read or write. All householders spoke Irish only.

42. Patrick Kyne (50) lived with his wife Delia (35). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer, Delia’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Wife. Both householders could read and write. Both householders could speak Irish and English.

43. Julia Meenaghan (60) who was unmarried and was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. Julia’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Bridget could neither read or write. Bridget spoke Irish only.

44. John Meenaghan (75) lived with his wife Mary (70), son Michael (45), daughter in law Kate (30), and grandsons John Jr. (2) and Thomas (10 months). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Michael and Thomas’ occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Kate’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. John Jr. was listed as a Scholar. Michael and Kate could read and write. Michael and Kate spoke both Irish and English while John Sr. and Mary spoke Irish only. No information regarding language ability is recorded for the remaining householders.

45. Katherine Monaghan (60) a widow, lived with her son in law Michael Rielly (41), daughter in law Maggie Rielly (38), granddaughter Mary Rielly (4) and grandson Michael Rielly Jr. (1). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Katherine’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michael Sr. and Michael Jr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Maggie’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Mary was listed as a Scholar. Only Maggie could read and write while Michael Sr. could read only. Michael Sr. and Maggie spoke Irish and English while Katherine spoke Irish only.

46. Michael Rielly (60) lived with his wife Mrs Mary Reilly (58) and sister Ms Mary Rielly (72) who was unmarried. All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mrs Mary Reilly’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Wife. Ms Mary Reilly’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Sister. All householders could read and write with the exception of Ms Mary Reilly. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Michael who spoke Irish only.

There were 7 second class houses, 38 third class houses and 1 fourth class house. All houses had either a roof of thatched, wood or other perishable material. All houses had walls constructed of either brick, stone or concrete. All 7 second class house had three front windows. One third class house had no front windows, 12 had one front window, 24 had two front windows and 1 house had three front windows. There were 18 stables, 29 cow houses, 5 calf houses, 26 piggeries, 4 fowl houses, 27 barns and 5 sheds.

Notes

*Bridget Loughlin was attributed as male by the enumerator.

 

1911 Census

There were 45 occupied houses and 3 unoccipied houses in Bellanagarraun with a total of 190 individuals recorded in the 1911 Census of Ireland. (Source: National Archives)

1. Mary Reilly (74) lived with her son John (39), daughter in law Delia (28), and grandsons Patrick (2) and William (1). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary’s occupation was listed as Farming. No occupation was listed for the other householders. John and Delia could read and write. John and Delia spoke both Irish and English, Patrick and William spoke English only while Mary spoke Irish only. John and Delia had been married for 3 years and had 2 children, both of whom were still living in 1911.

2. Bridget Costello (76) lived with her son Patrick (40). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Bridget’s occupation was not listed. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. Patrick could read and write. Patrick spoke both Irish and English while Bridget spoke Irish only. Under the Specified illnesses column, Bridget is recorded as being ‘Blind’.

3. Thomas Kyne (50) a widower, lived with his sons Patrick (13), John (9), Willie (7) and Michael (5), and daughter Julia M. (12). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. no occupation was listed for Michael. The remaining householders were listed as scholars. All householders could read and write with the exception of Willie who could read only and Michael who could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English. Thomas had been married for 15 years and had 5 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

4. Margaret Kyne (52) who was married for 12 years, was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Margaret could not read or write and spoke Irish only.

5. Margaret Kyne (60) a widow, lived with her sons Michael (21) and Patrick (12), and daughters Delia (18) and Katie (14). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Margaret’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Katie and Patrick were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Michael and Delia. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.

6. Michael Reilly (70) lived with his wife of 38 years Mary (71) and niece Mary Barnett (24). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. No occupation was listed for any householder. Only Mary Barnett could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.

7. Catherine Monaghan (73) a widow, lived with her son in law Michael Reilly (58), daughter Margaret Reilly (55), granddaughter Mary Reilly (15), and grandsons Michael Reilly Jr. (12) and Patrick Reilly (8). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael Reilly Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michael Jr. and Patrick were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Catherine Monaghan and Margaret and Mary Reilly. Mary, Michael Jr. and Patrick could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Catherine Monaghan who spoke Irish only. Michael Sr. and Margaret Reilly had been married for 20 years and had 5 children, 3 o whom were still living in 1911.

8. Mary Reilly (74) a widow, lived with her sons Patrick (40) and Michael (28). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Mary’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick and Michael’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. 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.

9. Thomas Reilly (74) a widower, lived with his son John (34), daughter in law Mary (35) and grandson Michael Monaghan (10). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. John’s occupation was listed as Farm Servant. Michael Monaghan was listed as a Scholar. No occupation was listed for Mary. All householders could read and write with the exception of Thomas who could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English.

10. Michael Keady (28) lived with his wife of 4 years Nora (38), daughters Mary (3) and Bridget (8 months), and son John (2). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Only Nora could read and write. Michael and Nora could speak Irish and English. Michael and Nora had 3 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

11. Michael Meenaghan (55) lived with his wife of 14 years Kate (39), sons John (12), Thomas (11), Martin (9), Patrick (8), Thedious (4) and Anthony (4), and daughters Mary (6), Nora (3) and Bridget (1). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John, Thomas, Martin, Patrick and Mary were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Michael, Kate, John, Thomas, Martin and Patrick could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Nora and Bridget. Michael and Kate had 11 children, 10 of whom were still living in 1911.

12. Patrick Kyne (68) lived with his wife of 17 years Dilia (58). Patrick was born in Co Galway while Dilia was born in Co Mayo. Both were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Dilia. Patrick could read and write. Both householders could speak Irish and English.

13. Thomas Burke (75) lived with his wife of 36 years Kate (72), son Patk (26) and daughter Ellon (22). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patk’s occupation was listed as Farm Servant. Ellon’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. No occupation was listed for Kate. None of the householders could read or write. Patk and Ellon spoke both Irish and English while Thomas and Kate spoke Irish only. Thomas and Kate had 2 children, both of whom were still living in 1911.

14. Julia Reilly (60) unmarried, was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. Julia’s occupation was listed as Farming. Julia could not read or write but could speak both Irish and English.

15. Sabina Reilly (74) a widow, lived with her sons Pat (45) and Martin (37), and daughter Mary (32). Sabina was born in Co Mayo with the remaining householders born in Co Galway, all were Roman Catholic. Sabina and Mary’s occupation was not listed. Pat’s occupation was listed as Farmer. Martin’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Son. All householders could read and write with the exception of Pat who read only and Sabina who could neither read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Sabina who spoke Irish only.

16. Patrick Noone (49) lived with his wife of 24 years Norah Sr. (45), sons Patrick Jr. (14) and John (12), daughters Katie (18), Norah Jr. (7) and Maggie (5). All householders were born in Co Galway (with Patrick Sr., Norah Sr. and Patrick Jr. recorded as being “Born in Ballanagarraun”) and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Land Holding. Patrick Jr., John and Norah Jr. were listed as Attending School. No occupation was listed for Norah Sr., Katie and Maggie. All householders could read and write with the exception of Patrick Sr. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Norah and Maggie.

17. Bridget Reilly (80) a widow, lived with her son William (49), daughter in law Catherine (35), grandson Patrick (1) and niece Maggie Hession (7). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Bridget’s occupation was listed as Farming. William’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Catherine, Maggie and Patrick. William and Catherine could read and write. William, Catherine and Maggie spoke both Irish and English while Bridget spoke Irish only. William and Catherine had been married for 2 years and had 1 child who was still living in 1911.

18. Patrick Meenaghan (58) a widower, lived with his sons Patrick Jr. (20), John (17), Michael (16) and Thomas (12), daughter Delia (19) and sisters Mary (60) and Kate (58). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as Land Holding. Thomas was listed as Attending School. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. All householders could read and write with the exception of Patrick Sr., Mary and Kate. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Kate who spoke Irish only. Under Specified Illnesses, Kate is recorded as an ’Idiot’. Prior to his wife’s death, Patrick Sr. was married for 21 years.

19. Margaret McDermott (72) a widow, lived with her son Michael (39), Mary (32), Margaret Jr. (28) and Nora (26). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michaels’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. All householders could read and write with the exception of Margaret Sr. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Margaret Sr. who spoke Irish only.

20. James McDermott (80) lived with his wife of 50 years Mary (80) and son James Jr. (45). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. James Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. James Jr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. No occupation was listed for Mary. Only James Jr. could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English.

21. Margaret McDermott (75) unmarried was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. Margaret’s occupation was not listed. Margaret could not read or write and spoke Irish only.

22. Bridget McDermott (78) a widow, lived with her sons Thomas (34) and John (31) and granddaughter Mary Herward (23). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Bridget’s and Mary Herward’s occupation was not listed. Thomas and John’s occupation was listed as Farm Labourer. John and Mary could read and write, Thomas could read only, while Bridget could not read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English.

23. John McDermott (69) lived with his wife of 19 years Julia (49), son Patrick (18) and daughter Norah (11). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick’s occupation was listed as an Agl Labourer. Norah was listed as a Scholar. No occupation was listed for Julia. All householders could read and write with the exception of John. All householders could speak Irish and English. John and Julia had 4 children, 3 of whom were still living in 1911.

24. Martin Jennings (45) unmarried, was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. Martin’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Martin could read and write and could speak Irish and English.

25. John O’Neill (68) unmarried, was born in Co Galway and was a Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John could not read or write but spoke both Irish and English.

26. John Hughes (70) lived with his wife of 38 years Mary (67), sons Patk (35), Martin (29) and John Jr. (18). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John Sr’s occupation was listed as a Weaver Wool. Patk’s occupation was listed as a Shop Keeper. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. All householders could read and write with the exception of John Sr. and Mary. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of John Jr. Mary and John Sr. had 8 children, 5 of whom were still living in 1911.

27. Thomas McDermott (80) a widower, lived with his son in law Michael Gilmore (34), daughters Mary Gilmore Sr. (34) and Catherine McDermott (26), granddaughters Katie Gilmore Jr. (5), Mary Gilmore (3), Delia Gilmore (1) and Nora Gilmore (5 months). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Thomas’ occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders.  Michael and Catherine could read and write. Thomas, Michael and Mary Sr. could speak Irish and English. Michael and Mary Sr. had been married for 7 years and had 4 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

28. Richard Lawless (68) lived with his wife of 32 years Mary (55), sons William (17), Michael (15), Stephen (12), Richard Jr. (10) and Peter (8). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Richard Sr’s occupation was listed as a Wool Weaver. Stephen, Richard Jr. and Peter were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Mary, William and Michael. All householders could read and write with the exception of Mary. All householders could speak Irish and English. Richard and Mary Sr. had 12 children, 10 of whom were still living in 1911.

29. Patrick Hession (39) lived with his wife Ellen (40). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Patrick’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Ellen. Ellen could read and write. Both householders could speak Irish and English.

30. Patrick Higgins (45) lived with his wife of 12 years Margaret Sr. (33), sons John (11), Michael (8), Thomas (4), Martin (3) and Patrick Jr. (2), daughters Mary (10), Delia (9). Margaret Jr. (5) and Maria (6 months). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patrick Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John, Mary, Delia and Michael were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Patrick Sr. and Margaret Sr., John, Mary, Delia and Michael could read and write. Patrick Sr. and Margaret Sr., John, Mary, Delia and Michael could speak Irish and English. Patrick Sr. and Margaret Sr. had 9 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

31. Patk Hession (55) lived with his wife of 23 years Margaret (68), daughters Mary (22), Bridget (20) and Winnifred (17). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Patk’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders.  All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English. Patk and Margaret had 3 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

32. John Walsh (43) lived with his wife of 1 year Mary (38), daughter Bridget (2 months) and brother Martin (41). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Only Mary could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Bridget. John and Mary had 1 child who was still living in 1911.

33. Pat Jennings (50) lived with his wife of 19 years Kate (60), daughters Mary (18) and Delia (14), and son John (17). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Pat’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. John’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. No occupation was listed for Kate, Mary and Delia. All householders could read and write with the exception of Kate and Mary. All householders could speak Irish and English. Pat and Kate had 3 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

34. John Keady (67) a widower, lived with his son Pat (25) and daughter Mary (23). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Pat and Mary. None of the householders could read and write. Pat and Mary spoke both Irish and English while John spoke Irish only. Under the Specified Illnesses heading, Mary is recorded as an ‘Idiot’.

35. John Higgins (71) lived with his wife of 30 years Bridget (58), son Patrick (18), daughters Winnifred (16) and Mary (8), and lodger James Hopkins (80). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Bridget and Winnifred could read and write while Mary could read only. John, Patrick and James could not read or write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of James Hopkins who spoke Irish only. John and Bridget had 3 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

36. Pat Higgins (68) lived with his wife of 28 years Mary (50). Both householders were born in Co Galway and both were Roman Catholic. Pat’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for Mary. Both householders could read and write. Both householders could speak Irish and English.

37. John Feerick (70) lived with his wife of 20 years Margaret (40), and daughters Mary (19), Katie (18), Bridget (16) and Nora (13). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Mary, Katie and Bridget’s occupation was listed as a Farmer’s Daughter. Nora was listed as a Scholar. No occupation was listed for Margaret. All householders could read and write with the exception of Margaret. All householders could speak Irish and English. John and Margaret had 4 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

38. Pat O’Neill (56 lived with his wife of 19 years Mary Sr. (45), sons Thomas (18) and Stephen (12), and daughters Mary Jr. (14) and Bridget (7). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Pat’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Stephen, Mary Jr. and Bridget were listed as scholars. No occupation was listed for Mary Sr. and Thomas. All householders could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Bridget who spoke English only. Pat and Mary Sr. had 5 children, 4 of whom were still living in 1911.

39. John Rielly (80) lived with his wife of 42 years Mary (75), son Theady (37), daughters Norah (28), daughter in law Delia (26), granddaughter Mary (5), grandsons John (4), Patrick (2) and Theady (1). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John’s occupation was listed as a Retired Farmer. Theady’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. Theady, Nora and Delia could read and write. Mary, Theady, Norah and Delia spoke Irish and English while John spoke Irish only. No information regarding language ability is recorded for the remaining householders. john and Mary had 7 children, all of whom were still living in 1911. Theady and Delia had been married for 5 years and had 4 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

40. John O’Neill (80) lived with his wife of 31 years Mary (61), daughter Maggie (27), sons Patrick (25) and John Jr. (23) and grandson John Walsh (3). All householders were born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. John Sr’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Patrick and John Jr’s occupation was listed as Farmer’s Son. No occupation was listed for the remaining householders. John Sr., Maggie, Patrick and John Jr. could read only. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of John Walsh. John Sr. and Mary had 5 children, all of whom were still living in 1911.

41. Thomas Hession (74) lived with his wife of 35 years Mary (73) and son Patrick (31). 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 Patrick. Only Patrick could read and write. All householders could speak Irish and English with the exception of Mary who spoke Irish only. Thomas and Mary had 2 children, 1 of whom was still living in 1911.

42. Michael Corrigan (76) a widower, was born in Co Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Michael’s occupation was listed as a Farmer. Michael could not read or write but spoke both Irish and English.

There were 18 second class houses and 24 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. All 18 second class house had three front windows. Seven third class houses had one front window, and 17 had two front windows. There were 22 stables, 23 cow houses, 30 piggeries, 1 fowl houses, 20 barns and 7 sheds.