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In the barony of Kiltartan in County Galway is the parish of Killinny. In the northwest region of this parish is Cappaghbeg.
The Down Survey Map under the name ‘Cappobeg’ recorded Oliver Martin (Catholic) as the owner in 1641 (pre Cromwell). There was no information recorded for 1670 (post Cromwell). There were 194 plantation acres of unprofitable land, and 65 of profitable land.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books recorded another spelling: Ceapach Beag. The proprietor was Walter Mahon, Esq, and the agent was James Mahon, Esq., Northampton, Kinvarra. In Cappaghbeg were 3 tenants on the yearly rent of 50 pounds per annum for the whole. The county cess or tax, was 2 shillings 9.5 pence per acre, and the tithe was withheld by the tenantry. Cappaghbeg was characterised by rocky, stony, and gravelly soil. The primary crops were wheat, oats, and potatoes. The main family name was Keely. John Bourke, Esq., Norman Grove was the authority for Cappaghbeg.
It was recorded in 1855, that there were 3 primary occupiers in Cappaghbeg. Patrick M. Lynch leased to occupiers, Michael Nilan and Thomas Keely. The third occupant, John Nilan, was leasing from Michael Nilan. Michael Nilan was leasing a holding of house, offices, and land with the area of 73 acres, 1 roods, 5 perches, valued at £17-15-0. Thomas Keely, also leasing from Patrick, was leasing 2 holdings: land with the area of 140 acres, 1 rood, and 30 perches and a holding of a house, offices, and land with an area of 29 acres, 2 roods, 2 perches. The Valuation estimated the value of these holdings to be £25-0-0. Michael Nilan’s holding of a house and offices was being leased by John Nilan. The area of the property was not recorded. The property was valued to be £0-15-0.
The total annual valuation of rateable property paid overall in Cappaghbeg was £43-10-0 for 247 acres, 3 roods, and 4 perches of house, offices, and land.
The 1901 census recorded 5 households of 18 inhabitants in Cappaghbeg. There were a total of 8 males and 10 females. All inhabitants were Roman Catholic. Houses were made of stone, brick, or concrete. The roof of the houses were made of thatch, wood, or other perishable material. All of the houses were built as private dwellings. It is noted that there was no out-offices and farm steadings return form in the 1901 census for this townland, therefore the details of the out-offices and farm steadings is unknown.
Mary Connolly (58) was a widowed farmer who lived with her unmarried nephew Patrick Kealy (28) and her servant Thomas Gorman (28). Patrick was listed as a farmer’s son. All were born in County Galway and identified as Roman Catholic. All family members spoke Irish and English, Mary and Patrick were able to read and write, Thomas could not read. The family resided in a 2nd class house with 3 front windows, 3 rooms, and 5 out-offices and farm- steadings. Mary Connolly owned the land on which her house was situated.
Mary Gilligan (85) was a widowed wool spinner born in County Galway. She could not read and spoke Irish and English. Mary identified as Roman Catholic. She lived in a 3rd class, 1 bedroom house with 1 front facing window, and no out-offices and farm- steadings. Mary Connolly owned the land on which Mary Gilligan’s house was situated.
Bridget Keane (70) was a widowed farmer who lived with her unmarried daughter Mary Keane (40). Mary was listed as a farmer’s daughter. Both were born in County Galway and identified as Roman Catholic. Both could not read and spoke Irish and English. The pair lived in a 2nd class house with 3 front facing windows, 3 rooms, and 4 out-offices and farm- steadings. Bridget Keane owned the land on which her house was situated.
Michael Nilan (45) was a farmer married to Catherine Nilan (45). The two lived with their seven unmarried children, Bridget Nilan (20), Mary Anne Nilan (15), John Nilan (12), Michl [sic] Nilan (9), Sarah Nilan (8), Norah Nilan (6), Patrick Nilan (4), and Michael’s brother Patrick Nilan (23). All children were listed as scholars, except Bridget who was listed as a general domestic servant. Patrick (23) was listed as a farm labourer. All family members were born in County Galway and identified as Roman Catholic, there was no birthplace for Patrick (4). All family members spoke Irish and English and could read and write, with the exception of Patrick (4). Additionally there was no language listed for Norah or Patrick (4). The Nilan family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 front windows, 3 rooms, and 4 out-offices and farm- steadings. Michael Nilan owned the land on which his house was situated.
According to the 1911 census, there were 3 households of 13 inhabitants in Cappaghbeg. There were a total of 7 males and 6 females. All inhabitants were Roman Catholic. Houses were made of stone, brick, or concrete. The roof of the houses were made of thatch, wood, or other perishable material. All of the houses were built as private dwellings. Patrick Kielly, Michael Nilan, and John Nilan were the household heads.
Patrick Kielly (42) was a farmer married to Mary Kielly (42). As of 1911, the couple had been married 9 years and produced 3 children, all of which were still alive. The two lived with their two unmarried children, Martin Kielly (6) and Bridget Kielly (3). Both children were listed as scholars. All family members were born in County Galway and identified as Roman Catholic. Patrick and Mary had Irish and English listed, however no language was listed for the children. The Kielly parents could read and write, the children could not. The Kielly family resided in a 2nd class, 3 bedroom house with 3 front windows. The land had 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, and 1 barn. Patrick Kielly owned the land on which his house was situated.
Michael Nilan (54) was a farmer and road contractor married to his wife of 26 years, Kate Nilan (55). The couple bore 7 children, 6 of which were still alive. The two lived with their six unmarried children, Mary Anne Nilan (24), John Nilan (21), Michael Nilan (19), Sarah Nilan (18), Norah Nilan (16), and Patrick Nilan (15). Mary Anne and Michael (19) were recorded as farmer’s sons/ daughters. Norah and Patrick were listed as scholars. John was an agricultural and general labourer. There was no occupation listed for Sarah or Kate. All family members were born in County Galway and identified as Roman Catholic. All of the Nilan family could read and write. Irish and English was only recorded for Michael (54) and Kate. The family lived in a 2nd class house of 4 rooms with 4 front windows. The Nilan’s property consisted of 2 stables, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, and 1 barn. Michael Nilan owned the land on which his house was situated.
John Nilan (27) was an unmarried farmer who lived alone. He could read and write, there were no languages listed. John was born in County Galway and identified as Roman Catholic. John’s 2nd class house had 3 rooms with 3 front facing windows, 1 coach house, and 1 fowl house. Thomas Greene owned the land on which his house was situated.
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