Ballyaneen South

Civil Parish of Kiltartan

Dylan Reilly / University of Galway / Galway County Heritage Office

Ballyaneen South

Ballyaneen South is a townland, situated in the East of the Parish of Kiltartan, Barony of Kiltartan and County Galway, West of Streamstown River.

The standard name for this townland is Ballyaneen South, with the Irish form of the name being Baile Ui Aithnín.

Other forms of the name with authority source: Baile Ui Aithnín, Ballyaneen South By. Surveyor’s Sketch Map, Ballyany Engraved County Map, Ballyaneene Inq. Temp. Gul. III, Ballyanine Inq. Temp. Gul. III, Ballyaneen South Mr. Gregory’s Clerk, P. Burk, Ballyaneen South Mr. John Bell, Barony Constable, Ballyaneen South Rev. Patrick Fallon, P.P.

 

The Down Survey Map

The Down Survey Map under the name ‘Ballameen’ recorded 2 plantation acres of unprofitable land, 26 plantation acres of profitable land and 26 plantation acres of forfeited land. Sir Roger O’Shawnussy (Catholic) was the owner in 1641 (pre Cromwell) and Oliver Martin (Catholic) was the owner in 1670 (post Cromwell).

 

Griffiths Valuation

Griffiths Valuation recorded that there were 6 listed land and property owners; Patrick Nolan, Laurence Nolan, Patrick Nolan, Laurence Quinn, Patrick Curley, and John Nelly. All land was leased from Matthew Rosengrave.

Patrick Nolan leased land of 38 acres and 28 perches, which was worth £12.15s.0d.

Patrick Nolan and Laurence Nolan leased house, offices and land of 32 acres and 33 perches, which was worth £7.0s.0d.

Laurence Quinn leased house, offices and land of 21 acres, 1 reed and 7 perches, which was worth £10.0s.0d.

Patrick Curley leased house, offices and land of 21 acres and 33 perches, which was worth £10.0s.0d.

John Nelly leased house, offices and land of 21 acres, 1 reed and 5 perches, which was worth £10.0s.0d.

The total annual valuation of relatable property of Ballyaneen South was £61.15s.0d. for a total of 130 acres and 26 perches of land, house and office.

 

O’Donovan’s Field Name Books

The proprietor was Richard Gregory, Esq., Residence No. 56 Berners Street, London. The agent was Edmond Hunt, Esq., Post Town Gort. They leased to 6 occupying tenants at will at the yearly rent of 27s. per acre. The county cess was 3s. 0d. per acre. The tithe tax was withheld by the tenantry. The size of the farms ranged from 10 to 20 acres. The soil was rocky. The usual crops were wheat, oats and potatoes. There was no bog. The tenantry were all Roman Catholics. The prevailing names were Callen and Nolan. Authority by James Nolan, townland Ballyneen North.

1901 census

From the 1901 census, it can be seen that there were a total of 5 households inhabited in the townland of Kiltartan, hosting a total population of 24 individuals, 11 males and 13 females. 13 out offices were also recorded.

Houses

Nelly

Bridget Nelly (Aged 62) was the head of the family. She lived with her daughter Maria Nelly (Aged 30) and her two sons, Patrick Nelly (Aged 28) and Michael Nelly (Aged 21). All were Roman Catholic. Bridget was born in County Clare, while her children were born in County Galway. Bridget listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’ and Maria was listed as ‘Farmer’s Daughter’. Patrick and Michael were listed as ‘Farmer’s Sons’. Bridget could not read, and Maria, Patrick and Michael could read and write. Bridget and Patrick could speak English and Irish, while Maria and Michael could speak English. Bridget listed her marital status as ‘widow’. Maria, Patrick and Michael were listed as ‘not married’.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had three out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house and a cow house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Bridget Nelly was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.

 

Curley

John Curley (Aged 70) was the head of the family. He lived with his son John Curley (Aged 38) and his daughter-in-law Bridget Curley (Aged 34). All were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, while his son, John, listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’s son’. All members of the house could read and write, and spoke Irish and English. John listed his marital status as ‘widower’, while his son John and Bridget listed their marital status as ‘married’.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had two out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable and a cow house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. John Curley was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.

 

Nolan

Kate Nolan (Aged 50) was the head of the family. She lived with her three sons, Lawrence Nolan (Aged 25), Daniel Nolan (Aged 22) and Martin Nolan (Aged 15). She also lived with her three daughters, Margaret Nolan (Aged 17), Kate Nolan (aged 11) and Bridget Nolan (Aged 8). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Kate listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’, Lawrence and Daniel listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’s Son’. Margaret listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’s Daughter. Martin, Kate, and Bridget were listed as ‘Scholar’. All members of the house could read and write, and all members of the house could speak Irish and English. Kate listed her marital status as ‘widow’, and her children were all listed as ‘not married’.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had four out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery, and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick, or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood, or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. Kate Nolan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.

 

McAllen

Mary McAllen (Aged 75) was the head of the family. She lived with her son-in-law Thomas McAllen (32) and her daughter Honor McAllen (Aged 37). She also lived with her grandson John McAllen (Aged 9) and her three granddaughters, Bridget McAllen (Aged 6), Maria McAllen (Aged 4) and Hanoria McAllen (Aged 2). She also lived with a servant, Thomas Concannon (Aged 18). All members of the house were Roman Catholic. Thomas McAllen was born in County Clare, while the rest of the house was born in County Galway. Mary and Thomas had their occupation listed as ‘Farmer’. Honor was listed as ‘Farmer’s wife’. John and Bridget were listed as ‘scholar’ and Thomas Concannon was listed as ‘Farm Servant’. Mary, Thomas, Honor, John and Thomas Concannon could read and write. Bridget could read while Maria and Hanoria could not read. Mary, Thomas, Honor, John and Thomas Concannon could speak Irish and English. Mary listed her marital status as ‘widow’, while Thomas and Honor were listed as ‘married’. The rest of the house were listed as ‘not married’.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had four out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Mary McAllen was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.

 

Quinn

Thomas Quinn (Aged 61) was the head of the family. He lived with his daughter, Mary K Quinn (Aged 14). Both were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, while Mary K was listed as ‘Farmer’s daughter’. Both could read and write, and both could speak Irish and English. Thomas listed his marital status as ‘widower’, while Mary K was listed as ‘not married’.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had four out-offices or farm steadings listed. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Quinn was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.

1911 census

From the 1901 census, it can be seen that there were a total of 4 households inhabited in the townland of Kiltartan, hosting a total population of 17 individuals, 7 males and 10 females. 14 out offices were also recorded.

Houses

 

Mc Callan

Thomas Mc Callan (Aged 43) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Hanoria Mc Callan (Aged 49). They lived with their two sons, John O Mc Callan (Aged 19) and Patrick Mc Callan (Aged 8). They also lived with their four daughters, Bridget Mc Callan (Aged 16), Maria Mc Callan (Aged 14), Hanoria (Aged 12) and Hannah Mc Callan (Aged 6). All were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas and John O both had their occupation listed as ‘Farmer’. His children Maria, Hanoria, Patrick and Hannah were all listed as ‘Scholar’. All could read and write and spoke Irish and English. Thomas and his wife Hanoria listed their marital status as ‘married’. Their children were all listed as ‘single’. Hanoria listed that she had been married for 19 years and had 7 children born alive. 6 of those children were still living.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had four out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house, piggery and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Mc Callen was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.

 

Nolan

Kate Nolan (Aged 60) was the head of the family. She lived with her two sons, Lawrence Nolan (Aged 38) and Martin Nolan (Aged 24). She also lived with her daughter, Katie Nolan (Aged 19). All were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. Lawrence and Martin listed their occupation as ‘Farmer’. All could read and write and could speak Irish and English. Kate listed her marital status as ‘Widow’, while her children were all listed as ‘Single’.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had five out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house, cow house, piggery, and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick, or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood, or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. Kate Nolan was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.

 

Curley

John Curley (Aged 78) was the head of the family. He lived with his son, John J Curley (Aged 58), his daughter-in-law, Bridget Curley (Aged 43), and his granddaughter, May Curley (Aged 18). All were born in County Galway and were Roman Catholic. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, and John J listed his occupation as ‘Railway workman’. All members of the house could read and write. John, John J and Bridget spoke Irish and English. John listed his marital status as ‘widower’. John J and Bridget were listed as ‘married’, and May was listed as ‘single’. Bridget listed that she was married for 19 years. She had one child born alive, with that child still living.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had three out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, cow house and a barn. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. John Curley was listed as the head of the family and the landowner.

 

Nelly

Maria Nelly (Aged 40) was the head of the house. She was born in County Galway and was Roman Catholic. She listed her occupation as ‘Farmer’. She could read and write and spoke English and Irish. She listed her marital status as ‘Single’.

The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. It had two out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house and a cow house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable material. It was a 2nd class house that had three front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. Maria Nelly was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.

 

Uninhabited house

There was an uninhabited built private dwelling with the landowner listed as Patrick Diviney.

 

 

 

Surnames such as McAllen listed in the 1901 census differ to those listed in the 1911 census (listed as Mc Callen). These are the surnames that were listed in each census.

This page was added on 19/03/2024.

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