Killeenaran

Killeenaran

Killeenaran is a townland, located in the civil parish of Drumacoo, and the Barony of Drumkellin.

The standard name for this townland is Killeenaran, with the Irish form of the name being Cillín Aran, translating to little church of Aran. According to P.W. Joyce, Kill- is the name of multiple places in various counties, in most cases standing for cill, a church: but in some cases, coill, meaning a wood.

Other forms of the townland name include Killen or New Aran, which is written on the 1821 Count Registry, Arnaculleen on the County Map, Killeen or Arran when referring to the High Constable for the Barony and Killeenarron, when referring to Lord Wallscourt.

Other significant placenames in/near this townland are as follows:

Aran Cottage (house)

Bird Island (island)

Illaunacrusha (island)

Killeenaran (village)

Mweenish Aran (island)

Poll (hollow part of the road)

Site of Killeen Grave Yard (graveyard)

St. Kit’s Quay (quay)

Killeenaran is located to the west of the Drumacoo parish, being bounded on the north by Tyrone and part of the sea, on the east by Tyrone, Ballyvullaun and part of Ballanderreen, bounded on the south by Kilcogan parish and on the west by Ringullaan.

The proprietor for this townland was A. French St George, and the Agent was John O’Hara. The rent was 20 shilling per acre, with no lease. The soils of the ground were rocky and made up of light clay, allowing the production of wheat and potatoes. On this townland, there were 54 farms, with a graveyard that the townland took its name from. The proprietor occupies 12 acres

Griffith’s Valuation

The aim of Griffith’s valuation was to produce a uniform guide to the relative value of land through Ireland, in order to decide how to pay out the Poor rate.

Griffiths Valuation has recorded of this townland  was composed of  211 Acres, 0 Reeds and 33 Perches.

The total land value at the time would have been £158.0s.0d

The currency measures at the time was in the form of Pounds, Shillings, Pence (£.s.d)

The land in this townland was in the form of 2 landholdings, one rented and owned by Christopher St George, and the other, subdivided into over 40 different land holdings.

Plot 1 – Christopher St George – Caretaker’s house, offices and land – £25.0s.0d

Plot 2 – 1. James Quinn – A house and land – £4.0s.0d

2. Mary Larkin – A house and land – £0.15s.0d
3. Thos. Tierney – A house and land – £3.0s.0d
4. Terence Sheil – A house, offices and land – £6.10s.0d
5. Martin Quinn – A house, offices and land – £4.5s.0d
6. Thomas Tierney – A house and land – £1.5s.0d
7. Patrick Larkin – A house and land – £6.5s.0d
8. Patk. Flaherty – A house, offices and land – £3.10s.0d
9. Ellen Burke – A house, office and land – £2.10s.0d
10. Patk. Furdom sen. – A house and land – £1.5s.0d
11. Thomas Hare – A house and land – £2.0s.0d
12. Daniel Gibbons – A house and land – £2.0s.0d
13. Sarah Furdom – A house, offices and land – £4.0s.0d
14. Bartley Flaherty – A house, an office and land – £3.15s.0d
15. Thomas Donohoe – A house and land – £2.15s.0d
16. Jno Flaherty (Sawyer) – A house, an office and land – £3.0s.0d
17. Patrick Funlom – A house and land – £1.5s.0d
18. Joseph Flaherty – A house and land – A house and land – £1.15s.0d
19. Michael Burke – A house and land – £1.5s.0d

20.Anne Larkin – A house and land – £1.15s.0d

21. James Flaherty – A house, offices and land – £6.15s.0d
22. Thomas Flaherty – A house, an office and land – £5.0s.0d
23. John McDonn – A house and land – £3.15s.0d
24. Jobri Tierney – A house and land – A house and land – £3.0s.0d
25. John Flaherty – A house, an office and land – £4.10s.0d
26. Thomas Quinn – A house and land – £3.10s.0d
27. John Bermingham – A house, an office and land- £5.5s.0d
28. Michl. Flaherty – A house, offices and land – £5.0s.0d
29. John Grady – A house and land – £1.5s.0d
30. John Grady – A house and land – £6.0s.0d
31. Patrick Grady – A house, offices and land – £3.5s.0d
32. Bartley Brennan – A house and land – £2.5s.0d
33. Patrick Keely – A house, office and land – £5.15s.0d
34. Thomas Costelloe – A house and land – £1.10s.0d
35. John Kelly – A house, offices and land – £6.5s.0d
36. Patrick Toole – A house, offices and land – £9.0s.0d
37. Michael Kelly – Land – £2.5s.0d
38. Hannah Tierney – A house – £0.5s.0d
39. Honorin Feneghty – A house – £0.5s.0d
40. Daniel Furdom – A house and a small garden – £0.15s.0d
41. James Larkin – A house – £0.5s.0d
42. Denis McDonn – A house and a small garden – £0.10s.0d

Residents

1901 Census

From the 1901 census, it can be seen that there were a total of 34 households inhabited in the townland of Killeenaran, hosting a total population of 174 individuals, 88 males and 86 females. 68 out offices were also recorded.

House 1 – Kelly – There were 6 individuals living in the first house recorded in the census. Michael Kelly was the head of the family, a 50 year old farmer. He was a widower, living alongside his 5 children, his 4 sons and daughter. Marget Melly was her 25 year old daughter, listed as on the census as being the Farmer’s Daughter. From eldest to youngest, his sons were Patk., a 20 year old rural postman, John (16) and Martin (14), who were both listed as the Farmer’s Son’s, in the occupation column. His youngest son was 12 year old Tho, listed as a scholar. All of the household were able to read and write, as well as being able to speak Irish and English. They occupied a private dwelling, with 3 out offices attached. And their house was deemed 2^nd class.

House 2 – Toole – The Toole family occupied this household, and was made up of 7 people living there. Thomas Toole was the head of the family, a 70 year old married farmer. His wife was named Marget, aged 58, with no listed occupation on the census. They had 5 children who lived with them, a daughter and 4 sons, all who were listed as either the Farmer’s Son or Daughter in the occupation category. From oldest to youngest, their children were Thos (30), Marget (26), Martin (20), Peter (18) and Murty (16). All the family could read and write, except for Thos, who could only read. They were all born in County Galway and spoke Irish and English. Their house had 3 out offices, which included: a cowhouse, a piggery and a barn. They occupied 4 rooms in their house, which was deemed 2^nd class.

House 3 – Kelly – 7 people occupied this house, all members of the Kelly family. Patk Kelly was a 53 year old small grocery shopkeeper, and the head of the family. He was married to his wife, 58 year old Anna, with no listed occupation on the census. They lived with their 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. Thomas (18) was the eldest son, with no listed occupation, then Mary-Anne, (16) described as a dressmaker, Denis (14), Patk (12) and Agnus (9), all of whom are listed as scholars. They lived in a private dwelling with stone-type walls, and 2 front windows. The family occupied 2 rooms in the house, and was deemed 3^rd class.

House 4 – Clasby – There were 7 people occupying this house, all members of the Clasby family. Patrick Clasby, a 42 year old farmer was head of the family. He was married to his wife Bridget, who was 47 and working as a housekeeper. They had 4 children who lived with them, two children of his own, Kate (7), who is listed as a scholar and Michael (4), as well as 2 step-daughters. They were named Bridget Quinn (14), who was listed on the census as a domestic servant, and Hanoria Quinn, a 11 year old scholar. All of the family were born in County Galway, with only the parents of the household speaking both Irish and English.  They all resided together in a 3^rd class house, occupying 3 rooms.

House 5 – Quinn – Thomas Quinn was the head of the family in the 5^th house, living alongside 9 others. At the time of the consus, he was 44 and working as a farmer. He was married to his wife Julia, aged 42, who had no listed occupation. They had 8 children who they lived with, 5 sons and 3 daughters. From eldest to youngest, they lived with Bridget (18), who had no listed occupation, Margaret (14), Thomas (12), John (10), Patrick (8) and Nora (6), all listed as scholars. Martin (4) and William (2) were the youngest children in the household. All of the family were able to speak Irish and English, except for the youngest child, and they were all born in County Galway. They all lived together in a house with stone-type walls, a wooden type roof, and 2 front windows. Their residence also had 2 out offices: a cow house and a piggery. Their house was deemed to be 3^rd class.

House 6 – Gready – There were 3 people living in this house. James Gready was head of the family, a 40 year old farmer, who was married to his wife, 38 year old Honor. They lived together with the mother to the head of the family, Mary Gready, who was an 80 year old widow with no listed occupation. She was unable to read or write, unlike the other two residents of the house, and all were able to speak Irish and English. Their private dwelling had 2 out offices, and the family occupied 3 rooms, with the house being deemed 3^rd class.

House 7 – Keenan – Patk Keenan was the head of the family, and a 37 year old farmer, originally born in County Galway. He was married to his wife Mary, also aged 37, ad employed as a farmer. They lived in their household with their two sons, Thos, who was 1 years old, and Patk, who was 2 months old at the time of the census. Both parents were able to read and write, as well as speaking Irish and English. They all lived in a 3^rd class house, with 2 front windows.

House 8 – Tierney – Thomas Tierney was the head of the 8^th household, and lived with 4 others. He was a 29 year old, working as a farmer. He was married to his wife Mary, a 27 year old with no listed occupation. They had 2 daughters together, Mary (4) and Maggie (1), who were both also residing in the household. Also with them on the night of the census, was the head of family’s brother in law, who was 9 year old Michael Kelly, listed on the census as a scholar. In the household, Thomas, Mary and Michael were all able to read and write, with both of the head of family’s children being unable to read or write. They lived in a house with 2 out offices, which were listed as: a cow house and a piggery. Their private dwelling was deemed 3^rd class.

House 9 – Brennan – There were 3 people in this house on the night of the census, with Thomas Brennan being the head of the family, a 20 year old farmer. He lived with his sister and his uncle. His sister was aged 14, and named Judy, with no listed occupation on the census. His uncle was 60 year old Thomas Brennan, a farm labourer. No one in the household was married, and the two siblings were the only ones able to read and write. All of the household were born in County Galway, and all were able to speak both Irish and English. They lived in a 3^rd class house, with 1 front window, and 1 out office, which was a cow house.

House 10 – Keely – There were 5 people living in this house, all members of the Keely family. Michael Keely was the head of the family, aged 40 and working as a farmer. He was married to his wife Catherine, a 36 year old house keeper. They resided in this house with their 3 children, their 2 sons, Patrick (7) and Martin (5), who were both listed as scholars on the census. Their daughter was 3 year old Mary Anne, also listed as a scholar. The oldest 3 in the house were able to read and write, as well as speaking Irish and English. They lived in a private dwelling which had 3 out offices, including: a stable, cow house and a piggery, which was deemed 2^nd class.

House 11 – Tierney – The Tierney family occupied the 11^th house in this townland, with John Tierney being the head of the family. He was 60 years old, and worked as a shopkeeper and grocer. He resided in this house with his wife and three children: 38 year old Bridget Tierney, also a shopkeeper; Patk (17), the shopkeepers son, Thos (12) and Mary Kate (9), both of whom were listed on the census as scholars. Everyone in the family except the head were able to read and write, and they all spoke Irish and English. Their private dwelling had 3 front windows, 3 out offices and was deemed a 2^nd class house.

House 12 – Tierney – 2 people occupied this house on the night of the census, Martin and Bridget Tierney. Martin was aged 70, working as a farm labourer, and the head of the family. He lived here with his sister Bridget, a 72 year old, also listed as a farm labourer. Neither of the two residents could read or write, and both spoke Irish and English. Their house had no recorded out offices, and was deemed a 3^rd class residence.

House 13 – Quinn – 8 people were recorded as living in this house on the night of the census. Martin Quinn was the head of the family, a 50 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Bridget (45), who he had 6 children with, all who resided in the same house. Of the 6, they had 5 sons: Michael (24), Thomas (20), John (18), Patrick (13) and Martin (11). They were all listed on the census as ‘Farmer’s Son,’. They also had one daughter, 16 year old Anne who was 16 years of age, and listed as the Farmers Daughter. All of the children in the house could read and write, with the parents only listed as being able to read. Their house had 2 recorded out offices, and from the criteria, was listed as a 3^rd class house.

House 14 – Sheilds – There were 8 people recorded in this house on the night of the census. William Sheilds was the head of his family, an 80 year old farmer, who was married to Mary Sheilds, a 60 year old, listed as the Farmer’s wife. They had 5 children who they lived with, 3 daughters and 2 sons. Bridget was the oldest child, aged 35, followed by Thomas (33), Michael (22), Teresa (20) and Lizzie (17). Also staying in the house was William Joseph Spelman, aged 4, the grandson of William and Mary Sheilds. On the census, he was listed as a scholar. Their house was listed as 3^rd class, with 2 out offices attached.

House 15 – Harty – There were 3 people recorded in this house, members of the Harty family. Martin Harty was the head of the family, who was aged 60 and working as a boat builder. He was married to his wife Marget, also aged 60, working in the same occupation. Together, they had a son living with them named Michael, who was 20 years old. All of the household were able to read, with the father and son also being able to write. They spoke Irish and English. There were no recorded out offices alongside their private dwelling, and they had 1 front window. They occupied 1 room in the house, and it was deemed 3^rd class.

House 16 – Tierney – 5 members of the Tierney family were living in the house on the night of the census. Michael Tierney was the head of the family, aged 60 and worked as a farmer. He was married to his wife Bridget, a 62 year old, also listed as a farmer. They had 3 of their children living with them, John (25), Peter (23) and Mary (20). All of the children were listed on the census as being the Farmer’s Son/Daughter. The entire household spoke Irish and English. Their house was recorded as having 2 front windows, stone-type walls and a thatched roof, and with 2 out offices. It was deemed a 3^rd class residence.

House 17 – Quinn – 6 people were recorded as living in the 17^th house in this townland. Michael Quinn was the head of the family, a 40 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Marget, who was 30 years old and also listed as a farmer. They had two children of their own, 2 year old Jas, and 1 year old Mary. Also staying with the family was Anne Quinn, the mother of the head of the family, who was 80 years old. She had no listed occupation on the census. As well as Anne, Ned Harkin (70), the head of family’s step-brother resided in the house, working as a farm labourer. Their house had 2 out offices recorded, and was listed on the census as being a 3^rd class house.

House 18 – Donahoe – On the night of the census, there were 9 people recorded in this household, Edmond Donahoe was the head of the family, a 35 year old farmer. He was married to his wife, who was named Bridget, and listed as the farmer’s wife. According to the census, they lived with 6 of their own children, as well as the head of family’s sister-in-law. From eldest to youngest, their children were; Delia (7), Mary (6), Michael (4), Patrick (3), Nora (2), and Kate (7 months). The two oldest children were able to read. The head of family’s sister-in-law was named Mary Flaherty, a 28 year old domestic servant. In this household, the adults were able to speak Irish and English, with the children only speaking English. They lived in a private dwelling with 2 front windows, stone or brick-type walls and a perishable roof, which was deemed 3^rd class on the census.

House 19 – Shiel – There were 7 people recorded in this household on the night of the census. Michael Shiel Junior was the head of the family, a 28 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Kate, a 28 year old farmer. They lived with 3 of their own children, as well as the head of family’s sister-in-law and mother-in-law. Their oldest child was 3 year old Mary Kate, followed by Marget (2) and Bridget (1). Ellen Burke was the head of family’s sister-in-law, a 26 year old seamstress, whilst the HOF’s mother-in-law was 50, with no listed occupation, also named Ellen Burke. Their house had 2 recorded out offices, and was listed as a 3^rd class house.

House 20 – Flaherty – 3 people lived in this household. Bartley Flaherty was the head of the family, aged 65 and working as a farmer. He lived with his wife and son in this house. His wife was 60 year old Mary Flaherty, also listed on the census as a farmer. Their son was James Flaherty, a 30 year old, with the occupation of ‘Farmer’s Son,’ All of the household were able to speak Irish and English, and able to read, however only James could also write. Their private dwelling had 3 attached out offices, as well as 3 front windows. The family occupied 4 rooms in the house. It was deemed as a 2^nd class house on the census.

House 21 – Larkin – The 21^st house was occupied by 4 residents, all members of the Larkin family. Martin Larkin was the head of the family, a 40 year old. He was married to his wife Winifred, a 36 year old, who had no listed occupation.  He lived with his 2 children, Patk (20) and Anne Larkin (18). The children were listed on the census as either Farmer’s Son/Daughter. All of the family were able to speak Irish and English, but only the children were able to read and write. They resided in a house which had 2 out offices, as well as 2 front windows, deeming the dwelling 3^rd class.

House 22 – Gibbons – 4 people were recorded in this house, Daniel Gibbons was 70 years old, working as a farmer, and the head of this family. He was married to his wife Bridget, who was 60. Living with them was their two children, 30 year old Michael and 26 year old Saalia. Both children were listed on the census as either the Farmer’s Son/Daughter. All of the family were able to speak Irish and English, as well as read. The children were also able to write. They lived together in a 3^rd class house, which also had 2 out offices.

House 23 – McDonough – On the night of the census, there were 3 people recorded in the house. Mary McDonough was 42 years old, working as a farmer, and was the head of the family. She lived with her aunt and uncle, who were both listed as gold miners on the census. James McDonough was 64 years old, and Catherine Tierney was aged 84. None of the residents were married, they could all read and write, and they all spoke Irish and English. They lived together in a 3^rd class house, with 2 out offices attached, and the family occupied 2 rooms in the house.

House 24 – Furdom – There were 3 people recorded in this house, with Mary Furdom being the head of the family. She was 62 years old, a widow, and working as a farmer. She lived with her two children, Sarah and Martin Furdom, aged 32 and 23, both listed as either the Farmer’s Daughter or Son. Everyone in the household was able to speak Irish and English, and they could all read, with the children also being able to write. They occupied 4 rooms in their house, with 2 recorded out offices. Their private dwelling was deemed 3^rd class.

House 25 – Flaherty – There were 2 people recorded in this house on the night of the census, Michael Flaherty and his sister Anne. Michael was 33, and worked as a farmer. Anne was 28 years old, and was listed as ‘Farmer’s sister,’ under the occupation section. The siblings were both able to speak Irish and English, as well as read. They were both born in County Galway, and were Roman Catholics. The siblings occupied 3 rooms in their 3^rd class house.

House 26 – Flaherty – 7 people were living in this house, all members of the Flaherty family. Martin Flaherty was the head of the family, a 75 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Mary, who was aged 60. They lived with their 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. Peter Flaherty was the eldest child, aged 34 and employed as the Farmer’s Son. Next, Patk (9), Bridget (7) and Martin (4), all of whom were listed as scholars. Their youngest child was Nora, who was aged 1. Everyone in the family was able to read and write, as well as speaking Irish and English, except for the youngest 2 children. 2 out offices were recorded alongside this private dwelling, which was deemed 3^rd class.

House 27 – Flaherty – On the night of the census, there were 4 people living in this house. Bridget Flaherty was the head of the family, aged 40 and working as a farmer. She lived here with his sister, brother-in-law and her niece. Her sister was named Marget, aged 30, and was also listed as a farmer on the census. She was not married. Michael Moran, the head of family’s brother-in-law (50) was married, and employed as a farm labourer. Mary Anne Moran was Michael’s daughter, and the head of family’s niece. She was 11 years old, and was listed as being a scholar. The family occupied 4 rooms of their house, which was deemed as 3^rd class on the census.

House 28 – Furdom – Daniel Furdom was the head of the family, a 41 year old, who was employed as a carpenter. He was married to his wife Bridget, who was aged 39, who was also listed as a carpenter. They lived in the household with their 5 children, Mary (8), who was listed on the census as a scholar, Stephen (6), Daniel (4), Norah (2) and Maggie (1). Both parents and the oldest child in the house were able to speak Irish and English, as well as Bridget and her eldest daughter being able to write. They all lived together in a 3^rd class house, which also had an out office attached.

House 29 – Flaherty – Bartley B Flaherty was the head of this family. He was aged 45, working as a farmer. He was married to his wife Mary, who was a 45 year old farmer. They lived in this house with their four children, who were all listed as scholars on the census. From eldest to youngest, their children were named: Mary (14), Maggie (12), Jas (9) and Patk (6). Neither of the parents could read or write, as well as their youngest child. All of the family could speak both Irish and English. The family occupied a house, which are stone-type walls and a thatched roof, as well as 3 front windows. 3 out offices were also recorded alongside the house, and it was deemed 2^nd class.

House 30 – Flaherty – There were 9 people living in this household, with Patk Flaherty being the head of the family, a 45 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Honor (43), who was also listed on the census as a farmer. They lived in the house with their 7 children,. With the eldest four being listed as scholars. From eldest to youngest, their children were named: Mary (13), Joseph (11), Delia (9), Anne (7), Norah (5), Michael (4) and Matilda May (2). Everyone in the household was able to read and write, except for the youngest 3 children, as well as speaking Irish and English. They occupied 3 rooms in their 3^rd class house, and also had 2 out offices.

House 31 – Tierney – There were 4 people in this household. John Tierney, aged 70, was the head of the family, and worked as a farmer. He was married to his wife Mary, aged 66, who was listed on the census as ‘Farmer’s Wife,’ They had 2 children who also lived with them, James (30) and Bridget (20). All of the household spoke Irish and English, as well as being able to read and write. Their house had 2 out offices, and the family occupied 4 rooms. Their house was deemed 3^rd class.

House 32 – Donohoe – 2 people lived in this household. Michael Donohoe, a 60 year old farmer was the head of the family. He was married to and lived with his wife Bridget, who was aged 40, also employed as a farmer. Both of the couple could read only, as well as being able to speak Irish and English. They occupied 2 rooms in their house, which had 2 front windows, stone-typed walls, and a thatched/wooden roof. Their private dwelling also had 2 out offices included.

House 33 – Shiele – 4 people were recorded in this household on the night of the census. Michael Shiele was the head of the family, a 66 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Anne, who was aged 70, and listed as the ‘Farmer’s Wife,’ They lived with their 2 daughters Mary (24), who worked as a house maid and Margaret (20), who worked as a domestic house servant. All of the household were able to speak Irish and English, as well as being able to read and write. They lived in a private dwelling with 2 out offices, which were; a cow house and a piggery. The family occupied 3 rooms, and their house was deemed 2^nd class.

House 34 – Flaherty – There were 3 people recorded as living in this household, Patk was the head of the family, a 52 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Jaary, also aged 52 and working as a farmer. They lived with their son Jas, a 31 year old, who was listed on the census as the Farmer’s Son. All of the family were able to speak Irish and English, and they could all read, with Jaary and Jas also being able to write. They lived in a private dwelling, which had 3 out offices, which were; a cow house, a piggery and a barn. They occupied 4 rooms in the house, and it was deemed 2^nd class.

1911 Census

In the 1911 census, it is indicated that there were 30 inhabited houses in Killeenaran townland as well as 2 which were uninhabited, a labourer’s cottage and a private dwelling. 152 people were recorded as living in the townlands, 76 males and 76 females, all of whom were Roman Catholic. A total of 77 out offices were also recorded in this townland.

House 1 – Sweeney – Owen Sweeney was the head of the family in the first house. He was aged 45 and worked as a farmer. He had been married for 7 years at the time of the census, to his wife Margaret, who was 43 years old. Together, they had 4 children, all of who were still alive, and they all lived in this house. Their eldest child was 6 years old, and was named Mary Anne, followed by Cecilia who was 5. They were both listed as scholars in the census. Thomas Sweeney was their only son, aged 3, and listed on the census as the Farmer’s Son. Their youngest child was called Delia, and was 2 years old. They also lived with Mary Flaherty, who was aged 77, and the head of family’s mother-in-law. The family also lived with their servant, who was named Martin Lyons, and was 24 years of age. The entire household was able to speak Irish and English, and they were all born in County Galway. Everyone in the household could also read and write, except for the two youngest children. They all lived together in a private dwelling with 7 out offices, which were: a stable, a coach house, a cow house, a calf house, a piggery, a fowl house and a barn. The house was deemed as 2^nd class on the census.

House 2 – Flaherty – There were 7 people recorded in this house. Patrick Flaherty was the head of the family, aged 57 and worked as a farmer. He had been married to his wife Norah (53), for 25 years at the time of the 1911 census. They had 8 children who were born alive, and 6 who were still living. Of these 6 living children, 5 lived with them in the same household. From eldest to youngest, their children were Delia (19) and Norah (16), both of whom had no listed occupation on the census. Michael was aged 14, and listed as the Farmer’s Son. Matilda (12) and Bartley (9) were both listed on the census as scholars. In the household, only the parents were able to speak Irish and English, with the children only speaking English. Everyone in the family could read and write, except for the head of the family, who couldn’t read. Their house was made of stone-type walls, and a wooden/thatched roof, with 3 front windows. It also had 2 out offices, and was deemed a 2^nd class house. The family occupied 3 rooms.

House 3 – Tierney – 2 people occupied this house. John Tierney was an 81 year old farmer, and head of this family. He was a widower who lived with his daughter Bridget. According to the census, John was recorded as being deaf. His daughter Bridget was 28 years old, and had no listed profession. John was able to read, whilst Bridget could read and write, They both spoke Irish and English. They lived together in a 3^rd class house, with 1 out office recorded, and the family occupied 2 rooms.

House 4 – Flaherty –  There were 4 people recorded in this house. Bridget Flaherty was the head of this house, and was a 68 year old farmer. She lived alongside her sister Margaret (56), who had no listed occupation. Their brother-in-law Michael Moran also lived with them, and was a married retired farmer, aged 71. Also, the head of family’s niece resided in the house, 20 year old Mary Moran. All members of the household were able to read and write, and everyone was born in County Galway, except for Michael Moran, who was born in County Kerry. There house had 5 out offices attached, which were: a stable, a cow house, a piggery and a fowl house. They had stone-type walls, as well as 3 front windows, deeming the house 2^nd class.

House 5 – Furdom – There were 8 people in this household, all of the Furdom family. Daniel Furdom was the head of the family, a 53 year old carpenter. He had been married to his wife Bridget, for 18 years prior to the census being recorded. Together, they had 6 children, all of who were still living, and they all lived in the same household. From eldest to youngest, their children were named Mary (18), Stephen (16), Daniel (14), Norah (13), Maggie (11) and Bridget (8). They were all listed as being scholars on the census, and they were all single. The entire household was able to read and write, as well as being able to speak Irish and English. Their private dwelling had no recorded out offices, and was deemed a 3^rd class house.

House 6 – Furdom – 3 people were recorded in this house, all members of the Furdom family. Mary Furdom was the head of the family, a 74 year old farmer. She was a widow and lived in this household alongside her son and daughter. Martin Furdom was aged 34, and listed as the Farmer’s Son. Sally Furdom was her daughter, a 47 year old with no listed occupation. All of the household were born in County Galway, as well as being able to speak Irish and English. They lived together, occupying 3 rooms in the house. They had 2 out offices, which were: a barn and a stable. Their house was deemed 2^nd class.

House 7 – Flaherty – 2 people were recorded in this house, members of the Flaherty family. Michael Flaherty, a 48 year old farmer was listed as the head of the family. He lived with his wife Bridget, who he had been married to for 4 years. They had 1 child who was born alive, but none that was still living at the time of the census. The head of the family was unable to read and write, unlike his wife who could. They lived together in a 2^nd class house, which had 2 out offices also included.

House 8 – Donohue – There were 2 people living in this house. Michael Donohue was the head of the family, a 71 year old farmer and a widower. He lived in this household with his niece, Margaret Egan, a 35 year old with no listed occupation. Both spoke Irish and English, as well as being born in County Galway. Margaret was the only one of the two able to read and write. They lived together in a 3^rd class house with no recorded out offices.

House 9 – Flaherty – There were 7 people living in this house, all members of the Flaherty family. Peter Flaherty, a 51 year old  farmer, was the head of the family. He was married to his wife Mary (46) for 20 years, at the time of the census. Together, they had 7 children born alive, 5 of those who were still alive. They lived with all 5 of these children, their 3 sons and 2 daughters. From eldest to youngest, Patrick (19), and Delia (17) both had no listed occupation on the census. 17 year old Martin , 11 year old Hanoria and 7 year old John, were all listed as scholars. Everyone in the family was able to read and write, as well as speaking Irish and English. They lived together in a private dwelling with 4 out offices, which included: a stable, a coach house, a piggery and a barn. They occupied 4 rooms, and their house was deemed 2^nd class.

House 10 – Gibbons – 3 people were recorded in this household. Daniel Gibbons was the head of the family, an 88 year old married farmer. He had been married to his 78 year old wife Bridget for 50 years. They had 6 children born alive, with 5 of these children still living. They lived with 1 of their 5 children, 40 year old Michael, who was employed as the ‘Farmer’s Son,’. Michael was the only member of the household able to read and write. All of the household were born in County Galway, as well as speaking Irish and English. Their private dwelling had 3 out offices, which were; a stable, a piggery and a barn. It was deemed 2^nd class.

House 11 – McDonagh – Mary McDonagh lived in this household by herself. She was aged 54 and worked as a farmer. She was single with no children, and was originally born in County Galway, being able to speak Irish and English. She lived by herself in a 2^nd class residence with 1 out office recorded on the census, occupying 4 rooms.

House 12 – Shiel – On the night of the census, there were 11 people staying in this house. Michael Shiel was the head of the family, a 40 year old farmer. He had been married to his wife Kate, for 14 years, and they had 8 children, all who were still living. They lived together with all their children, and well as Kate’s sister, Ellen Burke (35). Their eldest child was Mary Kate (13), followed by Margaret (11), Bridget (10), Anne (9), John (8) and Thomas (6), all listed on the census as scholars. Their youngest two children were Peter (4) and Michael (2). Everyone in the household could read and write, except for the two youngest children. Their private dwelling had 2 out offices, which included; a piggery and a barn. They occupied 3 rooms in their house, which was deemed 2^nd class.

House 13 – Flaherty – 3 people occupied this house, all members of the Flaherty family. Bartley Flaherty was the head of the family, a 56 year old widowed farmer. He lived alongside his 2 sons, 19 year old James, and 16 year old Patrick Flaherty. They were both listed on the census as ‘Farmer’s Sons’. All members of the household spoke Irish and English, and the sons of the family were bale to read and write. Together, they occupied 2 rooms in their 3^rd class house, which had no recorded out offices.

House 14 – Donohue – Edward Donohue was the head of the family in the 14^th house in Killeenaran townland. He was a 41 year old farmer, who was married to his wife Bridget. They had been married for 19 years, having a total of 9 children, 6 whom were still living. All 6 of these children lived with them, with the eldest being 16 year old Delia, who had no listed occupation on the census. Michael (14), Patrick (13), Norah (11), Kate (10) and Thomas (8), were the names of their other children, who were all listed as scholars on the census. Everyone in the family was able to read and write, with only the parents being able to speak both Irish and English, meaning that the children only learnt and spoke English. They had 6 out offices, which included: 2 stables, a coach house, a cow house, a piggery and a barn. Their private dwelling had 3 front windows, and stone-type walls, and they occupied 4 rooms. It was deemed a 2^nd class house.

House 15 – Larkin – 5 people occupied this house. Patrick Larkin was noted as the head of the family, a 40 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Teresa, and had been for 4 years at the time of the census. They had 3 children who were born alive, with 3 still living, and in the same household. Martin was the eldest (3), followed by Mary Anne (2), and William C (11 months). The parents in this household were able to read and write, but none of the children were able to. Everyone in the household was born in County Galway. The Larkin family lived in a 2^nd class house with 2 out offices, and occupied 3 rooms.

House 16 – Tierney – Bridget Tierney was the head of the family in the 16^th house. She was a 50 year old widow who was working as a farmer. She lived alongside her two children, Thomas and Mary Kate Tierney. Thomas was 22, and listed as the Farmer’s Son, whilst Mary Kate was 19, with no listed occupation. The head of the family and her son both spoke Irish and English, with Mary Kate only speaking Irish. All residents were born in County Galway. The three occupants shared a 3^rd class private dwelling, with 3 out offices, which were; a stable, piggery and a turf house.

House 17 – Quinn – 3 members of the Quinn family lived in the 17^th house. Martin Quinn was the head of the household, a 69 year old farmer. \He was married to his wife Bridget, and had been for 36 years. Together, they had 7 children who were born alive, 6 of which were still living. They lived with 1of these children, Martin, who was 22 at the time of the census, and listed as the ‘Farmer’s Son’. All of the family were born in County Galway, and both parents spoke Irish and English, with their son only speaking English. They occupied 4 rooms in their private dwelling, which had 3 front windows and brick-type walls. It was deemed on the census as being 2^nd class.

House 18 – Shiel – 4 members of the Shiel family occupied this house on the night of the census. Thomas Shiel was the head of the family, a 42 year old farmer. He was single, and living with his mother and 2 sisters, all of whom had no listed occupation. His sisters were 48 year old Bridget and 26 year old Lizzie. His mother was named Mary Shiel, and she was a 70 year old widow. All of the household spoke Irish and English, and were all born in County Galway. Their house had 3 out offices, which were listed as: a stable, a cow house and a barn. They occupied 3 rooms in their 2^nd class house.

House 19 – Faherty – Martin Faherty, a 46 year old Boat Wright, was the head of the 19^th household in Killeenaran townland. He had been married to his wife Margaret for 36 years at the time of the census, and together they had 2 children born alive, both of whom were still living. The couple lived with one of their two children, 32 year old Michael Faherty, who was employed as a farm labourer. Everyone in the household was able to speak Irish and English, as well as being able to read and write. Their private dwelling had no recorded out offices, stone-type walls, a perishable roof and 2 front windows. It was deemed a 3^rd class house.

House 20 – Tierney – There were 4 people occupying this house. Michael Tierney was the head of the household, a married 73 year old farmer. He had been married to his wife, 73 year old Bridget, for 40 years. Together, they had 6 children born alive, 3 of whom were still living. 2 of the 3 children resided in this household, 35 year old Mary and 40 year old John Tierney, who was listed on the census as the ‘Farmer’s Son,’ Everyone in the household except for Bridget was able to both read and write, with Bridget only being able to read. They were all born in County Galway, and could all speak Irish and English. Their private dwelling had 3 out offices: a cow house, a piggery and a barn. They occupied 3 rooms in their 2^nd class house.

House 21 – Quinn – Michael Quinn was the head of this household, and the Quinn family. He was 69, working as a farmer. He had been married to his wife Margaret (62) for 13 years at the timer of the 1911 census. They had 5 children together, all of whom were still living, and resided in their household. From eldest to youngest, their children were James (12), Mary Anne (11), Margaret (8), Kate (7) and John (4). All children except for the youngest were listed as scholars. The Quinn family lived together in a 3^rd class house with 3 out offices.

House 22 – Shiel – There were 4 people staying in this house on the night of the 1911 census. Michael Shiel was the head of the family, aged 74, and employed as a farmer. He was a widower, and lived with his two daughters and 1 granddaughter. His eldest daughter was Mary Lyons, a 40 year widow, with no listed occupation. She had a child of her own who lived with her, Mary Lyons, who was 2 years old. The head of family’s other daughter was named Margaret Shiel, and was 38 years of age. Everyone except for the head of family’s granddaughter was able to read and write, and speak Irish and English. The Shiel’s lived in a private dwelling with 3 out offices recorded, which were listed as; a stable, calf house and a barn. They occupied 4 rooms in their house, which was deemed as 2^nd class.

House 23 – Clasby – Three people occupied this house. Bridget Clasby, the head of the family, lived here with her son and daughter. Bridget was a 57 year old widow, and worked as a farmer. She lived with 2 of her 6 children, Michael, who was aged 11, and Margaret, aged 8. Both children were listed on the census as being scholars. The head of the family was the only individual who spoke Irish and English, with her children only speaking English. All of the household were able to read and write. Their house had one out office, which was recorded as a barn. They occupied 3 rooms in their house, which was deemed 2^nd class.

House 24 – Quinn – The Quinn family occupied the 24^th house in the Killeenaran townland, with Thomas Quinn being the head of the family. He was 61 years old and employed as a farmer. He was married to his wife Julia (57) for 32 years at the time of the census, and they had 10 children together, all of whom were still living. Of the 10 children, 5 of them lived together in this household. The children were named, John (20), Patrick (18), Nonie (16), Martin (14) and Willie (12). The youngest, Willie, was listed to be a scholar, whilst all the other children were either listed as the ‘Farmer’s Son/Daughter,’. The children in the household only spoke English, with both parents speaking Irish and English. Their private dwelling had 3 front windows, and consisted of stone-type walls, as well as a perishable roof. The dwelling had 3 out offices, which were listed as; a stable, a cow house and a fowl house. It was deemed a 2^nd class house.

House 25 – Keenan – Six people occupied this household, all members of the Keenan family. Patrick Keenan, a 47 year old farmer, was the head of the family, living with his wife and children. He had been married to his wife Mary (46), for 12 years at the time of the census, and they had 4 children, all of whom were still alive, and living with them. Their children were Thomas (11), Patrick (9), John (8) and Mary (7), with all children being listed as scholars on the census. Everyone in the household could read and write, and everyone spoke Irish and English, except for their youngest child, who only spoke English. Their private dwelling had 1 out office, and was deemed on the census as being a 2^nd class residence.

House 26 – Tierney –  8 members of the Tierney occupied this house. Thomas Tierney was 40 years old, working as a farmer. He lived in this house with his wife and 6 children. He had been married to his wife Mary (38), for 15 years, and together they had 8 children, 6 of those who were still alive and living with them. Their four eldest children were listed on the census as scholars, all able to read and write. From eldest to youngest, their children were named Mary B (14), Margaret (12), Delia (9), Patrick (7), Michael (4) and Thomas (3 months). All of the family were born in County Galway, with everyone but the youngest two children being able to speak Irish and English. Their private dwelling included 2 out offices, which were a stable and a barn. They occupied 3 rooms in their house, deeming their house as a 2^nd class residence on the census.

House 27 – Kealy – Michael Kealy was the head of this household, living with his wife and 4 children. He was aged 58, and employed as a farmer. His wife was 52 year old Kate, and they had been married for 20 years, having 7 children together, 4 of whom were still alive, and living with them. Their eldest child was Patrick, who was aged 17 and working alongside her father as the ‘Farmer’s Son.’ Their other children, Martin (15), Mary Anne (13) and Bridget (8), were all listed as scholars on the census. All of the household were able to read and write, as well as being able to speak Irish and English. Their house had 4 out offices, which included a stable, à cow house, a piggery and a barn. The Kealy family occupied 4 rooms in their house, which was deemed as 2^nd class on the census.

House 28 – Kelly – There were 4 members of the Kelly family living in this household. Patrick Kelly was the head of the family, a 59 year old farmer, who lived with his wife and 2 of his children. His wife was named Anne, and they had been married for 30 years, having 5 children together, all who were still living. They lived with 2 of their 5 children, 24 year old Denis, listed as ‘Farmer’s Son,’ and 19 year old Agnes, who had no listed occupation. Everyone in the household was able to read and write, as well as being born in County Galway. Agnes Kelly spoke only English, whilst the rest of the household could speak Irish and English. Their private dwelling had 2 out offices, a stable and a store. It was deemed 2^nd class, and the family occupied 3 rooms.

House 29 – Kelly – 8 people occupied this house, all members of the Kelly family. Patrick Kelly was the head of the family, a 32 year old farmer. He was married to his wife Mary (35) for 9 years at the time of the census. They had 6 children together, 5 of whom were still alive, and living with them. Their children were named Michael (7), who was listed as a scholar, Bridget (5), Patrick (4), Martin (2) and Thomas (1). Also living with them was the head of the family’s brother, 27 year old Martin Kelly, who was employed as a farmer’s rural postman. All of the adults in this household were able to speak Irish and English, with all of the children only speaking English. They lived together in a 2^nd class private dwelling with 3 out offices, which included; a stable, cow house and a barn.

House 30 – Toole – Thomas Toole was the head of the household in the last occupied house in Killeenaran townland. He was aged 45 and working as a farmer. He had been married to his wife Mary (36), for 6 years, and had 3 children together, all of whom were still alive and living with them. Michael (5) was the eldest, listedas the Farmer’s Son, ad well as Margaret (4) and Mary Anne (3). Also living with them was the head of family’s brother Martin, (30), who was employed as a farm labourer, and his mother Margaret, a 72 year old widow. All of the adults in the household were able to read and write, as well as speaking Irish and English. They lived in a private dwelling with 5 out offices, which included a stable, a cow house, a piggery, fowl house and a barn. The family occupied 3 rooms in the 2^nd class house.

Building 31 – The 31^st building in Killeenaran was an unoccupied residence, and was listed as a labourer’s cottage. It featured 2 out offices; a piggery and a turf house. It was owned by Gort Rural District Council.

House 32 – The 32^nd listed private dwelling was uninhabited and owned by Martin Kelly of Killeenarran.