Cartronearl

Cartrún an Iarla, the Earl’s Quarter

Cartronearl is situated in the civil parish of Killeroran, Barony of Killian, County Galway. Cartronearl lies in the South of this parish and is bounded by the townlands of Ballinlass and Charlestown. The River Shiven separates it from Curraghboy.

The Down Survey Map indicates the townland of Cartronearl was owned by Colonel John Kelly (Catholic) in 1670 (Post-Cromwell).

O’Donovan’s Field Name Books states Cartronearl is held under deed forever by D. Kelly Esq. The land in Cartronearl is described as being under a good state of cultaivation. Both the roads and the houses are in good condition. It pays £4-7-3½ in County Cess.

Census 1841-1851

According to the 1851 census, Cartronearl consists of 121 acres, 2 roods and 5 perches. The 1841 population was a total of 64 people, 27 of whom were male and 37 were female. There were 11 houses, 10 of which were occupied. The population had decreased to 57 people in 1851, 23 were male and 34 were female. There were 10 houses, and all were occupied. The poor law valuation rate paid in 1851 was £72-5-0.

Griffith’s Valuation 1847-1864

According to Griffith’s Valuation, Denis H. Kelly was the immediate lessor of the land and leased 104 acres, 1 rood and 33 perches of herd’s house and land to James Kelly for £72-12-0. James Kelly was the immediate lessor of the remaining land. Augustus Tighe paid £1-0-0 for 0 acres, 1 rood and 25 perches of house and office. Mary Murray paid £0-15-0 for house and land. James Finigan paid £1-0-0 for a house. Patrick Finigan paid £1-6-0 for house, office and small garden.

James Finigan and Patrick Finigan jointly rented land on Holding 2 measuring 9 acres, 1 rood and 4 perches. James paid £2-0-0 and Patrick paid £3-0-0.

John Grady paid £3-5-0 for 3 acres, 1 rood and 35 perches of house and land.

Ellen Tierney, Catherine Owens and Bridget Owens each rented house and land on Holding 4 which measured a total of 1 acre, 2 roods and 15 perches. Ellen paid £0-14-0 while Catherine and Bridget each paid £0-16-0.

Bryan Finigan rented house, office and land measuring 2 acres, 1 rood and 13 perches for £2-10-0.

The total annual valuation of rateable property was £89-14-0

Census 1901

There were 5 houses in Cartronearl in 1901 and all were occupied. The total population was 33 people, 22 of whom were male and 11 were female. The heads of the households were as follows: John Brien, Anne Finnegan, Michael Kenny, Pat Fallon and James Keaveney. All inhabitants were born in County Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Each house was listed as a private dwelling. There was a total of 13 farm steadings, consisting of 2 stables, 4 cow houses, 4 piggeries and 3 fowl houses. The census forms were collected on the 8^th of April.

John Brien (93) was a widower who lived with his married son Pat (45), daughter-in-law Jane (40) and his 3 grandsons, Thomas (15), John (12) and Patrick (9). John (93) worked as a farmer and Pat was listed as a farmer’s son. Each of his grandchildren were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except John (93). John (93), Pat and Jane spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the children, suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 3^rd class house with 2 front windows and 3 rooms. Permanent material was used to construct the walls of the house, while the roof was made of perishable material. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable and 1 cow house.

Anne Finnegan (46) lived with her 5 sons, Pat (20), Michael (14), John (12), James (10) and Thomas (8), her 3 daughters, Norah (18), Maria (16) and Anne (4) and her brother-in-law Tom (70). Anne is listed as being married, yet there is no record of her husband here. Anne was a farmer, while Pat, Norah and Maria assisted in the farming. Tom worked as a servant. Michael, John, James and Thomas were scholars. Anne, Pat, Norah, Maria, Michael and John could read and write. Tom could read only. James and Thomas were listed as attending school for their education level. Only Tom spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The Finnegan family occupied a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. The walls of the house were made of permanent material, while the roof was made of perishable material. Anne owned the land on which her house was situated along with 1 cow house and 1 fowl house.

Michael Kenny (70) was a married farmer who lived with his wife Catherine (65). Both Michael and Catherine could read and write. No language was recorded for the pair, suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 4 rooms. While the roof was constructed of perishable material, permanent material was used for the walls of the house. Michael owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 fowl house.

Pat Fallon (55) lived with his wife Mary (55), their 2 sons John (25) and James (13) and daughter Julia (17). Pat worked as a farmer, while John was listed as a farmer’s son and Julia was a farmer’s daughter. James was a scholar. Only Julia and James could read and write. Pat and Mary spoke Irish and English while no language was listed for their children, suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 3^rd class house with 2 front windows and 2 rooms. Permanent material was used for the walls of the house, while the roof was made of perishable material. Pat owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 piggery and 1 fowl house.

James Keaveney (44) lived with his wife Sarah (41), their 2 daughters Bridget (20) and Mary (8) and their 6 sons, John (18), Michael (16), Patrick (14), James (12), Daniel (10) and Thomas (6). James worked as a farmer, while Bridget was a farmer’s daughter and John was listed as a farmer’s son. The rest of the children were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. Only Sarah spoke both Irish and English, while no language was recorded for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The Keaveney family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. The roof of the house was made using perishable material, while the walls were constructed of permanent material. James owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house and 1 piggery.

Census 1911

There were 5 houses in 1911 and each of these were occupied. The total population was 23 people, 14 were male and 9 were female. The heads of the households were as follows: Patrick Brien, James Keaveney, Patrick Fallon, Michael Kenny and Anne Finnegan. All residents were born in County Galway and all were Roman Catholic. Each of the houses were listed as private dwellings. There was a total of 20 farm steadings, consisting of 2 stables, 5 cow houses, 4 piggeries, 2 fowl houses, 2 barns, 1 workshop and 4 sheds. The census forms were collected on the 6^th of April.

Patrick Brien (63) lived with his wife of 26 years Jane (56) and their son Patrick (19). Patrick and Jane had 3 children, all of whom were living in 1911. Patrick worked as a farmer and Patrick (19) was listed as a farmer’s son. All members of the family could read and write. Only Jane spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Permanent material was used for the walls of the house, while the roof was made of perishable material. Patrick owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed.

James Keaveney (56) was a married farmer. He lived with his wife Sarah (55), their 3 sons, James (22), Dan (21) and Thomas (17) and their daughter Mary (19). James and Sarah had been married for 31 years and had 8 children, 7 of whom were living in 1911. James (22) worked as a postman, Dan was a carpenter and Thomas was listed as a farmer’s son. All members of the family could read and write. Only Sarah spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others, suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 3^rd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Perishable material was used for both the walls and the roof of the house. James owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 workshop and 1 shed.

Patrick Fallon (75) lived with his wife Mary (72), their 2 sons John (30) and James (23) and their daughter Julia (25). Patrick and Mary had been married for 40 years and had 8 children, 4 of whom were living in 1911. Patrick worked as a farmer, while both John and James were listed as farmer’s sons. Only Julia and James could read and write. Patrick and Mary spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. Patrick is listed as being deaf. The Fallon family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. The walls of the house were made of permanent material, while the roof was made of perishable material. Patrick owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 shed.

Michael Kenny (85) was a widower. He lived with his married son Martin (33), daughter-in-law Winnie (30) and his granddaughter Catherine (4 months). Martin and Winnie had been married for 1 year and had 1 child. Michael worked as a farmer, while Martin was listed as a farmer’s son. Michael, Martin and Winnie could read and write. Michael spoke Irish and English, while Martin and Winnie spoke English only. The Kenny family lived in a 3^rd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Perishable material was used for the both the walls and the roof of the house. Michael owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 shed.

Anne Finnegan (54) lived with her 3 sons, John (21), James (19) and Thomas (17) and her daughter Annie. Anne is listed as being married for 34 years, yet there is no record of her husband here. She had 10 children, 9 of whom were living in 1911. Anne worked as a farmer and each of sons were listed as farmer’s sons. All members of the family could read and write. No language was listed for any member of the family suggesting they spoke English only. The family lived in a 3^rd class house with 2 front windows and 2 rooms. Both the walls and the roof of the house were made of perishable material. Anne owned the land on which her house was situated along with 1 cow house and 1 barn.