Tullyroe

Civil Parish of Killeroran

Emma Ruane - Heritage Office Galway County Council

Tullyroe

An Tulaigh Rua, red hillock

Tullyroe is situated in the civil parish of Killeroran, Barony of Killian, County Galway. Located in the North of Killeroran parish, Tullyroe is bounded by the townlands of Tully, Ballygar, Castlekelly and Lisheenteige. The townland of Thornfield in the parish of Athleague also bounds Tullyroe.

The Down Survey Map indicates the 1641 (Pre-Cromwell) owner of Tullyroe was John Kelly (Catholic) and the 1670 (Post-Cromwell) owner was Colonel John Kelly (Catholic). There were 482 plantation acres of unprofitable land and 263 acres of profitable land. 263 plantation acres were forfeited.

O’Donovan’s Field Name Books states Tullyroe is the property of D. H. Kelly Esq. who holds it under deed forever. There’s approximately 292 acres, 2 roods and 17 perches within this townland. Portions of bog measuring a total of 70 acres can be found to the East and West of Tullyroe, with a smaller portion also located in the South. It is indicated the houses and roads are in good condition. It pays £5-14-10 County Cess.

Census 1841-1851

According to the 1851 census, Tullyroe consists of 292 acres, 2 roods and 17 perches. The total population in 1841 was 87 people, 53 of whom were male and 34 were female. There were 16 houses, 13 of which were occupied and 1 was being built. By 1851 the population had decreased to 54 people, 29 of whom were male and 25 were female. There were 8 houses in 1851, all ow which were occupied. The poor law valuation rate paid in 1851 was £69-5-0.

Griffith’s Valuation 1847-1864

According to Griffith’s Valuation, Denis H. Kelly was the immediate lessor of the land. He kept 0 acres, 3 roods and 10 perches of land and 23 acres, 1 rood and 18 perches of herd’s house, offices and land in fee worth a total of £13-7-0.

John Clarke paid a total of £10-2-0 for land measuring 0 acres, 3 roods and 10 perches and house, offices and land measuring 17 acres, 0 roods and 22 perches on Holding 2.

Matthew Naughton rented house and land measuring 12 acres, 1 rood and 24 perches for £6-17-0.

Patrick Burke paid £9-0-0 for 16 acres, 1 rood and 0 perches of house, offices and land.

On Holding 5, Denis H. Kelly kept 3 portions of bog in fee worth £9-5-0. The first measured 64 acres, 0 roods and 38 perches, the second measured 25 acres, 0 roods and 15 perches and the final portion measured 58 acres, 0 roods and 18 perches. On the same holding Matthew Quinn rented a forge for £0-5-0.

Peter Burke and Edward Burke rented land measuring 3 acres, 3 roods and 10 perches of land on Holding 6. They each paid £1-5-0.

Matthew Quinn paid £7-15-0 for 9 acres, 3 roods and 23 perches of house, offices and land.

George Kirkwood rented land measuring 10 acres, 1 rood and 36 perches for £2-10-0.

William Fulcher rented 10 acres, 3 roods and 20 perches of house and land for £6-10-0.

Catherine Quinn paid £8-5-0 for house, offices and land measuring 10 acres, 3 roods and 30 perches.

On Holding 11, Denis H. Kelly kept a portion of land measuring 2 acres, 1 rood and 26 perches in fee worth £1-10-0.

Samuel Thompson rented 2 portions of land on Holding 12. He paid a total of £3-5-0 for one portion measuring 4 acres, 2 roods and 0 perches and another measuring 2 acres, 1 rood and 0 perches.

John Wall paid £3-0-0 for 4 acres, 1 rood and 9 perches of land.

Martin Smith rented land measuring 11 acres, 1 rood and 24 perches for £5-0-0.

John Martin rented 1 acre, 1 rood and 34 perches of land for £0-10-0.

John Quinn paid £1-10-0 for house, office and land measuring 1 acre, 1 rood and 10 perches. The total annual valuation of rateable property was £109-5-0.

Census 1901

There were 7 houses in Tullyroe in 1901, 4 of which were occupied. The total population was 32 people, 13 of whom were male and 19 were female. The heads of the households were Patrick Burke, Robert Fulcher, James Mulrooney and John Naughton. All inhabitants of Tullyroe were born in County Galway, except Margaret Fulcher in House 2 who was born in County Roscommon. All residents were Roman Catholic, except the occupants of House 2 who were members of the Church of Ireland.

Each house was listed as a private dwelling. There was a total of 10 farm steadings, consisting of 1 stable, 4 cow houses, 2 piggeries, 1 barn and 2 sheds. There were 3 vacant houses in 1901. The census forms were collected on the 15th of April.

Patrick Burke (77) lived with his married son James (47), daughter-in-law Annie (43), 4 grandsons, Patrick (18), John (14), James (8) and Thomas (6) and his 2 granddaughters Maud (16) and Maggie (12). Although Patrick is listed as being married, there is no record of his wife here. Patrick worked as a farmer, while James and Patrick were both listed as farmer’s sons. Annie was a farmer’s wife and Maud was a farmer’s daughter. John, Maggie, James (8) and Thomas were scholars. Patrick (77) and James (47) could read only, while the rest of the family could read and write. Patrick (77), James (47), Annie and Patrick (18) spoke Irish and English, while the others spoke English only. The family lived in a 2nd 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 stable, 1 cow house and 1 barn.

Robert Fulcher (45) lived with his wife Margaret (22) and their 3 daughters, Mary Jane (3), Emily (2) and Margaret (2 months). Robert worked as a farmer. Both Robert and Margaret could read and write. No language was listed for the family suggesting they spoke English only. Margaret (22) was born in County Roscommon, while the others were born in County Galway. The family were members of the Church of Ireland. The family occupied a 2nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Permanent material was used to construct the walls of the house, while the roof was made of perishable material. Robert owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 shed.

James Mulrooney (47) lived with his wife Ellen (43), their 3 daughters, Mary (14), Margaret (12) and Bridget (7) and their 3 sons, John (9), James (5) and William (6 months). James (47) worked as a shepherd and Ellen was a housekeeper. Mary, Margaret, John and Bridget were scholars. James (47), Ellen, Mary, Margaret and John could read and write, while Bridget could read only. James (47) and Ellen spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for their children suggesting they spoke English only. The Mulrooney family lived in a 2nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. The roof of the house was made of perishable material, while the walls were constructed using permanent material. There was 1 cow house. (?) Mahon was the landholder.

John Naughton (40) lived with his wife Ellen (38), their 6 daughters, Mary A. (14), Ellen (12), Hanna (11), Katie (8), Delia (5) and Maggie (1), his married uncle Mathias (75) and aunt Mary (75). John worked as a farmer and Mathias was a farm labourer. Mary A. was listed as a farmer’s daughter. Ellen, Hanna, Katie and Delia were scholars. John, Ellen (38), Mary A., Ellen (12) and Hanna could read and write, while Katie, Delia and Mary could read only. John, Ellen (38), Mathias and Mary spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the children suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. The walls were constructed using permanent material, while perishable material was used to construct the roof. John owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 shed.

Census 1911

There were 6 houses in Tullyroe in 1911 all of which were occupied. The total population was 30 people, 11 of whom were male and 19 were female. The heads of the households were as follows: Robert Fulcher, Cormick Kiernan, James Burke, John Naughten, James Mulrooney and Bridget Mee. All inhabitants of Tullyroe were born in County Galway, except Cormick Kiernan who was born in County Meath and Mary Kate, Ellen and Annie Kiernan who were born in County Mayo. All residents were Roman Catholic, except the occupants of House 1 who were members of the Church of Ireland.

Each house was listed as a private dwelling. There was a total of 19 farm steadings, consisting of 1 stable, 5 cow houses, 3 piggeries, 3 fowl houses, 5 barns, 1 turf house and 1 barn. The census forms were collected on the 15th of April.

Robert Fulcher (58) lived with his wife Margaret (32) and their 5 daughters, Emelie (12), Margaret (10), Mary Jane (7), Belendia (4) and Caroline (4 months). Robert and Margaret had been married for 14 years and had 6 children, 5 of whom were living in 1911. Robert worked as a farmer and his 4 eldest children were scholars. All members of the family could read and write, except the 2 youngest children. No language was listed for any members of the family suggesting they spoke English only. The family were members of the Church of Ireland. The Fulcher family occupied a 2nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. The walls of the house were constructed using permanent material, while the roof was made of perishable material. Robert owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house and 1 barn.

Cormick Kiernan (53) lived with his wife Mary (56) and their 3 daughters, Mary Kate (21), Ellen (16) and Annie (12). Cormick and Mary had been married for 25 years and had 6 children, 4 of whom were living in 1911. Cormick was an R.I.C. pensioner and farmer. Ellen and Annie were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. Each person spoke Irish and English, except Cormick who spoke English only. Cormick was born in County Meath and Mary was born in County Galway. Each of their children were born in County Mayo. The family lived in a 2nd class house dwelling with 4 front windows and 4 rooms. Permanent material was used to construct the walls and the roof of the house. Cormick owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

James Burke (62) was a married farmer. He lived with his wife Anne (60), their daughter Mary (25) and their 2 sons James (19) and Thomas (17). James and Anne had been married for 29 years and had 7 children, 6 of whom were living in 1911. Mary was listed as a farmer’s daughter, while both James (19) and Thomas were farmer’s sons. While James (62) could not read or write, the rest of this family could each read and write. James (62) spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The Burke family occupied a 2nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. Permanent material was used to construct the walls of the house, while the roof was made of perishable material. James owned the land on which his house was situated along with 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed.

John Naughten (57) was a widower who lived with his widowed aunt Mary (90) and his 3 daughters, Ellie (21), Delia (15) and Maggie (11). John worked as a farmer. Delia and Maggie were scholars. All members of the family could read and write. John and Mary spoke Irish and English, while no language was listed for the others suggesting they spoke English only. The family occupied a 2nd class house with 3 front windows and 3 rooms. The walls of the house were made of permanent material, while the roof was made using perishable material. John owned the land on which his house was located along with 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn.

James Mulrooney (60) lived with his wife of 29 years Ellen (54), their 3 sons, John (19), James (15) and William (10) and their daughter Bridget (17). James and Ellen had 9 children, sadly only 5 of their children were living in 1911. James (60) worked as a herdsman and John was a postman. Bridget, James (15) and William were going to school. All members of the family could read and write. James (60) and Ellen spoke Irish and English, while their children spoke English only. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 4 front windows and 3 rooms. Both the walls and the roof of the house were constructed using permanent material. There was 1 cow house and 1 barn. James Mulrooney was the landholder.

Bridget Mee (60) was a widow who lived with her son Thomas (25). Thomas worked as a farm labourer. Bridget and Thomas could read and write. Bridget spoke Irish and English, while no language was recorded for Thomas suggesting he spoke English only. The family lived in a 2nd class dwelling with 3 front windows and 4 rooms. Permanent material was used to construct the walls and the roof of the house. Bridget owned the land on which her house was situated along with 1 turf house.

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