Situation: the standard name for the townland was Gortnacullia with the Irish form being Gort na Coille. Other forms of the name with the source include: Gurtnacullia By. Surveyors Sketch Map, Gurtnakella Engraved County Map. The townland was in the southwest of the parish.
Description:
O’Donavon Field Name Book: the propertier was general Taylor of castle Taylor. The land was let to nine occupying tenants at will from twelve to sixteen shillings per acre. The soil was rocky and sandy with the crops being wheat, oats and potatoes.
Down Survey: the name for the townland on the survey was Killmacouth. The owner in 1641 and 1670 was the Bishop of Clonfert who was Protestant. No further information was given.
Map reference one was Francis M.S Taylor who had land that was 26 acres, 1 rood and 35 perches and was 1 pound and 10 shillings.
Map reference two was Patrick Nestor who had a house, office and land that was 42 acres and 13 perches and was 18 pounds.
Map reference three was Michael Connor who had a house and land and was 58 acres, 3 perches and 36 perches which is 18 pounds and 15 shillings.
Map reference four was Matthew Joyce who had a land and house and office which was 51 acres, 3 roods and 2 perches and was 15 pounds and 15 shillings.
Map reference five was John McCook which was a house, office and land and was 34 acres, 3 roods and 28 perches and was 11 pounds.
Map reference six was Owen Connor which was a house, office and land and water. The land was 45 acres, 2 roods and 24 perches and the water was 9 acres and 20 perches. This was 13 pounds.
There were five households in the region in 1901. There were 26 people living in the townland all of whom were roman catholic and born in County Galway. The houses all had the same features of stone or brick walls and thatch or wood roofs.
The head of family of house one was Thomas Connors was a farmer and he lived with his son Thomas (24). They both spoke Irish and English, and the younger Thomas could read.
The head of family of house two was Michael McCook was a farmer who lived with his wife Bridget (50) and his children. His son Patrick (22), Kate (16) and Martin (13). They could all read and write except Martin and everyone above 16 spoke Irish and English.
The head of family of house three was Mary Joyce (51) who was a farmer and lived with his children. His son Michael (21), John (19), Bridget (17), Katie (15) and Margaret (13). They could all read and write and spoke English.
The head of family of house four was Bridget Connors (50) who was a farmer and lived with her children and brother in law. Pat (30), James (28), Sarah (24), Bridget (22), Onie (20) and Martin (70). They could all read and write and spoke English.
The head of family of house five was Patrick Nestor (40) who was a farmer and lived with his wife Sarah (29) and family. His mother Bridget (70), Delia (8), Mary (6) and nephew John Holland (12). They could all read and or write except Bridget. Patrick, Sarah and Bridget were listed speaking Irish and English.
There were 5 households in the region in 1911 with 20 peoples. All of them being roman catholic. The houses had the same features as 1901.
The head of family of house one was Patrick Nestor who was a farmer and lived with his wife Sarah and family. His daughter Delia M, Mary and son Martin along with Niece Agnes Fahey (19). They could all read and write and spoke Irish and or English.
The head of family of house two was Bridget Connors (63) who was a farmer and lived with her children and uncle. Patrick (40), James (38), Sarah (35), Bridget (38), Delie (30) and Martin (80). They could all read and write and speak Irish and or English.
The head of family of house three was Mary Joyce (65) was a farmer and lived with her son John (30). They could read and or write and spoke English.
The head of family of house four was Bridget McCook (64) who was a farmer that lived with her son Patrick (30). Both could read and write and spoke Irish and or English.
The head of family of house five was Thomas Connor (65) was a farmer and lived with his son Thomas (35). Both could read and write and speak Irish and English.
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