Cahernagarry, Cathair na nGarrai, stone fort of the garden

Civil Parish of Kilreekil

Author: Jo Kelly/Galway Rural Development (GRD)

Cahernagarry

Cahernagarry is situated in the civil parish of Kilreekill. It lies in the western part of the parish and is bounded by Doon, Wallscourt, Emlagh and Kelboght. It is also bounded by Ballybroder in the parish of Loughrea and Bealayarra South in the parish of Bullaun.

 

O’Donovan’s Field Name Books give other spellings of this townland: Cathair na ngaraidh, Cahirnagarry, Carnagarry and Cahergarry.

 

Down Survey Map shows this land under the name ‘Carrownaglogh’ was owned by Andrew Kirwain, a catholic in 1641. It was owned by Oliver Browne, a protestant in 1670. It states there were 374 plantation acres of unprofitable land, 344 plantation acres of profitable land and 344 plantation acres of forfeited.

 

Census 1901

 

There were 35 houses in Cahernagarry in 1901. 2 houses were uninhabited. They were owned by Catherine Farrell and Bridget Cahalan. The other 33 houses had 149 residents in total: 78 were male and 71 were female. All residents were Roman Catholic. All were born in Co Galway except for Mary Broderick (12) who was born in America and Mary Barrett (5) who was born in Co Roscommon. The heads of the households were: Delia Monahan, Martin Daniel, Patrick Gannon, Patrick Brien, Martin Brien, Martin Fahay, Margaret Manton, Catherine Monahan, Michael Monahan, Bridget Cahalan, Thomas Callanan, Bridget Burke, Thomas Cormican, Thomas Rogers, Patrick Callanan, Michael Keane, Mary Broderick, Bridget Monahan, Bridget Farrell, Owen Burke, Michael Fahy, Laurence Doyle, Patrick Monahan, Catherine Farrell, John Keane, John Broderick, James Mahony, Thomas Monahan, Andrew Brogan, Thomas Feeney, Peter Lynn, Martin Callanan and John Barrett. The census taken on the 3rd of April 1901 show the houses were built as private dwellings. The walls were built with stone, brick or concrete. Patrick Monahan’s house roof was made with slate, iron or tiles. The other house roofs were made with perishable material.

 

Delia Monahan (55) was a widow. She was a farmer. She had 7 unmarried children. Mary Teresa (23), Winifred (20), Margaret (18) and Bridget (17) were recorded as farmer’s daughters. James (22) and Thomas (16) were recorded as farmer’s sons. John (15) was a scholar. The entire family could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 7 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 dairy, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. Delia Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Martin Daniel (45) was a farmer. He was married to Ellen (35). They had 7 children. John (11), Patrick (10), Martin (9) and Catherine (7) were scholars. Mary (6), Margaret (5) and Bridget (2) could not read. The rest of the family could read and write. Martin’s sister Anne (60) was single. She was recorded as a general domestic servant. Martin (45), Ellen, John, Patrick and Anne could speak Irish and English. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 5 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed. Martin Daniel owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Patrick Gannon (60) was a farmer. He was married to Mary (60). They could read, write and speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 4 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed. Patrick Gannon owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Patrick Brien (35) was a farmer. His sister Bridget (38) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. They were both single. They could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 3 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 fowl house. Patrick Brien owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Martin Brien (70) was a farmer. He was single. He could not read. Lodger Thomas Kelly (70) was a married man. He was recorded as a stone mason. He could read and write. Both occupants could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 2 outhouses: 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Martin Brien owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Martin Fahy (32) was a farmer. He was married to Margaret (26). Thomas Monahan (62) was a widower. He was recorded as a farmer. All occupants could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 4 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 shed. Martin Fahey owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Margaret Manton (49) was a widow. She was a farmer. She could speak Irish and English. She had 3 unmarried children. Mary (21) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. James (15) was recorded as a farmer’s son. John (10) was a scholar. The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 4 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed. Margaret Manton owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Catherine Monahan (70) was a widow. She was a farmer. Her son John (40) was married to Mary (36). They had 3 children. Richard (9) and Patrick (6) were scholars. Mary was 3 years old. Visitor Elizabeth Halleron (60) was a widow. She was recorded as a general servant domestic. Elizabeth and Mary (3) could not read. Catherine could read only. The rest of the family could read and write. The 4 adults could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 4 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 shed. Catherine Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Michael Monahan (37) was a farmer. He was married to Anne (26). Michael’s brother William (34) was single. He was recorded as a farm servant. The entire family could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. Michael Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Bridget Cahalan (60) was a widow. She was a farmer. She had 3 sons. Patrick (45) was married. Michael (41) and James (35) were single. They were recorded as farmer’s sons. Bridget’s granddaughter Catherine Broderick (6) was a scholar. She could read only. The rest of the family could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. Bridget Cahalan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Callanan (45) was a farmer. He was married to Bridget (38). They could speak Irish and English. They had 6 children. Michael (10) and Patrick (8) were scholars. Ellen (6), James (4), Richard (3) and Mary (2) could not read. The rest of the family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 5 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn. Thomas Callanan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Bridget Burke (87) was a widow. She was a farmer. Her son John (51) was married to Catherine (41). They had 6 children. Bridget (14), Mary (13), Patrick (11), Henry (10) and John (5) were scholars. William (2) could not read.John (5) and Bridget (87) could read only.  The rest of the family could read and write. The 2 Bridget’s, John (51), Catherine and Mary could speak Irish and English. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 3 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 shed. Bridget Burke owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Cormican (40) was a farmer. He was married to Bridget (42). Their daughters Mary (14) and Ellen (10) were scholars. Thomas could not read. The rest of the family could read and write. The entire family could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows, 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Thomas Cormican owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Rogers (70) was a farmer. He was married to Mary (60). They could speak Irish and English. They had 2 unmarried children. Thomas (32) was recorded as a farmer’s son. Maria (30) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter.  Thomas (70) could not read. The rest of the family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. Thomas Rogers owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Patrick Callanan (80) was a widower. He was a farmer. His son Patrick (38) was married to Delia (30). Their children Mary (2) and James (1) could not read. The rest of the family could read and write. Both Patricks could speak Irish and English. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 6 outhouses. Patrick Callanan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Michael Keane (51) was a farmer. He could speak Irish and English. He was married to Mary (47). Their children: Catherine (10), Sarah (8) and Patrick (7) were scholars. Patrick could read. The rest of the family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 3 outhouses. Michael Keane owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Mary Broderick (70) was a widow. She was a farmer. Her sons Patk (31) and Henry (27) were single. They could read and write. Mary could read only. All 3 occupants could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 4 outhouses. Mary Broderick owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Bridget Monahan (50) was a widow. She was a farmer. She could speak Irish and English. She had 5 unmarried children. Patrick (20), Michael (18) and Rodger (17) were recorded as farmer’s sons. Catherine (16) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. Jane (14) was a scholar. The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 7 outhouses. Bridget Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Bridget Farrell (56) was a widow. She was a farmer. She had 4 unmarried children. Thomas (28) and John (18) were recorded as farmer’s sons. Anne (25) and Delia (20) were recorded as farmer’s daughters. Bridget could read only. The rest of the family could read and write. The entire family could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 6 outhouses. Bridget Farrell owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Owen Burke (73) was a widower. He was recorded as a Stone Mason. His unmarried son Michael (37) was a labourer. They could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows and 2 outhouses. Owen Burke owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Michael Fahy (55) was a widower. He was a farmer. He could speak Irish and English. His son and daughter were single. Mary (22) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. James (20) was recorded as a farmer’s son. All 3 occupants could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 7 outhouses. Michael Fahy owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Laurence Doyle (48) was a farmer. He was married to Mary (49). She was recorded as a farmer’s wife. They could speak Irish and English. They had 5 unmarried daughters. Mary (16) and Agnes (15) were recorded as farmer’s daughters. Margaret (13), Bridget (11) and Annie (10) were scholars. The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 6 outhouses. Laurence Doyle owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Patrick Monahan (56) was a widower. He was a farmer. He had 3 unmarried children. Mary (24) was recorded as a housekeeper. John (22) and James (17) were recorded as farmer’s sons. John could read only. The rest of the family could read and write. The entire family could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows and 3 outhouses. Patrick Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Catherine Farrell (56) was a widow. She was a farmer. She could speak Irish and English. She had 3 unmarried children. John (29) and James (25) were recorded as farmer’s sons. Catherine (22) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms, 2 front windows and 5 outhouses. Catherine Farrell owned the land the house was situated on.

 

John Keane (35) was a farmer. He could speak Irish and English. His nephew Thomas Burke (16) was a scholar. They could read and write. They were both single. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows and 2 outhouses. John Keane owned the land the house was situated on.

 

John Broderick (47) was a farmer. He was married to Bridget (43). They could speak Irish and English. They had 6 children. Mary (12) (born in America), Elizabeth (10) and Thomas (7) were scholars. John (5), Patrick (4) and James (2) could not read. The rest of the family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 5 outhouses. John Broderick owned the land the house was situated on.

 

James Mahony (70) was a widower. He was a farmer. He could not read. Michael Conway (26) was single. He was recorded as a farm servant. He could read only. They both could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows and 2 outhouses. James Mahony owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Monahan (64) was a farmer. He was single. He could read and write. Lodger John Mannion (60) was married. He was recorded as a pedlar. He could not read. They both could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows, 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Thomas Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Andrew Brogan (40) was a farmer. He was married to Sebina (40). She was recorded as a housekeeper. Their sons Thomas (14) and Patrick (12) were scholars. Andrew’s brother Martin (35) was single. He was recorded as an agricultural labourer. Andrew and Martin could read. The rest of the family could read and write. All the family could speak Irish and English except for Patrick. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 5 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed. Andrew Brogan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Feeney (65) was a farmer. He was married to Bridget (63). They had 3 unmarried daughters: Bridget (25), Mary (23) and Margaret (19). Thomas could read only. The rest of the family could read and write. The entire family could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows, 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Thomas Feeney owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Peter Lynn (60) was a widower. He was a farmer. His son Michael (25) was single. His daughter Mary Cahalan (31) was married. She was recorded as a housekeeper. The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows, 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Peter Lynn owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Martin Callanan (76) was a tailor. He was married to Ellen (66). They could speak Irish and English. She was recorded as a seamstress. Martin could read and write. Ellen could not read or write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 1 shed. Martin Callanan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

John Barrett (50) was a tailor. He was married to Mary (58). They could speak Irish and English. Their daughters Julie (20) and Ellie Kate (16) were single. They were recorded as seamstresses. Their granddaughter Mary (5) was a scholar. She could read only. The rest of the family could read and write. They lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms and 2 front windows. There were no outhouses recorded.  Patrick Callanan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Census 1911

 

There were 25 houses in Cahernagarry in 1911. There were 113 residents in total: 63 were male and 50 were female. All residents were Roman Catholic. They were born in Co Galway except for Mary Cahalan and Peter Lynn. Mary was born in America. Peter was born in Westmeath. The heads of the households were: Patrick Monahan, Laurence Doyle, Michael Burke, Michael Fahy, Thomas Farrell, Bridget Monahan, Thomas Rodgers, Mary Broderick, Thomas Cormican, Thomas Callanan, Michael Cahalan, Michael Monahan, Mary Monahan, John Manton, Mary Cahalan, Martin Fahey, Martin Daniel, Patrick Brien, Delia Monahan, Patrick Callanan, Lunnia Brogan, Michael Conway, Thomas Feeney, Bridget Broderick and Peter Lynn. The census taken on the 11th of April 1911 show the houses were built as private dwellings. The walls were built with stone, brick or concrete. The roofs were made with perishable material.

 

Patrick Monahan (68) was a widower. He was a farmer. He could speak Irish and English. His unmarried children: Bridget (30) and John (25) could speak English. The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms and 1 front window. There were 4 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1 piggery. Patrick Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Laurence Doyle (58) was a farmer. He could speak English. He was married for 30 years to Mary (61). She could speak Irish. They had 6 children with 5 living in 1911. Their 3 daughters: Maria (26), Margaret (23) and Annie (18) were single. The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.

 

Michael Burke (49) and his step brother Thomas (28) were farmers. They were both single. Michael could read and speak English. Thomas could read, write and spoke English. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Michael burke owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Michael Fahey (70) was a widower. He was a farmer. His children James (43) and Mary (35) were single. The entire family could read and write. Michael could speak English. James could speak Irish. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Michael Fahey owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Farrell (38) was a farmer. His sister Anne (30) had no occupation recorded. They were both single. They could read, write and spoke English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Thomas Farrell owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Bridget Monahan (61) was a widow. She was a farmer. She had been married for 35 years. She had 6 children with 6 living in 1911. Her sons: Patrick (31), Rodger (26) and Michael (27) were single. The entire family could read, write and spoke English. Bridget also could speak Irish. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Bridget Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Rodgers (43) was a farmer. He was married for 3 years to Kate (29). They could read and write. Their children: Patrick (2) and Michael (4 months) could not read. Kate and Patrick could speak English. Thomas could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Thomas Rodgers owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Mary Broderick (84) was a widow. She could read only. Her son Pat (42) was a farmer. He was married for 4 years to Maria (41). They could read and write. Their daughter Mary (1) could not read. The 3 adults could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Mary Broderick owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Cormican (50) was a farmer. He was married for 25 years to Bridget (65). They had 2 children with 2 living in 1911. Mary (23) and Ellen (20) were single. The entire family could read, write and speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Thomas Cormican owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Thomas Callanan (55) was a farmer. He was married for 21 years to Anne (44). They could read, write and speak Irish and English. They had 10 children with 10 living in 1911. Michael (20), Patrick (18), Ellie (16), James (14), Richard (12), Mary (10) and James (8) could read, write and speak English. John (6), Frances (4) and Hanora (4) could not read. They could speak English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Thomas Callanan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Michael Cahalan (50) and his brother James (40) were single. They were farmers. Michael could read. James could read and write. They could speak Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 5 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1piggery. Michael Cahalan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Michael Monahan (50) was a farmer. He was married for 9 years to Anne (42). They could speak Irish and English. They had 3 children with 3 living in 1911: Martin (8), Catherine (7) and Bridget (5). The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Michael Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Mary Monahan (46) was a widow. She was a farmer. She had been married for 22 years. She had 4 children with 4 living in 1911. Richard (18) and Patt (15) were single. Mary (11) and Michael (9) were scholars. The entire family could read, write and spoke English. Both Mary’s could also speak Irish. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 4 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Mary Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

John Manton (21) was a farmer. He could read, write and spoke English. Visitor Honora Spellman (52) could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They were both single.  They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 3 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1 piggery. John Manton owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Mary Cahalan (36) was a widow. She had been married for 13 years. She had no children recorded. She was born in America. She could read, write and spoke English. She lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 3 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Mary Cahalan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Martin Fahey (50) was a farmer. He was married for 10 years to Margaret (37). They had 5 children with 4 living in 1911. Thomas (9) and Mary (8) were scholars. Michael (4) and Patrick (1) could not read. The rest of the household could read and write. Visitor Thomas Monahan (73) was a widower. Martin and Thomas Monahan could speak Irish and English. The rest of the family could speak English except for Patrick. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Martin Fahey owned the land the house situated on.

 

Martin Daniel (53) was a farmer. He was married for 22 years to Ellen (46). They had 8 children with 7 living in 1911. Nonie (9), Bridget (11), Margaret (15), Mary (16), Kate (17), Martin (19) and Partick (20) were single. The entire family could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Martin Daniel owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Patrick Brien (45) was a farmer. He and his sister Bridget (50) were single. They could read, write and spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows, 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Patrick Brien owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Delia Monahan (65) had been married for 15 years. She had 7 children with 7 living in 1911. Listed were 4 children: James (30), Thomas (25), Winifred (27) and Margaret (26). Winifred and Margaret had no occupations recorded. The rest of the household were farmers. Delia was a widow. The rest of the household were single. The entire family could read, write and spoke English. Visitor Thomas Monahan (72) also could speak Irish. They lived in a 2nd class house with 5 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 8 outhouses: 2 stables, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn. Delia Monahan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Patrick Callanan (48) was a farmer. He could speak Irish. He was married for 13 years to Bridget (38). They had 9 children with 8 living in 1911. James (11), Margaret (9), William (8) and Bridget (6) were scholars. John (5), Patrick (4), Thomas (2) and Joseph (1 month) could not read. They could speak English. The rest of the family could read, write and spoke English. They lived in a 2nd class with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Patrick Callanan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Lunnia Brogan (55) was a widow. She had been married for 14 years. Her brother in law Martin (40) was single. They were farmers. They could read and speak Irish and English. Martin could also write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 5 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn. Lunnia Brogan owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Michael Conway (39) was a farmer. He could read, write and speak Irish and English. He was married for 2 years to Ellie (38). She could read. Their son John was 10 months old. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms and 0 front windows. There were 3 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1 piggery. Michael Conway owned the land the house was built on.

 

Thomas Feeney (73) was a farmer. He could speak Irish and English. He was married for 40 years to Bridget (72). They had 5 children with 4 living in 1911. Their daughter Mary (30) was single. Their daughter Bridget (34) was married for 2 years to John Martin (36). The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 3 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1 piggery. Thomas Feeney owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Bridget Broderick (44) was a widow. She could speak English. She had been married for 24 years. She had 7 children with 7 living in 1911. Listed were 6 children. John (15), Kate (17), Thomas (19) and Mary (21) were single. Patrick (14) and James (12) were scholars. The rest of the family recorded as farmers. The entire family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 5 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1 piggery. Bridget Broderick owned the land the house was situated on.

 

Peter Lynn (71) was a widower. He and his son Michael (35) were farmers. Michael and Patrick Traynor (35) were both single. Patrick could speak Irish and English. He was recorded as a farm servant. Visitor Mary Roger (76) was a widow. She could not read. The rest of the household could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 3 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 calf house and 1 piggery. Peter Lynn owned the land the house was situated on.

 

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