Gort
Civil Parish of Kiltartan
Dylan Reilly | University of Galway | Galway County Heritage Office
Gort is a townland, situated In the Southern Extremity of the parish of Kiltartan, Barony of Kiltantar, County Galway. West of the Mail Coach Road leading from Galway to Gort. It contains that part of the Town of Gort called Crow Lane, a portion of the North angle of the Market Square and the whole of the Horse Barrack.
The standard name for this townland is Gort, with the Irish form of the name being Gort Inse Gúaire
Other forms of the name with authority source:
Gort Inse Gúaire
Gortenshegory
Gort By. Surveyors Sketch Map
Gort Engraved County Map
Gort Mr. John Bell, Barony Constable
Gort Rev. Patrick Fallon, P.P.
Griffiths Valuation recorded that there were 11 listed land and property owners; Michael Fahy, John Shaughnessy, William Walsh, Peter Staunton, Francis O’Loughlin, Michael Helbert, Martin Fogarty, Michael Nielan, Patrick Kelly, Margaret Hare.
The total annual valuation of relatable property of Ballyaneen North was £344.3s.9d. for a total of 170 acres and 20 perches of land, house and office.
Proprietor was Lord Gort, Lough Cooter Castle, Post Town Gort. Agent Mr. James Slator, Gort. The fair and market town of Gort stands and is built and situated in part of three parishes, namely Kilmacduagh, Kiltartan and Beagh. The occupiers and tenants having leaseholds and agreements in various ways. Here is a neat church which stands in the parish of Kilmacduagh, fit to accommodate 200 persons, also a Roman Catholic Chapel capable of accommodating 300 persons, it also stands in the Parish of Kilmacduagh. Fairs held in the town of Gort on the 11th August and 7th November and Market on Saturday. Authority Mr. Slator, Agent.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Gortenshegory’ listed O’Shawnussy, Sir Roger (Catholic) as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell) O’Shaghnessy, Sir Dermot (Catholic) in 1670 (post Cromwell).
1901 Census
There is no information available for this townland in the 1901 census. 11/3/24
1911 Census
James Nester (62) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Ledia Nester (61) and his two sons, Edward Nester (20) and William Nester (19). He also lived with a servant, Mary Burns (25). All members of the house were Roman Catholic. James, Edward, William and Mary were born in County Galway. James, Ledia, Edward and William all listed their occupation as ‘Slater and Plasterer’. Mary was listed as ‘Domestic Servant’. All members of the house could read and write, and all could speak English. James and Ledia listed their marital status as ‘Married’. The rest of the house were listed as ‘Single’. James listed that they were married for 34 years. Ledia listed that she had 10 children born alive, with 6 of those who were still living.
The house was a built courthouse inhabited by one distinct family. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 2nd class house that had five front windows. The house had three rooms occupied by the family. James Nester was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
John E Hazell (62) was the head of the family. He lived with his daughter, Mary E Hazell (26) and his son, John P Hazell (21). He also lived with three boarders, Anne Hynes (13), Francis Caffrey (31) and John Collins (29). All members of the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John E listed his occupation as ‘Poor Rate Collector’, Mary E and John were listed as ‘Harness Maker’, John P as ‘Scholar’, and Francis was listed as ‘Plumber’. All members of the house could read and write. John E listed his marital status as ‘Widower’ while the rest of the house were listed as ‘Scholar’. John listed that he had 2 children born alive, with 2 children who were still living.
The house was a built shop inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 3 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house and a cow house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 1st class house that had six front windows. The house had eight rooms occupied by the family. John Hazel was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
Thomas Cooney (78) was the head of the house. He was Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. He listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’. He could read and write, and spoke Irish and English. He listed his marital status as ‘Widower’. Thomas listed that he was married for 15 years, with one child born alive.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had one out-offices or farm steadings listed which was a cow house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of thatch, wood, or other perishable material. It was a 3rd class house that had one front window. The house had one room occupied by the family. Thomas Cooney was listed as the head of the house and the landowner.
John Mc Nevin (50) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Ann Mc Nevin (52), his three sons, Pat Mc Nevin (18), John Mc Nevin (17) and Michael Mc Nevin (12). He also lived with his daughter, Bridget Mc Nevin (15) and a boarder named Kate Cushan (71). All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. John listed his occupation as ‘G Labourer’ and Pat was listed as ‘Servant Man’. John, Bridget and Michael were listed as ‘Scholar’. John, Ann and Kate could not read, while the children, Pat, John, Michael and Bridget could read and write. John alongside Ann and Kate could speak Irish and English, while his children could speak English. John and Ann listed their marital status as ‘Married’, while Pat, John, Bridget and Kate were listed as ‘Single’. John and Ann listed that they were married for 22 years, with 5 children born alive, all of whom were still living.
The house was a built labourers cottage inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 2 farm steadings or out-offices listed which were a piggery and a fowl house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 2nd class house that had two front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. John Mc Nevin was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
Michael Hargrove (47) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Kate Hargrove (45). He also lived with his three sons, Patrick Hargrove (14), John Hargrove (11) and Martin Joseph Hargrove (9), and his daughter, Norah Hargrove (4). There was a visitor the night of the census who was Nora Fennesey (18). All members of the house were Roman Catholic. Michael, Kate and Nora were born in County Clare, while Patrick, John, Martin Joseph and Norah were born in County Galway. Michael listed his occupation as ‘Auctioneer and Estate Agent’. Patrick, John and Martin Joseph were listed as ‘Scholar’. All members of the house could read and write, except for Norah. Michael and Kate listed their marital status as ‘Married’, while the rest of the house were listed as ‘Single’. Michael and Kate listed that they were married for 20 years, with 10 children born alive and six of those who were still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 2 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable and a shed. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 2nd class house that had five front windows. The house had nine rooms occupied by the family. Michael Hargrove was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
Delia Fitzgerald (42) was the head of the house. She lived with her daughter, May Fitzgerald (13) and two sons, Richard J Fitzgerald (11) and Edward F Fitzgerald (9). She also lived with a boarder named John Hegarty (26). All members of the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway, except for John Hegarty, who was born in County Clare. Delia listed her occupation as ‘Shopkeeper’, while the rest of the house were listed as ‘Scholar’. All members of the house could read and write. Delia listed her marital status as ‘Widow’. Delia listed that she had been married for 7 years, with 4 children born alive with all still living.
The house was a built bakery inhabited by one distinct family. The house had three out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house and a turf house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 1st class house that had six front windows. The house had 10 rooms occupied by the family. Delia Fitzgerald was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
Thomas Guinn (45) was the head of the family. He lived with his sister, Kate Guinn (42) and his niece Agnes Gerighty (22). All members of the house were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Thomas listed his occupation as ‘Rate Collector’. Kate was listed as ‘Draper Froce’ and Agnes was listed as ‘Assistant’. All members of the house could read and write and all members of the house listed their marital status as ‘Single’.
The house was a built public house inhabited by one distinct family. The house had three out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house and a piggery. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 1st class house that had six front windows. The house had 7 rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Quinn was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
Patrick Lally (45) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Rita Lally (24) and his nephew, Patrick McInerney (20). He lived with two servants, Mary Ellen Mahony (24) and Michael Williams (19), a waiter, Edward Reed (20) and two boarders, Michael Glynn (35) and W F Russel (28). All members of the house were Roman Catholic, except for Michael Glynn who was of the Irish Church. Patrick, Rita and Michael Williams were born in County Galway. Patrick McInerney was born in County Clare. Mary Ellen was born in America. Edward was born in Mayo. Michael Glynn was born in County Tipperary and W F Russel was born in County Waterford. Patrick Lally listed his occupation as ‘Shop Keeper’ and Patrick McInerney was listed as ‘Shop Assistant’. Mary Ellen was listed as ‘Cook’, Edward was listed as ‘Waiter’, Michael Williams was listed as ‘Yard Boy’ and W F Russel was listed as ‘Doctor’. Michael Glynn was listed as ‘Farm Assistant’. All members of the house could read and write and could speak English. Patrick and Rita listed their marital status as ‘Married’, and for 7 years.
The house was a built hotel inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 12 out-offices or farm steadings listed which were a 5 stables, a coach house, harness room, cow house, piggery, fowl house, turf house and a shed. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 1st class house that had 12 front windows. The house had 23 occupied rooms. Patrick Lally was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
Luke Shinners (37) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Bridget Shinners (38), his stepson Michael Reidy (17) and his stepdaughter Crissy Reidy (12). He also lived with two sons, Luke Shinners (8) and Richard Shinners (4), and two daughters, Lilly Shinners (6) and Nora Shinners (5). He also lived with a workman named Thomas Houan (27) and a boarder, Thomas O Brien (58). Luke, Thomas Houan and Thomas O’Brien were born in County Clare, while the rest of the house were born in County Galway. Luke, Bridget, Michael and Thomas Houan listed their occupation as ‘Harness Maker’. Crissy, Luke, Lilly and Nora were listed as ‘Scholar’. Thomas O Brien was listed as ‘Maker’. All members of the house could read and write except for Richard. Luke could speak Irish and English. Luke and Bridget listed their marital status as ‘Married’. Thomas Houan and Thomas O Brien were listed as ‘single’. Rita listed that she had been married for 10 years, with 5 children born alive and 4 of those still living. Luke listed that he had 11 children born alive, with 8 of those still living. Michael Reidy listed that he was married for 8 years.
The house was a built shop inhabited by one distinct family. The house had one farm steadings or out-offices listed which was a piggery. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 2nd class house that had two front windows. The house had six rooms occupied by the family. Luke Shinners was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
Thomas Whelan (45) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Maggie Whelan (29). Both were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Thomas listed his occupation as ‘Car Driver’, and Mary was listed as ‘House Keeper’. Both could read and write. Thomas could speak Irish and English, and Mary could speak English. Both listed their marital status as ‘Married’, and listed that they were married for 6 years.
The house was a built labourers cottage inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 2 farm steadings or out-offices listed which were a piggery and a fowl house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 2nd class house that had two front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Whelan was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
John Quinn (57) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Elizabeth Quinn (47). They lived with their five sons, Patrick Quinn (25), Nicholas Quinn (23), Michael Quinn (17), James Quinn (12), Joseph Quinn (9), and their two daughters, Agnes Quinn (19) and Bridget Quinn (14). John and Elizabeth were born in County Clare, while the rest of the house were born in County Galway. John listed his occupation as ‘Farmer’, while Patrick, Nicholas and Michael were listed as ‘Farmer’s Son’. James, Joseph and Bridget were listed as ‘Scholar’. All in the house could read and write. John, Elizabeth, Agnes and Bridget could speak Irish and English. John and Elizabeth listed their marital status as ‘married’. Patrick, Nicholas, Michael, Agnes and Bridget were listed as ‘Single’. Elizabeth listed that she had been married for 27 years with 8 children born alive, all of whom were still living.
The house was a built private dwelling inhabited by two distinct families. The house had 5 out-offices and farm steadings listed which were a stable, coach house, piggery, fowl house and a store. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 1st class house that had six front windows. John Quinn was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
John Leech (50) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife, Mary Leech (36). He also lvied with his two sons, William Leech (10) and Martin Leech (2), and his two daughters, Mary Ann Leech (8) and Katie Leech (6). All were Roman Catholic and all were born in County Galway. John listed his occupation as ‘Farm labourer’ and William, Martin, Mary Ann and Katie were listed as ‘Scholar’. John, Mary and William could read and write. Mary Ann could read. Martin and Katie could not read. John and Mary listed their marital status as ‘Married’ and the rest of the house were listed as single. John listed he was married for 12 years, with 4 children born alive, all of whom were still living.
The house was a built labourers cottage inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 2 farm steadings or out-offices listed which were a piggery and a fowl house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 2nd class house that had two front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. John Leech was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
Minnie Sherman (40) was the head of the family. She lived with her sister Ellen Sherman (37). They had three visitors on the night of the census, Michael O Shaughnessy (47), Patrick Kirby (47) and an unknown man (47). All were born in Limerick City. Minnie, Ellen, Michael and Patrick were Roman Catholic. Minnie listed her occupation as ‘Lodging House Keeper’. Ellen was listed as ‘Engaged at crochet’. Michael was listed as ‘Butcher’. Patrick and the unknown man were listed as ‘Pig buyer’. Minnie, Ellen, Michael and Patrick could read and write and listed their marital status as ‘single’.
The house had 5 rooms occupied by the family. Minnie Sherman was listed as the head of the house and Lord Lough was listed as the landowner.
Thomas Howard (40) was the head of the family. He lived with his wife Bridget Howard (32). He lived with two sons, Patrick Howard (4) and Peter Howard (3). He also lived with his three daughters, Mary Howard (5), Bridget Howard and Katie Howard. All were Roman Catholic and were born in County Galway. Thomas listed his occupation as ‘General Labourer’. Mary was listed as ‘Scholar’. Thomas and Bridget could read and write and could speak English and Irish. Thomas and Bridget listed their marital status as ‘Married’. Bridget listed she was married for 6 years with 5 children born alive, with 5 of those still living.
The house was a built labourers cottage inhabited by one distinct family. The house had 2 farm steadings or out-offices listed which were a piggery and a fowl house. The walls were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roof was made of slate, iron, or tiles. It was a 2nd class house that had two front windows. The house had four rooms occupied by the family. Thomas Howard was the head of the house and Lord Lough was the landowner.
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