Goirtín: little field
Uisce: water
In the barony of Loughrea, in the centre of the civil parish Kilthomas is Gorteenaniska.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books listed other spellings of Gorteenaniska: Goirtín an Uisce, Goirtín an uisce, Gurteenanishka, Gortnesky, Gurtinaniske, and Gurteenaniska. O’Donovan’s books described this townland as all pasture and good tillage, long and narrow in shape. In the southeastern region of this townland is a burial place for still born children. The property owner is Mr. Daly of Castle Daly. The rent per acre was £1 and the county cess or tax was 1 shilling 3.5 pence.
The Down Survey Map under ‘Gortinanisky’ listed John McTeige McEdmund Ffahy (Catholic), as the landowner in 1641 (pre-Cromwell) and Duke of York (Protestant) in 1670 (post Cromwell). There were 494 plantation acres of unprofitable land and 99 plantation acres of forfeited and profitable land.
James Daly was the only landowner in 1855. He occupied his holding of a herd’s house, offices, and land that had an area of 107 acres, 0 roods, 12 perches valued to be £34-10-0. Together Michael O’Brien, Bridget M’Dermott [sic], and Eleanor O’Donnell leased 2 holdings of a house and land, and a house, offices and land (41-0-31) for £1-15-0 for Bridget and Eleanor and £5-0-0 for Michael. The total annual valuation of rateable property paid overall in Gorteenaniska was £43-0-0 for 148 acres, 1 rood, and 3 perches of house, offices, and land.
Gorteenaniska had a population of 25 inhabitants, 14 males and 11 females in 1901. There were 6 inhabited households. All occupants were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway, unless specified otherwise. The houses were built as private dwellings. The roofs were made of wood, thatch, or other perishable material. The walls were made of stone, brick, or concrete.
Michael Deely (50) was a widowed farmer who lived with his 2 sons, Patt Deely (16) and John Deely (14), who were farmers’ sons. Only Patt could read and write. All 3 spoke Irish and English. The Deely family resided in a 2nd class house that had 3 rooms, 3 front windows, 1 cow house, and 1 shed. Michael was the landowner.
Patrick Dooley (30) was a carpenter living with his wife, Bridget Dooley (26), and their children, Mary (5) and Patrick (3). The children were scholars. Only Bridget could read and write. Irish and English were listed for Patrick. They lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms and 2 front windows, owned by Catherine Hansheen [sic]. On the land was a piggery and a workshop.
John Mitchel (60) was a farmer living with his wife Bridget Mitchel (60) and their unmarried daughter Nora Mitchel (13), a farmer’s daughter. In the house was also a lodger, Mary Fallon (40) who was a labourer. Mary and Nora could read and write. All spoke Irish and English. They inhabited a 3rd class house with 3 rooms, 1 piggery, and 1 front window. The land was owned by Michl [sic] Mitchel.
Catherina Hennessy (61) was a widowed farmer who lived with her unmarried children: Michael Henessy (39), Thomas (32), Winnie (24), and Jerome (22). They were all farmer’s sons/ daughters. Winnie could read and write, Jerome could only write, Catherina could only read. All had Irish and English listed. The family lived in a 3 bedroom, 2nd class house, with 3 front windows. They had 2 cow houses, a piggery, and a barn. It is noted on the House and Building Return form the landowner and household head is Catherine Hansheen [sic].
Patrick J McDermott (70) was a tailor. He was unmarried and lived with his widowed sister, Margaret Hoarn (68), a housekeeper. Margaret could read, Patrick could read and write. Both spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house that had 3 rooms, 1 piggery, and 3 front windows. Catherine Hansheen [sic] was the landowner.
Bryan Mulkerin (60) was a herd who lived with his wife Winnie Mulkerin (56) and their unmarried children: Michael (24), Bryan (21), Tim (18), Catherin (22), and Ellen (12). The sons were labourers, Catherin was a housekeeper and Ellen was a scholar. All children could read and write, Winnie could only read. All had Irish and English listed, except Ellen. The Mulkerins lived in a 3rd class house that had 3 rooms and 2 front windows. On their land was a cow house, a piggery, and a barn. Bryan was the landowner.
Gorteenaniska had a population of 13 inhabitants, 8 males and 5 females. There were 5 inhabited households and 2 uninhabited dwellings. One was owned by Patrick Dooley, the other owned by Winnifred Mulkerins. All occupants were Roman Catholic and born in County Galway. The houses were built as private dwellings. The roofs were made of wood, thatch, or other perishable material. The walls were made of stone, brick, or concrete.
Michael Deely (50) was a widowed farmer who lived with his unmarried son, John Deely (24). Only Michael could read, write, and speak Irish and English. The Deely family resided in a 2nd class house that had 3 rooms, 3 front windows, 1 cow house, and 1 stable. Michael was the landowner.
Patrick McDermott (84) was a tailor. He was unmarried and lived with his widowed sister, Margaret Haren (81). Margaret could read, Patrick could read and write. Both spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 2nd class house that had 3 rooms, 1 piggery, and 3 front windows. Catherine Hansheen [sic] was the landowner.
Michael Hennessy (52) was a single farmer who lived with his siblings, Thomas Hennessy (40), Winniford (35), and his widowed mother, Catherine Hennessy (73). Only Winniford could read and write. All had Irish and English listed. The family lived in a 3 bedroom, 2nd class house, with 3 front windows. They had 1 cow house, 1 stable, and 1 piggery. Michael was the landowner.
John Mitchell (79) was a farmer living with his wife Bridget Mitchell (70). Neither could read nor write. Both spoke Irish and English. They inhabited a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 1 cow house, and 1 front window. The land was owned by John Mitchell.
Winneford Mulkerns (66) was a widowed farmer who lived with her unmarried children: Michael (35) and Bryan (30). The children could read and write. Only Winneford had Irish and English listed. The Mulkerins lived in a 2nd class house that had 3 rooms and 3 front windows. On their land was a stable, a calf house, cow house, a piggery, and a barn. Winneford was the landowner.
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