Moaty is situated in the civil parish of Kiltormer barony of Longford Co Galway. It is bounded on the north by Kiltormer West, on the east by Clonaneen, on the south by Lisheenaguile and on the west by Kill and Attyykee.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Book gives other spelling of this townland: Na motaidh, Motee, Moote and Moats.
Down Survey map show this townland under the name Mote was owned by Nicholas Hannyn, a catholic in 1641. It was owned by John Madden, a protestant in 1670. It states there were 2 plantation acres of unprofitable land, 68 plantation acres of profitable land and 68 plantation acres of forfeited land.
There were 6 houses in Moaty in1901. There were 32 residents in total: 15 were male and 17 were female. All occupants were Roman Catholic. They were born in Co Galway except for Patrick F Monahan. He was born in Co Roscommon. The heads of the households were: Thomas Madden, Michael Treacy, John Glynn, Margaret Lyons, Michael Callaghan and Martin Connor. The census taken on the 1st of April 1901 show 5 houses were built as private dwellings and 1 as a public house. All walls were built with stone, brick or concrete except for Michael Treacy’s. His house walls were built with perishable material. Margaret Lyons roof was made with slate, iron or tiles. The rest of the house roofs were made with perishable material.
Thomas Madden (62) and his wife Margaret (52) were farmers. Their son Thomas (22) was single. Their daughter Sarah (25) was married to Thomas Locks (34). She was recorded as a housekeeper. He was recorded as a shepherd. They had 2 children: Margaret (3) and Mary (2). Thomas (22), Thomas (34) and Sarah could read and write. The rest of the family could not read. They lived in a 2nd class house with 2 rooms, 3 front windows and 7 outhouses. Thomas Madden owned the land the house was situated on.
Michael Treacy (70) was married to Ellen (62). He was a farmer. They both could read. They had 2 unmarried children. Patrick (25) was recorded as a farmer’s son. Bridget (23) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. They could read and write. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows and 3 outhouses. Michael Treacy owned the land the house was situated on.
John Glynn (70) was married to Margaret (60). He was a farmer. They had 3 unmarried children. Thomas (30) and Patrick (28) were recorded as farmer’s sons. Catherine (23) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. John could not read. Margaret 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 6 outhouses. John Glynn owned the land the house was situated on.
Margaret Lyons (55) was a widow. She was a farmer. She had 5 unmarried children. Kate (28) was recorded as a farmer’s daughter. Mary (26) was recorded as a sales woman. Nora (25) and Bridget (19) were dressmakers. James (23) was recorded as a farmer’s son. Margaret could read and speak Irish and English. The rest of the family could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms, 5 front windows and 8 outhouses. Margaret Lyons owned the land the house was situated on.
Michael Callaghan (80) was married to Maria (57). The rest of the household were single. He was a publican and farmer. They had 3 children. Nellie (28) was recorded as a publican daughter. Bernard (25) was a carpenter. John Joseph (24) was recorded as a shop man. Visitor Mary Colohan (12) was a scholar. Boarder Patrick F Monahan (33) was a general practitioner L.R.C.P and S.I. He was born in Co Roscommon. Patt Mannion (47) was a general servant. He could not read. The rest of the household could read and write. Michael, Maria and Patrick F could speak Irish and English. The household lived in a 2nd class house with 6 rooms, 5 front windows and 8 outhouses. Michael Callaghan owned the land the house was situated on.
Martin Connor (65) was married to Bridget (45). He was a farmer. He could speak Irish and English. They both could not read. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows and 4 outhouses. Martin Connor owned the land the house was situated on.
There were 7 houses in Moaty in 1911. There were 33 residents in total: 16 were male and 17 were female. 1 house was uninhabited. The census taken on the 3rd of April 1911 shows it was built as a public house. The other 6 houses were built as private dwellings. The walls were built with stone, brick or concrete. James Lyons and John J. O’Callaghan’s house roofs were made with slate, iron or tiles. The other roofs were made with perishable material. The heads of the households were: Thomas Glynn, Thomas Madden, James Lyons, Ellen Treacy, John J. O’ Callaghan and Bridget Connors. All occupants were Roman Catholic. They were born in Co Galway except for Annie Glynn and Ellen Lyons. Annie was born in America. Ellen was born in Co Roscommon.
Thomas Glynn (39) was a farmer. He was married for 5 years to Margaret (30). They had 3 children with 3 living in 1911: John (4), Lawrence (3) and Margaret (11 months). Thomas’s mother Margaret (71) was a widow. His niece Annie (14) was a scholar. She was born in America. His brother Pat (37) and Lawrence Whyte (22) were recorded as farm servants. They were both single. Lawrence Whyte could read. The rest of the household could read and write except for the 3 small children. The household lived in a 2nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front windows. There were 7 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house. 1 barn and 1 shed. Thomas Glynn owned the land the house was situated on.
Thomas Madden (74) was a farmer. He was married for 50 years to Margaret (70). Their son Thomas (30) was single. Their daughter Sarah (35) was married for 14 years to Thomas Locke (42). He was recorded as a farm servant. They had 5 children with 4 living in 1911. Margaret (11), Mary (10), Joe (7) and Norah (5) were scholars. Thomas (74), Margaret (70), Joe and Norah 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 3 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 dairy and 1 piggery. Thomas Madden owned the land the house was situated on.
James Lyons (35) was a farmer. He was married for 2 years to Ellen (29). She was born in Co Roscommon. Their son John Joe was 11 months old. James’s mother Margaret (71) was a widow. His sister Kaite (41) was single. The 4 adults could read and write. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 5 rooms and 5 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 barn. James Lyons owned the land the house was situated on.
Ellen Treacey (73) was a widow. She was a farmer. Her children Patrick (31) and Bridget (28) could read and write. Visitor Patrick Mannion (65) was a labourer. All 3 were single. Patrick Mannion and Ellen could not read. The household 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. Ellen Treacey owned the land the house was situated on.
John Joseph O’Callaghan (36) was a farmer and publican. He was married for 1 year to Roseanne (26). She was born in Co Sligo. Their son John Gilbert was 3 months old. Margaret Darcy (30) was a domestic servant. She was born in Co Tipperary. Stephen Whyte (39) was a farm servant. They were both single. John Gilbert and Stephen Whyte could not read. The rest of the household could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 5 rooms and 5 front windows. There were 6 outhouses: 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 fowl house, 1workshop and 1 store. John J. O’ Callaghan owned the land the house was situated on.
Bridget Connor (70) was a widow. She was a farmer. She could read. She lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms and 2 front windows. There were no outhouses recorded. Bridget Connor owned the land the house was situated on.
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