Skecoor is situated in the civil parish of Kiltormer barony of Longford Co Galway. It is bounded on the north by Ballydonagh, on the east by Feigh and Garrison, on the south by Raheen and alias Spring Grove both in Kiluain or Quansborough, on the west by Lisheenaguile and on the North West by Cloonaneen.
O’Donovan’s Field Name Books give other spellings of this townland: Skycur, Skehair, Skeacur, Sceagh chumhra and Scechurtha.
Downs Survey map shows this townland under the name Skeaghcurr was owned by Cohagh McLaughlin O’Maddin, a catholic in 1641. It was owned by Nicholas Callenan, a catholic in 1670. It states there were 85 plantation acres of unprofitable land. There were 64 plantation acres of profitable land and 64 plantation acres of forfeited land.
There were 6 houses in Skecoor in 1901. There were 34 residents in total: 14 were male and 20 were female. They were Roman Catholic. They were born in Co Galway. The heads of the households were: Rose Callanan, Patrick Curley, William Coyne, Bridget Ryan, Lawrence Silk and John Ford. The census taken on the 11th of April 1901 show the houses were built as private dwellings. The walls were built with stone brick or concrete except for Bridget Ryan’s. Her walls were built with perishable material. The roofs were made with perishable material except for Rose Callanan’s. Hers was made with slate, iron or tiles.
Rose Callanan (52) and her sister Mary (47) were recorded as land owners. Nora Ford (16) was a general servant domestic. Mary Anne Madden (17) was a housemaid domestic. John Whyte (38) was a coach man domestic. The entire household were single. They could read and write. They lived in a 1st class house with 10 rooms, 5 front windows and 15 outhouses. Rose Callanan owned the land the house was situated on.
Patrick Curley (80) was a farmer. He could speak Irish and English. He was married to Catherine (56). They had 4 unmarried children. Thomas (24) was recorded as a farmer’s son. Norah (23) and Helena (18) were recorded as farmer’s daughters. John (17) was an assistant blacksmith. Patrick’s brother in law John Kelly (50) was single. He was an agricultural labourer. Patrick could not read. Catherine could read. The rest of the household could read and write. The family lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 3 outhouses. Patrick Curley owned the land the house was situated on.
William Coyne (53) was an agricultural labourer. He could speak Irish and English. He was married to Hanoriah (56). Their daughter Mary (18) was single. William and Mary could read and write. Hanorish could not read. The family lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 2 front windows and 3 outhouses. William Coyne owned the land the house was situated on.
Bridget Ryan (80) was a widow. She was a farmer. Her son Michael (34) was single. He could read and write. Bridget could read and speak Irish and English. They lived in a 4th class house with 1 room, 1 front window and 1 outhouse. Bridget Ryan owned the land the house was situated on.
Laurence Silk (30) was a farmer. He could speak Irish and English. He was married to Catherine (35). Their children: Mary (4), Bridget (3) and Thomas (3 months) could not read. Lawrence and Catherine could read and write. The family lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms, 1 front window and 3 outhouses. Laurence Silk owned the land the house was situated on.
John Ford (49) was a shepherd. H was married to Mary (41). They had 9 children. Annie (19), Nora (18), Maria (16), John (14), Michael (12) Agnes (9) and Delia (7) were scholars. Andrew was 4 years old and Patrick was 1 month old. John’s mother Anne (78) was a widow. Andrew, Patrick and Anne (78) could not read. Delia could read. The rest of the family could read and write. The entire family could speak English except for Patrick. They lived in a 2nd class house with 3 rooms, 3 front windows and 4 outhouses. John Ford owned the land the house was situated on.
There were 7 houses in Skecoor in 1911. 1 house was uninhabited. It was owned by John Ford. The other 6 houses had 28 residents in total: 15 were male and 13 were female. They were Roman Catholic. They were born in Co Galway. The heads of the households were: William Coyne, Michael Ryan, Catherine Silke, Catherine Curley, Rose Callanan and John Ford. 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 except for Rose Callanan’s roof. It was made with slate, iron or tiles.
William Coyne (72) was married for 35 years to Hanoria (70). He was an agricultural labourer. He could speak Irish and English. Their daughter Mary (32) was married for 10 years to John Murphy (36). He was an agricultural labourer. They had 4 Children: Patrick (10), Sarah (8), John (5) and William (3). Patrick was a scholar. William (72), Mary and Patrick could read and write. The rest of the family could not read. They lived in a 3rd class house with 3 rooms and 2 front windows. There were 4 outhouses: 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1barn. William Coyne owned the land the house was situated on.
Michael J Ryan (42) was single. He was a farmer. He could read and write. He lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms and 1 front window. There were no outhouses recorded. Michael Ryan owned the land the house was situated on.
Catherine Silke (50) was a widow. She was a farmer. She had 2 children: Bridget (12) and Thomas (10). The entire family could not read. They lived in a 3rd house with 2 rooms and 1 front window. There were no outhouses recorded. Catherine Silke owned the land the house was situated on.
Catherine Curley (72) was a widow. She had been married for (39) years. She was a farmer. Her son Thomas (37) was married for 4 years to Mary (39). Their daughter Mary Josephine was 2 years old. Visitor John Kelly (69) was single. He was a labourer. Mary Josephine could not read. Catherine could read. The rest of the family could read and write. The entire family could speak 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. Catherine Curley owned the land the house was situated on.
Rosa Callanan (70) was recorded as a landed proprietor. John Whyte (50) was recorded as a coachman general. Honor Gorman (28) was recorded as a housemaid. Kate Coleman (21) was recorded as a cook general. The entire household were single. They could read and write. They lived in a 2nd class house with 9 rooms and 5 front windows. There were 10 outhouses: 2 stables, 1 coach house, 2 cow houses, 1 calf house, 1 fowl house, 1 barn, 1 potato house and 1 shed. Rose Callanan owned the land the house was situated on.
John Ford (60) worked as a shepherd. He was married for 31 years to Mary (55). They had 10 children with 9 living in 1911. Listed were 5 unmarried children. John (24) and Michael (22) were agricultural labourers. There was no occupation recorded for Delia (17). Andrew (14) and Patrick (10) were scholars. 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 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl, 1 barn and 1 shed. John Ford owned the land the house was situated on.
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