Garraunard

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Garranaurd/ An Garrán Ard

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O’Donovan’s Field Names Books 1838

According to O’Donovan’s Field Names Books of 1838, this townland is described as being all under tillage. It was the property of Mr Reddington and was also all under cultivation (sic). The road from Monivea to Tuam passes from its Southwest angle through its Western centre. There is a village of houses west of this road and a Triangulation station near its West side, 324 feet above the level of the sea. The townland is situated 1 mile North of Monivea bounded on the North by Knockauncorragh, East by Killaclogher, South by Park and West by Caherlissakle.

Griffith’s Valuation 1855

According to Griffith’s Valuation of 1855, A representative of Thos Redington (sic) leased to Loughlin Carey, Patrick Carey, Laurence Carey, Patrick Carey, Loughlin Carey, Laurence Carey, James Clarke, John Kilkelly, William Kilkelly and Patrick Kilkelly. Loughlin Carey rented 6 acres, 0 roods and 18 perches which consisted of a house and land and was valued at £2-10-0. Patrick Carey rented 3 acres, 3 roods and 28 perches which consisted of a house and land and was valued at £1-12-0. Laurence Carey rented two separate holdings of 4 acres, 0 roods and 4 perches which consisted of a house and land. The house was valued at £0-10-0 while the land was valued at £1-5-0 for a combined value of £1-15-0. Patrick Carey rented 5 acres, 2 roods and 38 perches which consisted of a house and land and was valued at £2-0-0. Loughlin Carey and Laurence Carey each rented a holding containing 2 acres, 1 rood and 7 perches of land with each of their respective shares of the holding being valued at £0-5-0 each. James Clarke rented 131 acres, 3 roods and 5 perches of land which was valued at £38-0-0 as well as 3 acres, 0 roods and 20 perches of Herdsman’s land which was valued at £1-5-0. The combined value of this holding was £39-5-0. John Kilkelly, William Kilkelly and Patrick Kilkelly each rented 8 acres, 1 rood and 14 perches which consisted of a house, offices and land with John’s share being valued at £2-0-0, William’s at £1-5-0 and Patrick’s at £1-15-0 for a combined total value of £5-0-0. A holding which contained a passage amounting in area to 0 acres, 1 rood and 20 perches was in fee to a representative of Thos Reddington (sic). The representative of Thos Reddington (sic) was also in possession of 1 acre, 3 roods and 15 perches which consisted of a National School, a house, offices and land and was valued at £5-10-0. The total annual valuation of rateable property paid overall in Garraunard was £58-2-0 for 167 acres, 2 roods and 4 perches of houses, offices and land.

1901 Census

Garraunard in 1901 consisted of 9 households, 1 of which was uninhabited. The total population was 36, 25 males and 11 females. 34 of the occupants were born in Co. Galway while 2 were born in Co. Longford. All occupants were Roman Catholic. 6 of the households were listed as 3^rd class residences while 2 were listed as 2^nd class residences. 8 of the households were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roofs of 7 of the households were made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials while the roof of 1 household was made of slate, iron or tiles. There were 22 Irish speakers and 14 non-Irish speakers. There were 29 out-offices and farm-steadings which consisted of 5 stables, 8 cow houses, 6 piggeries, 2 fowl houses, 2 barns and 6 sheds. The heads of the households were Thomas Higgins, Patrick Higgins, Martin Kilkelly, John Carey, Mathias Carey, Patrick Carey, Anne Leonard and Thomas Kilkelly. 7 of the heads of the households owned the land on which their respective properties were situated.

Thomas Higgins (36) was a farmer who lived with his wife Maris J (sic) (36) who was National school teacher and principal and his three unmarried children Annie Kate (10) who was a scholar, Joseph (6) who was also a scholar and Anthony (3). Thomas’ sister-in-law, Lizzie Maxwell (28) who is listed as unmarried also resided in the household. Thomas spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. Anthony could not read while the rest of the household could read and write. Thomas, Annie Kate, Joseph and Anthony were born in Co. Galway while Maris J and Lizzie were born in Co. Longford. All occupants were Roman Catholic. The house was a 2^nd class private dwelling with 4 front facing windows and 5 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of slate, iron or tiles. There were 5 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 fowl house and 2 sheds. The name of the landholder is not listed.

The household listed as “Household 2” was uninhabited and no further information about it is listed.

Patrick Higgins (34) was a Tailor-Master who lived with his Margart (sic) (28) who was a Housekeeper and his six unmarried children Martin (9), Michael (7), Mary (6), John (5), Bridget (3) who were Scholars and Patrick (1). Patrick Connelly (28) was an unmarried Tailor Apprentice who was residing in the household. Patrick Sr, Margart (sic) and Patrick Connelly spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. Patrick Sr., Margart (sic), Martin and Patrick Connelly could read and write while John, Bridget and Patrick Jr. could not read and Michael and Mary could read only. All occupants were born in Co. Galway and identified as Roman Catholic. The house was a 2^nd class private dwelling with 3 front facing windows and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 6 out-offices and farm- steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. Patrick Higgins owned the land on which the house was situated.

Martin Kilkelly (60) was a Farmer who lived with his wife, Mary (55) and his unmarried farm servant, John Carey (23).  Mary and John could read and write while Martin could read only. All occupants spoke Irish and English, were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 1 front facing window and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 5 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 2 sheds. Martin Kilkelly owned the land on which the house was situated.

John Carey (50) was a Farmer and widower who lived with his five unmarried children, Catherine (28) who was Farmer’s Daughter, Peter (21), John (18), Michael (16) and Thomas (14), all of which were Farmer’s Sons. Peter could read and write while the rest of the household could not read. All occupants spoke Irish and English, were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 2 front facing windows and 2 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 2 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 cow house and 1 piggery. John Carey owned the land on which the house was situated.

Mathias Carey (50) was an unmarried Farmer who lived with his unmarried brother Thomas (40) who was a Farmer’s Brother. Both occupants could not read, spoke Irish and English, were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 2 front facing windows and 1 room. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There was 1 cow house on the property. Mathias Carey owned the land on which the house was situated.

Patrick Carey (38) was a Farmer and widower who lived with his unmarried brother Peter (30) who was a Farmer’s Brother. Both occupants could not read, spoke Irish and English, were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 2 front facing windows and 2 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 3 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Patrick Carey owned the land on which the house was situated.

Anne Leonard (45) was a Farmer and widow who lived with her unmarried sons, John (20) and Peter (18) who were Farmer’s Sons. Anne could not read while John and Peter could read and write. All occupants spoke Irish and English, were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 1 front facing window and 2 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 2 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 cow house and 1 piggery. Anne Leonard owned the land on which the house was situated.

Thomas Kilkelly (60) was a Farmer who lived with his wife Bridget (50) and his two unmarried children, William (10) and Delia (6) who were Scholars. Mortin Worde (sic) (8) was an unmarried servant who was residing in the household at the time and was also a Scholar. Thomas and Bridget spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. All occupants were could read and write, were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 2 front facing windows and 2 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 5 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, 1 barn and 1 shed. Thomas Kilkelly owned the land on which the house was situated.

1911 Census

Garraunard in 1911 consisted of 10 households, 2 of which were uninhabited. The total population was 31, 18 males and 13 females. 27 of the occupants were born in Co. Galway while 2 were born in Co. Longford, 1 was born in Co. Kildare and 1 was born in England. All occupants were Roman Catholic. There were 16 Irish speakers and 15 non-Irish speakers. 8 of the houses were made of stone, brick or concrete. The roofs of 2 houses were made of iron, slate or tiles while 6 were made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 44 out-offices and farm-steadings which consisted of 6 stables, 6 cow houses, 6 calf houses, 7 piggeries, 8 fowl houses, 4 barns and 7 sheds. The heads of the households were Patrick Martin, Thomas Kilkelly, James Fox, John Keary, Patrick Keary, Thomas Keary, Anne Leonard and Maria Higgins. 7 of the heads of households owned the land on which their respective properties were situated.

Patrick Martin (45) was a Farmer who lived with his wife Mary and his unmarried son, John (1). Patrick and Mary were 2 years married as of 1911. Their marriage produced one child with this child still living at the time. Patrick and Mary spoke Irish and English while John spoke English only. Patrick and Mary could read and write while John could not read. All occupants were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 2^nd class private dwelling with 3 front facing windows and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 6 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 shed. Patrick Woods owned the land on which the house was situated.

Thomas Kilkelly (72) was a Farmer who lived with his wife, Bridget (63) who was a Farmer’s Wife and his unmarried daughter, Delia who was a Farmer’s Daughter. Martin Disken (18) was an unmarried Farm Servant and Thomas’  nephew who was also staying in the house. Thomas and Bridget were 24 years married as of 1911. Their marriage produced 4 children with 1 still living at the time. Thomas, Bridget and Martin spoke Irish and English while Delia spoke English only. All occupants could read and write, were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 2^nd class residence with 3 front facing windows and 4 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 7 out-offices and farm-steadings which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. Thomas Kilkelly owned the land on which the house was situated.

James Fox (40) was a Farmer who lived with his wife Mary (25) and his two unmarried children, John (2) and Bridget (1 month). Mary Ellen Mahon (16) was an unmarried Cook and Domestic Servant who was staying in the house at the time. James and Mary were 3 years married as of 1911. Their marriage produced 2 children with both of them still living at the time. James and Mary spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. The house was a 2^nd class residence with 3 front facing windows and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of slate, iron or tiles. There were 7 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. James Fox owned the land on which the house was situated.

John Keary (21) was a Farmer who lived with his wife Nora (23), his two unmarried children, Patrick (2) and Eddy (6 months) who were Farmer’s Sons and his unmarried brother Michal (sic) (20) who was also a Farmer’s Son. John and Nora were 3 years married as of 1911. Their marriage produced 3 children with 2 still living at the time. Michal (sic) is listed as being “Deaf and Dumb”. John and Nora spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. Nora could read and write while the rest of the household could not read. All occupants were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 2^nd class residence with 3 front facing windows and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials.  There were 7 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. John Keary owned the land on which the house was situated.

Patrick Keary (45) was an unmarried Farmer who lived with his unmarried brother, Peter (32) who was a Farmer’s Son and his unmarried nephew, Joseph Reilly (10) who was a scholar. Patrick and Peter spoke Irish and English while Joseph spoke English only. Patrick and Peter could not read while Joseph could read and write. All occupants were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 1 front facing window and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 2 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 piggery and 1 fowl house. Patrick Keary owned the land on which the house was situated.

Thomas Keary (48) was an unmarried Farmer who lived alone. He spoke Irish and English, could not read, was born in Co. Galway and was a Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 1 front facing window and 3 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 3 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 shed. Thomas Keary owned the land on which the house was situated.

Anne Leonard (60) was a Farmer and widow who lived with her unmarried sons, John (30) and Peter (28), both of which were Farmer’s Sons. Anne could not read while both of her sons could read and write. All occupants spoke Irish and English, were born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3^rd class residence with 2 front facing windows and 2 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of thatch, wood or other perishable materials. There were 6 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 piggery, 1 fowl house and 1 shed. Anne Leonard owned the land on which the house was situated.

Marie J Higgins (49) was a National Sch Teacher (sic) and widow who lived with her unmarried daughter Annie Kate (20) who was also a Nat School Teacher (sic), her widowed mother Anne Maxwell (81) and her unmarried niece Annie (11) who was a Scholar. James O’Connor (47) was Commercial Traveller Provision (sic) and widower who was a visitor in the house at the time. James Tannion (60) was an unmarried Farmer who was also visiting the house at the time. Mary Shaughnessy (15) was an unmarried Domestic Servant who was staying in the house at the time. James Tannion spoke Irish and English while the rest of the household spoke English only. Marie and her mother, Anne Maxwell were born in Co. Longford. Annie Maxwell was born in England. James O’Connor was born in Co. Kildare. Annie Kate Higgins, James Tannion and Mary Shaughnessy were born in Co. Galway. All occupants could read and write and were Roman Catholic. The house was a second class residence with 4 front facing windows and 6 rooms. The house was made of stone, brick or concrete while the roof was made of slate, iron or tiles. There were 6 out-offices and farm-steadings on the property which consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 calf house, 1 fowl house, 1 barn and 1 shed. Maria Higgins (sic) owned the land on which the house was situated.

The household listed “Household 9” was the remains of Ryehill National School while “Household 10” was the remains of a Roman Catholic Chapel. Both buildings were uninhabited and no further information is listed about them.