Coolsrahra

Coolsrahra/Cúil Shrathra

The land is owned by Pro. Andrew Browne, Esqr. Agent Mr. Patrick O’Connor of Innfield, Co. Roscommon. It is held by the tenants of that part of Coolsraughra, which is in Ballynacoortia Parish. Rent is 15 shillings an acre. The tenants have leases during the minority of the Prop. Soil is a reclaimed mountain or bog. There are nearly 50 acres of uncultivated ground. There are the ruins of an old church on the south boundary of this townland.

The Down Survey Map

No information was provided at the time of access (14/03/2025)

Griffith’s Valuation 1855

According to Griffith’s Valuation of 1855, Andrew Browne leased to Timothy Kineen. Thomas Kineen rented one holding of land of 131 acres, 3 roods, and 0 perches. Thomas Kineen paid £20-0-0.  The total annual valuation of rateable property paid overall in Coolsrahra was £20-0-0 for 131 acres, 3 roods, and 0 perches of land

1901 Census

In 1901, the townland of Coolsrahra consisted of 1 household. The total population was 6 inhabitants, 3 males and 3 females. In 1901 there were 5 Irish speakers and 1 non- Irish speaker. The house was made of stone, brick, or concrete. The house’s roof was made of thatch, wood, or other perishable materials. The house was 3^rd class and built as private dwellings. The head of the household was Patrick Cormican. The household had a total of 2 outhouses consisting of 1 stable and 1 piggery.

Patrick Cormican (64) was a married to Nappy Cormican (65). They had 3 children Patrick Cormican (33), Margaret Cormican (27), and Thomas Cormican (25). Patrick (64) also lived with his niece Nora Fordham (3). Patrick (33) and Thomas were agricultural labourers. They all spoke Irish and English except for Nora who only spoke English. Patrick, Margaret and Patrick could read and write while Nappy and Thomas could only read. The whole family were Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The Cormican family lived in a 3^rdclass home with 3 rooms and 2 front facing windows. The land was situated on Patrick Cormican’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable and 1 piggery.

1911 Census

In 1911, the townland of Coolsrahra consisted of 1 household. The total population was 6 inhabitants, 3 males and 3 females. In 1911 there were 4 Irish speakers and 2 non-Irissh speakers. The house was made of stone, brick, or concrete. The house’s roof was made of thatch, wood, or other perishable materials. The house was 2^nd class and built as private dwellings. The head of the household was Patrick Cormican. The household had a total of 5 outhouses consisting of 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, and 1 barn.

Patrick Cormican (41) was a Shepperd married to Rose Cormican (40). They were married for 7 years and had 2 children William Cormican (6) and Mary Cormican (4). They also lived with Patrick’s brother, Thomas Cormican (34), and his mother Nappy Cormican (74). Thomas was a farm labourer. William and Mary were scholars. Patrick, Rose, Thomas, and Nappy spoke Irish and English. Patrick and Rose could read and write, and Thomas and Nappy could only read. The family was Roman Catholic and were all born in Galway. The Cormican family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The land was situated on Patrick Cormican’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 coach house, 1 cow house, 1 piggery and 1 barn.