Moyveela

Moyveela/Maigh Mhaola

The owner of the land was Prop. A Capt. Vandelieur who resided in Dublin. Agent M. St. George, Esq., Kilcolgan Castle, also owns part of the land. There are only 2 farmers living on the townland. It is principally a reclaimed mountain or bog. More than half is uncultivated. The rent is 15 shillings an acre, the soil of the parts cultivated is a light reddish clay of inferior quality. The general produce is oats and potatoes, with some wheat.

The Down Survey Map
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Griifith’s Valuation 1855
According to Griffith’s Valuation the area of the townland Moyveela is 500 acres, 0 rood and 37 perches. The valuation of the land was £117-15-0 and the valuation of the buildings was £4-5-0 giving a total valuation of £122-0-0. Thomas C. Vandeleur owned land that was 327 acres, 1 rood and 24 perches. His total annual valuation of rateable property was £65-15-0. Thomas C. Vandeleur leased 172 acres, 3 roods and 13 perches to John P. Sweeney and David Hynes. The overall rent paid was £56-5-0. John P. Sweeney paid £44-10-0 for 138 acres, 2 roods and 17 perches which consisted of a house, offices and land. David Hynes paid £11-15-0 for 34 acres, 0 rood and 36 perches which consisted of a house, offices and land

1901 Census

In 1901, the townland of Moyveela consisted of 2 households. The total population was 11 inhabitants, 5 males and 6 females. In 1901 Moyveela had 7 Irish speakers and 4 non-Irish speakers. The houses were made of stone, brick, or concrete. One of the house’s roofs was made of thatch, wood, or other perishable materials and the other was made of Slate, iron or tiles. The houses were 2^nd class and built as private dwellings. The head of the households were James Casey and Stephen King. These households had a total of 7 outhouses consisting of 2 stables, 2 cow houses, 1 piggery, 1 barn, and 1 shed.

James Casey (30) was a farmer married to Mary Casey (29). They had 3 children Michael Casey (4), Mary Casey (2), and Martin Casey (6 months). He also lived with his mother Catherine Casey (59) and a lodger, Murty Keane (55). James, Mary, Catherine, and Murty could speak Irish and English. Mary could read and write and Catherine Casey could read. The rest of the household could not read. The household all identified as Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The Casey family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on James Casey’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, 1 piggery, and 1 barn.

Stephen King (41) was a herder married to Bridget King (29). The had one child Norah King (1). He also lived with his sister-in-law, Norah Meehan (24), who was a dressmaker. Stephen, Bridget, and Norah (24) spoke Irish and English. Bridget and Norah (24) could read and write. They all identified as Roman Catholic and were born in Galway. The King family lived in a 2^nd class house with 4 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on . The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 cow house, and 1 shed.

1911 Census

In 1911, the townland of Moyveela consisted of 1 household. The total population was 6 inhabitants, 3 males and 3 females. In 1911 Moyvella had 6 non-Irish 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 James Casey.

James Casey (50) was a farmer married to Mary Casey (45). They were married for 16 years and had 4 children. Michael Casey (15), May Casey (13), Martin Casey (11), and Kate Casey (8). Michael was a labourer and May, Martin, and Kate were scholars. There was no information on what languages were spoken in the household. Mary, May, Martin and Kate could read and write, and James and Michael could not. James and Mary were born in Galway. There was no information on where the children were born. The family identified as Roman Catholic. The Casey family lived in a 2^nd class house with 3 rooms and 3 front facing windows. The house was situated on James Casey’s land. The property consisted of 1 stable, 1 barn, and 2 sheds.