Kilmurvy
Cill Mhuirbhigh
Roger Harrison
Townland: Kilmurvy
Civil Parish: Árainn
Barony: Aran
Church Parish: Aran Isles
District Electoral Division: Árainn
Area: 1868.55 acres / 1868 acres, 2 roods, 7 perches
Baptism and Marriage records for Aran Islands R.C. Parish 1821-1881
1911 Census for Kilmurvey
Overview of Kilmurvey in 1911.
There were 2 sets of census for Kilmurvey
Census set 1
There were a total of 28 houses in the townland of Kilmurvey in 1911 with 24 of those houses being occupied. Houses 25 to 28 were unoccupied. House 25 was the national school and the landholder was Colman Faherty, house 26 was also a national school with the landholder also being Colman Faherty. Houses 27 and 28 were private dwellings and the landholder was Anne Faherty. All the occupied houses were constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls and houses 15, 19 and 24 had slate, iron or tiled roofs while the others all had just thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing. Houses 2, 3, 14, 15 and 18-24 were 2nd class dwelling with all the others being 3rd class. Houses 4 and 6 had 2 rooms and 1 window to the front, houses 10 and 17 had 3 rooms and 1 window, houses 8 and 11 2 rooms and 2 windows, houses 1, 5, 7, 9 and 12 had 3 rooms and 2 windows to the front and houses 13 and 16 had 4 rooms and 2 windows in the front. Houses 21 and 23 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, houses 3, 20 and 22 had 4 rooms and 3 windows to the front, house 15 had 4 rooms and 4 windows, houses 18 and 24 had 5 rooms and 4 windows, house 14 had 6 rooms and 4 windows to the front and house 19 had 7 rooms and 5 windows to the front. There were 32 out buildings in the townland; a stable, 7 piggeries, 2 barns, 5 turf houses, 13 potato houses, 2 workshops, 2 stores and a forge. There were a total of 106 people, 61 males and 45 females. The enumerator for the area was Const. Daniel Kelly.
Patrick (73) had been married to Anne (56) for 15 years but had no children. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Patrick could speak only Irish but could not read while Anne spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Patrick was listed as being a farmer and fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Patrick Derrane.
The head of this household was Michael (79) who had been married to Catherine (73) for 44 years and they had had 7 children with 5 of those having survived. They shared the house with 2 of those children, Bridget (40) and Walter (33). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael spoke of Irish but could not read and the others in the house could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Michael was a farmer and Walter was a farmer’s son. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a stable, a barn and a potato house. The landholder was Michael Derrane.
Mary 49 was listed as being then head of this family and she had been married for 16 years but her husband was not mentioned in this entry. She had had 9 children with 7 of those surviving, Colman (16), George (14), Joseph (12), Mary (11), Patrick (9), Michael (6) and Peter (4). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and all, apart from Peter, could read and write. Mary (49) was a shopkeeper and landholder, Colman was a general labourer and George, Joseph, Mary (11), Patrick and Michael were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Mary Derrane.
The widow, Mary (69) lived in this house with her son, Patrick (27). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary could speak only Irish but could not read while Patrick could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Mary was recorded as being a landholder and Patrick was a farmer and fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a store. The landholder was Mary Derrane.
Stephen (73), a widower, was the head of this family and he shared the house with his son, Michael (34) who was married to Margaret (26) and had been for 4 years but they had no children at that time. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Stephen could not read and spoke only Irish while Michael and Margaret could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Stephen was a landholder and Michael was a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Stephen Derrane.
Margaret (57), a widow, was the head of this family and she lived with 5 of her children; Joseph (26), John (23), George (20), Margaret (18) and Bridget (16). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Joseph, John and George were wool weavers. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a potato house and a workshop. The landholder was Michael Derrane.
George (70) had been married to Mary (72) for 41 years and during that marriage they had had 4 children, 3 of which had survived. They shared the house with their son, Patrick (30). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. George and Patrick could speak both Irish and English and read and write while Mary could speak only Irish but could not read. Both George and Patrick were wool weavers. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house and a workshop. The landholder was Bridget Derrane.
The widow, Bridget (60) was the head of this family and she shared the house with 5 of her children; Michael (20), John (16), Joseph (14), Bartley (12) and Julia (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Bridget could read only, Michael could not read and the other children could all read and write. Michael was a general labourer, John was an agricultural labourer and the 3 youngest children were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Bridget Derrane.
There were 11 members of this household and the widow Bridget (75) was the head. She had had 5 children and 3 of those had survived. She shared the house with 2 of her sons, Bartley (58) and Edward (50). Bartley had been married to Maggie (55) for 30 years and they had had 7 children, who also lived in the house and they were; Joseph (22), John (20), Patrick (18), Bartly (16), Edward (12), Mary (8) and Michael (6). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English. Bridget, Bartley and Michael could not read and the others could all read and write. Bridget was a landholder, Bartley was a farmer, Joseph, John and Patrick were listed as being farmer’s sons, Edward was a labourer and the 4 youngest children were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery. The landholder was Bridget Derrane.
Anthony (76), a single man, lived in this house with his widowed sister-in-law, Mary (68). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English but only Anthony could read and write. Anthony was listed as being a general labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Mary Crimmins [sic].
The widow, Mary (58) lived in this house with her son, John (18). Both were Roman Catholic with Mary being born in Co. Galway and John being born in America. They could speak both Irish and English and read and write. Mary was listed as being a landholder and John was a farmer and general labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was Mary Crimmins [sic].
Bridget (31) was married but there was no mention of her husband in this entry. Also in the house at the time of this census was her son, Michael (7). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English but only Bridget could read and write. Bridget was a landholder and John was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Bridget Derrane.
The widow, Catherine (80) was the head of this family in house 13 and she lived in the house with her son, Patrick (40) and a servant, William Costello (56). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Catherine and William spoke only Irish and Patrick could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Catherine was a landholder, Patrick was a farmer and William was a farm labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a piggery, a barn, a turf house and a potato house. The landholder was Catherine Derrane.
There were 9 members of this household and the head was listed as being Bartly (40) and he had been married to Catherine (36) for 15 years and during that marriage they had had 7 children; Mary (13), Catherine (11), Delia (9), Joseph (8), John (7), Thomas (4) and Agnes (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English apart from Agnes, who spoke only Irish. Apart from the 2 youngest children, they could all read and write. Bartly was a landholder, Catherine was listed as being a wife and, apart from Agnes, all the children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Bartly Faherty.
John (64) had been married to Margaret (53) for 34 years and during that marriage they had had 7 children and all had survived. They shared the house with 4 of their children; Thomas (23), Katie (17), Patrick (15) and Ellen (13). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and all could read and write. John was a publican and farmer, Thomas was a farmer’s son and Patrick and Ellen were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a piggery and a turf house. The landholder was John Derrane.
Micheal (72), a single man, was the sole occupant of this house and he was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. He spoke both Irish and English, could read and write and was listed as being a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was Micheal Schoffield.
Patrick (75) had been married to Norah (74) for 50 years but they had no children. Also in the house at that time was Norah’s widowed sister, Anne Derrane (73). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Patrick spoke both Irish and English while the sisters spoke only Irish but none of the household could read and write. Patrick was a labourer and fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Micheal Schoffield.
The head of this family in house 18 was John (64) and he was married to Barbara (66) and had been for 40 years and during that marriage they had had 7 children with 5 of those surviving. They shared the house with 3 of those children; John (28), Barbara (22) and Peter (20). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and read and write. John (64) was a farmer and fisherman, John (28) was an agricultural labourer and Peter was a general labourer and fisherman. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato. The landholder was Mary Flaherty.
The widow, Kate (50) was the head of this household in hose 19 and she shared the house with 3 of her children, Thomas (20), Kate (18) and Louisa (14). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Kate was a grocer, Thomas was a stonemason and Louisa was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a turf house, a potato house and a store. The landholder was Kate Fleming.
Colman (60) had been married to Catherine (67) for 25 years and they had had 3 children with just 1 of those surviving. They shared the house with a step daughter, Nappie (42) who was married and had been for 3 years but there was no mention of her husband in this entry. During her marriage she had I child, and also in the house was a grandson, Thomas McDonagh (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Colman and Nappie spoke both Irish and English while Catherine spoke only Irish and only Colman could read and write. Colman was listed as being a farmer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was Colman Faherty.
The widow, Anne (53) was the head of this family and she lived in the house with 4 of her children; Bartly (32), Patrick (30), Ellen (16) and Joseph (14) and also in the house at that time was a visiting granddaughter, Mary Dirrane (4). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, although there was no place of birth given for young Mary. Apart from Mary, all of the family could speak both Irish and English and read and write. Anne was listed as being a landholder, Bartly and Patrick were farmers and fishermen and Ellen and Joseph were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Anne Flaherty.
Mary (69), a widow, was the head of this family and she shared the house with 4 of her children; Joseph (40), Patrick (38), Thomas (29) and Kate (33). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Patrick, Thomas and Kate could read and write. Mary was recorded as being a landholder, Joseph was a farmer and Patrick and Thomas were farmers and fishermen. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Mary Flaherty.
Coleman (45) was married to Bridget (42) and had been for 12 years and during that marriage they had had 6 children; Coleman (11), Lizzie (9), Bartley (7), Patrick (5), Joseph (2) and Mary (2mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Patrick and Joseph spoke only Irish and, apart from baby Mary, all the others spoke both Irish and English and only Coleman (45), Coleman (11), Lizzie and Bartley could read and write. Coleman (45) was a farmer and blacksmith and the 4 eldest children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a forge. The landholder was Coleman King.
The sole occupant of house 24 was David (58), a widower. He was a Roman Catholic, born in Dublin, could read and write and spoke both Irish and English. He was listed as being a national school teacher. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Coleman King.
Overview of the townland
Census set 2
There were a total of 22 houses in this set of the 1911 census and all were occupied. They were all constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls and houses 1 and 22 had had slate, iron or tiled roofs while the others had only thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing. All houses were private dwellings. House 22 was a 1st class dwelling, houses 1, 2, 4 and 13 were 2nd class dwellings and all the others were 3rd class. Houses 15 and 21 had 2 rooms and 1 window, house 3 had 3 rooms and 1 window and houses 6 and 12 had 4 rooms and 1 window to the front. Houses 16, 17 and 19 had 2 rooms and 2 windows, houses 5, 7-11, 14, 18 and 20 had 3 rooms and 2 windows to the front, house 13 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, house 4 had 5 rooms and 3 windows to the front, house 2 had 4 rooms and 4 windows, house 1 had 7 rooms and 4 windows to the front and house 22 had 14 rooms and 6 windows to the front. There were a total of 36 out buildings consisting of 2 stables, a coach house, a dairy, 10 piggeries, a fowl house, a barn, 3 turf houses, 15 potato houses and 2 stores. There were 121 people, 66 males and 55 females and the enumerator was Const. Daniel Kelly.
The head of the first house in this census set was Michael (37) and he had been married to Margaret (33) for 7 years and they had had 3 sons; John Joseph (6), Stephen Christopher (4) and Michael Patrick (2). Also in the house at that time was a boarder, Sarah Naughton (29). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English. Apart from Stephen Christopher and Michael Patrick, they could all read and write. Michael was a shopkeeper, John Joseph and Stephen Christopher were scholars and Sarah was a national school teacher. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms and they had a stable, a piggery and a store. The landholder was (?) F. Johnston.
Bartley (77) had been married to Mary (74) for 55 years and during that marriage they had had 10 children but only 4 of those had survived. They shared the house with 2 of those children; Anthony (30) and Barbara (29). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and both Anthony and Barbara could read and write. Bartley was a farmer and Anthony was listed as being a farmer’s son. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms and they had a stable, a piggery and a store. The landholder was The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Bartley Hernon.
The head of this family was John (60) and he was married to Sarah (40) and had been for 16 years during which time they had had 6 children with 4 of those having survived to that time. They shared the house with those 4 children and they were; Mary (15), Norah (14), Anne (9) and Maggie (5). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English but only Mary and Norah could read and write. John was listed as being an agricultural labourer and Mary, Norah and Maggie were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Thomas Hernon.
The widower, Thomas (68) lived in this house with 2 of his sons; Thomas (24) and Patrick (19). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Thomas (68) was a farmer and Thomas (24) and Patrick were recorded as being farmer’s sons. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Thomas Hernon.
Michael (82), a widower, was the head of this family and he shared the house with his son, Colman (40) and his daughter-in-law, Bridget (36), who had been married for 6 years but had no children. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Bridget could read and write. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael was a farmer and Colman was listed as being a farmer’s son. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a piggery, a turf house and a potato house. The landholder was Michael Derrane.
The widow, Anne (75) was the head of this family in house 7 and she shared the house with her son, Thomas (35) and Granddaughter, Barbara Hernon (3). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English but could not read. Anne was a landholder and Thomas was a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Anne Derrane.
Patrick (35) had been married to Mary (30) for 3 years and they had 1 child, Mary (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and both parents could read and write. Patrick was recorded as being a Farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Patrick Hernon.
The head of this family in house 9 was Peter (43) who had been married to Norah (30) for 12 years and they had had 5 children; Anne (11), Stephen (9), Mary (4), Bryan (2) and Peter (9mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Bryan and Peter (9mths) spoke only Irish while the others spoke both Irish and English and Peter (43), Norah, Anne and Stephen could read and write. Peter (43) was a farmer and fisherman and Anne and Stephen were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Peter Hernon.
The widow Anne (67) lived in this house with her son, Michael (34) who had been married to Bridget (22) for 2 years and they had 1 child, but that child did not survive. Also in the house was another son, Hugh (21). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Anne was listed as being a landholder, Michael was a farmer and Hugh was a farmer and fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Anne Hernon.
There were 12 members of this household and the head was Patrick (50) who had been married to Bridget (42) for 24 years and during that marriage they had had 14 children, but only 9 had survived to that time. They shared the house with those 9 children and they were; Margaret (20), Bartley (19), Michael (14), Barbara (13), Colman (12), Patrick (8), Joseph (4), Thomas (2) and Bridget (1). Also in the house at that time was Bridget’s widowed mother, Mary Derrane (76). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Joseph, Thomas and Bridget (1) spoke only Irish while the others could all speak both Irish and English. Patrick (50), Joseph, Thomas, Bridget (1) and Mary could not read but the others could all read and write. Patrick (50) was a farmer, Bartley was a farmer’s son and Michael, Barbara, Colman and Patrick (8) were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Patrick Hernon.
The widower, Michael (65) lived in this house with 2 of his sons, Thomas (20) and Patrick (18). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and both Thomas and Patrick could read and write. Michael was a farmer and fisherman, Thomas was a farmer’s son and Patrick was a farmer’s son and fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was Michael Cooke.
Thomas (70) was married to Barbara (70) and had been for 42 years but they had had no children. Also in the house at that time was a nephew, Bartley (23). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas and Barbara spoke only Irish while Bartley could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Thomas was a farmer and Bartley was a farm servant. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Thomas Hernon.
Bartley (45) had been married to Mary (45) for 20 years and during that marriage they had had 10 children with 9 of those surviving to that time. They lived in the house with those 9 children and they were; Mary (18), Michael (15), John (12), Maggie (17), Barbara (10), Bridget (8), Anne (6), Bartley (3) and Patrick (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Apart from baby Patrick, all of the family could speak both Irish and English and, with the exception of Bartley (45), Bartley (3) and Patrick, they could all read and write. Bartley (45) was a farmer and fisherman and Michael, John, Maggie, Barbara, Bridget and Anne were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Bartley Hernon.
The widow, Kate (80) was the sole occupant of house 15. She was a Roman Catholic, was born in Co. Galway, spoke only Irish but could not read. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was Bartley Hernon.
The head of the family in house 16 was Martin (50) and he had been married to Barbara (40) for 13 years and during that time they had had 8 children with 6 of those having survived to that time. They shared the house with those 6 children and they were; Mary (12), Michael (11), Anthony (10), Bartley (8), Bridget (7) and Natty (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and, apart from Martin and Natty, they could all read and write. Martin was a farmer and the 5 eldest children were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Martin Hernon.
Peter (67) lived in this house with his wife of 38 years, Mary (60) and during that marriage they had had7 children; Patrick (27), John (25), Mary (20), Norah (17), Michael (14), Peter (11) and Colman (6). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English with the exception of Mary (60), who only Spoke Irish. Both parents, John and Colman could not read while all the others could read and write. Peter (67) was a farmer, Patrick and John were labourers and the four youngest children were all listed as being scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Peter Cooke.
The head of the family in house 18 was Michael (50) and he had been married to Barbara (60) for 25 years and they had had 7 children with all surviving until that time. They shared the house with 5 of those children and they were; John (24), Mary (15), Kate (13), Martin (12) and Michael (10). All of the family could speak both Irish and English and all the children could read and write. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael (50) and John were general labourers and the other children were all scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Patrick O. F. Johnston.
Michael (45) lived in this house with his wife Bridget (48) who had been married for 16 years and had had 8 children but only 2 of those children had survived. They lived in the house with those 2 children and they were, Thomas (14) and Mary (3). All of the family could speak both Irish and English but only Thomas could read and write. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Patrick O. F. Johnston. Michael was a labourer and naval reserve and Thomas was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was Patrick O. F. Johnston.
Martin (67) had been married to Mary (71) for 33 years and had had 4 children and 2 of those had survived. They shared the house with their son Michael (27). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Mary and Michael could read and write. Martin was a general labourer and Michael was a labourer and stonecutter. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Patrick O. F. Johnston.
There were a total of 9 people in this house with Thomas (60) being listed as the head. He had been married to Mary (50) for 25 years and during that marriage they had had 10 children with 9 of those surviving. They lived in the house with 7 of those children; John (22), Patrick (16) Bridget (14), Kate (9), Anne (8), Thomas (6) and Michael (4). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English. Both parents, John and Michael could not read while the others could read and write. Thomas (60) and John were labourers and Bridget, Kate, Anne and Thomas (6) were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was Patrick O. F. Johnston.
The names with “O.F.” were listed as being O’Flaherty Johnston in the 1901 census.
Patrick O.F. (52) had been married to Lily O.F. (53) for 28 years and during that time they had had 8 children with 7 of those having survived to the time of this census. They shared the house with 4 of those children; Julia Catherine (26), James O.F. (25), Lillian O.F. (18) and George Irwin (14). Also in the house at that time were 3 servants; Patrick Derrane (42), Bridget Derrane (19) and Anne Derrane (16). They were all Roman Catholic and Patrick (52) was born in Co. Clare, Anne was born in Boston USA and the others were all born in Co. Galway. Bridget could speak only Irish and Julia Catherine, James O.F., Lillian O.F., George Irwin, Patrick and Anne could speak both Irish and English. Apart from Patrick and Bridget Derrane, they could all read and write. Patrick O.F. was a gentleman farmer and J.P., James O.F. was a farmer’s son, George Irwin was a scholar, Patrick Derrane was a general man, Bridget Derrane was a cook and Anne Derrane was a housemaid. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 14 rooms and they had a stable, a coach house, a dairy, a piggery, a fowl house, a barn, 2 turf houses, 2 potato houses and a store. The landholder was Patrick O. F. Johnston.
1901 Census for Kilmurvy
Overview of Kilmurvey in 1901.
There were a total of 23 houses in the townland and all were occupied and described as being private dwellings. All the houses were constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls and houses 1 and 2 had slate, iron or tiled roofs while all the others had just thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing. House 2 was a 1st class dwelling, houses 1, 6 and 14 were 2nd class dwellings, houses 18 and 23 were 4th class dwellings and all the others were 3rd class. Houses 18 and 23 had 1 room and no windows to the front, houses 12 and 21 had 2 rooms and no window to the front, houses 7 and 8 had 2 rooms and 1 window, house 16 had 3 rooms and 1 window in the front and house 3 had 4 rooms and 1 window in the front. Houses 19 and 20 had 2 rooms and 2 windows, houses 4, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 22 had 3 rooms and 2 windows to the front, house 10 had 4 rooms and 2 windows, house 14 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, house 6 had 4 rooms and 3 windows, house 1 had 4 rooms and 4 windows and house 2 had 11 rooms and 5 windows to the front. The enumerator was Const. Thomas Daly.
Reid / Stephen / Buchan / Downie / Sim
The head of this household was Alexander Reid (52) and he lived in this house with 4 boarders; John Stephen (37), Alexander Buchan (42), John Buchan (37) and John Downie (37) and also in the house at that time was a servant, Mary Anne Sim (22). All were Presbyterian and born in Scotland and all could read and write. Mary Anne Sim was a general servant and the others were all fishermen. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Patrick O’Flaherty Johnston.
Johnston / McDonagh / Coneely [sic] / Derrane / Connor
Patrick O’Flaherty Johnston (43) was married to Lily O’Flaherty Johnston (44) and they shared the house with 7 of their children; Julia Catherine (18), James O’Flaherty Johnston (17), Mary (15), Eleanor (13), Burton Francis (12), Lillian (10) and George Irwin (4). Also in the house at that time were 4 servants; Bridget McDonagh (18), Mary Coneely [sic] (15), Michael Derrane (26) and Michael Connor (42). Patrick O’Flaherty Johnston was born in Co. Clare and all the others were born in Co. Galway and all were Roman Catholic. James O’Flaherty Johnston and the 4 servants spoke both Irish and English and, apart from George Irwin and Michael Connor, they could all read and write. Patrick O’Flaherty Johnston was a gentleman farmer and the children were all scholars with the exception of George Irwin. Bridget was a general servant domestic, Mary Coneely [sic] was a kitchen maid, Michael Derrane was a steward and carpenter and Michael Connor was a farm servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 11 rooms and the landholder was Patrick O’Flaherty Johnston.
Barthly [sic] (68) was married to May (60) and they lived in the house with 3 of their children; Barthly [sic] (28), Stephen (24) and Barbara (20). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, with the exception of Barthly[sic] (68), who was listed as being born in Co. Galway Kilmurvy. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Barthly [sic] (68) was a farmer, Barthly [sic] (28) was a farmer’s son, Stephen was a fisherman and Barbara was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Bartly Hernon.
John (49) was the head of this family and was married to Sarah (30) and they shared this house with 5 of their children; Mary (5), Nora (4), Patrick (2), Anne (1) and Martin (1mth). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All were listed as speaking only Irish but could not read. John was recorded as being a dealer and Mary and Nora were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
The head of this family in house 5 was Martin (50) who was married to Mary (52) and lived in the house with 2 of their sons, Patrick (18) and Michael (15). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English but only Mary could read and write. Martin, Patrick and Michael were fishermen and Mary was a seamstress. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
The widower, Thomas (54) lived in this house with 6 of his sons; Daniel (19), Antony (17), Peter (15), Thomas (13), Bartly (10) and Patrick (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Thomas (54) was a farmer, Daniel, Antony and Peter were farmer’s sons and Thomas (13), Bartly and Patrick were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Thomas Hernon.
Thomas (75) was married to Anne (65) and they lived with their son, Thomas (27). All were Roman Catholic and were born in Co. Galway. Thomas (75) and Thomas (27) spoke Irish and English while Anne spoke only Irish but none of the family could read. Thomas (75) was a farmer, Anne was listed as being a housekeeper and Thomas (27) was a farmer’s son. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and the landholder was Tom Dirrane.
The widow, Mary Halloran (70) was listed as being the head of this household and she shared the house with her son-in-law, Tom Conneely (40), her daughter, Mary Conneely (30) and 7 grandchildren; Mary (14), John (13), Norah (9), Patt (8), Bridget (5), Kate (3) and Anne (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Young Anne had no language, Mary (70) and Kate spoke only Irish and the others spoke both Irish and English. Mary (70), Tom, Kate and Anne could not read while all the others could read and write. Tom was an agricultural labourer and the 5 eldest grandchildren were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
The head of the family in house 9 was Martin (56) who was married to Anne (62) and they lived in this house with 2 of their children; Martin (26) and Bridget (20). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Anne spoke only Irish while the others spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Martin (56) was a farmer, Martin (26) was a farmer’s son and Bridget was a farmer’s daughter. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Martin Derrane.
Michael (66), a widower, lived in this house with 2 of his children, Coleman (24) and Mary (22). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael and Mary spoke Irish and English while Coleman spoke only Irish but only Mary could read and write. Michael was a farmer, Coleman was a farmer’s son and help maker and Mary was a cook. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Michael Derrane.
Barthly [sic] (63) was married to Mary (50) and they shared this house with their son Patrick (19). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Barthly [sic] and Mary spoke only Irish and Patrick spoke both Irish and English and Patrick could read and write. Barthly [sic] was a farmer and Patrick was a farmer’s son and help maker. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Barthly Hernon.
Peter (32) was the head of this family in house 12 and he was married to Norah (20) and the lived with their daughter, Anne (3mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents could speak both Irish and English and read and write. Peter was recorded as being a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
The widow, Anne (50) lived in this house with 5 of her children; Michael (22), Bridget (18), Joseph (16), Agnes (13) and Hugh (10). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Anne was a housekeeper, Michael and Joseph were farmers, Bridget was a farmer’s daughter and Agnes and Hugh were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and the landholder was Anne Hernon.
The head of this household was Patrick (35) and he was married to Bridget (33) and they lived in the house with 3 of their children; Margret (10), Bartly (9) and Michel [sic] (8) and also in the house at that time were a lodger, Catherine Dirrane (70) and a nurse, Ellen Connor (50). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michel [sic] and Catherine spoke only Irish and all the others spoke both Irish and English. Patrick, Michel [sic] and Catherine could not read, Bartly could read only and all the others could read and write. Patrick was a farmer, Bridget was a farmer’s wife, the children were scholars, Catherine was a servant and Ellen was a nurse tender. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Patrick Hernon.
Thomas (58) was married to Barbara (57) and they shared the house with 3 nephews; Bartly (13), Bartly (10) and Micheal (7) and also in the house at that time was a lodger, Bartly Cooke (79). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English with the exception of Micheal, spoke only Irish. Thomas, Barbara and Micheal could not read, Bartly (10) could read only and the others could read and write. Thomas was a farmer, Barbara was a farmer’s wife, Bartly Cooke was a shoemaker and Bartly (10) and Bartly (7) were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Thomas Hernon.
The widower Michael (40) lived in this house with 2 of his sons; Thomas (10) and Patrick (9). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael spoke only Irish and Thomas and Patrick spoke Irish and English. Michael was listed as being a farmer and help maker and the boys were recorded as being farmer’s sons. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Michael Cooke.
There were 8 members of this household in house 17 and the head was Bartly (30) who was married to Mary (29) and they lived with a widowed grandmother, Mary (83) and 5 children; Mary (8), Maggie (6), Michael (5), John (3) and Barbara (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary (29) and John spoke only Irish and the others, apart from young Barbara, spoke Irish and English. Michael could read only and Mary (83), Mary (8) and Maggie could read and write. Bartly was a farmer and Mary, Maggie and Michael were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Bartly Hernon.
John (35), an unmarried man, lived in this house with his sister, Mary (30). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak only Irish but could not read. John was a general labourer. The house was a 4th class dwelling with 1 room and there was no landholder listed for this property.
Martin (30) was married to Barbara (25) and they lived in this house with 3 of their children; Mary (3), Michael (2) and Anthony (2mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke only Irish but only Barbara could read and write. Martin was a farmer, Mary was a farmer’s daughter and Michael and Anthony were farmer’s sons. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and the landholder was Martin Hernon.
The head of the family in house 20 was Peter (48) and he was married to Mary (40) and they lived in this house with 6 of their children; Patt (18), John (16), Mary (14), Hanah [sic] (12), Michael (10) and Peter (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke only Irish and the children spoke both Irish and English. The 4 eldest children could read and write. Peter (48) was a farmer, Patt and John were fishermen, Mary was a farmer’s daughter and Hanah [sic], Michael and Peter (8) were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and the landholder was Peter Cooke.
Peter (60) lived in this house with his wife, Catherine (55). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English but could not read. Peter was recorded as being a general labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
There were 10 members of this household and the head of the family was Michael (30) who was married to Barbara (32). They lived in this house with 7 of their children; John (12), Patrick (11), Stephen (10), Mary (8), Kate (6), Martin (3) and Michael (2mths). Also in the house was Michael’s widowed mother, Kate (80). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael (30), Barbara, John, Patrick and Stephen spoke Irish and English and the others, apart from baby Michael, spoke only Irish. Only John, Patrick and Stephen could read and write. Michael (30) was an agricultural labourer and the children, with the exception of baby Michael, were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
The head of the last house in Kilmurvy was Michael (30) and he was married to Bridget (32) and they lived in the house with 2 of their sons; Tom (4) and Michael (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael (30), Bridget and Tom spoke Irish and English and Michael (2) spoke only Irish but none of the family could read. Michael (30) was listed as being a fisherman. The house was a 4th class dwelling with 1 room and there was no landholder listed for this property.
Old Pension Census (1841-1851) for Kilmurvy
John Cooke (Pat) – Ref No.: Cen S/11/25. Application No.: C/20 4189. The application was received on 18 March 1920 with an address at that time of Kilmurvey, Kilronan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. John’s parents were listed as being Pat and Norah Cooke (McDonagh). The address for the 1851 search was Kilmurvy, in the Parish of Inishmore, in the Barony of Aran, Co. Galway. In the left hand margin there were these handwritten names; Mary 3, Peter, John, Bridget 1, Michl, Kate and Bartly. The search was returned on 17th April 1920 with the handwritten note; Patt and Onora [sic] Cooke married 1846. Mary 3, Bridget 1, no return of John.
Mary Faherty – Ref No.: Cen S/11/27. Application No.: C/17 5981. The application was received on 10th Aug 1917 with an address at that time of Mrs Mary Flaherty, Gurthnagopple, Kilronan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Mary’s parents were recorded as being John and Mary Faherty (Costelloe). The address for the 1851 search was Kilmurvy, in the Parish of Inishmore, in the Barony of Aran, Co. Galway. There was a handwritten note in the top left hand corner saying “Mr P. Walsh Kilronan Galway” The search was returned on 17th Aug 1917 with the note “No Found”.
Bridget Walsh – Ref No.: Cen S/11/ 30. Application No.: C/22 220. The application was received on 12th Jan 1922 with an address of Mrs John Fitzpatrick, Gurthnagopple, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Bridget’s parents were Bartley and Mary Walsh (Dilane [sic]). The address for the 1851 search was Kilmurvy, in the Parish of Inishmore, in the Barony of Aran, Co. Galway. There is a handwritten note in the right hand margin saying “Manaster (?) does not appear as a Tried (?) in the Aran Isles”.
Mary Flaherty (1847-48) (1) (2) – Ref No.: Cen S/11/28. Application No.: C/20 3041. The application was received on 23rd February 1920 with an address at that time of Mrs Mary Flaherty (Peter), Gurthnagopple, Aran Isles, Co. Galway. Mary’s parents were John (Michl) and Mary Flaherty (Costello). The address for the 1851 search was [Try] Oghil, [Try] Kilmurvy, in the Parish of Inishmore, in the Barony of Aran, Co. Galway. There is a handwritten note in the right hand margin but it is difficult to read. There is also a handwritten note in the left hand margin with the names; Mary, Michael, Joseph, Agnes, Margaret, Bartly and Bridget. The search was returned on 22nd February 1920 with the handwritten note, “Family not found see over, ? 4/5/20 see over”. On the second page there are some handwritten notes:
Pat and Mary Flaherty married 1843
Mary 6
Anne 5
Catherine 2
Margaret 2/12
Bridget 3 died 1851
Sheet 61
John Flaherty 23 head
Mary Flaherty 22 wife married 1850
Mary Dirrane 42 mother-in-law widow
No deaths or absentees
Sheet 74
Mary McDonagh – Ref No.: Cen S/11/29. Application No.: C/20 4877. The application was received on 7th April 1920 with an address at that time of Mrs Mary Burke, Kilronan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Mary’s parents were Patrick and Bridget McDonough (Conroy). Grandparents were Peter and Honor Conroy. The address for the 1851 search was [Try] Kilmurvy, in the Parish of Inishmore, in the Barony of Aran, Co. Galway. There is a handwritten note in the right hand margin but it is difficult to read. The search was returned on 4th April 1920 with the handwritten note:
“Peter Conroy 53 head
Honor Conroy 49 wife married 1828
Bridget Conroy 22 daughter
Patt McDonagh 24 son-in-law married (to Bridget) 1847
No return of applicant Mary”
Griffith’s Valuation (1847 – 1864) for Kilmurvy
The main immediate lessors of this townland were Peter Barfoot, Henrietta A. Barfoot and Elizabeth F. Digby and this is the case unless otherwise stated.
Plot 1 had an area of 1069 acres, 3 roods and 20 perches and had 32 tenements.
Plot 1.1: Patrick Derrane leased a house and land for £6 10s for the land and 10s for the house.
Plot 1.2: Daniel Derrane leased a house, offices and land for which he paid £12 for the land and £1 for the buildings annually.
Plot 1.3: Bridget Derrane paid £1 5s for land and 10s for a house.
Plot 1.4: Mary Derrane paid £2 10s for land and 10s for a house and office.
Plot 1.5: Michael Derrane leased a house and land for £2 10s for the land and 8s for the house.
Plot 1.6: Mary Costello leased a house and land for £1 10s for the land and 10s for the house annually.
Plot 1.7: Gregory King leased a house, offices, a forge and land for which he paid £3 5s for the land and £1 for the buildings.
Plot 1.8: John O’Brien paid £4 15s for land and 8s for a house.
Plot1.9: Patrick O’Brien paid £1 5s for land and 8s for a house.
Plot 1.10: James Scofield paid £2 10s for land and 10s for a house.
Plot 1.11: John Walsh leased a house and land for £5 for land and 10s for a house.
Plot 1.12: Mark Halloran leased a house and land for which he paid £4 15s for the land and 10s for the house.
Plot 1.13: Catherine Derrane leased a house and land for £1 5s for land and 5s for the house annually.
Plot 1.14: Mary Flaherty leased a house and land for £2 10s for the land and 12s for the house.
Plot 1.15: Honoria Naughton leased a house and land for £1 5s for the land and 8s for the house annually.
Plot 1.16: Honoria Flaherty paid £1 5s for the land and 7s for a house.
Plot 1.17: Michael Flaherty Sen. paid £2 10s for the land and 8s for a house.
Plot 1.18: Honoria Flaherty Paid £315s land and 8s for a house annually.
Plot 1.19: Bartholomew McDonough leased land, office and a house for £2 10s for the land and 10s for the buildings.
Plot 1.20: Honoria McDonough leased a house and land for £1 5s for the land and 8s for the house.
Plot 1.21: Anthony Flaherty leased £5 for the land and £1 for the house.
Plot 1.22: Patrick Fitzpatrick paid £2 10s for land and 8s for a house.
Plot 1.23: Bridget Flaherty paid £3 15s for land and 10s for a house and office.
Plot 1.24: Mary Fitzpatrick paid £2 10s for the land and 8s for a house.
Plot 1.25: Patrick O’Donnell paid £3 15s for land and 10s for a house and office.
Plot 1.26: Anthony Derrane leased a house and land for £2 10s for the land and 8s for the house.
Plot 1.27: Patrick Derrane Sen. leased a house and land for £5 for the land and 10s for the house,
Plot 1.28: Michael Flaherty Jun. leased a house, offices and land for £9 15s for the land and £1 for the buildings.
Plot 1.29: James Faherty leased a house, offices and land for £2 10s for the land and 10s for the buildings.
Plot 1.30: Michael Connolly leased a house and land for which he paid £5 for the land and 8s for the house.
Plot 1.31: John Flaherty paid £3 15s for land and 10s for a house and office.
Plot 1.31: Susan Walsh paid £1 15s for land.
Plot 1.32: Daniel Flaherty paid £2 10s for land and 8s for a house.
Plot 1.32: Michael Powell paid £2 10s for land.
Plot 1.32: Martin McDonough paid £2 10s for land.
Plot 1.32: Bartholomew Flaherty paid £1 15s for land.
Plot 1.32: Patrick Hernon leased land for £1 annually.
Plot 1.32: Bartholomew Hernon leased land for £1.
Plot 33: Daniel Derrane leased a house for 10s.
Plot 34: George Gillian leased a house for 10s.
Plot 35: Michael Derrane paid 5s for a house.
Plot 36: This was a vacant house with an annual ratable valuation of 5s.
Plot 37: Barbara O’Donnell leased a house for 5s.
Plot 38: was the national school and had an annual ratable valuation of 12s.
Plot 39: Sarah Kyne paid 8s for a house.
Plot 40: Mary Griffin paid 8s for a house.
Plot 41: Bridget Malley paid 8s for a house.
Plot 42: Roger Glynn leased a house for 5s annually.
Plot 43: Mary Clarke leased a house for 7s.
Plot 44: Bridget Conneely leased a house for 5s.
Plot 45: Colman Derrane leased a house for 8s.
Plot 46: Patrick Derrane paid 7s for a house.
Plot 47: William McDonough leased a house for 8s annually.
Plot 48: Anthony Flaherty leased a house for 8s.
Plot 2a: Patrick O’Flaherty leased a house, offices and 278 acres, 1 rood and 10 perches of land for which he paid £50 for the land and £4 10s for the buildings.
Plot 2b: The Church Education Society leased a school house from Patrick O’Flaherty for £2 10s annually.
Plot 2c: Stephen King leased a house and office from Patrick O’Flaherty for 10s.
Plot 2d: Patrick Griffin leased a house from Patrick O’Flaherty for 8s.
Plot 2e: William Wallace paid 8s for a house to Patrick O’Flaherty.
Plot 2f: Patrick Wallace paid 12s for a house and office to Patrick O’Flaherty.
Plot 2g: James Keely leased a house for 5s from Patrick O’Flaherty.
Plot 2h: Patrick Faherty leaded a house and office from Patrick O’Flaherty for 15s.
Plot 2i: Lisa Griffin leased a house for 7s from Patrick O’Flaherty.
Plot 3 consisted of an area of 421 acres and 34 perches of land.
Plot 3Aba: Martin Hernon leased a house, offices and land for £6 5s for the land and 15s for the buildings.
Plot 3ABb: Patrick Derrane (Red) leased a house and land for £2 10s for the land and 8s for the house.
Plot 3ABc: Thomas Derrane leased a house, offices and land for which he paid £1 15s for the land and 10s for the buildings.
Plot 3ABd: Catherine Derrane paid £6 5s for land and £1 for a house and offices.
Plot 3Abe: Patrick Hernon Jun. paid £2 15s for land and 15s for a house and offices.
Plot 3ABf: Patrick Hernon Sen. leased a house and offices along with land for £7 for the land and 15s for the buildings.
Plot 3ABg: Thomas Hernon leased a house, offices and land for £3 for the land and £1 for the buildings.
Plot 3ABh: Bartholomew Hernon paid £2 5s for land and £1 for a house and office.
Plot 3Abi: Thomas Cooke paid £2 15s for land and 8s for a house.
Plot 3AB: Patrick Millane [sic] leased land for 6s.
Plot 3AB: Martin Millane [sic] paid 12s for land.
Plot 3AB: Patrick Flaherty paid 6s for land annually.
Plot 3AB: Patrick McDonough (Andrew) paid £1 10s for land annually.
Plot 3AB: John Millane [sic] paid 6s for land.
Plot 3AB: Bartholomew McDonough leased land for £1 5s.
Plot 3AB: Patrick Derrane Sen. leased land for £1 5s.
Plot 3AB: Peter Conroy leased land for £1 annually.
Plot 3AB: John Derrane leased land for 15s annually.
Plot 3AB: Timothy Derrane leased land for £1 10s.
Plot 3AB: Bridget Mullen (Patt) paid 10s for land annually.
Plot 3AB: Edward Derrane leased land for £1 annually.
Plot 3AB: Bridget Mullen paid 10s for land.
Plot 3AB: Bryan Mullen (Sen) leased land for £1 5s.
Plot j: James Connor leased a house for 5s.
Plot k: John Griffin leased a house for 5s.
Plot l: Patrick Cooke paid 7s for a house.
Plot m: John Mulkerin paid 8s for a house.
Plot n: Henry Wallace Paid 6s for a house.
Plot o: Michael Griffin leased a house for 5s annually.
Plot p: Andrew Griffin leased a house for 8s.
Plot q: Catherine Cooke leased a house for 8s annually.
Plot r: Peter Conroy leased a house and office for which he paid 10s.
Plot s: Patrick Millane leased a house for 10s annually.
There were exemptions for the National school house of 12s and the Church Educational Society school house of £2 10s.
1670 Down Survey for Kilmurvy
The Down Survey name for this townland was Great Island Killmyry. The 1641 (pre-Cromwell) owner was Sir Roebuck Lynch, a Catholic and in 1670 (post-Cromwell) the owner was Richard Butler, Earl of Arran, a Protestant. There were 470 plantation acres of unprofitable land, 280 plantation acres of profitable land and those 280 plantation acres were forfeited.
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