Carrownlisheen
Author: Roger Harrison
Townland: Carrownlisheen
Civil Parish: Inis Meáin
Barony: Aran
Church Parish: Aran Isles
District Electoral Division: Árainn
Area: 1209.75 acres / 1209 acres, 3 roods, 0 perches
Baptism and Marriage records for Aran Islands R.C. Parish 1821-1881
1911 Census for Carrownlisheen
Overview of Carrownlisheen in 1911.
There were a total of 49 houses in the townland of Carrownlisheen according to this census. Four of those houses were unoccupied at that time and they were: house 46 which was the Inishmann National School and the landholder was Martin Folan, house 47, which was listed as being the Congested District Board curing station with the landholder being Bartley Conneely. Houses 48 and 49 were private dwellings with the landholder of house 48 being John Murray and the landholder of house 49 was Martin Folan. All the other houses were all listed as being private dwellings. All the occupied houses were constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls with houses 5, 16 and 42 having slate, iron or tiled roofs while all the others had just thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing. Houses 5, 16, 18, 19, 22, 25, 27, 30, 35 and 42 were 2nd class dwellings, houses 9, 20 and 45 were4th class dwellings and all the others were listed as being 3rd class dwellings. Houses 9, 20 and 45 had 1 room and no windows to the front, houses 2, 6, 8, 11, 24, 32, 33 and 37 had 2 rooms and 2 windows to the front and houses 16, 25 and 35 had 2 rooms and 3 windows. House 7 had 3 rooms and 1 window to the front, houses 1, 3, 4, 10, 12-15, 17, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31, 34, 36, 38-41, 43 and 44 had 3 rooms and 2 windows to the front, houses 19, 22 and 30 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, house 5 had 3 rooms and 4 windows and house 18 had 3 rooms and 5 windows to the front. House 27 had 4 rooms and 3 windows and house 45 had 5 rooms and 5 windows in the front. The out-offices and farm-steadings return (form B2) shows that there were a total of 73 out buildings in the townland consisting of; 28 piggeries, a fowl house, 3 turf houses and 41 potato houses. The Enumerator’s abstract return (form N) shows that there were 246 people in total in the townland, 124 males and 122 females. The enumerator for the area was Constable Thomas Moriarty.
The head of the first family in Carrownlisheen was Martin (35) who had been married to Mary (35) for 14 years and during that marriage they had had 6 children; Martin (11), Mary (9), John (8), Norah (6), Michael (4) and Bridget (1). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. With the exception of young Bridget, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Martin (35), John and Norah could read only and Mary (35), Martin (11) and Mary (9) could read and write. Martin (35) was a farmer and fisherman, Mary (35) was a housekeeper and the children, apart from Bridget, were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Martin Conneely.
The widow, Bridget (81), was listed as being the head of this family and she shared the house with her sons; Martin (51) and Thomas (33), a daughter-in-law, Bridget (26) who had been married for 5 years and had 2 children, who also lived in the house; Mary (2) and Margaret (3). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Bridget (81), Mary and Margaret spoke only Irish and Martin, Thomas and Bridget (26) spoke both Irish and English. Only Thomas and Bridget (26) could read and write. Bridget (81) was a farmer, Martin and Thomas were fishermen and Bridget (51) was a housekeeper. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Bridget Mulkerrin.
John (Jas) (65) was listed as being the head of this household and he had been married to Mary (62) for 40 years and during that marriage they had had 7 children with 5 of those surviving until the time of this census. They shared the house with their son, Patrick (23) and daughter, Sarah (20). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke only Irish and the children spoke both Irish and English and they could also read and write. John was a farmer, Mary and Sarah were listed as being housekeepers and Patrick was a fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was John Conneely (Jas).
The head of the family in house 4 was Michael (29) who was married to Anne (40) and had been for 9 years and they had had 5 children but only 3 had survived and they also lived in the house and were; Mary (8), John (7) and Colman (4). 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 young Colman, who spoke only Irish. Apart from Colman, all could read and write. Michael was a farmer, Anne was a housekeeper and the children were all scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a potato house. The landholder was Michael Flaherty.
The sole occupant of house 5 was Patrick (58) and he was a Roman Catholic and was bor in Co. Galway on the Island of Innismaine [sic]. He spoke only Irish, could not read and was listed as being a farmer and labourer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a potato house. The landholder was Patrick Flaherty.
Michael (75) lived in this house with his wife of 49 years, Mary (74) and they had had 5 children with 4 having survived to that time. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael spoke only Irish and Mary spoke both Irish and English and neither of them could read. Michael was recorded as being a fisherman and Mary was a housekeeper. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they also had a potato house. The landholder was Michael Flaherty.
Bartly (68) lived in this house with his wife, Sabina Mulkerrin (62) who he had been married to for 36 years and during which time they had had 8 children and all had survived. Four of those children were also in the house at that time and they were; Thomas (35), Kate (20), Sabina (17) and Sarah (12). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Sabina (62) and Thomas spoke only Irish and the other members of the family spoke Irish and English and could read and write. Bartly and Thomas were farmers and fishermen, Sabina (62) was a farmer’s wife and housekeeper, Kate was a farmer’s daughter and housekeeper, Sabina (17) was a farmer’s daughter and Sarah was a farmer’s daughter and scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Bartly Coyne.
Murray / Derrane [sic] / Kennedy
John (80) was the head of this household and he had been married to Nora (77) for 53 years and during that marriage they had 11 children but only 6 had survived. They shared the house with their son, Barthly [sic] (28) and 2 servants, Pat Derrane [sic] (19) and Pat Kennedy (12). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. John, Nora and Pat Kennedy spoke only Irish and Barthly [sic] and Pat Derrane [sic] spoke both Irish and English. Barthly [sic] and both Pat’s could read and write. John was listed as being a farmer, Nora was a housekeeper, Barthly [sic] was a fisherman, Pat (19) was a farm servant and Pat (12) was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they also had a potato house. The landholder was John Murray.
The widow, Kate (74) lived in this house with her daughter, Mary (23) and they were both born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Kate spoke only Irish and Mary could speak both Irish and English but neither could read. Both were recorded as being housekeepers. The house was a 4th class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was John Murray.
The head of this Mulkerrin family was Patrick (48) and had been married to Margaret (60) for 26 years and they had had 5 children, 4 of which had survived to that time. They shared then house with those 4 children; Martin (25), Mary (24) and Sabina (23) and Bridget (20). Also in the house at that time was a servant, Patrick King (80). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Margaret and Patrick (80) spoke only Irish while the others spoke both Irish and English. Margaret, Mary and Patrick (80) could not read while all the others could read and write. Patrick (48) and Martin were farmers and fishermen, Margaret was a housekeeper, Mary, Sabina and Margaret were housekeepers and daughters and Patrick King was a servant. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Patrick Mulkerrin.
House 11 was home to just 1 occupant, Mary (72), a widow, and she was born in Co. Galway and was a Roman Catholic. She spoke only Irish, could not read and was listed as being a housekeeper and farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and she also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Mary Folan.
There were 8 members of this household in house 12 and the widow, Bridget (60) was recorded as being the head. She lived in the house with 4 of her children; Mary (35), John (32), Colman (25) and Mary (23)[i], who was married and had been for 3 years and she had 2 children; Mary (2) and Patrick (2mths), also in the house. There was also an aunt, Bridget (74), in the house at that time. They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Bridget (60), Mary (35) and Bridget (74) spoke only Irish while John, Colman, Mary (23) and Mary (2) could speak both Irish and English. Only John, Colman and Mary (23) could read and write. Bridget (60) was a farmer, Mary (35) and Mary (23) were housekeepers and John and Colman were fishermen. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Bridget McDonagh.
The widower, Michael (47) was recorded as being the head of this family in house 13 and he shared the house with his daughter, Bridget (40), son, Martin (37), daughter-in-law, Bridget (21), who had been married for 3 years and had 2 children, Michael (1) and Mary (1mth). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The adults in the household all spoke Irish and English and young Michael spoke only Irish and only Martin could read and write. Michael (87) was listed as being a farmer, the 2 Bridget’s were housekeepers and Martin was a fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Michael Maher.
Mary (74), who was a widow, was listed as being the head of the household in house 14 and she shared the house with sons, Bartly (40) and John (37), Daughter-in-law, Mary (30), who had been married for 6 years and had 3 children, also in the house and they were; Catherine (4), Colman (2) and Mary (2mths) and also in the house at the time of this census was a visitor, Bridget Dirane [sic] (15). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Mary (74) and Bartly spoke only Irish while John, Mary (30), Colman and Bridget spoke both Irish and English. Only Mary (30), Catherine and Colman could read and write. Mary (74) was a farmer, Bartly and John were fishermen, Mary (30) was a housekeeper and Catherine and Bridget were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Mary Folan (Pat).
The head of this family, Bartly (50) had been married to Mary (51) for 30 years and during that marriage they had had 6 children with 4 of those children surviving to that time. Those 4 children also lived in the house and were; Colman (23), John (18), Martin (15) and Mary (12). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Bartly, Mary (51) and Colman spoke only Irish and John, Martin and Mary (12) could speak both Irish and English. Apart from Bartly, all could read and write. Bartly was recorded as being a farmer and fisherman, Mary (51) was a housekeeper, Colman and John were fishermen and Martin and Mary were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Bartly Conneely.
Colman (69) lived in house 16 with his wife of 41 years, Bridget (62) and they had had 11 children but only 6 of those had survived. They shared the house with their son, Patrick (20). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Patrick could read and write. Colman was a farmer and fisherman, Bridget was a housekeeper and Patrick was a fisherman. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Colman Folan.
There were 12 members of this Maher family in house 17 and the head John (71) and he had been married to Margaret (72) for 46 years and during that time they had had 11 children but only 4 had survived to the time of this census. They shared the house with their sons Peter (40) and Patrick (24), Daughter-in-law, Norah (39) who had been married for 14 years and had 7 children, who also lived in the house; Peter (13), John (11), Patrick (9), Mary (8), Margaret (6), McDara (4) and Norah (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, although there was no place of birth for Norah (2). With the exception of the 3 youngest grandchildren, all could speak Irish and English apart from Norah (39), who spoke only Irish. Margaret (72), Norah (39) and Norah (2) could not read, Margaret (6) and McDara could read only and all the other members of the family could read and write. John (71) and Peter (40) were farmers and fishermen, Margaret (72) was a farmer and housekeeper, Norah (39) was a housekeeper, Patrick (24) was a fisherman and the 5 eldest grandchildren were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was John Maher.
Patrick (55) had been married to Mary (56) for 32 years and during that marriage they had had 10 children and 8 of those children had survived until that time. They shared the house with 5 of those children; Patrick (23), John (20), Bartly (18), Julia (15) and Margaret (13) and also in the house at that time was a boarder, Bride Walsh (22). 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 Mary, could read and write. Patrick (55) was a farmer and fisherman, Mary was a housekeeper, Patrick (23) and John were farmer’s sons and fishermen, Bartly was a farmer’s son, Julia and Margaret were scholars and Bride was a national school teacher. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they also had a piggery, a fowl house, a turf house and a potato house. The landholder was Patrick Flaherty.
Edmond (69) lived in this house with his wife of 39 years, Bridget (67) who, during their marriage, had had 10 children and 6 of those children had survived to the time of this census. Three of those children were also in the house at that time; Margaret (38), Patrick (30) and Mary (28). There were also 2 visitors in the house as well; Florence Collins (28) and Winifred Lawson (23). They were all Roman Catholic and Florence and Winifred were born in England while the O’Brien family were all born in C. Galway. Apart from Winifred, they all spoke Irish and English and all, with the exception of Edmond, who could read only, could read and write. Edmond was a farmer and fisherman, Bridget and Margaret were housekeepers and Patrick was a fisherman. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms
and they also had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Edmond O’Brien.
The head of this household was Patrick (71) and he had been married for 38 years to Bridget (71) and they had had 7 children but only 4 had survived to that time. They shared the house with 1 of their sons, Colman (22). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Patrick spoke only Irish while Bridget and Colman spoke both Irish and English and only Colman could read and write. Patrick was a fisherman, Bridget was a housekeeper and Colman was a fisherman and labourer. The house was a 4th class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was Patrick Faherty.
House 21 was home to a Conneely family and John (Dan) (74) was recorded as being the head and he had been married to Mary (60) for 36 years and during that marriage they had had 6 children with 4 having survived to that time. They shared the house with 2 of those children; Michael (36) and Katherine (39). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. The parents spoke only Irish and the children were able to speak both Irish and English and could read and write. John was a farmer, Mary was a housekeeper and Michael was a fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was John Conneely.
The head of this Flaherty family was Martin (66) and he had been married to Mary (55) for 32 years and they had had 7 children with all of them still surviving at that time. They lived in the house with 4 of those children; Patrick (27), Thomas (20), Elizabeth (16) and Peter (13). Also in the house at that time was Martin’s widowed mother, Bridget (83). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. 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 Bridget, who spoke only Irish. Only the children could read and write. Martin was a farmer and fisherman, Mary was a housekeeper, Patrick and Thomas were fishermen and Elizabeth and Peter were both scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Martin Flaherty.
Martin ODonnell (80) lived in this house with his wife of 50 years, Julia (70) and during that marriage they had had 5 children with 3 of those having survived. They shared the house with their nephew, Michael Folan (30) who had been married to Bridget Folan (30) for 4 years and they had 2 children, also in the house; Mary Folan (3) and Bridget Folan (1mth). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, although Bridget was listed as being born in Galway. Martin, Julia and Bridget (30) spoke only Irish while Michael spoke both Irish and English and only Michael and Bridget (30) could read and write. Martin was a farmer, Julia was a housekeeper Michael was a fisherman, Bridget (30) was a housekeeper and C [sic] and Mary was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Martin ODonnell.
McDara (70) was a married to Julia (70) and had been for 41 years and they had had 7 children but only 4 had survived to the time of this census. They shared the house with their son, John (38) and grandson, Bartly Conneely (16). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. McDara and Julia spoke only Irish and John and Bartly spoke Irish and English and could read and write. McDara was a farmer, Julia was a housekeeper, John was a fisherman and Bartly was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was McDara McDonagh.
Thomas (70) lived in this house with his wife of 43 years, Bridget (76). They had had only 1 child who sadly didn’t survive. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English but neither could read. Thomas was a farmer and fisherman and Bridget was a housekeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Thomas ODonnell.
John (65) was the head of the family in house 26 and he had been married to Julia (57) for 38 years and they had had 8 children and 6 of those had survived. They shared the house with 3 of those children; Patrick (37), Bridget (26) and Martin (23). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke only Irish while the children spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. John was a farmer and fisherman, Julia was a housekeeper, Patrick and Martin were fishermen and Bridget was a housekeeper and C [sic]. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was John Mulkerrin.
There were 12 members of this family in this house at the time of the 1911 census. The head of the family was John (74)[ii], a widower, and he was in the house with his son, Patrick (63) who had been married to Bridget (60) for 30 years and during that marriage they had 9 children, who were also in the house; Patrick (29), John (27), Bridget (24), Mary (20), Thomas (16), Sarah (14), Kate (11), Norah (7) and Roger (4). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. John (74), Patrick (63), Bridget (60) and Roger spoke only Irish and all the others could speak both Irish and English. John (74), Patrick (63), Bridget (60), Patrick (29) could not read, Roger could read only and all the others could read and write. John (74) was a farmer, Patrick (63) was a farmer and fisherman, Bridget (60) was a housekeeper, Patrick (29) and John (27) were fishermen, Bridget (24), Mary and Thomas were listed as housekeepers and C’s [sic] and the youngest 4 children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was John Mulkerrin.
The widow, Bridget (75) and she lived in the house with her son, Peter (42) who had been married to Mary (35) for 35 years and during that time they had had 6 children with 5 of those surviving to that time. Also in the house where those 5 children; Mary (12), Bridget (11), Honor (7), Sarah (4) and Margaret (6mths). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Bridget (75) spoke only Irish and the others, with the exception of baby Margaret, spoke both Irish and English. Bridget (75) and Margaret could not read, Honor and Sarah could read only and the others could all read and write. Bridget was a farmer, Peter was a farmer and fisherman, Mary (35) was a housekeeper and the 4 eldest children were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Bridget Costelloe.
Bartly 45) was the head of the family in house 29 and he had been married to Sarah (45) for 22 years and they had had 9 children with 6 of those children surviving to that time. Those 6 children were also in the house and they were: Thomas (20), Peter (16), Bridget (12), Colman (9), John (7) and Michael (9mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. With the exception of Peter and Michael all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Bartly, Peter and Michael could not read, John could read only and all the others could read and write. Bartly was listed as being a farmer and fisherman, Sarah was a housekeeper, Thomas was a fisherman and Bridget, Colman and John were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Bartly Conneely.
There were 7 members of this household in house 30 and the head was listed as being John (57) and he lived with his wife of 23 years, Mary (50) and they had had 6 children during their marriage and 5 of those had survived. They shared the house with those 5 children; Patrick (22), John (19), Mary (13), Michel (10) and Peter (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, with John (57) listed as being born on Innishmain [sic]. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and John (57) could not read, Mary (50) could read only and the children could all read and write. John (57) was a farmer and fisherman, Mary (50) was a housekeeper, Patrick and John (19) were fishermen and Mary (13), Michael and Peter were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was John Concannon.
Of the 6 members of this household, Thomas (60) was recorded as being the head and he had been married to Bridget (50) for 32 years during which time they had had 10 children but only 4 had survived to the time of this census. Those 4 children also lived in the house and were; Mary (15), Bridget (17), Catherine (11) and Honor (6). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas and Bridget (50) spoke only Irish while all the children spoke both Irish and English. Neither parents could read, Honor could read only and Mary, Bridget (17) and Catherine could read and write. Thomas was a farmer and fisherman, Bridget (50) was a housekeeper and Mary, Catherine and Honor were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Thomas Dirrane [sic].
The widow, Sarah (77) was the head of this household and she lived with her son Thomas (43). They were both born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Both could speak only Irish but neither of them could read. Sarah was a farmer and Thomas was a fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Sarah Faherty.
The head of this Faherty family in house 33 was the widow Norah (71) and she shared the house with 3 of her children; Margaret (33), Norah (30) and Michael (29). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Norah (71) spoke only Irish while the children spoke both Irish and English. Both Norah’s could not read, Margaret could read only and Michael could read and write. Norah (71) was listed as being a farmer, Margaret and Norah (30) were housekeepers and IC [sic] and Michael was a fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Norah Faherty.
The widow Bridget (74) was the head of this household and she shared the house with her son-in-law, Patrick (52), a widower, her daughter, Margaret (19) and 2 sons, Martin (17) and Patrick (15). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Bridget and Martin could not read, Patrick (52) could read only and Margaret and Patrick (15) could read and write. Bridget was recorded as being a farmer, Patrick (52) was a fisherman, Margaret was a housekeeper and Patrick (15) was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Bridget Faherty.
House 35 was home to the ODonnell family and the head of that family was Bartly (40) who had been married to Bridget (30) for 4 years and they had 1 child, Colman (2) and also in the house at that time was Bartly’s brother, Thomas (30). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Bridget spoke only Irish and Bartly and Thomas spoke both Irish and English and they could both also read and write while Bridget could not read. Bartly was a farmer and fisherman, Bridget was a housekeeper and Thomas was a fisherman. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Bartly ODonnell.
Martin (31) lived in this house with his wife of 9 years, Margaret (36) and during that marriage they had had 4 children; Norah (8), Mary (6), Bridget (4) and Margaret (6mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. With the exception of baby Margaret, all of the family could speak both Irish and English and Martin, Margaret (36), Norah and Mary could read and write. Martin was listed as being a farmer and fisherman, Margaret (36) was a housekeeper and the 3 eldest children were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a potato house. The landholder was Martin McDonagh.
John (76) was the head of the household in house 36 and he had been married to Bridget (69) for 41 years and during their marriage they had had 7 children but only 3 had survived until that time. They shared the house with their son, Thomas (40) who had been married to their daughter-in-law, Bridget (41) for 10 years but they had no children. Also in the house was a lodger, Victor Collins (60). They were all Roman Catholic and Victor was born in Co. Cork while all the others were recorded as being born on Inishmaan, Co. Galway. All of the household could speak both Irish and English with John, Thomas and Victor able to read and write. John was a farmer, Bridget (69) and Bridget (41) were housekeepers, Thomas was a farmer and fisherman and Victor was a journalist. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a piggery, a turf house and a potato house. The landholder was John Conneely.
There were 8 members of this Faherty family in house 38 and the head of the family was Roger (47) and he shared the house with his wife of 17 years, Kate (38) and they had had 6 children; Sarah (14), Patrick (12), John (9), Thomas (7), Colman (4) and Martin (10mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Martin was too young to speak, Colman spoke only Irish and the others spoke both Irish and English. Apart from the 2 youngest children, they could all read and write. Roger was a farmer and fisherman, Kate was a housekeeper and the 4 eldest children were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Roger Faherty.
Roger (50) was recorded as being the head of this family and he had been married to Nora (40) for 20 years and during that marriage they had had 9 children and all had survived until that time. They shared the house with 7 of those children; Mary (19), Patrick (18), Martin (12), Anne (10), Nora (8), Sarah (7) and Julia (3). They were all born in Inishmaan, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Roger, Mary, Patrick and Martin could speak both Irish and English and the others spoke only Irish. Julia could not read, Nora (40) could read only while all the others could read and write. Roger was a farmer and fisherman, Nora (40) was a housekeeper, Mary and Patrick were listed as being housekeepers and C [sic] and Martin, Anne, Nora (8) and Sarah were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Roger Concannon.
Peter (56) was the head of this Faherty family in house 40 and he had been married to Mary (42) for 25 years and had had 9 children with all surviving until the time of this census. They shared the house with 5 of their sons, Patrick (23), Peter (17), John (16), Thomas (14) and James (13). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and all the children could read and write. Peter was recorded as being a publican and Irishman [sic], Patrick was a fisherman and John, James and Thomas were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Peter Faherty.
House 41 was home to another Conneely family and the head of that family was Michael (58) and he had been married to Bridget (58) for 30 years and they had 4 children; Patrick (26), Martin (21), Mary (18), Thomas (14). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke only Irish while the children spoke both Irish and English and Martin, Mary and Thomas could read and write. Michael was recorded as being a farmer and fisherman, Bridget was a housekeeper, Patrick and Martin were fishermen and Thomas was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Michael Conneely.
The sole occupant of house 42 was Michael (45) and he was born in Co. Tipperary and was a Roman Catholic. He spoke both Irish and English, could read and write and his occupation was in teaching. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and he had a turf house and potato house. The landholder was Martin Folan.
Martin (45) lived in this house with his wife of 22 years, Julia (45) and they had 4 children; Patrick (21), Mary (19), Lawrence (17) and Michael (14). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, although there was no place of birth listed for Michael. Apart from Michael, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Martin could read only while the other members of the family could read and write. Martin was listed as being a farmer and a fisherman, Julia was a housekeeper, Patrick was a fisherman and Michael was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Martin Folan.
The head of this household was Michael (37) and he had been married to Winifred (39) for 6 years and they had a daughter, Mary (4). Also in the house at that time were 2 lodgers, Mary McDonagh (76) and Peter McDonagh (80), both were married[iii]. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael, Winifred and Mary (4) spoke Irish and English and Mary and Peter McDonagh spoke only Irish. Only the Conneely’s could read and write. Michael was a fisherman, Winifred and Mary (76) were housekeepers, Mary (4) was a scholar and Peter was also a fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a piggery and a potato house. The landholder was Michael Conneely.
The widow, Mary (80) was the sole occupant of the last house in the townland of Carrownlisheen and she was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. She spoke only Irish, could not read and was a housekeeper. The house was a 4th class dwelling with just 1 room. The landholder was Peter Faherty.
1901 Census for Carrownlisheen
Overview of Carrownlisheen in 1901.
There were a total of 48 houses in the townland of Carrownlisheen in 1901 and 46 of those were occupied. House 47 was the Inishmaan national school and house 48 was an Irish curing station, both of which were unoccupied at the time of the census. All of the occupied houses were constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls and house 2 had a slate, iron or tiled roof while all the others had just thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing. House 6 was a public house and all the other occupied buildings were private dwellings. Houses 8, 14 and 15 were 2nd class dwelling, houses 24 and 37 were 4th class dwellings while all the other houses were 3rd class. House 7 had 1 room and 1 window, houses 24, 37 and 41 had 2 rooms and no windows in the front, houses 9, 12, 29, 39, 43 and 44 has 2 rooms and 1 window to the front and houses 2, 4-6, 13, 23, 30-33, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45 and 46 had 3 rooms and 1 window to the front. Houses 1, 3, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19, 21 and 26 had 3 rooms and 2 windows, house 14 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, houses 25, 34 and 36 had 4 rooms and 1 window in the front, houses 18, 20, 22, 27 and 28 had 4 rooms and 2 windows to the front and houses 8 and 15 had 4 rooms and 3 windows. According to the enumerator’s abstract return (form N) there were a total of 218 people in the townland, 115 males and 103 females. The enumerator for the area was Const. John Gardiner.
Pat (45) was the head of the first family in Carrownlisheen and he was married to Mary (45) and they sheared the house with 7 of their children; Michael (18), Pat (12), Mary (10), John (8), Barthly [sic] (6), Julia (5) and Margaret (4). They were all born on Inishmaan, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Julia and Margaret spoke only Irish while the others could all speak both Irish and English. Mary (45), Julia and Margaret could not read and all the other members of the family could read and write. Pat (45) was listed as being a farmer, fisherman and householder, Mary (45) was involved in household work, Michael was a farmer and fisherman, Pat (12) was a farmer’s son and the other children were all scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Pat Flaherty (and a further name that was unreadable)
Peter (66) lived in this house with his wife, Mary (65) and they were both Roman Catholics and were born in Co. Galway. Peter spoke both Irish and English and Mary spoke only Irish but neither could read. Peter was recorded as being a general labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling and there was no landholder listed for this property.
There were 9 members of this household in house 3 and the head was Edmond (56) and he was married to Bridget (45) and they shared the house with 7 of their children; Pat (26), Michael (16), John (12), Ned (4), Maggie (19), Mary (18) and Bridget (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 Ned, who spoke only Irish. Edmond and Ned could not read but all the other members of the family could read and write. Edmond and Pat were farmers and fishermen, Bridget (45) was a farmer’s wife, Michael was a farmer, Maggie worked at knitting and sewing, Mary was a housekeeper and John and Bridget (6) were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Edmond O’Brien.
The head of this family was John (57) and was married to Mary (52) and they lived in this house with 5 of their children; Michael (22), Martin (18), Thomas (15), Mary (20) and Kate (12). They were all born on Inishmaan, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The parents spoke only Irish but could not read while the children could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. John and Martin were farmers, Mary (52) was a farmer’s wife, Michael was a fisherman, Mary (20) was a household worker and Thomas and Kate were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was John Conneely Don.
There were 10 members of this Flaherty family and the head of that family was listed as the widow, Bridget (70) and she lived in the house with her son, Martin (50), daughter-in-law, Mary (48) and 7 grandchildren; Mary (20), Pat (17), Bridget (14), Bartly (12), Thomas (9), Isabella (6) and Peter (3). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents and young Peter spoke only Irish and the others spoke both Irish and English. Mary (20), Pat, Bridget (14), Bartly and Thomas could read and write and the others could not read. Bridget (70) had no occupation, Martin and Pat were listed as being farmer’s sons, Mary (48) was a housekeeper, Mary (20) was listed as being a fisherman [sic] and Bridget (14), Bartly, Thomas and Isabella were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Bridget Flaherty.
Peter (40) was married to Kate (38) and they shared the house with 8 of their children; Pat (13), Martin (12), Bridget (10), Michael (9), Peter (8), John (7), Tom (3) and James (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Kate, Tom and James could not read and spoke only Irish while the others spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Peter was a farmer and fisherman, Pat and Martin were assistants, Bridget worked at housework and Michael, Peter and John were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Peter Flaherty Pat.
Pat (74) was the sole occupant of this house at the time of this census although he was recorded as being married. He was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. He could speak both Irish and English, could read and write and was listed as being a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room and the landholder was Pat Flaherty Pat.
John (60) was the head of this family and he was married to Margaret (60) and they lived in the house with their son, Peter (33), daughter-in-law, Nora (29) and 3 grandsons, Patt (15), Peter (3) and John (1). They were all born on Inishmaan, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Margaret and Peter spoke only Irish and the others, with the exception of young John (1), could speak both Irish and English. John (60), Peter, Nora and Patt could read and write. John (60), Margaret was a housekeeper, Peter was a farmer and fisherman and Patt was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was John Maher.
Pat Faherty Michael (60) was the head of this household in house 9 and he lived in the house with his wife, Bridget (40) and their son, Colman (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Pat and Bridget spoke only Irish and could not read while Colman spoke Irish and English and could rea and write. Pat was a farm servant and Colman was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and the landholder was Pat Faherty Michael.
Martin (60) lived in this house with his wife, Julia (55) and 3 children, Pat (20), Mary (18) and Bridget (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The parents spoke only Irish and the children all spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Martin was a farmer and fisherman Julia was listed as doing household work, Pat was listed as assisting and Mary and Bridget were listed as assisting mother. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Martin O’Donnell.
The head of the household in house 11 was Darra (60) who was married to Julia (50) and they lived in the house with 5 of their children; Thomas (26), Michael (25), Pat (22), John (16) and Bridget (17) and also a grandson, Bartly Conneely (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. The parents spoke only Irish but could not read while the others, apart from young Bartly, could all speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Darra was a farmer and fisherman, Julia was listed as doing household work and the sons were recorded as assisting farmer’s sons. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was McDara McDonagh.
Michael (40) was married to Bridget (40) and they shared the house with 4 of their children; Patt (15), Martin (12), Mary (8) and Thomas (4). They were all born on Inishmaan, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and, apart from Thomas, they could all read and write. Michael was listed as being a farmer and fisherman, Bridget was a household, Patt and Martin were farmer’s sons and Mary was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and the landholder was Michael Conneely Martin.
Thomas (60) loved in house 13 with his wife, Bridget (70) and they were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both spoke only Irish but could not read. Thomas was a farmer and fisherman while Bridget’s occupation was sewing and knitting. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Thomas O’Donnell.
The head of this household in house 14 was John (50) and he shared the house with his wife, Julia (45) and 6 of their children; Pat (23), Mary (21), Bridget (16), Martin (13), Kate (10) and Colman (5). They were all born on Innishmain, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. John, Julia and Colman spoke only Irish while the other children could speak both Irish and English. John and Colman could not read but the others could all read and write. John was recorded as being a fisherman and farmer, Julia, Mary and Bridget were described as being householder workers, Pat was a farmer’s son and the 3 youngest children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was John Mulkerrin.
The widower, John (70) was the head of this family and he lived in the house with his son, Pat (50), his daughter-in-law, Bridget (40) and 7 grandchildren; Pat (20), John (15), Bridget (12), Mary (9), Tom (6), Sally (3) and Kate (4mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Tom, Sally and Kate spoke only Irish and the rest spoke both Irish and English. Only Pat (20), John (15), Bridget (12) and Mary could read and write. John (70) was a farmer, Pat (50) was a fisherman and farmer, Pat (20) and John were described as assisting at farming, Bridget (12) was listed as doing household work and Mary and Tom were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was John Mulkerrin.
The widow Bridget (70) was listed as being the head of this household and she shared the house with her son, Peter (32), her daughter-in-law, Mary (25) and 2 granddaughters; Mary (2) and Bridget (11mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Bridget and Mary (2) spoke only Irish while Peter and Mary (25) spoke Irish and English and only Peter could read and write. Bridget was a farmer’s widow, Peter was a farmer and Mary (25) was a housekeeper. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Bridget Costelloe.
This household had 7 members and the head was listed as being the widow Margaret Flaherty (80) who shared the house with her son-in-law, Bartly Conneely (55), her daughter, Mary Conneely (40) and 4 grandchildren; Colman Conneely (11), John Conneely (7), Martin Conneely (5) and Mary Conneely (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Margaret, Bartly and Martin spoke only Irish, while Mary (40), Colman and John spoke both Irish and English and only Colman and John could read and write. Margaret had no occupation, Bartly was a farmer, Mary (40) was a housekeeper and the 3 eldest children were all scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Margaret Flaherty.
The widower, Michael Faherty (86) was listed as being the head of the household in house 18 and he lived in the house with his son-in-law, John McDonagh, his daughters, Nora McDonagh (30), Kate Faherty (26) and Margaret Faherty (24). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and John, Kate and Margaret could read and write. Michael was a farmer, John was a fisherman and the girls were all listed as being farmer’s daughters. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Michael Faherty.
Coleman (60), a widower, was the head of this family and he lived in the house with 5 of his children, Barthly [sic] (28), Thomas (23), Mary (21), Kate (16) and Nora (14). They were all born in Innishmain, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write, with the exception of Coleman, who spoke only Irish and could not read. Coleman was a farmer, Barthly [sic] was a fisherman, Thomas was a farmer’s son, Mary and Kate were farmer’s daughters and Nora was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Coleman O’Donnell (Bartly).
John (42) lived in this house with his wife, Mary (36) and 3 of their children; Pat (11), John (8) and Mary (2). They were all born in Innishmain, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. John (42) and Mary (36) spoke only Irish and Pat and John (8) spoke both Irish and English. Only Pat and John (8) could read and write. John was described as being a fishing farmer, Mary (36) did household work and Pat and John (8) were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was John Concannon.
The head of the family in house 21 was Thomas (40) and he shared the house with his wife, Bridget (30) and 3 of their daughters; Margaret (11), Mary (4) and Kate (5mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas, Bridget and Margaret spoke Irish and English and Mary spoke only Irish and only Margaret could read and write. Thomas was a farmer, Bridget was a farmer’s wife and Margaret was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Thomas Dirrane.
The widow, Sarah (60) shared this house with her son, Thomas (31) and daughter, Bridget (29). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Sarah and Thomas spoke only Irish while Bridget spoke Irish and English. Sarah and Thomas could not read and Bridget could read and write. Sarah was listed as being a farmer, Thomas was a farmer’s son and Bridget was a farmer’s daughter. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Sally Faherty.
Hannah (54), a widow, was the head of this family in house 23 and lived in the house with 4 of her children; Bridget (20), Margaret (18), Norah (16) and Michael (12). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Hannah, Bridget and Margaret spoke only Irish while Norah and Michael spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Hannah was a farmer, the 3 girls were listed as being farmer’s daughters while Michael was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Hannah Faherty.
There were just people in house 24 at this time, Thomas (78) and his wife, Anne (70). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic and could speak both Irish and English but could not read. Thomas was a general labourer. The house was a 4th class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no landholder list for this property.
Michael Pat (70) was married to Bridget (70) and they shared the house with their widowed son-in-law, Pat (40) and 3 grandchildren; Martin (6), Mary (8) and Maggie (7). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Bridget spoke only Irish while all the others spoke both Irish and English. Only Mary and Margaret could read and write. Michael was a farmer, Bridget was a housekeeper, Pate was a fisherman and the children were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Michael Faherty (Pat)
The head of this family was John (67), who shared the house with his wife, Bridget (64) and their son, Thomas (30) and daughter-in-law, Bridget (25). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and, apart from Bridget (64), could all read and write. John was a farmer, Thomas was a farmer and fisherman and Bridget (25) was described as doing household work. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was John Conneely Tom.
The widower, Thomas (70) was the head of this household and lived in the house with his son Rodger (33), Daughter-in-law, Catherine (26) and 2 grandchildren, Sarah (4) and Patrick (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Thomas and Sarah could read only while Rodger and Catherine could read and write. Thomas was a farmer, Rodger was a farmer’s son and Sarah was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Thomas Faherty.
There were 9 members of the household in house 28 and the head was listed as being the widow, Anne (65) and she shared the house with 2 of her sons, Martin (38) and Rodger (36), daughter-in-law, Nora (30) and 5 grandchildren; Patrick (8), Michael (3), Martin (2), Mary (10) and Anne (7mths). All were Roman Catholic and Anne (65) was born in Seran [sic] (?) Co. Galway and the others were all born on Innismain. Ann, Michael and Martin (2) spoke only Irish while the others, with the exception of baby Anne, spoke both Irish and English. Anne (65), Michael, Martin (2) and Anne (7mths) could not read and the others could all read and write. Anne (65) was a householder, Martin (38) was an unemployed farmer, Michael was a farmer and Patrick, Michael and Mary were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Anne Concannon.
The widow Mary (50) was the sole occupant of house 29 and she was a Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway, she could speak only Irish and could not read. She was described as doing spinning and knitting. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
Of the 9 members of this household, Coleman (57) was listed as the head and he shared the house with his wife, Bridget (50) and 7 of their children; Stephen (23), Peter (21), Mary (20), Bridget (18), Sarah (15), Michael (16) and Patrick (7). They were all born in Co. Galway with Coleman and were Roman Catholic. Stephen, Peter, Sarah and Patrick spoke both Irish and English while the others all spoke only Irish. Coleman, Bridget (50), Mary and Bridget (18) could not read, Peter and Patrick could read only and the other members of the family could read and write. Coleman was a farmer, Bridget (50) was a householder, Stephen, Peter and Michael were farmer’s sons, Mary, Bridget (18) and Sarah were farmer’s daughters and Patrick was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Colman [sic] Folan.
Thomas Conneely Baron [sic] (72) lived in this house with his wife, Margaret (72), their son, Bartly (40), daughter-in-law, 3 grandchildren, Thomas (9), Peter (6) and Bridget (1) and another son, Michael (22). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Bartly, Thomas (9) and Michael spoke Irish and English while the others, apart from young Bridget, spoke only Irish. Only Thomas (9) and Michael could read and write. Thomas (72) was a farmer, Margaret was a farmer’s wife, Bartly was a farmer’s son, Sarah was a housekeeper, Michael was a tailor and Thomas (9) and Peter were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Thomas Conneely Baron.
Martin (35) was the head of this family in house 32 and he lived there with his wife Julia (35) and 4 of their children; Patrick (11), Mary (9), James (7) and Michael (4). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Julia and Michael spoke only Irish but could not read and the others spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Martin was a farmer and the children were all scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Martin Folan.
The widow, Bridget (49) lived in this house with 4 of her children; John (22), Mary (24), Bridget (18) and Coleman (15) and also in the house at that time was a servant, Bridget (65). They were all born on Innishmain, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Bridget (49) and Bridget (65) spoke only Irish but could not read and the other members of the family spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Bridget (49) was a householder, John and Coleman were farmer’s sons, Mary and Bridget (18) were farmer’s daughters and Bridget (65) was a farm servant. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Bridget McDonagh.
Michael (80) lived in this house with his wife, Mary (70) and their children, Mary (28), Bridget (26) and Martin (25). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and only Bridget and Martin could read and write. Michael was a farmer, Mary (28) was described as doing household work, Bridget was a farmer’s daughter and Martin was a farmer and fisherman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Bridget McDonagh.
The head of this household was the widow, Mary (60) and she shared the house with her sons; Bartholomew (40), John (36) and Michael (20), daughter, Kate (30), Sister-in-law, Kate (60), Grandson, Michael Dirrane (13) and Bridget Dirrane (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary, Bartholomew and Kate (60) spoke only Irish but could not read, while all the others spoke both Irish and English with Kate (30) and Bridget being able to read only and John, Michael (20) and Michael (13) could read and write. Mary was a farmer’s widow, Bartholomew, John, Michael (20) and Michael (13) were farmer’s sons, Kate (30) and Bridget were farmer’s daughters and Kate (60) was a farmer’s sister. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Mary Folan.
Pat (34) was listed as being the head of this family and lived in this house with his wife, Margaret (40), Brother-in-law, John Folan (36), 4 children; Martin (15), Mary (13), Sabina (11) and Bridget (9) and also a servant, Pat King (60). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary and Pat (65) spoke only Irish while all the others spoke both Irish and English. Margaret, Mary and Pat (60) could not read and the others could all read and write. Pat (34) was a farmer, John was described as doing farming, Martin was a farmer’s son, Mary, Sabina and Bridget were scholars and Pat King was a servant. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Pat Mulkerrin.
James (60) lived in this house with his wife, Kate (55) and their daughter, Mary (16). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Kate spoke only Irish while James and Mary spoke both Irish and English but only Mary could read and write. James was a general labourer and Mary was a helper. The house was a 4th class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
The head of the family in house 38 was John (70) and he shared the house with his wife, Nora (60), their son Barthly [sic] (24) and also in the house at that time was a niece, Mary Dirran [sic]. They were all born on Innismain, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Barthly [sic] spoke both Irish and English and could read and write while the others all spoke only Irish and could not read. John was a farmer, Nora was a farmer’s wife, Barthly [sic] was a farmer’s son and Mary was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was John Murray.
The widow, Kate (40) lived in house 39 with her sons. Patrick (10) and Patrick Kennedy (1)[iv]. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both Kate and Patrick (10) spoke English and Irish but only Patrick (10) could read and write. Kate was a domestic servant and Patrick (10) was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no householder listed for this property.
There were 9 members of this family in house 40 and the head was Bartly (50) who lived in the house with his wife, Sabina (50) and their 7 children, Mary (20), Tom (22), Bridget (16), Ellen (15), Kate (10), Sabina (8) and Sally (4). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Sabina (50), Mary and Tom spoke only Irish while all the others spoke both Irish and English. Sabina (50), Tom and Sally could not read and all the others were able to read and write. Bartly was listed as being a farmer, Mary was a helper, Tom was a farmer’s son, Bridget and Ellen were farmer’s daughters and Kate, Sabina (8) and Sally were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Bartly Coyne.
Michael (60) was listed as the head of this family and he shared the house with his wife, Mary (55) and 2 of their children, Pat (20) and Bridget (25). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary spoke only Irish and the others spoke both Irish and English but only the children could read and write. Michael was a general labourer, Mary was described as doing household work, Pat was an agricultural labourer and Bridget was described as doing spinning and knitting. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this property.
The head of this family was John James (50) who lived in the house with his wife, Mary (48), and 5 of their children; James (20), Mary (18), Michael (16), Patrick (13) and Sarah (10). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both Parents spoke only Irish but could not read while the children all spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. John James was a farmer, Mary (48) was a farmer’s wife, James, Michael and Patrick were farmer’s sons and the girls were listed as being farmer’s daughters. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was John Conneely James.
Mary (66), a widow, lived in this house with her daughter, Anne (26). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary spoke only Irish and could not read while Anne spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Mary was listed as being a farmer and Anne was an assistant. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and the landholder was Mary Concannon.
The widow, Kate (80) was the sole occupant of house 44 and she was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Clare. She spoke both Irish and English but could not read and she had no occupation. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and there was no landholder listed for this house.
Bridget (68), a widow, was listed as being the head of this household and she shared the house with 2 of her sons, Martin (35) and Thomas (33). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Bridget spoke only Irish and the sons spoke both Irish and English and only Thomas could read and write. Bridget was a farmer and Martin and Thomas were farmer’s sons. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Bridget Mulkerrin.
The head of the last household was the widow, Mary (66) and she lived with her son, Martin (28), her daughter-in-law, Mary (27) and grandson, Martin (2). They were all born on Innishmain, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary (66) and Martin (28) spoke only Irish and Mary (27) spoke Irish and English and only Mary (27) could read and write. Mary (66) was a farmer, Martin (28) was a farmer and fisherman and Mary (27) was a housekeeper. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholder was Mary Conneely.
Old Pension Census (1841-1851) for Carrownlisheen
Pat Faherty – Ref: Cen S/11/9 Application No.: C/16 1901 This application was received on 9th March 1916 with an address at that time of Innishmaine, Aran, Co. Galway. Pat’s parents were listed as being Martin and Julia Faherty. The address for the 1841 and 1851 search was Carrownlisheen, in the Parish of Inishmaan, in the Barony of Aran, Co. Galway. The search was returned on 31st March 1916, was certified on 3rd April 1916 and a copy was despatched to the Applicant on 4th April 1916.
Julia Flaherty – Ref: Cen S/11/11 Application No.: C/20 8989. The application was received on 28th Sept 1920 with an address at that time of Mrs Julia Mulkerrin, Innishmaan, Aran Isles. Julia’s parents were listed as being Peter and Bridget Flaherty (Mulkerrin). The address for the 1851 search was given as Carrownlisheen, in the parish of Inishmaan, in the barony of Aran, Co. Galway. In the left hand margin next to this address were 4 handwritten names; Martin 3 6/12, Patrick 1, Bridget and Julia. The search was returned on 24th Sept 1920 with the handwritten message “Peter and Bridget Flaherty 1844. No return of Julia”
Mary Flaherty Ref: Cen S/11/12 Application No.: C/11 3247. There was the name Conneely written at the beginning of this application. Mary’s parents were listed as being Michael and Margaret Flaherty. Three names were given as possible heads of family in the 1851 census search, they were Patrick Dirrane and Margaret Flaherty, both those names were crossed out, and also John Dirrane. The address for the 1851 search was given as Carrownlisheen in the parish of Inishmaan, in the barony of Aran, Co. Galway. The search was returned on 25 February 1911 with the handwritten note saying “There are 2 families of with daughters Mary 3 and 8 yrs. respectively. Reform ask for particulars to enable us to identify e.g. (1) age of Mary? (2) brothers and sisters and ages?”
Mary Flaherty – Ref: Cen S/11/13 Application No.: C/11 1954. This application was received on 1st February 1911 with an address at that time of Rev. M. Farragher P.P., St. Enda’s, Aran Isles, Co. Galway. Mary’s parents Michael and Margaret Flaherty. The head of the family for the 1841 search were Michael and Margaret Flaherty and Patrick Dirrane and Margaret Flaherty. The address for the 1841 search was given as Carrownlisheen, in the parish of Inishmaan, in the barony of Aran, Co. Galway. There were handwritten notes:
(in the right hand margin)
“’Moor’ ni as tld in x. Is the village of Moore situated on the tld of Carrowlisheen or Carrowntemple? These are the only two tlds in Inishmaan”
(middle of page)
“Have you searched for second family? If not, why not?”
(left hand margin)
“This is an unsatisfactory report, what family was found? Was the other fanily found?”
The search was returned on 21st February 1911 with the handwritten note: “Family found, not trace of Applt”.
Dispatched to the applicants address on 10 March 1911 with the handwritten note:
“Found Susan Flaherty (widow) with son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Margaret Flaherty married 1839. No return of Applicant Mary Flaherty Sheet 46. No trace of P. Dirrane and Margaret Flaherty found. Peter and Sally Folan married 1827 with Mary Flaherty sister-in-law 12 years sheet 20”
Bridget Flaherty – Ref: Cen S/11/14. Application No.: C/20 6618. The application was received on 11th June 1920 with an address at that time of Mrs, Bridget MacDonagh, Moonenriadh (?), Inishmaan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Bridget’s parents were Peter and Bridget Flaherty (Mulkerrin). The address for the 1851 search was Carrownlisheen, in the parish of Inishmaan, in the barony of Aran, Co. Galway. Four names were handwritten in the left hand margin: “Bartly, Martin, Patk, Bridget”. The search was returned on 14th June 1920 with the handwritten note: “Peter and Bridget Flaherty married 1844. No return of applicant Bridget. Martin 3 yrs 6 mths, Pat 1yr”.
John Mulkerrin – Ref: Cen S/11/15 Application No.: C/16 1806. The application was received on 6th March 1916 with the address at that time being Rev. M. Farragher P.P. St. Enda’s, Aran Isles, Co. Galway. John’s parents were Thomas Mulkerrin (Martin) and Bridget or Bridget McDonagh. The address for the 1851 search was Carrownlisheen, in the parish of Inishmaan, in the barony of Aran, Co. Galway. Search was returned on 8th March 1916.
Kate Mulkerrin – Ref: Cen S/11/16 Application No.: C/16 2402. The application was received on 30th March 1916 with an address at that time of Mr. Pat Faherty, Inishmaine [sic], Aran, Galway. Kates parents were Thomas and Bridget Mulkerrin (McDonagh). The address for the 1851 search was Carrownlisheen, in the parish of Inishmaan, in the barony of Aran, Co. Galway. The search was returned on 31st March 1916.
Mary O’Brien – Ref: Cen S/11/17 Application No.: C/20 6619. The application was received on 11th June 1920 with an address at that time of Mrs Bridget MacDonagh, Moonenruadh, Inishmaan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Mary’s parents were listed as being Michael and Sarah O’Brien (Conneely). The address for the 1851 search was given as Carrownlisheen, in the parish of Inishmaan, in the barony of Aran, Co. Galway. In the left hand margin there were 5 names and ages handwritten; John 13, Patk 10, Edwd 8, Michl 2 and Mary (no age). The search was returned on 14th June 1920 with the handwritten note; “Mich Sarah O’Bryan Married 1837. No return of Mary”.
Peter Connelly (Michael) – Ref: Cen S/11/19 Application No.: C/17 5314. The application was received on 18th July 1917 with an address at that time of West Village, Carrowtemple, Inishmaan, Aran Isles, Co. Galway. Peter’s parents were Michle [sic] and honour Connelly (Grealish). The address for the 1851 search was given as Carrownlisheen, in the parish of Inishmaan, in the barony of Aran, Co. Galway. Search was returned on 20th July 1917.
Bridget Faherty – Ref: Cen S/11/10 Application No.: C/20 6845 The application was received on 21st June 1920 with an address at that time of Mrs. Bridget Flaherty (Ned), Kilronan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Bridget’s parents were listed as being Patrick and Mary Faherty (Roger). The address for the 1851 search was Carrownlisheen or Carrowtemple (Inishmaan) in the parish of Inishmaan, in the Barony of Aran, Co. Galway. The application was returned on 22nd June 1920 with the handwritten note saying “family not found”.
Griffith’s Valuation (1847 – 1864) for Carrownlisheen
The townland of Carrownlisheen had Peter Barfoot, Henrietta A. Barfoot and Elizabeth F. Barfoot as the immediate lessors of all tenements.
Plot 1.1: Jonothan Faherty and partner leased a house with land that was part of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for which they paid £3 15s for the land and 7s for the house annually.
Plot 1.2: Patrick Derrane leased a house and part of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £1 for the land and 8s for the house.
Plot 1: Michael Faherty paid £1 for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land.
Plot 1.3: Margaret Faherty paid £1 18s for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 7s for a house.
Plot 1.4: Judith Faherty leased a house and office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for which she paid £3 15s for the land and 15s for the buildings annually.
Plot 1.5: William Costello leased a house and office with a share of the 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £4 15s for the land and 15s for the buildings.
Plot 1.6: Thomas Mulkerrin paid £3 15s for a share of the 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 15s for a house and office.
Plot 1.7: John Mulkerrin leased a house and an office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for which he paid £3 15s for the land and 15s for the buildings.
Plot 1.8: Michael O’Donnell leased a house and a shared of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £1 8s for the land and 7s for the house annually.
Plot 1.9: John Concannon leased a house with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for which he paid £3 15s for the land and 15s for the house.
Plot 1.10: Catherine O’Donnell Paid £3 15s for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 10s for a house.
Plot 1.11: Rog. Faherty (Martin) paid £5 15s for a share of the 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 15s for a house and office.
Plot 1.12: Patrick Faherty leased a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and a house and office for £4 10s for the land and 15s for the buildings.
Plot 1.13: Patrick McDonough leased a house with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £1 18s for the land and 7s for the house.
Plot 1.14: Margaret Conneely leased a house and office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for which she paid £3 15s for the land and 15s for the buildings.
Plot 1.15: Michael O’Brien paid £1 15s for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 10s for a house and office.
Plot 1.16: Thomas Maher paid £3 15s for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 10s for a house.
Plot 1.17: Thomas Conneely leased a house and a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £3 15s for the land and 10s for the house.
Plot 1.18: Patrick Concannon leased a house with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £3 10s for the land and 10s for the house.
Plot 1.19: Peter Folan leased a house and a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £2 5s for the land and 10s for the house.
Plot 1.20: Honoria Faherty paid £1 3s for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 7s for a house annually.
Plot 1.21: Patrick Maher paid £4 15s for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 15s for a house and office.
Plot 1.22: Barthw [sic] Sullivan paid £1 18s for a share 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 7s for a house.
Plot 1.23: Barthw [sic] Faherty leased a house and office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £3 10s for the land and 10s for the buildings.
Plot 1.24: Judith Folan leased a house and office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £4 5s for the land and 15s for the buildings annually.
Plot 1.25: Margaret Maher leased a house and office and a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £4 for the land and 15s for the buildings.
Plot 1.26: John McDonough paid £4 for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 15s for a house and office.
Plot 1.27: Bthw [sic] Folan (farmer) paid £5 for a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 10s for a house and office.
Plot 1.28: Catherine Conneely paid £3 10s for a share of the 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 10s for a house and office.
Plot 1.29: Patrick Murray leased a house with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for 18s for the land and 7s for the house.
Plot 1.30: Ts.[sic] Conneely (Martin) leased a house and office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £4 for the land and 15s for the buildings.
Plot 1.31: James Conneely leased a house and office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land foe which he paid £2 18s for the land and 7s for the buildings.
Plot 1.32: Peter Concannon leased a house and office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for which he paid £3 10s for the land and 10s for the buildings.
Plot 1.33: Catherine Mulkern paid £2 10s annually for a share of the 1115 acres and 9 perches of land and 10s for a house and office.
Plot 1.34: John Conneely (Giant) leased a house and office with a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £4 10s for the land and 10s for the buildings.
Plot 1: Thomas Joyce leased a share of 1115 acres and 9 perches of land for £1.
Plot 35: Mary O’Donnell leased a house for 6s.
Plot 36: Thomas Quinn leased a house for 6s.
Plot 37: Bridget O’Donnell leased a house for 6s.
Plot 38: Patrick Faherty paid 7s for a house.
Plot 39: Barthw [sic] O’Donnell paid 6s for a house.
Plot 40: Honoria Joyce paid 8s for a house and office.
Plot 41: Colman Flaherty paid 7s for a house.
Plot 42: James Folan paid 7s for a house and office.
Plot 43: Peter Flaherty paid 10s for a house.
Plot 44: Martin Faherty paid 10s for a house.
Plot 45: Peter O’Brien paid 7s for a house and office
Plot 46: Mary Folan leased a house for 8s.
Plot 47: John Malley leased a house for 7s.
Plot 48: Bartholomew Folan paid 8s for a house annually.
Plot 49: Patrick Sullivan paid 7s for a house.
Plot 50: Roger Faherty (Barthw) leased a house and office for 8s.
Plot 51: Judith Faherty leased a house for 6s.
There were also 16 acres, 1 rood and 24 perches of water in the townland.
1670 Down Survey for Carrownlisheen
The Down Survey name for this area was Inishmaine Liske. The 1641 (pre Cromwell) owner was Sir Roebuck Lynch, a catholic and in 1670 (post Cromwell) the owner was Richard Butler, Earl of Aran who was a Protestant. There were 336 plantation acres of unprofitable land, 144 plantation acres of profitable land and those 144 plantation acres were forfeited.
[i] Mary aged 23 was listed as being a daughter but is most likely to be a daughter-in-law, seeing as there was also a daughter named Mary in the house aged 35.
[ii] John’s age, possibly could be wrong because his son, Patrick, is listed as being only 11 years younger than him.
[iii] Not certain that they were married to each other or not.
[iv] There is a mistake here with 2 persons named Patrick and referred to as sons but with different surnames. Also the Patrick (1) was listed as being a female.
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