1851 - Census in Annaghdown

TAKING THE CENSUS - COUNTING THE SLAIN.

After famine and its formidable auxiliaries, fever, cholera and extermination, have been five years slaying the people of this country, it is only [?] that the Whigs should set about numbering the dead and taking stock of the living, in order that they may the better ascertain the point where political economy, in the fullness of its wisdom, may step in and bid depopulation cease. The government have been employed, for some months past, in taking the census, but, as it is more than probable that the inhabitants of Ireland have decreased by one half, withing the last few years, it would be more appropriate to say that it was a counting of the dead rather than the numbering of the living that occupied the Census Commissioners.

As the muster roll of every regiment is called over after an engagement, that the extent of its loss may be ascertained and the number of killed wounded and missing discovered, so has the Census of every district in Ireland been taken that the government may learn what reduction has been effected in the rank and file of the people - and a fearful falling off will most decidedly be exhibited.

Through the kindness of Mr. Clancy, of Lough George, we have just been informed that the decrease of population in the parish of Annadown, as evinced by the returns of the present Census, is frightful in the extreme. In the year `41, the population of that rural parish amounted to 7108; in `51, it is reduced to 3662, leaving a decrease of 3445 souls; so that one half of the good people of Annadown, minus 109, are now among the killed, wounded and missing. In `41, there were 864 families living in Annadown, in `51 there are only 454. It will be therefore seen that the branches were not alone lopped off, but the axe of extermination has been most effectually laid to the very roots of the tree itself. In that single parish 410 homes have been destroyed, but when shall they be replaced - when the staff is disbanded, the regiment can never be recruited; many summers shall pass over before those 410 depopulated homesteads shall be restored to the parish of Annadown.

When the returns shall have been completed, we are certain that many other districts in this province will exhibit a still greater decrease in the population, for Annadown suffered less from the effects of famine than many other portions of Connaught.

Nothing can more truly depict the decay of a nation than a falling off in the number of its inhabitants, and we might therfore infer the condition of Ireland from the facts and figures now before us, even if we had not occular demonstration of the state of wretchedness to which the country is reduced; but the fruitful source of all the evils which now afflict this kingdom may be summed up in three words - mis-government, alien legislation.

Galway Vindicator, and Connaught Advertiser, 17 May 1851.

1851 - Annaghdown House

COUNTY OF GALWAY.
THOMAS CONNELL has been instructed by CAPTAIN W. BURKE, of Annadown Lodge,
To Sell Unreservedly By Auction

at his Residence, on THURSDAY, the 6th MARCH next, at the hour of One o'Clock a quantity of 

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising Three Brass and Iron Camp Bedsteads; Mahogany and Hardwood Bedstead; Mahogany Tables and Chairs; Case Drawers, Dressing, Glasses, Tea Store; Fenders and Fire Irons; Dressing Tables, Chamber Ware, Kitchen Requisites, &c.; also, a PHAETON and Harness; three Strong Work Horses, two Fillies, four Cows, Ploughs, Harrows, Winnowing Machine, Oat Bin, Saddles, Cart and Plough Tackling, Carpenters' and Masons' Tools, Crowbars, spare Axletrees, Scales and Weights, Handbarrows, Ladders, a common Leath, &c., &c.

        Terms - Cash. Purchasers to pay Auction Commission.

                                                                  Galway, February 22, 1851.

Galway Mercury, and Connaught Weekly Advertiser, 1 March 1851.

COUNTY OF GALWAY.

HOUSE AND LAND TO BE LET.

TO BE LET, with immediate possession, for such terms as may be agreed upon,

Annadown Lodge and Farm,

As lately held by Captain Burke.

There is a good Coach-house, Stables, Barn, &c. The farm contains about 35 Acres (Irish), with a right of Turbary. The house is prettily situated on the shores of Lough Corrib, with good Fishing and Shooting; and there are 70 Acres of Wood adjoining, which would be Let with the above, and is celebrated for its Woodcock shooting - Distant from Galway, by land 12 miles, and by water 7 miles and 5 miles from Headford.

Application to be made to Mr. Hugh Gilligan, Abbeygate-street, Galway.

Galway Vindicator, and Connaught Advertiser, 12 April 1851.

1756 - Land to Let by Richard Kirwan, Cregg

TO be LET, from the first Day of May next, for such a term of Years as shall be agreed upon, the following Lands, being Part of the Estate of Richard Kirwan of Cregg in the County of Galway, Esq; Cregg, containing 300 Acres, all well inclosed and subdivided with double Stone Walls and Quickset Ditches, on which there is a good Dwelling House and Offices, with two large Orchards. 102 Acres in one inclosed Park, being Part of the Lands of Liscananane, all in good Heart, and also a Park of 16 Acres, Part of Ditto, all said Lands are in the Barony of Clare and County aforesaid, within 6 Miles of Galway and Tuam, and are good for Fattening or Tillage.

Curroughan, containing 361 Acres, 2 Roods, 23 Perches, down Survey, for the most part choice Arable, Meadow, and Pasture, with a very convenient Dwelling House and Offices, Kitchen Garden and Orchard, also 84 Acres of Cunahter, being good Arable and Pasture; said Lands are situate in the Barony of Dunmore and County aforesaid, within 4 Miles of Tuam and 16 of Galway.

Proposals in Writing to be received by said Richard Kirwan, and by Mr. James Quin, Merchant in Galway.

Pue's Occurrences, 2 March 1756.

1845 - Major Kirwan of Cregg

A GOOD EXAMPLE TO LANDLORDS

We have much pleasure in stating that Major Pat Kirwan, of Cregg, in this County, has intimated to his tenantry his anxious desire that they shall keep whatever corn they have in their possession for the support of themselves and of their families during the approaching season, at the same time informing them, through his steward, of his intention to forgive the last half year's rent. This is conduct worthy of imitation, and, if generally adopted, would ensure confidence and security against the threatened calamity. We are the more inclined to record this generous act, as we had to remonstrate against the eviction of tenantry on the estate of Major Kirwan some time ago, but we take it for granted, from the kind liberality now evinced, that ample provision has been made for those then obliged to depart from the homes of their childhood. We would be surprised, as we then expressed, if the fact were otherwise.

Galway Mercury, and Connaught Weekly Advertiser, 20 December 1845.

1852 - French of Rocklawn, In Chancery

IN CHANCERY

RUSH and PALMER, Petitioners; JAMES FRENCH, Respondent.

GUINNESS and MAHON, Plaintiffs; Same, Defendant.

PURSUANT to my Report made in this Matter and Cause, dated the 10th day of December, 1851, Proposals will be received by THOMAS PALMER, Junior, of Dominick Street, in the Town of Galway, Esq., the Rceiver in this Cause and Matter, up to and including the 1st day of March next, FOR LETTING, for the term of Seven Years pending said Cause and Matter from the 1st day of November last, ALL THAT AND THOSE that part of the 

Lands Of Rocklawn,

lately held by Michael Fahy, Michael Murphy, Michael Forde, John Nohilly and others, containing in the entire 16 Acres, Irish Plantation Measure, or thereabouts, all which said Lands and Premises are situate in the County of Galway.

Dated this 11th day of February, 1852.                

JEREMIAH J. MURPHY.  

THOMAS M. LYSTER, Solicitor for

         the Receiver, 65, Upper Gardiner

         Street, Dublin.

  N.B. - The above Lands are situate within four miles of the Town of Galway.

Galway Mercury, and Connaught Weekly Advertiser, 14 February 1852.

1848 - Lands to Let in Annaghdown

QUEEN'S BENCH

The feigned Lessee of Woodcock and others, a. John French.

TO BE LET, for Six Months, from the 23d day of September, 1848, subject to Redemption, All that and Those the Town and Lands of WOODPARK, otherwise BALLYLIE, BARRANA, OLD BERRY, the CASTLE PARK of ANNADOWN; also that part of ANNADOWN and SHANKILL, known as the WING PARK, otherwise the TURRET PARKS, or MRS. ANNE'S PARKS; and likewise the Farm and Lands of LIGAN, MUCKERISH, with the sub denomination thereof, and the Bogs, Members and Appurtenances thereto, respectively appertaining; all situate in the Parish of Annaghdown, Barony of Clare, and County of Galway.

GALWAY DAVID HOLMES,

Plaintiff's Attorney, 11, Summer Hill, Dublin.

The Galway Mercury, 28 October 1848.

1862 - Longevity

LONGEVITY

There lives in the parish of Annadown, an old woman named Mary Trimbleton, who is on the verge of her 104th year. She has been able to provide for herself, and superintended her little home till within the last few days, when she became slightly indisposed. -Mr. Kearney, the relieving officer of the district, has been giving the poor old creature out door relief. It was with reluctance she received the pittance afforded her, and when told that the guardians of the union deemed her age a sufficient claim on them, she replied that the times would soon be better, when her friends would willingly support her, and not allow her to be dependent on the bread of charity!

The Galway Vindictor and Connaught Advertiser, 19 July 1862.