CARROWLUSTRAUN- Ceathramhadh Loistreàin

Carrowlustraun is a scenic townland situated in the parish of Moycullen, County Galway, in the west of Ireland. The townland is known for its lush, rural landscape, characterized by fertile farmlands and rolling hills, which have supported agricultural activities for generations. The name “Carrowlustraun” reflects the area’s Gaelic origins, with “Carrow” meaning a patch of land and “Lustraun” likely referring to a specific locality or feature within the land.

Griffith’s Valuation

In the townland of Carrowlustraun, the land was primarily leased from George E. Burke. Patrick Earner held land along with offices, which had a total annual valuation of £2 and 7 shillings—£0-17s-0 for the land. Bartholomew Kenny occupied a house and land, valued at £0-7-0 in total. Martin Reilly held a house, office, and land, with a land value of 2-6-0 and building value of 0-10-0, making a total. Thomas Bane had only a house, noted as being part of a plantation, valued at 0-10-0. Lastly, George E. Burke himself held land (also marked as part plantation) valued at £7-2s-4. The total valuation for the townland was £10- 5s for land, £2-7s for buildings, adding up to £21 12s overall, and 116-2-22 acres.

1901 Census

Bane

Catherine Bane, a 60-year-old widow, is the head of the family. She is listed as unable to read or write but speaks both English and Irish. Her son, Michael, who is 30 years old, works as a general labourer. He can read and write and also speaks both English and Irish. The family’s literacy and language skills indicate a connection to both the Irish language and English, though Catherine’s limited literacy may reflect the socio-economic conditions of the time.

1911 Census

Bane

Michael Bane, a 36-year-old labourer, heads a household that includes his 35-year-old wife, Bridget, and their children. The couple has been married for several years and has had eight children, of which four are still living. Their children include Kale, a 7-year-old daughter who is a scholar, Martin (5), Thomas (4), and Mary (2), who are all still quite young, with Martin and Thomas unable to read yet. The family speaks both Irish and English, and while Michael and Bridget are literate, the younger children are still in the process of learning.

Clancy/Sullivan

John Clancy, a 33-year-old farmer, is the head of his household. He is literate in both Irish and English. His sister, Margaret Sullivan, who is 36 years old, also resides with him. Margaret works as a housekeeper and, like John, is literate in both Irish and English. Margaret is widowed, and there are no children listed in the household.