This photo shows a field of potatoes on the late John Carlin 's farm at the corner of Loughinisland Road & Tareesh Lane.

Broclough/ Murvaclogher is a townland of 648 just north of the road between the villages of Loughinisland and Annacloy to the south & the road from Teconnaught to Loughinislans to the north & centred around Tareesh Lane. It was transferred from Loughinisland parish to Kilmore parish in 1771. The name Broclough means “ margin of the lake’ & the name Murvaclogher was originally Murnaclogheth or in Irish Muir ba clochair meaning " stony place under sea ". This was probably when nearby Loughinisland Lough flooded.

Edmond Savage owned the townland in 1659 and there were 6 English/Scots & 6 Catholic families here (SP) but by 1863 it was owned by William B. Forde of Seaforde Estate- GV. There is an old , undated document in Public Records in Belfast (D1529/1/4a) which gives the acreage for MurvaCloghah as 380 acres in total with 104 acres in the Big House Quarter; 75 acres in Croleys Quarter, 79 acres in Crafords (& partners) Quarter and 120 acres in John M'mullen & Inenses Quarter. I'm thinking that "Inenses" could be Jennings. McMullens were still represented in 1828 & Crawfords by 1833 but Croley is a mystery. The surname Crolley was prominent in the Downpatrick/Ballykilbeg area since 1177 in Norman times . The landlord was Matthew Forde Esq. whose family came to the area in 1636. His heirs were all called Matthew as well so it's hard to date the document. Obviously Murvaclogher & Broclough were separate townlands at one stage , then merged and known by both names and more recently just by the name Broclough.

There was a dispensary here in 1863 & mentioned again in 1911 and the remains can still be seen on the Loughinisland road.

In the Census of 1911, there were 23 inhabited houses & 5 uninhabited in this townland. There were 23 families comprising of 60 males & 40 females- all were Catholic. There were eleven new families in the townland. Many of the adult children could speak Irish and some of the husbands were away from the area for work .

The earliest family names of farmers mentioned in documents are Maxwell & Savage. The Crawford, Jennings and Maguire families had continuous occupation in this townland from early 1800s to 1911 and beyond.

Click here to see the full listings of inhabitants of this townland from Griffiths Valuations of 1863

Click here to see its position on a townland map

News;

12th January 1839; The Effects of the Big Storm.
At Kilmore: Kilmore and its vicinity have suffered severely from the storm of Sunday night last, houses unroofed, some totally and others partially; several families had to leave their houses and expose themselves almost naked to the "pelting of the pitiless storm." One family especially, with a child unwell and the wife a short time confined had to leave their house and remain exposed to the inclemency of the weather. Rademon Wood has suffered much; one would think that the woodman had set his mark on every large fir and laid it prostrate on the ground; trees that have stood the blast for ages are laid low. One of the pinnacles lately erected on the church tower was blown down and carried through the roof of the Church. A person of the name Carvill, who lives convenient to the church, had his stable blown down and a fine mare much injured with its fall. Scarcely a stack-yard in the neighbourhood but had its contents laid prostrate or scattered to the winds. Lissara flax mill is totally unroofed.

In 1833, Patrick BROWN leased land - TAB
In 1863 John BROWN leased a house 9 acres from William B. Forde & leased out the house next door - GV

In 1863 Michael CARLIN leased a house 9 acres from William B. Forde - GV

In 1911 Census, John CARLIN owned dwelling #13 which was made of stone with a thatched roof and 2 windows facing the front. He had 9 outhouses and the family lived in 2 rooms.
John CARLIN aged 57, a farmer, married 28 years with 11 children born and 8 still alive. His wife Rose aged 55, their children Bernard aged 23 , a labourer, single & Denis aged 12 a scholar & Alice aged 7 a scholar & Hugh aged 17 a laborer, single. All were Catholic and could read & write.

In 1911 Census, Henry CARLIN owned dwelling # 17 which was made of stone with a slate roof and 2 windows facing the front. He had 7 outhouses and the family lived in 2 rooms.
Henry CARLIN aged 51, a farmer, married 15 years with one child still alive. His wife Catherine aged 57, their daughter Margret aged aged 18, single. All were Catholic and could read & write.

In 1911 Census, Denis CARLAND owned dwelling # 18 which was made of stone with a thatched roof and 2 windows facing the front. He had 5 outhouses and lived in 2 rooms. He was aged 42, a farmer, single, Catholic & could read & write.

also see KERR
John CARR , a farmer, leased 4 acres from Mathew Forde Esq. 1 Nov 1821 for 21 years & annual rent of £7.16.1 plus fees of £15 (PRONI D566/335 )
In 1822 Richard CARR leased land from Matthew Forde- FR
In 1822, John CARR leased land from Matthew Forde - FR

Michael CARR, father of Catherine b. 1846 (MC)
Michael CARR , father of Maggie b. 1863 who married Joseph Kerr/Carr of Drumnaconagher in 1886 (MC)
In 1863 John CARR leased a house & 6 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 Patrick CARR (a mason) leased a house & 6 acres from William B. Forde -GV
In 1863 Patrick CARR (farmer) leased a house & 26 acres from William B. Forde -GV;
Patrick CARR of Broclough died 14 Aug 1884 aged 82; buried old Loughinisland graveyard (MIs) will probated 18 Sep 1891, executor was Edward McNamara of Broclough (farmer); left effects of £631.0.4

In 1833 Daniel CRAWFORD leased land - TAB
In 1833 Denis CRAWFORD leased land - TAB
In 1833 James CRAWFORD leased land - TAB
In 1833 John CRAWFORD leased land - TAB
In 1833 Patrick CRAWFORD leased land - TAB
In 1833 Thomas CRAWFORD leased land - TAB
In 1833 William CRAWFORD leased land - TAB

In 1833 Daniel CRAWFORD leased land - TAB
In 1863 Henry CRAWFORD leased a house & 14 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 Peter CRAWFORD leased a house & 12 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 Denis CRAWFORD leased a house & 9 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 Daniel CRAWFORD leased a house & 9 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 Patrick CRAWFORD leased a house & 9 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 James CRAWFORD leased a house & 30 acres from William B. Forde & leased out the house next door to Joseph Carvill - GV
In 1863 Thomas CRAWFORD leased a house & 33 acres from William B. Forde - GV

In 1911 Census, Margaret CRAWFORD owned dwelling # 14 which was made of stone with a thatched roof and 2 windows facing the front. She had 6 outhouses and lived in 2 rooms. She was aged 69, a farmer, single Catholic and could read & write.

In 1833, Daniel DUNIGAN leased land- TAB
In 1863 James DOONIGAN leased a house & 8 acres from William B. Forde - GV

Patrick DUNIGAN left a memorial to his father & mother & brothers Thomas & Daniel & aunt Margaret in old Loughinisland graveyard- MIs

In 1911 Census, Daniel DONEGAN owned dwelling #11 which was made of stone with a thatched roof and 2 windows facing the front. . He had 7 outhouses and the family lived in 2 rooms.
Daniel DONEGAN aged 67 , a farmer, single living with his brother , Patrick aged 65 , a farmer; both Catholic & could read & write.

In 1833 John FITZPATRICK leased land - TAB
In 1863 John & Rose FITZPATRICK leased 2 houses & 18 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1911 Census , Daniel FITZPATRICK leased dwelling # 16 to Daniel Gordon.

Neal GRANT , a farmer, leased 12 acres from Mathew Forde Esq. 1 Nov 1825 for 17 years & annual rent of £23.11.9 plus fees of £46 (PRONI D566/543 )
John GRANT leased land in 1833- TAB
Michael GRANT leased land in 1833 - TAB
Widow GRANT leased land in 1833 - TAB
John GRANT leased a house & 42 acres in 1863 from William B. Forde - GV

Cornelius HANVEY , a farmer, leased 4 acres from Mathew Forde Esq. 1 Nov 1821 for 21 years & annual rent of £7.16.2 plus fees of £14 (PRONI D566/338 )
In 1822, Cornelius HANVEY leased land from Matthew Forde- FR
In 1833 Cornelius HANVEY leased land- TAB
In 1833 John HANVEY leased land- TAB
In 1863 William HANVEY leased a house & 13 acres from William B. Forde - GV

Henry HAZARD , a farmer, leased 12 acres from Mathew Forde Esq. 1 Nov 1825 for 17 years & annual rent of £20.16.9 plus fees of £40 (PRONI D566/544 )
In 1828 , Mass was heard in the home of Henry HAZARD; LCB p 36
In 1863, Henry HAZARD leased a house & 4 acres from William B. Forde - GV

In 1833 John JENNINGS leased land- TAB
In 1833 Patrick JENNINGS leased land- TAB
In 1833 Peter JENNINGS leased land- TAB
In 1839, Peter JENNINGS left a will; the executor was D. Johnston of Murvaclogher (IIW)
In 1833 Richard JENNINGS leased land- TAB

In 1863 Sarah JENNINGS leased a house & 12 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 Richard JENNINGS leased a house & 7 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 John JENNINGS leased a house & 10 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 Susannah JENNINGS leased a house & 28 acres from William B. Forde - GV

In 1911 Census, Edward JENNINGS owned dwelling #2 which was made of stone with a thatched roof and 3 windows facing the front. He had 2 outhouses and lived in 3 rooms. He was aged 78, a farmer, single, Catholic .

In 1911 Census, James JENNINGS owned dwelling # 5 & 6. He lived in #5 which was made of stone with a thatched roof . He had 7 outhouses and the family lived in 2 rooms. #6 was uninhabited.
James JENNINGS head aged 64 , a farmer, married 30 years with 6 children born and 5 still alive. His wife Mary aged 56; their daughter Sara Ann aged 16, a framer's daughter, single; their son John aged 19, a farmer's son, single, their son James aged 22, a farmer's son, single; all Catholic and all could read & write

In 1911 Census, John JENNINGS owned dwelling # 21 which was made of stone with a thatched roof and 2 windows facing the front. He had 4 outhouses and the family lived in 2 rooms.
John JENNINGS aged 80 , a farmer, married 39 years with no children. His wife Elizabeth aged 69. Both Catholic but could not read.

In 1911 Census, Patrick JENNINGS owned dwelling # 24 which was made of stone with a thatched roof and 2 windows facing the front. He and 6 outhouses and the family lived in 3 rooms.
Patrick JENNINGS aged 70 , a farmer, married 45 years with 8 children born and still alive, could not read . His wife Susan aged 70, their children Kate aged 40 couldn't read, single & ; John aged 38 , a farmer's son, single , could read & write & Thomas aged 36, a farmer's son ,single could R&W & Patrick aged 34, a farmer's son , single, could R&W . All Catholic.

Patrick JENNINGS of Grantstown, Broclough died 10 Oct 1912; his wife Anne died 25 Feb 1929; their children Thomas died 27 Aug 1917, Susan died 24 Apr 1951 , John died 18 Apr 1945 & Mary died 6 May 1954 & are buried in the old graveyard at Loughinisland.

Patrick KELLY , a farmer, leased 7 acres from Mathew Forde Esq. 1 Nov 1817 for 21 years & annual rent of £14.3.0 plus fees of £28 (PRONI D566/313 )
In 1818 Patrick KELLY was registered as a freehold landholder from Matthew Forde- FR
In 1833 Patrick KELLY leased land -TAB

Thomas McCORRY leased a house & 15 acres in 1863 from William B. Forde - GV

John McCURRY was mentioned in a legal writ in 1903 concerning Joseph Kerr of Drumnaconnor- PE

In 1911 Census, Eliza McCURRY owned dwelling # 23 which was made of stone with a slate roof and 2 windows facing the front. She had 7 outhouses and the family lived in 4 rooms.
Eliza McCURRY aged 82 , a widow & a farmer. Her children John aged 47, a farmer's son, single & Sarah Ann aged 39, single. All Catholic and could read & write.

On 17 Feb 1828 Miss Mary McMULLAN (niece of late Right Rev. Dr. McMullan, Catholic Bishop of Down & Connor) ) was married to Charles Clarke Esq of Murvaclogher by Rev. W. McMullan of Loughinisland (NCT)

In 1833 Edward McMULLEN leased land- TAB

In 1863 Edward McMULLEN leased 10 acres -GV
In 1863 William McMULLEN leased a house & 25 acres from William B. Forde - GV

In 1828, Mass was heard in the home of James MAGUIRE- LCB p 36

In 1833 Hugh MAGUIRE leased land- TAB
In 1833 James MAGUIRE leased land- TAB
In 1833 John MAGUIRE leased land- TAB

In 1863 James MAGUIRE junior leased a house & 10 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 James MAGUIRE senior leased a house & 25 acres from William B. Forde - GV
In 1863 John MAGUIRE leased a house & 20 acres from William B. Forde - GV

John MAGUIRE, farmer, died 14 Oct 1914; wiuill probated 5 Jan 1916, executors were Cecily MAGUIRE (widow) & Edward MAGUIRE (farmer)

In 1911 Census, James MAGUIRE owned dwelling # 12 which was made of stone with a thatched roof and 3 windows facing the front. He had 12 outhouses and the family lived in 3 rooms.
James MAGUIRE aged 80 , a farmer, married 40 years with 11 children born and 7 still alive. His wife Cecilia aged 60. Their children Sarah aged 36 , farmers daughter, single & John aged 34, farmer's son ,single & Edward aged 22 a farmer's son, single & Mary Josephine aged 13 a scholar & Marie Isabel aged 8 a scholar. All were Catholic and could read & write.

Patrick MURPHY leased a house & 4 acres in 1863 from William B. Forde - GV

In 1911 Census, Patrick MURPHY owned dwelling # 22 which was made of stone with a slate roof and 2 windows facing the front. He had 5 outhouses and the family lived in 4 rooms.
Patrick MURPHY aged 80 , a farmer, married 54 years with 11 children and 4 still alive. His wife Rose aged 77, could read only, their children Bella aged 57, single, could read & write & John aged 50 , a farmer's son, single & Hugh aged 48 , a coachbuilder ,single. Also ; Mary CARLIN, their granddaughter aged 15, single. All Catholic

Hugh PRAY , a farmer, leased 5 acres from Mathew Forde Esq. 1 Nov 1817 for 20 years & annual rent of £7.7.6 plus fees of £14 (PRONI D566/315 )
In 1822, Hugh PRAY leased land from Matthew Forde-FR
In 1833 Hugh O'PRAY leased land- TAB
In 1863 Hugh OPREY leased a house & 21 acres from William B. Forde -GV

In 1726 Richard & William SAVAGE signed a church petition.

In 1911 Census, Eliza SAVAGE owned dwelling #25 which was made of stone with a slate roof and 7 windows facing the front. She had 11 outhouses and the family lived in 8 rooms.
Eliza SAVAGE aged 68 , a farmer, a widow. Her children Thomas aged 35 , a farmer's son ,single & Hugh aged 33 , a farmer's son, single & ; Lizzie aged 24, single. Also Patrick CARVILL, their farm servant ,aged 25 ,single. All Catholic & could read & write.