A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Culliagh More [Coilleach Mhór]. A note on Áitin na Leanbh (a children's burial ground), located near the cottage of Sabina (Bina) McLochlainn. Other hillsides and grave stones are located in fields near her cottage, one said to be the grave of Fionn MacCumhall's wife Bána. A brief note on Taob na Moinge, and a credit to Arthur Joyce for information on this.
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A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Gowlaunlee, [Gabhlán na Lí]. Some summary notes from O'Donovan's name books, Griffith's Valuation, and the Placenames Department of the OS. Also included are summary descriptions of Birallate rath, Binn, Mám a Tuirc Móir, Gabhlain Ard, a note on the King Cottages (and Mr. King who was involved in the 1921 Munterowen ambush between the IRA and RIC), a note on Cillín (a children's burial ground), Anacair, Taobh Bán, Mám Ochóige, Mám Tuirc, and a detailed note on Pádraig Ó'Máille's cave (and a detailed sketch). The cave dates back to Spring 1918, and was used as a hideout by IRA leaders in the ensuing years.
UntitledA set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Maum West [An Mám Thiar]. Included are descriptions of Mícheál Breathnach's House (a seanchaí, visited by Delargy and Seán Mac Giollarnáth), Cúilín (a burial place for children), and a note about an open cast mine. Michael Kyne is credited as being a local source of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing physical features and monuments in Ceapach Chuais [Cappaghoosh]. Descriptions given are of Lough Cappaghoosh, the Children's Burial Ground, Scanadh Ceilt (Owengarre Lough on OS maps, between Cappaghoosh and Lettershinna), Loch na Mionnán (between Cappaghoosh, Lettershinna and Derryadd), Loch an Imligh, Stacaí, Loch Doire Croise, Loch Uí Mhongáin, Loch an Ghé, and a roadside monument at the east end of Lough Tounagh. Sources credited with providing informationi include Jo Creane, Jo Mannion of Garroman, and Mr. O'Malley of Bóth Íseal
UntitledSet of index cards describing the physical features of Ceannúir [Canower]. Descriptions given are of Tulach Bhuí, Paiste, Cora na gCruicíní, Tráíní, Bealach an Ghiorria, Oileán na Táimhe, Cora an Oileáin, Cora na hAbhann, Tulach and Aill na Tulaí, Staca, Portach Bán, Caladh Pheadair Mhór, Garraí Mór, Aill Uí Ghábháin, Cora Shéamus Uí Chonaire, Cora Mhongáin, Gleann na gCoileach, Cora Leachta, Rua Oileán, Children's Burial Ground and Ceannúir Harbour. Sources of information credited are Tom Conneely, and Joe Joyce, a native of Ceannúir.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the physical features of Derryvealawauma [Doire Bhéal an Mháma]. Included in the descriptions are Cnoc Doire Bhéal an Mháma, Port an Dúín, Log Mhám Té, the Children's Burial Ground, Máméan, and Bun an Chnoic. A note on Bun na gCnoc and its status as a Gaeltacht during the Recess school boycott. Local Tamhnach Mór and Leitheanach people are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Glencoaghan [Gleann Chóchan]. Features described include a lime kiln, Mám na bhFonsaí (recorded as Mám na Uinsí or rim in some places), Lotaí, Tinteánaí, Trinsí, Binn Dubh (Bencollaghduff on the OS map), The Planted Island, a Children's Burial Ground (a photo of which is included in 'Croí Chonamara'), Bengower, An Sindile (an arable area rich in quartz, and with a lime kiln), Mám Dearg (between Binn Dubh and Binn Bhán), Aill an Torainn, the mines (possibly sulphur), Binn Gabhair, Cnoc Trasna, Loch Cúl an Drama, Log an tSabha, Mám na Gaoithe, Mám an Lotaigh, and Fonsaí Ghaineamh. Local sources credited with providing information include local man Pat Joyce, Dela McAuley and Martin O'Malley, William O'Brien of Lotaí, Mrs Leonard of Ballinahinch Lodge, and John Hynes of Gleann Chóchan. (See also Teivebreen/Taobh Braoin for a brief description of Binn Briain, located between the two townlands).
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the natural physical features of the townland of Glinsce [Glinsk]. Various sources are referenced giving insights into the origin of the placename, from Patrick Weston Joyce's 'The Origin and History of Irish Names of Places, Vol 3', which interprets it as the glen of the bramble bushes, to a local man who believes it derrives from 'gleann uisce'. Some notes are also provided on the modern day uses of buildings referenced in the OS maps, for instance the local school, Glinsk House, and Marble Studio. The physical features described are Loch an Roisín, Rusheen Point, Cnoc Glinsce, An Charraig Leith, Caladh Beag, An Caladh Mór, Corrán, a Children's Burial Ground, Loch Bhairtle, Barr an Linnín, Cnoc Bharr an Linnín, Abhainn Bharr an Linnín, Loch Cnocán na gCalapp, Caladh Thiobóid, Loch na Dubhaí (Lough Peastia on the OS maps, from the Irish word for worm, péist), Loichín Bharr an Chriathrach, Barr an Chlaí, Loch an Chaoráin, Céibh an Chaltha Mháire, Loch an Tamhnaigh, Tamhnachaí, Loch na Liathróide, Tulach na mBan, Loch an Mheill Mhóir, Tobar Mhuire, and Cuan na Beirtrí Buí. Information sourced from Bedford's map, Annála Beaga, and locally from Seán Ó'Ceoinín, Josie McDonncha, Frank Keaney and his grandmother, Josie Phádraig Cionnaigh, and Tomás Ó'Conghaile.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ballynew [An Baile Nua]. Descriptions are given of a 'pair of standing stones', Fuaigh an Sconsa (Ooeyasconsa on the OS maps, and known locally as Fo na Sconsaí), Fó na Bróinge (Tim Robinson believes the cove may be named for its boot-like shape), Fó na Labhráis (Ooeylaunlauraush on the OS maps), Fó na Bhistí, Fuaigh an Duine Mhairbe (Ooeywaria on the OS maps), Binn Ghlais, Fó an Uisce, Fó an Bhradáin, Megalithic tombs close to the Children's Burial Ground, Lios (the site of the former Mission School), and the Shrine, which marks the traditional site of St. Ceannan's beheading. J O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heanue of Bundouglas, and Con Mullen of Ballynew are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledA large series of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Na Mine, [Minna]. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, the lessor was Patrick Blake. Included in the descriptions are Aerfort Chonamara, a note on Thomas Lynch who was the proprietor in 1641, and a detailed note on the castle, where Walter Fada Bourke was murdered on the will of his step-mother, an O'Flaherty, to secure the inheritance of Risdeard an Iarain (Iron Dick) in the 16th century. And a note on Cora an Chasleáin, and a children's burial ground.
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