Set of index cards describing some of the features of Oiriulach [Oirbhealach/Ervallagh]. Features described include Creig Dú (Creggduff), Leave Mhaoil, Crompán, Grant's Lifting Stone, Foyle Harbour, Baile Robuck, Cloch na Rón (Roundstone Rock), and Ellistrum Lodge, where De Valera visited upon his release from prison. Local sources credited with providing information include John Morgan, Bernard O'Toole, Joe Rafferty, and Rosaleen Mills.
Robinson,Tim,Morgan,John,O'Toole,Bernard,Rafferty,Joe,Mills,RosaleenConnacht
558 Archival description results for Connacht
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Mhic Dara/Cruach na Cara [St. Macdara's Island]. Summarised extracts from the Annála Beaga. Included in the descriptions are Ballaí an Díthreabhaigh, Carraig Uí Chaollaigh (Carrigaher more/beg on the OS maps), Léim an Leithe, An Fhuaigh Mhór, Oileán Muirileach/Oileán Beag Chruach na Cara, An Aill Bhuí, An Poll Gorm, Clochar an Fhrancaigh, Spout an Tairbh (a bull-sized square hole on the shore off the westernmost point. Various stories about how it got its name are included). Mulán na bhFeathach, An Geamaire, Mulán an Iascaigh, Lochán Cruach na Cara, Carraig Mánus Mór, An Fhuaigh Leanúnach, An Poll Gorm, Leac Mhadain, An Fhuaigh Bheag, Lochán Beag, Aill na hIomlachta, Sceirde Beag, Aill na mBrougheall, Log na gCadhan, na Foruin, Teampall Mhic Dara, and An Leac Dhearg (sometimes Leic Dheirg). T. and M. Giollamhairtín credited with giving some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Giollamhairtín,T.,M.Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Máisean [Mason Island]. Included in the descriptions are Mulán na Srathrach/An tSrathair [Straddle Rock on the OS maps], Bealach na Srathrach, Trá an Éadain, Trá Bheirtreach, Carraigh Dháimhiú, Tóin an Oileáin, Guaire na gCrámha, Aill na Croise, Garbhcharraig (Rough Rock on the OS maps), Carraig an Ghun (Gun Rock), Oileán Aimhréidh (Avery Island), Garraí na Cilleach (marked as a burial ground on the OS maps), Lochán an tSeanduine, Carraig an tSnámha, Loch na dTaibhsí, An tAircín, Béal an Tairsí, and Oileán an Chortha. Some local individuals are credited with providing some of the information given for this townland, namely Joe Casey, an O Cathasaigh (noted as Joe Casey's son), and Brian Skinner.
Robinson,Tim,Casey,Joe,Cathasaigh,O.,Skinner,BrianIndex card relating to the townland of Newvillage, [An Baile Nua].
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Na Sceirdí/Scéirde (possibly Skerdbeg]. Included in the descriptions are Leaba Sceirde, Na Scéirdí, Leathrach Mhóir Sceirde, Dún Ghudail, and Carraig an Mhíle. Noel King credited as being a local source of information.
Robinson,Tim,King,NoelA 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.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the features of Murvey [Muirbheach/Muirbhigh]. Included are descriptions of Murvey Wood, Na Fáinairí, Boilg Mór, Fuaigh na Críghe, Fuaigh Mhór, Trosc, Loch Caladh na nOileán, Murvey Copper Mine, the Little Beach, Grey Rock, Fuaigh na gColm, Scoil Mhuirbhigh, Meall, Fuaigh Scardáin, Cnoc Maoimh, the Limekiln, Loch na Caillí, Murvey Rock, Caladh Bháid, Murvey Lodge, Carraig Muirbhigh, The Fáinaire, and White Beach. Local sources credited with providing information include Tom McDonagh, Paddy McDonagh, Noel King a fisherman in Roundstone, Conroy, Joe King, and Joe Rafferty.
Robinson,Tim,McDonagh,Tom,Paddy,King,Noel,Joe,RaffertyA set of index cards outlining briefly some of the local features of the townland of Munterowen West [Muintir Eoghain Thiar]. Included are a description of Joyce's Grove, and a note about proprietorship in the area over the last two centuries.
Robinson,Tim