Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterbreckaun, [Leitir Breacáin]. Included are descriptions of Binn a Bhrioláin (the peak of Cnoc Fionnasclain), and Log na gCapall which is South of Mám Tuirc. A local person named only as Lydon, and an unmaed Cushatrower man are credited with providing some of the information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lettermore, [Leitir Móir]. A note about some standing stones called Liagain, possibly the remains of a pagan burial ground located here. Also described are Cillín (a children's burial ground), Carraig Ghlas (carrigeenyglassa on the OS), Letter Hill (Tully Mountain on the OS maps), Clochán Fada, and Tóin na Binne.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterbeg, [Leitir Beag]. Included are descriptions of Breillín (a small projection of the cliff face in Cuigéal), Duirling na nGabhar, Scailp Nóra Ní Allúráin, Loch an Mháma, Carraig Leathan, Cuainín na nGabhar, Béal Bhráidoileán, Fó na Sáibhéiracht, Fó Jack, Fó Caol, Cuigéal, Trá Mhór/Trá Bheag, and Bráidoileán. Local man Paddy Hearne, and an unidentified local woman are credited with providing some of the information.
Robinson,Tim,Hearne,PaddyIndex card relating to the townland of Lemonsfield/Lemonfield, [An Chorr]. Páirc Leamhán in the Field Name Books. Illaunacreeva, Cnoc na Cabha, Eanach Clumhach, Oileán Brointín, Bilberry Island, Oileán Chainbhe, Inis Sean Bó, and Kilcomine are briefly described local features of the townland.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lemnaheltia, [Léim na hEilte]. Included are descriptions of Lackanbuddaghaun (also known as Finn Mac Cumhail's stone, or The Soothing Iron), Kylemore Bridge, Dean's Lodge, and a series of stories about Scailp Johnny (also known as Johnny the Outlaw, the younger son of John Gibbons of Westport, who lived in the early nineteenth century.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the features of Leitrí [Lettery]. Leitrí is the location of Benlettery Youth Hostel, and also the peak Binn Leitrí, sometimes known as Bindowglass [Bendouglas/Binn Dúghlais]. At the foot of the mountain is a lake, where a fair was held. An anecdote from James Berry's 'Tale of the West of Ireland' is included.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Leitreach Ard, [Letterard]. Information from Griffith's Valuation, and from the sale of the Martin Estate in 1849 about large tenants and ownership. A note in the pronunciation, to say the people of the townland call it Leitir Ard, but Carna people call it Leitreach Ard. A note on the McDonagh family (Clann Donnchada na Céise, not Clann Donnchada an Teistúin). A description of Demesne Lodge, close to McDonagh's House on Nimmo's 19th century map. Other features described include Loch na Scinín, Loch Tanaí, Loch Pháidín Rua, Loch an tSnámh (Lough Dereenaniurla on the OS maps), Loch Ghleann an tStrutháin, Loch na Calgaí, Rosenure Harbour, Fraochoileán, Crompán Leitreach Ard, Maidhm Beag, Aill Bríd Ní Chaonaigh, Aill an Dá Bhinn (Aildaveen on Nimmo's map, and some notes describing the local people's interpretations of the placename), An Cathaoir, Aill an Bhindéil, Béal Chara, Talamh Ghairbh, Ard Garraí na bPoll, Cnocán na nUibheachaí, Bóithrín an Iarla, Leachta Mháire Ní Chionnaigh, Damhras, Tobar Cholm Cille, Damhras, Tobar Mhuire, Aill an Adhmaid, Leac na gCaorach, Aill Bhairbre Bheag, Mullán Sheáinín Jack, Aill na Móna, Píosa Pháidín Mhurchú, Gob na Nóinín, An Leic Mhór, Gleann an tSrutháin, Maidhm Smith, Doirín an Iarla, Inis Troigh, Cuan Caorthainm, Barret's Quay [Céibh Bairéad], and Bealach an tSoipín. Bedford's map, Pádraig Ó'Cadhla of Leitir Ard, Michael King of Inis Ní, Seosamh Ó'Dónall of Glinsce, Mary of Leitir Ard, Mrs Ridge of Leitir Ard, Tom Conneely, Josie Phádraig Cionnaigh of Leitir Ard, a Mrs McDonncha living locally, Matt Connolly of Leitir Ard, and P. Barrett were references consulted by Tim Robinson, all of whom are credited on the cards.
Robinson,Tim,Ó'Cadhla,Pádraig,King,Michael,Ó'Dónall,Seosamh,Conneely,Tom,Cionnaigh,Josie Phádraig,Connolly,Matt,Barrett,B.Set of index cards on Leitir Seith [Lettershea]. Musings on its translation, and a reference from 'Croí Chonamara' by Michael Gibbons.
Robinson,Tim,Gibbons,MichaelSet of index cards describing some of the features of Leitir Seanaidh [Lettershinna]. The title card explains some theories of local people on variations of the placename. These vary from Leitir Sionnaigh (fox), to Leitir Srannach (snoring). Included in the descriptions are an account of Gleann Toircín, Na Cnocáin Glasa, Loch an Chnocáin Ghlais, Gleann Tuircín (where Daniel Bowden Smith, the retired Governor of Bengal came to live, and saved the lives of many local people during the Famine), Lake of the Six Islands, Clochar Éamainn/Réamainn Mhóir, Loch Clochar an tSionnaigh, Loch na gCapaill, Lough Nacrogy, Loch an Ghé, Loch na Lachaí Móra, Paddy Keane's Lake, Toole's Imleach, Lochán an Bhacaigh, Loch an Chuing, Scoilte Mór, Loch Coiscéim an tSionnaigh, Loch Lán Láir, Loch an Róisín, Loch na mBreac Caoch, Lough Clogherbowebartleymede [Loch Chlochar Bó Bhairtliméid], Loch na mBreac Láidir, Abhainn Gharbh, Loch an Logáin, Loch an Ghiolcaigh, Loch na bhFraochóg, Loch Cathaoir Íseal, Cnoc Leitir Srannach, Mannion's Lough, Cora an Ghadaí, Feaghroe Lough, Beitheach Gaibhnín, Loch Doirín Déid [Whitehillock Lough], and Loch na leigheog. Some local people are credited with providing information, namely local woman Annie Joyce, Jo Mannion of Garroman, Jo Creane, Seán Ó'Clóinín, John and Bríd Mannion of Leitir Seanadh, and Mike Coyne.
Robinson,Tim,Joyce,Annie,Mannion,Jo,Creane,Ó'Clóinín,Seán,John,Brid,Coyne,Mike